New Batch for NIMCET / MAH MCA CET / CUET PG MCA 2025-2026 Offline & Online Batch Starting from 5th December / 15th December / 25th December 2024.
The Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test (MAH MCA CET) serves as the pivotal point of entry for aspirants seeking to embark on a journey of excellence in the field of Master of Computer Applications (MCA) within Maharashtra. This esteemed examination opens the doors to premier institutions across the state, offering a multitude of opportunities for academic growth, professional development, and personal enrichment.
Districtwise Distributed
Other Districts Colleges
Baramati, Shegaon, Jalna, Lonere, Ratnagiri,
Shirgaon, Wardha, Chandrapur, Dhule,
Bamni, Shirpur
Seat Matrix for Academic Year 2024-25
Check Provisional Seat Matrix for CAP Round I for Admission to First Year
Full Time Post-Graduate Degree Course in Master of Computer Applications for the Academic Year 2024-25
Published on : 08/08/2024 By Government of Maharashtra
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtara State
The Online CET would comprise 4 sections viz. Mathematics & Statistics, Logical / Abstract Reasoning, English comprehension and verbal ability and Computer Concepts of total 200 marks , with composite time of 90 minutes duration.
The questions will cover the following topics of high school mathematics (up to the 12th standard)
●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.
● Differential Equations: Differential equations of 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.
● Probability and 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 principle of least squares, correlation and regression.
● 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.
This shall include the questions to measure how quickly and logically you can think. This section will cover logical situations and questions based on the facts given in the passage. This test shall check the problem-solving capability of the candidate.
Questions in this section will be designed to test the candidate’s general understanding of the English language. There will be questions on the topics such as Basic English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, synonyms, antonyms, sentence correction, word & phrases, jumbled paragraphs.
● 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: Basics of Digital Logic ,Block structure of computers, communication between processor and I / O devices, interrupts.
● Computer Language: Fundamentals of Data & File Structures and high level language, Computer Programming in C, advanced concepts in programming.
● Operating System basics
To appear for the Online MAH-MCA-CET, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
1. Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian National.
2. Educational Qualification:
· The candidate should have passed any Graduation Degree such as B.E, B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Voc, BCA, etc.
· Preferably, the candidate should have studied Mathematics at either the 10+2 level or at the Graduation level.
· The candidate must have obtained at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination.
· For candidates belonging to Reserved categories, Economically Weaker Section, and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State, a minimum of 45% marks is required in the qualifying examination.
3. Final Year Candidates: Candidates who are appearing for the final year of their qualifying examination are also eligible to appear for the MAH-MCA-CET.
Section | No of Questions | Marks per Question | Maximum Marks | Total Marks |
Mathematics & Statistics | 30 | 2 | 60 |
200 |
Logical / Abstract Reasoning | 30 | 2 | 60 | |
English comprehension and verbal ability | 20 | 2 | 40 | |
Computer concepts | 20 | 2 | 40 | |
The test will comprise of multiple-choice objective type questions (four Options) | ||||
There is no negative marking system for this test. | ||||
Test Duration: 90 minutes | ||||
Medium of CET: English | ||||
Mode of Examination: Online |
1. Department of Computer Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
2. Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai
3. Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT), Mumbai
4. Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology (VESIT), Mumbai
5. Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune
6. S.I.E.S. College of Management Studies, Mumbai
7. Mumbai Education Trust's Institute of Computer Science, Bandra (W), Mumbai
8. Thakur Institute of Management Studies Career Development & Research, Kandivali (E), Mumbai
9. Dr. D.Y. Patil Unitech Society's Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Management & Research, Pimpri
10. Government College of Engineering, Karad
11. Shri Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management, Nagpur
12. Progressive Education Society's Modern College of Engineering, Pune
13. Bharti Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management & Information Technology, Navi Mumbai
14. Maharashtra Education Society's Institute of Management and Career Courses (IMCC), Pune
15. Indira College of Engineering & Management, Pune
16. D.Y.Patil Institute of Master of Computer Applications and Management, Akurdi, Pune
17. Jaywant Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's,Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering, Tathawade, Pune
18. Jayawant Shikshan Prasarak Mandal's Jayawant Institute of Management Studies, Tathawade Pune
19. Inter Institutional Computer Center and Dept. of Computer Science & Electronics, RTM Nagpur University