Is one month enough for MAH MCA CET preparation?

No, one month would not be enough for MAH MCA CET preparation. Because the syllabus of MAH MCA CET is so vast, covering all the topics and memorising them requires a lot of effort. If you have been or are a BCA student, then it can be less challenging for you since most of the subjects of MAH MCA CET and BCA are similar. You are advised to study all the subjects and solve previous year MAH MCA CET question papers. Begin practising MAH MCA CET sample papers at least 1 or 2 months before the exam to become accustomed to the exam.

Is it important to follow the MAH MCA CET exam pattern preparation?

Yes, you must follow the MAH MCA CET exam pattern while preparing for the exam. You must understand the exam pattern very carefully before starting the preparation process. With the knowledge of the exam pattern in advance, the candidates will be aware of how the examination will be taken and prepare accordingly. THE MAH MCA CET exam pattern will be posted online by the authorities soon.

Do I need to prepare the complete MAH MCA CET syllabus?

Yes. You must study the entire MAH MCA CET syllabus before the exam. You can refer to question papers available on the official syllabus as well as the Shiksha platform to understand what to expect in the exam and prepare accordingly.

What information will be needed to download the MAH MCA CET admit card?

To obtain the MAH MCA CET admit card, students must log in to the website using their registered email ID and password. If there is any discrepancy, students must raise the grievance through official channels.

Is it necessary to bring the admit cards to the exam centre on the day of the exam?

Yes, it is necessary to bring the admit cards to the exam centre on exam day. Candidates will not be permitted to sit in the exam without an admit card.

What are the stages of the MAH MCA CET counselling process?

The MAH MCA CET counselling process involves the following stages - Publishing of an information brochure including dates and the CAP process MAH MCA CET registration Document verification at a facilitation centre Merit list preparation Choice filling Seat allotment based on the applicant's rank and preferences Admission to the allotted college

Which documents are required for the MAH MCA CET counselling?

The list of documents required for the MAH MCA CET Counselling Process is mentioned below: MAH MCA CET 2025 Admit card Printout of MAH MCA CET 2025 application form Mark sheets of class 10th and 12th standard Passing certificate of class 10th and 12th standard Graduation certificates MAH MCA CET 2025 scorecard/rank card or any other entrance test scorecard Photo ID proof (Aadhar Card/PAN card/ School Certificate) Registration MAH MCA CET 2025 fee payment receipt Three recent passport-size photographs

What are the minimum passing marks of the MAH MCA CET?

There is no mention of the minimum passing marks for the MAH MCA CET in the information brochure as released by the Maharashtra CET Cell. Admission is given on the basis of merit and the marks obtained in MAH MCA CET and graduation. The percentile scores in MAH MCA CET and the percentage in graduation are used to arrive at an All India Rank, which will be used for admission at the institutes.

How can I verify my MAH MCA CET result?

You can verify your MAH MCA CET result on the official site cetcell.mahacet.org. Steps to verify the MAH MCA CET result are given below: Go to the official website Click on MAH MCA CET Final Merit List Use your Application ID to search for your result You can also download your scorecard using your ID and password from the official website.

A candidate scored 55% in graduation. Will he or she be eligible for MAH MCA CET?

Yes, candidates with 50% marks will be able to fill the form. In the MAH MCA CET eligibility criteria it is mentioned that a candidate should obtain at least 50% aggregate marks in graduation (at least 45% in case of candidates of Backward Class categories, economically weaker section and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State); Or Candidates appearing for the final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to appear for CET.

Will I be eligible for MCA? I am a B.Com graduate and had statistics as my subject. I appeared for MAH MCA CET in past for MCA.

Hi Vivek, For being eligible to apply for MCA, you have to have mathematics as one of the subjects at 10+2 level or statistics as one of the subjects at graduation level. If you fulfill these criteria you are eligible for MCA. As far as other information regarding MCA is concerned, we would like to state that most of the entrance tests are conducted in April or May. Notifications are out in January or February. The combined MCA entrance tests held in India are: NIMCET for NITs, CET Maharashtra for Maharashtra colleges, UPMCAT for most colleges in UP, Andhra Pradesh CET for Colleges in AP,Orissa State MCA Test for all Colleges in Orissa, MET for All college under Punjabi Univ. GNDU, & PTU in Punjab, MP-Pre MCA Test for all colleges in MP, Kerala MCA Test for all colleges in Kerala. The most reputed universities and colleges offering MCA degree in India are: Delhi University, Pune University, Jawahar Lal Nehru university, New Delhi, IIT Roorkee, NIT Trichy, VJTI, Mumbai, Banaras Hindu University, MNNIT Allahabad, ICSE Indore, Thapar University. Other colleges offering MCA are NITs, Vellore Institute, PSG Coimbatore, Hyderabad Central University, BITS Mesra, Jalgaon University, and Punjab University etc. Hope this helps. Wish you luck.

How can I prepare for MAH MCA CET without coaching?

Taking the help of coaching to clear the MAH MCA CET exam is student choice. Many students score good marks in MAH MCA CET by self-studying, without help from coaching. To crack MAH MCA CET without coaching, students need to make a study plan considering the time they have before exam. Students can take help of online tutorials and videos from previous year toppers who have cleared the exam without coaching to understand their strategy. One thing that is required when students are not taking coaching is regular study. Make a daily time table of study and devote at least 5-6 hours for MAH MCA CET preparation. Students who are in BCA final year can give 3-4 hours specifically for MAH MCA CET beside college studies. Students who have passed BCA should also study at least 6 hours daily.

Is it enough to learn from BCA/BSc IT textbook to clear MAH MCA CET?

Graduate students who are studying in BCA/BSc IT can study from college books as these books can be the best companion in the path of clearing MAH MCA CET exam. Many students who secured top ranks in previous years in MAH MCA CET as well other exams had pointed that they studied through college books. The best part of studying BCA/BSc IT books is that they are easy to understand, have lots of examples to understand the topics and also have numerical questions to evaluate the performance. Students who rely only on BCA books for clearing MAH MCA CET have fair chance to getting a good score, however, students targeting a good score are advised to refer additional books beside college books.

What type of questions are asked in MAH MCA CET?

The MAH MCA CET paper will have hundred Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question will have 4 options with only one correct answer. Candidate have to select the correct answer from the available options.

How can I download MAH MCA CET admit card?

The admit card of MAH MCA CET will be available online on the website cetcell.mahacet.org. Check the steps below to download your admit card - Visit the official portal - cetcell.mahacet.org Click the MAH MCA CET admit card download link Log in using your email ID and password Your admit card will appear Download and take its printout

What details are needed to download the MAH MCA CET Answer Key?

The candidates would need to use their registered email ID and password to download the answer key. Candidates can use the MAH MCA CET answer key to cross-check their answers. Please note that the answer key will be published within three days of the completion of the MAH MCA CET exam.

Will the MAH MCA CET question paper be published with the answer key?

Yes, the question papers are likely to be published along with the MAH MCA CET answer key. After publishing the answer key, the candidates can log in with their registered email ID and password.

What type of questions are asked in MAH MCA CET?

The MAH MCA CET paper will have hundred Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs). Each question will have 4 options with only one correct answer. Candidate have to select the correct answer from the available options.

How many questions are asked in MAH MCA CET exam?

The MAH MCA CET question paper includes 100 MCQs from Mathematics & Statistics (30 questions), Logical Reasoning (30 questions), English (20 questions) and Computer Concepts (20 questions). Exam duration is 90 minutes.

How is MAH MCA CET conducted, online or offline?

Maharashtra CET Cell conducts MAH MCA CET exam in online mode as a computer based test. MAH MCA CET exam is conducted for MCA admission. The exam is held across various test centres in Maharashtra. The question paper has a total of 100 questions and the total duration of exam is 1.5 hours.

Is one month enough for MAH MCA CET preparation?

No, one month would not be enough for MAH MCA CET preparation. Because the syllabus of MAH MCA CET is so vast, covering all the topics and memorising them requires a lot of effort. If you have been or are a BCA student, then it can be less challenging for you since most of the subjects of MAH MCA CET and BCA are similar. You are advised to study all the subjects and solve previous year MAH MCA CET question papers. Begin practising MAH MCA CET sample papers at least 1 or 2 months before the exam to become accustomed to the exam.

Is MAH MCA CET compulsory to get admission in an MCA programme in Maharashtra?

Yes, MAH MCA CET is the compulsory entrance test for MCA admissions in Maharashtra colleges and universities. The exam is held by the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) every year. So if you are aspiring to join the MCA course in Maharashtra, you must pass the MAH MCA CET.

What is the MAH MCA CET application fee?

MAH MCA CET application fee for unreserved category candidates is INR 1200, while for reserved category candidates, the application fee is INR 1000. INR 1000 is for SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, EWS), Person with Disability (PWD).

How does a candidate know that his or her MAH MCA CET application form is submitted?

After you complete the application process, a registration number is going to be generated. This generation of the registration number marks the submission of the candidate's MAH MCA CET application. It is recommended that a candidate note this number for future reference. This registration number can be used to fill application form, download the admit card, check the result, etc.

When will the MAH MCA CET 2026 application form be available?

The MAH MCA CET 2026 application form will be available in the fourth week of December 2025, tentatively on the official website cetcell.mahacet.org.

MAH MCA CET 2026: Exam Date (Out), Application Form & Syllabus

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Exam On - 30 Mar '26

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The MAH MCA CET 2026 exam date has been announced, which is 30-03-2026.

The application form will be tentatively available by the third or fourth week of December 2025, while the MAH MCA admit cards are expected to be available for download around the 2nd week of March 2026.
Considering the MAH MCA CET 2025 exam pattern, in 2026, the MAH MCA CET exam is going to be held as a computer-based test across different examination centres. The MAH MCA CET results are expected in the first week of April 2026. The results will be available online at the official portal, cetcell.mahacet.org. Candidates must log in using their registered user ID and password to access their MAH MCA CET scorecard.

The correct responses to the entrance exam will be available through the MAH MCA CET answer key 2026. The authorities will accept objections to the provisional answer key, along with supporting evidence and a fee.

Read to know more about MAH MCA CET 2026, Dates, Counselling, Results, Cut Off, Application Form, Answer Key, Admit Card, Mock Test, Pattern, MAH MCA CET Syllabus, Preparation, Books, Question Papers, and MAH MCA CET Accepting Colleges.

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What is MAH MCA CET Exam?
MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
MAH MCA CET 2026 Counselling
MAH MCA CET 2026 Result
MAH MCA CET 2026 Answer Key
MAH MCA CET 2026 Highlights
MAH MCA CET 2026 Application Form
MAH MCA CET 2026 Admit Card
MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Pattern
MAH MCA CET 2026 Syllabus
MAH MCA CET 2025 Question Paper
MAH MCA CET 2026 Contact Information
MAH MCA CET 2026 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 25 - Feb ' 26	MAH MCA CET 2026 Registration TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26	MAH MCA CET 2026 Application Correction Facility TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26	MAH MCA CET 2026 Admit Card TENTATIVE
30 Mar ' 26	MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Date
Apr ' 26	MAH MCA CET 2026 Answer Key - Submission of Objections TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	MAH MCA CET 2026 Answer Key TENTATIVE
May ' 26	MAH MCA CET 2026 Result TENTATIVE
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