MAH MCA CET 2026: Application Form, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

MAH MCA CET 2026 Examination will be conducted in fourth week of March 2026. State Common Entrance Test  Cell, Maharashtra conducts the MAH MCA CET 2026 examination at state level every year.

Do you know?…MAH MCA CET 2026 will be held as computer based test. Get exam details below.

MAH MCA CET Application | MAH MCA CET Dates | MAH MCA Eligibility

Examination is conducted for admission into PG Course i.e. Master of Computer Applications (MCA). After qualifying the exam candidates will get admission in various government and private MCA colleges in the Maharashtra state.

All You Need to Know About MAH MCA CET 2026:

• Curious to know about exam dates?…Get MAH MCA CET Exam Dates here.
• What is application process for MAH MCA CET?…Let’s check Steps to Apply for MAH MCA CET 2026
• When registration will be started?…Tentatively, in December 2025. Get MAH MCA CET Application details here.
• Get some best books & tips to prepare for exam here…MAH MCA CET Books & Preparation Tips
• Eligible or not for MAH MCA CET 2026?….Check & fulfil MAH MCA CET Eligibility Criteria

Still have questions? Let's ask here.

In this article, candidates can know all the important information related to MAH MCA CET 2026 like application form, fee, eligibility details, etc.

MAH MCA CET 2026 Overview

MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Dates

Aspirants should take a look at the MAH MCA CET 2026 exam dates from the table below:

MAH MCA CET 2026 Application Form

Candidates must read the given instructions carefully before filling the MAH MCA CET Application Form 2026:

• Application window will be opened from fourth week of December 2024.
• Aspirants will need to fill application form through online mode only. There will be no offline facility to complete the registration process.
• Candidates will be required to fill application form carefully with details i.e. educational qualification, personal, communication etc.
• Scanned images of Photograph & Signature should be uploaded in the specific format.
• The photograph size should be Minimum 100 KB to Maximum 5MB in size.
• Candidates will also be able to submit caste certificate if it will be applicable while filling the form.
• Candidates will be able to submit application form till fourth week of February 2026.
• Application correction window will also be opened for rectification in first week of March 2026.
• Review all the filled details before submission of form and take printout for future purpose.

Application Fee:

• Application processing fee will be done online by internet payment i.e. debit card/ credit card/ net banking/ UPI/ Cash Card/ Mobile Wallets etc.
• Fee once paid will be non-transferable & non-refundable under any circumstances.

Check the table here to know the application fee and category details:

How to Apply for MAH MCA CET 2026

Follow the steps below to fill MAH MCA CET 2026 Application Form:

• Step-1: Go to the MAH MCA CET website (link will be provided above).
• Step-2: On the homepage click on on “CET (Examination) Portal for 2026” link.
• Step-3: Register yourself & Generate a candidate login ID.
• Step-4: Now, click on ‘Login’ button to fill the application form.
• Step-5: Fill all the important fields asked in the application form correctly.
• Step-6: Upload a Photograph with signature & other documents in the given instructions.
• Step-7: Now, go to the payment section & submit fee using online payment gateways.
• Step-8: Crosscheck all the filled details & then submit your registration form.
• Step-9: Take a printout of application form and keep it safe.

MAH MCA CET 2026 Eligibility

Candidates must fulfil the given MAH MCA CET eligibility criteria to be considered eligible for the exam:

• Nationality: Candidate should be an Indian Citizen to apply.
• Qualification: Candidates having Graduation in any discipline from any recognized University/ Institute will be eligible.
• Marks Criteria: In graduation degree, aspirants must have secured 50% marks (45% marks in case of reserved category, EWS/PwD category from Maharashtra state) to apply.
• Subjects: Mathematics will be the compulsory subjects that candidate must have in 12th/ Graduation level.
• Appearing: Final year appearing candidates will also be eligible to apply for MAH MCA CET.

MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Pattern

The MAH MCA CET 2026 exam pattern will include marking scheme, mode of exam, exam duration, types of questions which we have given in detail below:

• Mode of Exam: MAH MCA CET Exam will be held through online mode.
• Types of Questions: Question will have Multiple Choice Objective Type Questions (MCQs).
• Language: Questions will be asked in English language.
• Total Questions: 100 questions will be asked in MAH MCA CET.
• Duration: Total 1 hour and 30 minutes will be given to the aspirants to solve paper.
• Number of Sections: Total of 4 sections will be there in question paper.
• Marking Scheme: For each correct answer 2 marks will be awarded.
• Negative Marking: No provision of no negative marking will be there.

Check the subjects wise marking scheme from the table below:

MAH MCA CET 2026 Syllabus

The MAH MCA CET Syllabus will be comprised of four sections Mathematics and Statistics, Logical/ Abstract reasoning, English comprehension and verbal ability and Computer Concepts.

Check the subject wise topics for MAH MCA CET from below:

• Mathematics: Trigonometry, Probability and Statistics, Arithmetic, Algebra, Coordinate Geometry, Differential Equations, Basic Set Theory and Functions, Measurement etc.
• Logical/ Abstract Reasoning: It will include topics from login situations & measure how quickly and logical can student think.
• English Comprehension and Verbal Ability: Para Jumbles, Summary Writing, Vocabulary, Synonyms and Antonyms, Basic English Grammar, Comprehension, Ordering of Sentences etc.
• Computer Concepts: Computer Language, Data Representation, Computer Basics, Computer Architecture, Operating System Basis, Binary Arithmetic etc.

MAH MCA CET 2026 Preparation Tips

Candidates must check out given important tips and tricks to appear for the MAH MCA CET 2026 exam:

• Make a suitable timetable and follow it on a regular basis.
• Look at previous year question papers and practice from them.
• Understand the complete exam pattern/syllabus and prepare for the exam accordingly.
• Don’t forget to make short notes while studying.
• Practice mock tests regularly to improve weak areas and time management.
• Take regular breaks while studying and stay focused and calm.

MAH MCA CET Books

Candidates can refer to the below mentioned books to prepare for MAH MCA CET 2026 exam:

• A Complete Study Package for MCA Entrance of All Indian Universities: By Amit M Agarwal
• A Complete Study Package for MCA Entrances: By Amit M. Agarwal
• A Comprehensive Guide for MCA Entrance Examinations: By R.S. Aggarwal
• Mathematics for MCA Entrance Examination: By Amit Choudhary and Neelam Choudhary
• Quantitative Aptitude: By Dr R.S Aggarwal
• Computer Fundamentals: By P. K. Sinha
• English Grammar & Composition: By S.C Gupta
• MCA-CET Maharashtra: By Chandresh Agrawal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

MAH MCA CET 2026 Admit Card

MAH MCA CET Admit Card will be accessed by the candidates via online mode. It will be available to download from second week of March 2026. Candidates will need to have their login credentials i.e. application number or date of birth to download hall ticket.

Candidate’s name, exam date, exam centre address, roll number will be mentioned on the admit card. If candidates found any mistake in details printed on it then contact the officials immediately. Candidates must download it from the website & keep it safe for the exam day.

MAH MCA CET 2026 Answer Key

State Common Entrance Test  Cell, Maharashtra will release answer key via online mode in fourth week of March 2026. Candidates will be able to view MAH MCA CET answer key in PDF format after few days of the exam. Answer key will contain correct answers of the questions asked in the exam.

Through the answer key, candidates will be able to know their marks they have obtained in the exam. If the candidate have any objection against the answers, then objection widow will also be available to them. Once all the objections are reviewed by the officials, the final answer key will be released.

MAH MCA CET 2026 Result

MAH MCA CET 2026 Result will be announced in first week of April 2026. Candidates will need the login details i.e. application number and password to check their results. The result will be prepared on the basis of the final answer key available.

Result will have details like name of candidate, roll number, marks obtained & percentile scores. Only those candidates who qualify the exam will be considered eligible for CAP (Common Admission Process). Candidates are also advised to take a printout of their score card for further admission use.

MAH MCA CET 2026 Cut Off

Cut off list will be made available to the candidates with or after the announcement of result. Cut off will be the minimum scores that aspirant should secure in the MAH MCA exam. MAH MCA CET Cut Off will be released via online mode in the form of PDF.

Cut off will release separately for the candidates of Maharashtra & outside Maharashtra. Cut will be prepared based on the number of candidates appeared in exam, last year cut off trends, category, availability of seats etc.

MAH MCA CET 2026 Counselling

MAH MCA CET Counselling 2026 will be commenced from the month of April/ May 2026. CAP (Common Admission Process) will be organized through online mode for eligible candidates. Candidates who have qualified the exam will only be eligible to participate in the counselling process.

Counselling will contain various steps i.e. online registration, choice filling, allotment of seats, accepting of seats, reporting, submitting of required documents & fee. To get admission, candidates will have to participate in all the admission rounds.

Here, candidates can check the list of documents given below that will be required for verification:

List of Documents Required for Verification

• Cass 10th and 12th mark sheets
• Passing certificate of class 10th and 12th standard
• MAH MCA CET 2026 Admit card
• Graduation certificates
• MAH MCA CET 2026 fee payment receipt
• MAH MCA CET 2026 scorecard
• Photo ID proof i.e. Aadhar Card/PAN card/ School Certificate
• Passport-size photographs etc.

MAH MCA CET 2026 Participating Institutes

• Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Matunga, Mumbai
• Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Bibwewadi, Pune
• KJ Somaiya Institute in Management Studies Research, Vidyavihar, Mumbai
• Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Technology, Chembur, Mumbai
• Institute of Industrial Computer Management Research, Nigdi, Pune
• Progressive Education Society’s Modern College of Engineering, Pune
• Sinhgad Technical Education Society’s Sinhgad Institute of Management, Budruk, Pune
• Indira Institute of Management, Tathawade, Mulsi, Pune
• MAEER’s Maharashtra Institute of Engineering, Pune

If candidates have any other query related to the MAH MCA CET 2026, then you can ask us in the comment box below.