About MAH MCA CET 2021
The Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test (MAH MCA CET) is an online examination conducted once a year for students looking to pursue their master's degree in computer application, i.e., MCA. This examination is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, in about 36 cities in Maharashtra and 12 cities other than Maharashtra. There are over 1 lakh applicants take up this examination every year.
MAH MCA CET is a computer-based online examination that consists of 100 MCQ based questions. It is divided into four sections, i.e., Mathematics & Statistics, Logical/Abstract Reasoning, English comprehension, and Verbal Ability, Computer Concepts. Aspirants must have to complete the exam within a time duration of 1 hour 30 minutes.
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MAH MCA CET Exam 2021: Key Element
| ATTRIBUTES | DETAILS |
| Name | MAH MCA CET |
| Full-Form | Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test |
| Conducting Authority | State Common Entrance Test Cell |
| Exam Level | State level examination |
| Exam Frequency | Annually once |
| Course Offered | MCA |
| Registration Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Centre Based Test (CBT) |
| Numbers of Questions | 100 questions |
| Exam Pattern | MCQ |
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Registration Fee | 1000
INR General Category 800 INR Reserved Categories |
| Language | English |
| Exam Website | http://cetcell.mahacet.org/ |
MAH MCA CET Important Dates 2021 Exam
Candidates can check all the important dates such as application form, admit card, exam, and the result of the MAH MCA CET exam from in the table mentioned below:
| PARTICULAR | DATE |
| Release of application form | 20th January 2021 |
| Last date to fill the application form | 26th February 2021 |
| MBA CET Admit card release | 17th March 2021 |
| MBA CET Exam date | 4th April 2021 |
| MBA CET Result Dates | 25th April 2021 |
MAH MCA CET Eligibility Criteria
To write the MAH MCA CET examination, all applicants need to pass the eligibility criteria. These criteria are stated below:
- A candidate seeking admission for the postgraduate computer application courses must have passed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant stream from a recognized board or university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
- Relaxation of 5% has been given to the reserved category (45%).
- Nationality: Only Indian Nationals are eligible.
MAH MCA CET Exam Pattern
| MAH CET Exam Pattern | Details/Features |
| Number of Sections |
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| Duration of exam | 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes) |
| Mode of examination | Computer Based Test (CBT/Online mode) |
| Medium of Examination | English |
| Marking scheme |
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| SECTION | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 30 | 60 |
| Logical / Abstract Reasoning | 30 | 60 |
| English comprehension and Verbal Ability | 20 | 40 |
| Computer Concepts | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
MAH MCA CET Syllabus
The MAH MCA CET comprises four sections, i.e., Mathematics & Statistics, Logical/Abstract Reasoning, English comprehension, and Verbal Ability, Computer Concepts.
MAH MCA CET Mathematics & Statistics Syllabus
| SECTIONS | TOPICS |
| Algebra | Fundamental operations in Algebra, Expansion, factorization, Quadratic equations, indices, logarithms, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions, binomial theorem, permutations, and combinations |
| Co-ordinate Geometry | Rectangular cartesian co-ordinates, equations of a line, mid-point, intersections, etc., equations of a circle, distance formulae, pair of straight lines, parabola, ellipse and hyperbola, simple geometric transformations such as translation, rotation, scaling. |
| Probability & Statistics | Basic concepts of probability theory, Averages, Dependent and independent events, frequency distributions, and measures of dispersions, skewness and kurtosis, random variable and distribution functions, mathematical expectations, Binomial, Poisson, normal distributions, curve fitting, and the principle of least squares, correlation, and regression. |
| Differential Equations | Differential equations of the first order and their solutions, linear differential equations with constant coefficients, homogeneous linear differential equations. |
| Trigonometry | Simple identities, trigonometric equations, properties of triangles, solution of triangles, height and distance, inverse function. |
| Arithmetic | Ratios and proportions, problems on time-work, distance-speed, percentage, etc. |
| Basic Set Theory and Functions | Set, relations, and mappings |
| Mensuration | Areas, triangles and quadrilaterals, area and circumference of circles, volumes, and surface areas of simple solids such as cubes, spheres, cylinders, and cones. |
Logical/Abstract Reasoning
| TOPICS | ||
| Seating Arrangements | Puzzles | Blood Relations |
| Sets based on Grouping and Pattern | Mapping and Best Routes | Data Sufficiency |
English Comprehension and Verbal Ability
| TOPICS | ||
| Basic English Grammer | Vocabulary | Comprehension |
| Summary writing | Synonyms and Antonyms | Ordering of Sentences |
| Para jumbles | Error Spotting |
Computer Concepts
| SECTIONS | TOPICS |
| Computer Basics | Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Structure of instructions in CPU, input/output devices, computer memory, memory organization, back-up devices. |
| Data Representation | Representation of characters, integers, and fractions, binary and hexadecimal representations, Binary Arithmetic: Addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, signed arithmetic and two’s complement arithmetic, floating point representation of numbers, normalized floating point representation, Boolean algebra, truth tables, Venn diagrams. |
| Computer Architecture | Block structure of computers, communication between processor and I / O devices, interrupts. |
| Computer Language | Assembly language and high-level language, Computer Programming in C and Operating System basics. |
MAH MCA CET Exam Registration Process 2021
Candidates who want to participate in the MAH MCA CET exam have to apply for the exam by filling the application form through the official website. It is an online process that involves the following steps:
Step 1: Registration
- Visit the official website of MAH CET 2021
- Fill in the required details.
- After submitting the details, your user login ID and password will get generated that will be used for the further process.
Step 2: Fill MAH MCA CET online application form 2021
- Re-login using unique MAH MCA CET ID
- Fill in all the details that are required, such as contact, personal, education, etc.
Step 3: Upload Documents
- Upload the scanned photograph (15 KB to 50 KB.).
- Upload the scanned signature (5 KB to 20 KB).
Step 4: Fee Payment
- Choose payment mode (Net Banking, Credit card, and Debit Card).
| CATEGORY | FEE |
| General | INR 1000 |
| Backward Class | INR 800 |
Step 5: Final Submission
- After completing all the steps mentioned above, candidates will have to do the final submission of the MAH MCA CET application form.
Colleges accepting MAH MCA CET 2021 Score
MAH MCA CET exam for MCA scores are accepted by hundreds of colleges of Maharashtra for providing admission to the students in masters of computer application courses. Listed below are some of the top Colleges/institutes accepting the scores of the MAH MCA CET entrance exam:
- Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, Maharashtra
- Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT WPU - World Peace University, Pune, Maharashtra
- ADYPU - Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra
- Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra
- Sandip University, Nashik, Maharashtra
- Sinhgad Institute of Management - MCA, Pune, Maharashtra
- School of Information Technology, Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra
- School of Management, MIT WPU, Pune, Maharashtra
- School of Science, MIT WPU, Pune, Maharashtra
MAH MCA CET Exam Centres
There are overall 36 districts in the state of Maharashtra and 12 outside of Maharashtra state where the MAH MCA CET will be conducted. These districts can be distributed into eight divisional authorities. These include Mumbai, Pune, Amravati, Nagpur, Nashik, Aurangabad, Nanded, and Sangli.
The exam centers, cities, and center codes can be seen in the table below:
Domestic Centers of Maharashtra
| CITY | CENTERS |
| Mumbai |
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| Pune |
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| Miraj (Sangli) |
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| Dhule |
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| Aurangabad |
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| Nanded |
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| Akola |
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| Nagpur |
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Exam Centers other than Maharashtra
| EXAM CENTERS | ||
| Ahmedabad | Gandhinagar | Bangalore |
| Bhopal | Delhi | Delhi-NCR |
| Jaipur | Kolkata | Lucknow |
| Ranchi | Panaji | Verna |
MAH MCA CET Exam Guidelines 2021
MAH MCA CET 2021 exam is going to be an online exam. Candidates are recommended to make the instructions clear in their minds while appearing for the MAH MCA CET 2021 exam. The exam day guidelines for MAH MCA CET 2021 Exam are listed below:
- Candidates must have reached the exam center on reporting time. Entries after gate closure time will be prohibited.
- Candidates have to bring their own hand sanitizer, mask, gloves, transparent water bottle, ball pen.
- It is also important to bring all the documents – admit card, ID proof – as mentioned in the MAH MCA CET 2021 admit card.
- Only the admit card with the original id card will be valid.
- Electronic devices, jewellery, etc., inside the exam center, will not be allowed.
MAH MCA CET FAQs
Q1. For MCA which entrance exam is necessary?
A1. For the MCA course, the MAH MCA CET entrance exam is necessary.
Q2. Another university Final year BCA student can get admission in Pune university colleges for MCA direct second year????
A2. The university does not offer admission to MCA through lateral entry.
Q3. Is there a separate entrance exam for the students who want to do part-time MCA or it the same CET exam conducted for full-time MCA?
A3. This depends on the college/university to which you are applying for admission. Usually, there isn’t any entrance exam in part-time courses.
Q4. Where can I get the application form?
A4. The application form is made available on the official website mhtcet2020.mahaonline.gov.in and can be filled and processed only in online mode.
Q5. How many times does the MAH MCA CET exam takes place every year?
A5. MAH MCA CET exam takes place 1 time a year.
Best Wishes to all MAH MCA CET Aspirants from the CollegeMarg Team!
