MAH MCA CET 2022 Provisional list has been released on 12 October 2022. Counselling was started from 03 October 2022. This examination is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra. Students who are interested in taking admission must apply online for MAH MCA Exam 2022. It is an online entrance exam conducted at the state level by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Government of Maharashtra to get admission in First Year/Direct Second Year Post Graduate Technical Courses in Computer Applications Admissions 2022. Interested candidates can go through the following article for detailed information like dates, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus etc.
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MAH MCA CET 2027 Latest Update as on 28 Sep 2026
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Checked on 28 Sep 2026
MAH MCA CET 2027, conducted by CET Cell Maharashtra, has not yet released its official notification; registration is tentatively expected to open around November 2026 based on the previous year's schedule.
| Exam | MAH MCA CET 2027 |
|---|---|
| Status | Official notification expected: October–November 2026 (MAH MCA CET 2026 notification released Oct 2025) |
| Next expected | Online registration expected to open: November 2026 (last year: ~1 Nov 2025) |
| Official website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
| Last verified | 28 Sep 2026 |
As of 28 September 2026, the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell), has not yet released the official notification for MAH MCA CET 2027. The article currently reflects 2022-cycle content, and the 2027 cycle details are pending official announcement. Based on the 2026 cycle pattern, the notification is expected in October–November 2026, with online registration opening around November 2026 and the exam likely scheduled for February–March 2027. MAH MCA CET 2027 is the state-level computer-based entrance exam for admission to MCA programmes across Maharashtra's government, aided, and unaided institutes. Students should regularly check cetcell.mahacet.org for the official notification, eligibility criteria, and application schedule. Until the official announcement, no confirmed dates should be relied upon. Aspirants are advised to begin preparation now using the previous year's syllabus and exam pattern as a reference.
- Official notification expected: October–November 2026 (MAH MCA CET 2026 notification released Oct 2025)
- Online registration expected to open: November 2026 (last year: ~1 Nov 2025)
- Application form last date expected: December 2026 (last year: Dec 2025)
- Admit card download expected: February 2027 (last year: Feb 2026)
- MAH MCA CET 2027 exam expected: February–March 2027 (last year: Mar 2026)
- Result & merit list expected: April 2027 (last year: Apr 2026)
- Counselling & seat allotment expected: May–June 2027 (last year: May–Jun 2026)
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MAH MCA CET Exam date Status
| Exam Notification | Released |
| Counselling | Started |
MAH MCA CET 2022 Dates
Schedule of Activities for Admission to First Year / Direct Second Year of Post Graduate Technical Courses in Computer Applications for the Academic Year 2022 is given below:
| Events | Dates (tentative) |
| Starting of Online registration | May 2022 |
| End of online registration | May 2022 |
| Admit Card release | June 2022 |
| Date of Exam | June 2022 |
| Result Declaration | Will be announced |
| Counselling | 03 October 2022 |
MAH MCA CET 2022 Counselling
Major Changes This Year
No official changes have been announced for MAH MCA CET 2027 yet; the exam is expected to follow the same pattern, eligibility, and online mode as the 2026 cycle.
No major change has been officially announced yet for MAH MCA CET 2027. Based on the 2026 cycle, the exam was conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode, covering topics such as Mathematics, Statistics, Logical Reasoning, English Comprehension, and Computer Concepts. Eligibility required a Bachelor's degree with Mathematics/Statistics at 10+2 or graduation level with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Until CET Cell Maharashtra releases the official 2027 notification, all pattern, syllabus, and eligibility details remain tentatively similar to 2026 and are subject to change.
The vital information regarding MAH MCA CET 2022 counselling is given below:
- The Counselling will start soon after the result will be declared.
- Candidates have to fill the choice of colleges/institution according to their rank in Merit List.
- Candidates need to verify the documents at the time of allotting colleges after the seat allotment process is completed, Students need to come to college for final admission.
MAH MCA CET 2022 Application Form
Application forms will be released online mode. Given below are the steps to fill the Application Form:
- The application will be released online on the official website.
- Applicants can get the forms by clicking on ‘Click here for new registration’.
- A temporary registration number and password will be generated by the system after the successful registration.
- Applicants need to upload the scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
MAH MCA CET 2022 Application Fee
The application fee can be paid through the online payment gateway. The Application Fee will be non-refundable and non-transferable in any case.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Applicants Outside Maharashtra State (OMS), Open Category from Maharashtra State and J & K Migrant | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC and & Persons with Disability Applicants belonging to Maharashtra State only | Rs. 800/- |
Mode of Payment: The application fee can be filled online mode by credit card, debit card or net banking.
MAH MCA CET 2022 Eligibility Criteria
In the given below table eligibility criteria for applying in MCA courses:
| Qualifying Exam | Must be passed the 3 years of Bachelors Degree in any discipline from any university recognized by UGC/AIU. |
| Minimum Marks | Must secure 50% marks (40% for reserved categories belonging from Maharashtra state only) in the qualifying exam. |
| Subjects | Applicant must pass with Mathematics as one of the subjects in 10+2 or at graduation level. |
| For Lateral Entry | Applicant must pass Bachelor Degree in Computer Applications or Science (Computer science or Information Technology). |
| Appearing Candidates | Those appearing in a final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply. |
| Nationality | Indian |
This is the latest updated information regarding the eligibility criteria of MAH MCA CET.
MAH MCA CET 2022 Exam Pattern
The important information regarding the exam pattern if MAH MCA 2022 is given below:
| Exam Mode | Online Mode |
| Exam Medium | English |
| Total No. of Questions | 100 |
| Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks will be awarded for every correct answer |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer |
Check the paper-wise distribution of Questions and marks given in a table below:
| Papers | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 25 | 100 |
| Computer Concepts | 25 | 100 |
| TOTAL | 50 Questions | 200 |
NOTE: If in case, candidates did not attempt any question, no marks will be deducted for that.
MAH MCA CET 2022 Syllabus
The vital information regarding the syllabus of MAH MCA CET 2022 is given below:
- GENERAL APTITUDE
The question of this paper will cover Quantitative Reasoning, Logical Reasoning, High School mathematics vocabulary, English Comprehension, and Verbal ability. A good grasp of the following topics of High School mathematics will be useful:
- Algebra: Fundamental operations in Algebra, Expansion, Factorization, Quadratic Equations, Indices, Logarithms, Arithmetic, Geometric & Harmonic Progressions, Permutation & Combinations, and Binomial Theorem.
- Differential Equations: Differential Equations of first order and their solutions, Linear differential equations with coefficients, Homogeneous Linear Differential Equations.
- Trigonometry: Simple identities, Trigonometric Equations, Properties of Triangle, a solution of triangles, Height and Distance and Inverse Functions.
- Arithmetic: Ratios and Proportions, Problems on Time- work, Distance- Speed, Percentage etc.
- Basic Set Theory and Functions: Set, Relations, and Mappings.
MAH MCA CET 2022 Admit Card
The detailed information regarding MAH MCA CET admit card is given below:
- MAH CET 2022 Admit Card will be re-released soon.
- Hall Ticket will be sent via email/SMS to the applicant’s registered email Id and mobile no.
- Applicants can download the admit card through login credentials on DTE website.
- It is mandatory to affix recent photograph on the admit card.
How to Download the MAH MCA CET 2022 Admit card?
The procedure for downloading the MAH MCA CET 2022 Admit card is given below.
- Visit the official website i.e. cetcell.mahcet.org.
- On the homepage, click on the link which says MAH MCA CET 2022.
- Go to the admit card link and click on the hall ticket download link.
- Enter the asked credentials.
- The admit1 card will appear on the screen.
MAH MCA CET 2022 Answer Key
The vital information regarding MAH CET 2022 Answer key is given below:
- The Answer key will be announced by the Board on the website.
- Answer Key will be released after the commencement of exams.
- Applicants can check the correct answers of the questions asked in the exam paper with the help of Answer key.
Candidates need to verify the documents at the time of allotting colleges after the seat allotment process is completed, Students need to come to college for final admission.
MAH MCA CET 2022 Result
MAH MCA CET Result will be declared by the university in June 2022(tentative). Candidates can check their result on the official website of the university. Candidates need to follow the mentioned below steps to check their result:
- Firstly, Candidates have to visit the official website of the university.
- Secondly, Go in the Result section.
- Then, Enter the roll no and date of birth and click on the search button.
- After clicking, Scorecard will be displayed on your computer screen.
- Candidates are required to download the scorecard and take a printout for further use.
MAH MCA CET 2022 Highlights
Check the details given below about MAH MCA Common Entrance Test 2022
| Exam Name | Maharashtra Master of Computer Application Common Entrance Test |
|---|---|
| Acronym | MAH MCA CET 2022 |
| Conducted By | Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra |
| Exam Type | State Level PG |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Official Website | http://www.dtemaharashtra.gov.in/index.html |
| Courses | MCA (Master of Computer Application) |
| Examination | March 2022 |
| Exam Purpose | To offer admission to first-year/direct second year (separate division & lateral entry) of the three-year full-time postgraduate degree course in Master of Computer Applications (MCA) |
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FAQs of Maharashtra Master of Computer Application Common Entrance Test
What is MAH MCA CET and who conducts MCA CET exam?
MAH MCA CET means Maharastra MCA Common Entrance Test. Commissioner, State CET Cell is the Competent Authority to conduct the MAH-MCA-CET 2019 as per the Provisions of 2(e) and Section 10(2) of the Act. Government of Maharashtra has established a State Common Entrance Test Cell (CET CELL) under Admission Regulating Authority (ARA)
Which institutes are under MAH MCA?
The admissions to the following institutes will be based on the score of CET, provided they are approved & recognized by Government of Maharashtra and are affiliated to any of the Non- Agricultural University in Maharashtra State. 1. All Government/ Government Aided Institutes offering MCA course 2. All University Departments offering MCA course 3. University Managed Institutes offering MCA course 4. All Un-Aided MCA Institutes covered as per the Act
What are the different type of MCA courses available?
In Pune University, MCA course is conducted under Engineering, Management, Science & Commerce faculties. MCA course in Engineering & management faculties are under AICTE. MCA course in Science & Commerce is under UGC.
I did not have Math at 10+2 level. Can I still apply for the entrance?
Even if you did not have Math at 10+2 level, you can still apply for the MCA entrance test. However, you must have had Maths at levels after 10+2. There are institutes who do not consider Maths a mandatory subject.
I have missed MAH CET & AIMCET. Am I left with any other opportunity for MCA entrance test?
Yes, there is another entrance exam conducted by Management Association of MCA Institutes (MAMI).
Frequently Asked Questions
When will MAH MCA CET 2027 registration start?
No official date has been announced yet. Based on the 2026 cycle, registration is tentatively expected to open around November 2026. Check cetcell.mahacet.org for the official notification.
When is MAH MCA CET 2027 exam date?
The exam date has not been officially announced. Based on previous years, MAH MCA CET 2027 is tentatively expected in February–March 2027.
Who conducts MAH MCA CET 2027?
MAH MCA CET 2027 is conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra (CET Cell), under the Government of Maharashtra.
What is the eligibility for MAH MCA CET 2027?
Based on the 2026 pattern, candidates need a Bachelor's degree with Mathematics/Statistics at 10+2 or graduation level with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Official 2027 criteria are pending.
What is the exam pattern for MAH MCA CET 2027?
No official 2027 pattern has been announced. The 2026 exam was a CBT covering Mathematics, Statistics, Logical Reasoning, English Comprehension, and Computer Concepts. Changes, if any, will be notified officially.
When will MAH MCA CET 2027 merit list and counselling begin?
Officially unconfirmed. Based on the 2026 schedule, the merit list is expected around April 2027 and counselling in May–June 2027.
Where can I check the official MAH MCA CET 2027 notification?
The official notification will be published on cetcell.mahacet.org. No official notification has been released as of 28 September 2026.
Is MAH MCA CET 2027 conducted online or offline?
Based on recent years, MAH MCA CET is conducted in online computer-based test (CBT) mode. Official confirmation for 2027 is awaited.