MAH MCA CET Question Paper (Out), Paper Analysis, Answer Key, Admit Card, Exam Dates, Cut off, College Predictor
Exam Date (27th March 2024)
Overview

About MAH MCA CET (Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test)

MAH MCA CET stands for Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra every year to impart admissions into first year admission to two-year regular post Graduate degree course in MCA (Master of Computer Applications) for the academic year 2024-24 offered by the government aided, and self-financed institutions.

MAH MCA CET 2024 is an online computer-based test. The admission is made available via online CAP (centralized admission process). It is a post-graduate exam conducted at the state level.

About MAH MCA CET Exam
Exam Name MAH MCA CET
MAH MCA CET Full form MAH MCA CET (Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test)
Exam Level State
Conducting Body State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra
Category Masters
Mode of Application Online
MAH MCA CET  Application Form

Eligibility Criteria:

To appear in the MAH MCA CET (Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test), students need to follow the given eligibility conditions.

Students must have completed Graduation and holding a bachelor’s degree in B.C. A or B.Sc (IT) or B.Sc. (Computer Science) or B.E. (CSE) or B.E. (IT) or B.Tech. (IT) or B.Tech (CSE) or equivalent Degree from a recognized University are eligible to apply.

Or

Students must have completed Graduation and holding a bachelor’s degree (such as B.Sc. or B. Com or B.E. or B. Tech or B.A. or B.Voc. etc) preferably with Mathematics subject studied in class 10+2 or at Graduation Level are eligible to apply.

Students must have secured 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC /PWD category students) in Graduation are eligible to apply.

There is no minimum age required to appear in MAH MCA CET (Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test).

Students must be an Indian national.

Students who are awaiting their final year result can also apply for provisional admission and at time of admission they have to submit the proof of qualifying exam (Graduation).

Application Form Fill-out Process:

Applicants are required to apply through the E-application process (online) only. Last date of registration for this academic year is over. Candidates can apply next year by following the process given below.

  1. Visit the official website of State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra.
  2. After that click on the " MAH MCA CET 2024 Application Form " and “New Registration” link.
  3. Read the instructions carefully before filling out the online application form.
  4. Fill-up all the necessary details in the application form carefully.
  5. Upload your signature, scanned photograph, thumb impression and all the necessary documents in the application form.
  6. Pay the application fee via online mode.
  7. Submit the application form before the last date of registration.

Application Fees: -

Students who wish to apply for the MAH MCA CET 2024 can pay the application form fees online through any of the following modes-Debit/Credit/ Cash Card and Mobile Wallets.

The category-wise MAH MCA CET 2024 application form fees are given below in tabular form.

                                      Category

Application fees

ST, SC, VJ/DT - SBC, OBC, SEBC, NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), and EWSJ & PWD Students from Maharashtra State Only

INR 1000

Open Category Students from Maharashtra, J&K Migrant students, Outside Maharashtra State (OMS)

INR 800

 

MAH MCA CET  Syllabus

Syllabus: -

Before appearing in MAH MCA CET (Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test) conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra, students must check the syllabus given below:

Abstract Reasoning & Logical Reasoning

Linear agreement, blood relationships, Analytical reasoning, alphabet test, classification, verbal series, data sufficiency test, routes and networks, symbols and nations, Team Selection, Sequencing and Arrangement, Passage Conclusion, Fact Inference Judgment, Statement Argument, Analogy and among others.

Mathematics & Statistics

• Algebra: Fundamental operations in Algebra, quadratic equations, indices, expansion, factorization, logarithms, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions, permutations and combinations, binomial theorem, surds.

• Set Theory: Sets and subsets, properties of relations, integers and functions, operations on sets, sequences.

• Matrix Algebra: Inverse of a matrix, rank, Elementary transformations, solution of simultaneous linear equations, quadratic forms, eigenvalues and eigenvectors.

• Co-ordinate Geometry: Equations of a line, Rectangular Cartesian co-ordinates, mid-point, intersections etc., distance formulae, equations of a circle, pair of straight lines, ellipse and hyperbola, parabola, simple geometric transformations such as rotation, translation, scaling.

• Calculus: Limit of functions, differentiation of function(s), continuous functions, tangents and normal, integration of function by parts, simple examples of maxima and minima, by partial fraction and by substitution, definite integral application to surfaces and volumes of frustums of a sphere, cylinder, cone, Taylor Series.

• Vectors: addition and subtraction of vectors, Position vector, vector and scalar products and their applications to simple geometrical mechanics and problems.

• Trigonometry: trigonometric equations, Simple identities, properties of triangles, height and distance, solution of triangles, inverse function

• Probability and Statistics: Basic concepts of probability theory, averages, frequency distributions, and measures of dispersions, dependent and independent events, skewness and kurtosis, mathematical expectations, binomial, Poisson, random variable and distribution functions, normal distributions, curve fitting, and principle of correlation, least squares and regression.

English comprehension and verbal ability

Fill in the blanks, Conclusion, error correction, vocabulary, tenses, sentence correction, unseen passage, word formation, idioms and phrases, synonyms, articles, subject-verb agreement and theme detection etc.

Computer Concepts

• Computer Basics: Central Processing Unit (CPU), Organization of a computer, back-up devices, Structure of instructions in CPU, computer memory, input / output devices, memory organization.

• Data Representation: Representation of characters, binary and hexadecimal representations, integers, and fractions, Binary Arithmetic: Addition, multiplication, subtraction, division, 1’s and 2’s complement arithmetic, floating point representation of diagrams, numbers.

• Computer Architecture: communication between processor, Block structure of computers and I / O devices, interrupts

• Programming Languages: Python, C++, C, Java.

• Algorithms and Flow chart

• Operating Systems: types of operating systems, Evolution of operating systems, modern operating systems, functions of an operating system.

• Database Management systems: Entity-Relationship Diagram, Relational Database, Functional Dependencies, Decomposition.

• Computer Networks: LAN, WAN, MAN, Network Topology: Bus, Star bus, Star, Ring, Star ring, Mesh, Repeater, Modem, NIC, Transceiver, Hub, Bridge, Network adapters, Connectors, Switches, Routers and Gateways.

MAH MCA CET  Exam Dates

Exam Dates:

The MAH MCA CET (Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test) is a state level entrance exam conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra for first year admission to two-year regular post Graduate degree course in MCA (Master of Computer Applications). The exam is a computer-based test (online) that has been conducted in various cities across Maharashtra state.

Students wishing to appear for the exam must meet the eligibility conditions of the exam. MAH MCA CET 2024 exam has been conducted on 27th March 2024 and results had declared on 21st May 2024.

                           Events

                   Dates

Online Applications Starting Date

27th February 2024

Late Date for Registration

11th March 2024

MAH MCA CET Admit Card available

20th March 2024

Exam Date

27th March 2024

MAH MCA CET Result Date

21st May 2024

Commencement of Counselling

26th June 2024

MAH MCA CET  Admit Card

Exam Admit Card:

The MAH MCA CET (Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test) Admit Card was available on the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra official website on 20th March 2024. Students can access their hall ticket by logging in with their login id and password.

Steps to Get Admit card:

  1. Go to the official website of State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra.
  2. Then after click on the " MAH MCA CET Admit Card" link.
  3. Enter your login id and password.
  4. Click on the "Submit" button.
  5. Admit card/Hall ticket will be shown on the screen.
  6. Download and print your Admit card/Hall ticket for future reference.

Students are suggested to carry their admit card to the exam centre on exam date. Without the admit-card, students are not permitted for the exam.

MAH MCA CET  Exam Centres

Exam Centres:

MAH MCA CET (Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test) exam centres are various across the state as it is a computer-based test (online) such as Aurangabad, Amravati, Jalgaon, Nagpur, Kolhapur, Nashik, Pune, Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Thane, etc.

Students are advised to refer to the official website on a regular basis for latest updates and notifications regarding application registration process, exam dates, eligibility conditions, exam pattern, syllabus and centres.

MAH MCA CET  Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern:

Exam Details

MAH MCA CET 2024

Mode of Exam

Computer-based Test (Online)

Number of Sections

4

Number of Questions

100

Types of Questions

Multiple choice questions (MCQs)

Marking Scheme

Correct answer: 2-marks, Wrong answer: No negative marking

Duration of Exam

90 minutes

Exam Centres

Multiple cities across state

Medium of Exam

English

Total marks

200

MAH MCA CET (Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test) will comprise of four Sections listed below with marks distribution.

Sections

Questions

Marks

Mathematics & Statistics

30

60

English comprehension and verbal ability

20

40

Logical/ Abstract Reasoning

30

60

Computer Concepts

20

40

Total

100

200

MAH MCA CET  Result

Exam Result:

MAH MCA CET (Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test) has been declared on the official website of State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra on 21st May 2024 after conduction of exam.  Aspirants can check their results by using their login id and password.

Steps to get Result:

  1. Go to the official website of State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra.
  2. Then after click on the " MAH MCA CET -2024 Results" link.
  3. Enter your login id and password.
  4. There is “Submit" button option click on it.
  5. Your result will be appeared on the screen.
  6. For future reference download your result.

MAH MCA CET  Cut Off

Exam Cut-off:

The cut-off for MAH MCA CET (Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test) will be affected by a number of factors and it is also important to note that the cut-off marks vary every year.

The number of students applied for the exam.

The number of students appeared in the MAH MCA CET.

Availability of Seats.

Lasts year’s MAH MCA CET cut-off scores.

The number of students qualified in the exam.

The difficulty level of the entrance exam.

Helpline: -

Students having any queries regarding Technical Problems and other problems including admissions can call the helpline or email on the given email addresses:

State Common Entrance Test Cell

8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K. Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai 400 001.

Admission Helpline Number. +022-22016157/53/59

Website: http://www.mahacet.org

Email ID: cetcell@mahacet.org

Notifications