MAH MCA CET 2025 Syllabus & Exam Pattern has been released. Exam will be conducted in second week of March 2025. MAH MCA CET (Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test) is a state level entrance test conducted once a year. State Common Entrance Test is the authority who is going to conduct the MAH MCA CET exam.
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MAH MCA CET Syllabus | MAH MCA CET Application Form | Eligibility Criteria
MAH MCA 2025 Notifications – Syllabus Released
MAH MCA CET 2025 Syllabus & Exam Pattern has been released on 12th November 2024. Click here to view syllabus.
This exam is conducted for admission to PG degree courses in Master of Computer Applications (MCA). Through CET, candidates will be offered admission at All Government/ Government Aided Institutes, University Departments, University Managed Institutes and Un-Aided Institutes offering MCA course.
All You Need to Regarding MAH MCA CET 2025:
- Want to apply for MAH MCA 2025?…Get MAH MCA CET 2025 Registration details
- MAH MCA CET 2025 Exam Date – 2nd week of March 2025, Check MAH MCA Exam Dates
- Who is eligibility for MAH MCA CET?…Get MAH MCA CET Eligibility details
- Preparing for MAH MCA CET exam?…Good decision. Go through the MAH MCA CET Exam Pattern & Preparation Tips here
- Looking for best books to prepare for MAH MCA CET 2025 exam, check MAH MCA CET Books here
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In this article, candidates can get complete details related to MAH MCA CET 2025 exam dates, application form, eligibility norms, syllabus etc.
MAH MCA CET 2025 Overview
Exam Name | MAH MCA CET |
Full Name | Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test |
Conducting Body | State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET Cell) |
Exam Level | Postgraduate level at State level |
Courses Offered | Master of Computer Applications (MCA) |
Exam Mode | Online Mode (CBT) |
Application Mode | Online Mode |
Exam Frequency | Once a year |
MAH MCA CET 2025 Exam Dates
Checkout MAH MCA CET Exam Dates 2025 from below:
Events | Dates 2025 |
Online registration begins from | 2nd week of January 2025 |
Last date to fill application form | 2nd week of February 2025 |
Issue of Admit Card | 4th week of February 2025 |
Date of exam | 2nd week of March 2025 |
Result declared | 1st week of April 2025 |
Starting of Counselling procedures | April/ May 2025 |
MAH MCA CET 2025 Application Form
These are some important guidelines related to MAH MCA CET 2025 Application Form:
- The Application Form 2025 will be made available through online mode in second week of January 2025.
- Candidates will have to complete the registration process by providing necessary details.
- Before applying for MAH MCA CET 2025, candidates must meet the eligibility norms.
- Fill in application form carefully with necessary details like personal and academic details etc.
- Upload a scanned image of candidate’s photograph along with signature as per the given instruction.
- Candidates must be careful while filling the application form as there will be no correction facility provided to make changes.
- The last date to submit application form will be till second week of February 2025.
- Do not forget to take a printout of confirmation page of application form for future needs.
Application Fee:
- The application form processing fee will be paid through online mode.
- Candidates have to pay the fee using Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Internet Banking/ IMPS/ Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets etc.
- The application fee paid will be non-refundable and non-transferable under any circumstances.
- The application fee payable by different category candidates will be as follows:
Category | Application Fee |
Unreserved Category from Maharashtra State/Outside Maharashtra State (OMS)/J & K Migrant candidates | Rs. 1200/- |
Reserved category belonging to Backward Class (SC/ST, VJ/DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), SBC, EWS, OBC) and PWD category from Maharashtra State Only | Rs. 1000/- |
Orphan and Transgender Candidates | Rs. 1000/- |
How to Apply for MAH MCA CET 2025
Candidates must follow these steps to apply for MAH MCA CET 2025:
- Step-1: Go to the MAH MCA CET website (link will be provided above).
- Step-2: Click on “New Candidate Registration” link.
- Step-3: Generate a candidate login ID.
- Step-4: Login to website and fill the application form with details like personal, category and qualification details.
- Step-5: Upload a Photograph with signature as per the given instructions.
- Step-6: Now, proceed to make payment of application form using online gateways.
- Step-7: At last, submit the form and take a printout of application form for future references.
MAH MCA CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the following MAH MCA CET Eligibility Criteria 2025:
- Nationality: One must be an Indian National to be eligible to apply.
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed Graduation Degree in any discipline from any recognised university.
- Marks: One must have obtained at least 50% marks (45% in case of reserved category, EWS/PwD category from Maharashtra state) to be eligible.
- Subjects: Applying candidates must have Mathematics at 12th level or at graduation level.
- Appearing: Candidates appearing for final year of qualifying examination will also be eligible to apply for CET.
MAH MCA CET 2025 Exam Pattern
In the given section, we have mentioned MAH MCA CET Exam Pattern 2025:
- Exam Mode: Exam will be held through online mode.
- Duration: Duration of exam will be 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Total Questions: There will be total of 100 questions asked in CET.
- Types of Questions: Exam will comprise of Multiple Choice Objective Type Questions (MCQs).
- Total Sections: There will be total of 4 sections.
- Total Marks: The question paper will carry 200 marks.
- Medium: Medium of CET will be in English language.
- Marking Scheme: Candidates will be given +2 marks for each correct response.
- Negative Marking: There is no negative marking system for wrong options.
Check the below table to know the detailed marking scheme of MAH MCA CET 2025:
Sections | No. of Questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks |
Mathematics & Statistics | 30 | 2 | 60 |
Logical/ Abstract Reasoning | 30 | 2 | 60 |
English comprehension and verbal ability | 20 | 2 | 40 |
Computer Concepts | 20 | 2 | 40 |
Total | 100 Questions | – | 200 marks |
MAH MCA CET 2025 Syllabus
Authority has released MAH MCA CET 2025 syllabus through online mode. Syllabus will cover all the important topics of subjects including Mathematics, Computer Concepts, English Comprehension & Verbal Ability, Logical reasoning etc.
Here in the table we have given MAH MCA CET Syllabus 2025 subjects & topics:
Subjects | Topics |
Mathematics and Statistics | Arithmetic, Algebra, Basic Set Theory and Functions, Coordinate Geometry, Differential Equations, Measurement, Probability and Statistics, Trigonometry etc. |
English Comprehension and Verbal Ability | Basic English Grammar, Comprehension, Ordering of Sentences, Para Jumbles, Summary Writing, Synonyms and Antonyms, Vocabulary etc. |
Logical/Abstract Reasoning | Blood Relations, Data Sufficiency, Mapping and Best Routes, Puzzles, Seating Arrangements, Sets based on grouping and pattern etc. |
Computer Concepts | Computer Basics, Computer Architecture, Computer Language , Data Representation, Binary Arithmetic, Operating System Basis etc. |
MAH MCA CET 2025 Preparation Tips
Theses are some MAH MCA CET Preparation Tips 2025 to standardise performance in exam:
- Go through the complete syllabus and exam pattern before preparing for exam.
- Schedule your time equally for each subject while preparing a time table.
- Try to cover every single topic in your preparation
- Must practice previous year question papers
- Must prepare self-written notes and do revision of it regularly.
MAH MCA CET Books
Candidates can refer to the following books to prepare for MAH MCA CET 2025:
Books | Authors |
Analytical Reasoning Books | M.K Pandey |
Computer Fundamentals | P. K. Sinha |
The Pearson Guide to MCA Entrance Examinations | Edgar Thorpe, Showick Thorpe |
General English For All Competitive Examinations | S.C Gupta |
Comprehensive Guide for MCA Entrance Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal |
Study Package for MCA Entrance of All Indian Universities | Amit M Agarwal |
MCA-CET Maharashtra | Chandresh Aggarwal |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
MAH MCA CET 2025 Admit Card
Candidates will have to visit the website of authority to download the MAH MCA CET Admit Card 2025. An intimation for downloading Hall Ticket will also be sent to candidates through email/SMS.
The MAH MCA CET 2025 hall ticket will be hosted in fourth week of February 2025 through online mode. Candidates will have to submit their admit card along with original photo ID proof to invigilator for verification during the examination.
MAH MCA CET 2025 Answer Key
MAH MCA CET Answer Key 2025 will be released by the authority in form of a PDF. it will be published through online mode on the website. Candidates will be able to check answer key a few days before the declaration of result.
Candidates will be required to enter their login credentials such as application number, date of birth and hall ticket number to download the answer key. It will consist of correct answers of questions asked in entrance exam.
MAH MCA CET 2025 Result
The announcement of MAH MCA CET Result 2025 will be in first week of April 2025. The CET result will be made available to candidates through online mode from the website. Candidates will have to provide login credentials such as application number and dates of birth to check results.
The MAH MCA CET 2025 result will be prepared based on scores obtained by candidates in entrance examination. The result must be kept in safe custody as candidates will be required to present it at the time of counselling.
MAH MCA CET 2025 Merit List
After taking in consideration marks secured by candidates in entrance exam, a MAH MCA CET Merit List 2025 will be prepared. Candidates will be invited for participation in counselling and admission process based on their tank obtained in merit list.
The authority will prepare two separate merit lists of eligible candidates belonging to Maharashtra State and outside Maharashtra. The positions in merit list decides whether the candidates will be considered for admission or not.
MAH MCA CET 2025 Cut Off
After the declaration of result, MAH MCA CET Cut Off 2025 will be released through online mode. Candidates will have to go through the website to check the CET cut off marks. The admission will be based on cut off and fulfilment of other eligibility criteria.
The authority will release the MAH MCA CET 2025 Cut Off separately for candidates residing within and outside Maharashtra state. The cut off will comprise minimum qualifying marks to be eligible to get selected for admission in MCA programme.
MAH MCA CET 2025 Counselling
The MAH MCA CET Counselling 2025 will be conducted through Centralised Admission Process (CAP). The Counselling procedure of MAH MCA CET 2025 will be organised in month of April/May 2025. The counselling process will include several rounds such as Registration, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting.
The seat will be allotted to eligible candidates based on their rank obtained in merit list. Candidates who will be allotted seats as per theri first preferences must pay the seat acceptance fee. Seat will be confirmed by the allotted institutes after verification of valid documents and ensuring that candidates meet all the eligibility norms.
MAH MCA CET 2025 Participating Colleges
Here, candidates can check the list of MAH MCA CET Participating Institutes 2025:
- Indira Institute of Management, Tathawade, Mulsi, Pune
- Institute of Industrial Computer Management Research, Nigdi, Pune
- KJ Somaiya Institute in Management Studies Research, Vidyavihar, Mumbai
- Mumbai Education Trust’s Institute of Computer Science, Bandra (W), Mumbai
- MAEER’s Maharashtra Institute of Engineering, Pune
- Progressive Education Society’s Modern College of Engineering, Pune
- Sinhgad Technical Education Society’s Sinhgad Institute of Management, Budruk, Pune
- Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Matunga, Mumbai
- Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Bibwewadi, Pune
- Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Technology, Chembur, Mumbai
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