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New Delhi, Updated on Nov 21, 2025 21:27 IST

MAH BCA CET 2026 dates are officially out!

Exam Dates: April 28 - 30, 2026

The Commissioner and Competent Authority, State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, Mumbai, has announced the introduction of a CET (Common Entrance Test) for admissions to BHMCT and BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM Courses.

Starting 2026, a common entrance test will be conducted for the following undergraduate programs:

  • BHMCT (Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology)
  • BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
  • BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
  • BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies)
  • BBM (Bachelor of Business Management)

Exam Mode and Pattern

The Common CET will be conducted online as a computer-based test with a 90-minute duration.
The test will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions covering:

  • Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)
  • English Language
  • General Awareness, including:
    • Indian culture and heritage
    • National and international current affairs
    • Trade and commerce
    • Sports
    • Scientific inventions and discoveries
    • Basic computer knowledge

Exam Dates

The CET will be held from 28 April 2026 to 30 April 2026.

Candidates are advised to visit the official CET Cell Maharashtra portal for updates on registration, detailed syllabus, eligibility, and other important instructions.

Q:   What are the sections in MAH BCA CET paper?
A:

MAH BCA CET paper will consist of four sections - English, Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic), General Knowledge & Awareness and Computer Basics. The topics of the four sections will be similar to the 12th standard level entrance examination. The detailed information of the topics to be studied will be available through the MAH BCA CET syllabus.

Q:   What is the marking scheme of MAH BCA CET?
A:

As per the official MAH BCA CET exam pattern, the candidates will be allotted one mark for every correct answer. No marks will be deducted for incorrect answers.  

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