MAH MCA CET 2026 Notification: Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus & Preparation Tips

If you're planning to pursue a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from a top college in Maharashtra, then MAH MCA CET Exam is your gateway.

The official MAH MCA CET 2026 notification is expected to release in December 2025, and it’s time to start preparing to secure your seat in top MCA colleges like VJTI, SPIT, PICT, COEP, and SPPU.

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know – from MAH MCA CET 2026 exam dates, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and syllabus, to expert strategies on how to prepare and crack the MCA CET exam.

The MAH MCA CET 2026 application process will be available only in online mode. Follow these steps to apply:

2.Click on the MCA CET 2026 link under the AY 2025-26 portal

3.Register using personal details and create a password

4.Log in with your application number and password

5.Fill in academic, category, and domicile details

6.Upload passport-size photo, signature & documents

7.Choose your preferred test cities

8.Pay the application fee online

●General Category: ₹1,200

●Reserved Category: ₹1,000

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) in any discipline with Mathematics as one of the subjects at 10+2 or graduation level.

Minimum Marks:

●50% for General Category

●45% for Reserved Category (Maharashtra Domicile)

Final Year Students:

Eligible to apply.

Domicile:

Open for applicants from Maharashtra and all over India.

●⏱️ Duration: 90 minutes

●💻 Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)

❌ No negative marking

1. Mathematics & Statistics:

●Arithmetic, Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry

●Probability, Differential Equations, Sets, Vectors, and Statistics

2. Logical/Abstract Reasoning:

●Series, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense

●Figure-based series, Analogy, Pattern Matching

3. Computer Concepts:

●Computer Architecture, OS, Number Systems, Binary Arithmetic

●Data Representation, Computer Basics, Software & Hardware

4. English Comprehension & Verbal Ability:

●Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Synonyms-Antonyms

●Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, Grammar

Here are some expert preparation tips to score 150+ in MAH MCA CET 2026:

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Focus on Speed + Accuracy

MAH MCA CET is a speed-based test. Learn shortcut methods, attempt mock tests regularly, and analyze your performance.

Master the Computer Concepts Section

Many students lose out here. Make sure you revise the theory and practice MCQs.

Prioritize Strong Topics

Leverage your strengths. For example, if you're strong in Maths, aim to score full marks in that section.

Time Management

No sectional time limit. Practice switching between sections smartly and don’t waste time stuck on one question.

Once released, MAH MCA CET 2026 admit cards will be available on the official CET Cell website. Here’s how to download:

2.Click on the MCA CET 2026 portal

3.Log in with your Application ID & Password

4.Go to the “Admit Card” section

5.Download and print your hall ticket

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MCA Institutes accepting MAH MCA CET scores include:

●VJTI, Mumbai
●SPIT, Mumbai
●PICT, Pune
●COEP Tech University, Pune
●MIT-WPU, Pune
●Vishwakarma, Sinhgad, and SPPU Affiliated Colleges

To get into top colleges like VJTI or SPIT, aim for 99+ percentile, which means scoring 170+ out of 200.

Over 30,000+ students appear for the MAH MCA CET every year — but only a few make it to top colleges. With the right guidance, strategy, and consistency, you can be one of them.

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