MAH MCA CET 2023 Exam: Eligibility, Application, Syllabus

The Maharashtra Masters of Computer Application Common Entrance Test (MAH MCA CET) is the entrance exam for MCA in Maharashtra, offered by various government and private universities. The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test Cell organises the exam online as a computer-based test annually.

Candidates can find detailed information about the MCA CET exam, syllabus, exam pattern, application form, and admission process. Candidates who pass the entrance exam will be eligible to enrol in Maharashtra’s government or private colleges that offer the MCA programme.

MAH MCA CET 2023 Exam Date 

MCA CET Exam Events	Tentative Dates
Online Registration	Third week of March 2023
Deadline for Online Registration	Second week of May 2023
Release of Admit Card	Last week of July 2023
MAH MCA CET 2023 Exam Date	First week of August 2023
Declaration of MAH MCA CET Result	August or September 2023
Start of MAH MH CET Counselling	September 2023

MAH MCA CET Eligibility

• Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian national. 
• Qualifying Exam: The applicant must hold a three-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Application (Computer Science) or Information Technology (IT) or Engineering from any recognised university by UGC or AIU for admission via lateral entry. 
• Minimum Marks: Candidates must secure at least 50% in the qualifying exam. Candidates from the reserved categories must secure at least 40%. However, the above criteria are only valid for Maharashtra students.
• Subjects: Mathematics is mandatory at the 12th-grade or graduation level. Candidates already in the final year of their qualifying exam are also eligible to apply.

MCA Admission Process in Maharashtra 2023

The following are the instructions for applicants appearing for the MCA entrance exams to complete the MCA admission process in Maharashtra:

• An application form for the MCA entrance exam will only be available online on the MCA CET official website.
• An applicant must provide a valid email address and phone number when completing the application form to receive important updates and information from time to time.
• Applicants must also update their scanned photograph and signature.
• Once the applicant has completed filling out all details, they must recheck the information because no correction facility is available in case of application form issues.
• Finally, the applicant must print several copies of the completed application form.

MAH MCA CET Exam Pattern

• Exam Mode: The exam is an online test.
• Type of Questions: The questions are of the MCQ variety.
• Number of Questions: The entrance exam for MCA in Maharashtra contains 100 questions.
• Total Marks: The MAH MCA CET has a maximum score of 200.
• Exam Time: The entrance exam lasts 90 minutes.
• Language of the Question Paper: The medium of language in the question paper is English.
• Scheme of Evaluation: Candidates receive +2 points for correct answers. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers. 

Test Section	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks
Mathematics	30	60
Logical Reasoning	30	60
English Comprehension and Verbal Ability	20	40
Computer Concepts	20	40
Total	100 questions	200 marks

MAH MCA CET syllabus

Mathematics & Statistics: MAH MCA CET syllabus 

• Algebra: Fundamental operation, Expansion, Quadratic equations, Factorization, Indices, Logarithms, Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic Progressions, Binomial Theorem, Permutations and Combinations.
• Co-ordinate Geometry: Rectangular Cartesian Coordinates, Distance Formulae, Equations of a Line, Mid-point, Intersections, etc., Ellipse and Hyperbola, Equations of a Circle, Pair of Straight Lines, Parabola, Simple Geometric Transformations such as Translation, Rotation, Scaling.
• Differential Equations: Differential Equations of the First Order and their Solutions, Linear Differential Equations with Constant Coefficients, and Homogeneous Linear Differential Equations.
• Probability & Statistics: Basic Concepts of Probability Theory, Averages, Dependent and Independent Events, Frequency Distributions, and Measures of Dispersions, Random Variable and Distribution Functions, Mathematical Expectations, Binomial, Poisson, Normal Distributions, Curve Fitting, and the Principle of Least squares, Correlation, and Regression.
• Trigonometry: Simple Identities, Trigonometric Equations, Properties of Triangles, Solution of Triangles, Height and Distance, Inverse Function.
• Arithmetic: Ratios and proportions, Problems with distance speed, Time-work, Percentage, etc.
• Basic Set Theory and Functions: Set, Relations and Mapping
• Mensuration: Areas, Triangles and Quadrilaterals, Area and Circumference of Circles, Volumes and Surface Areas of Simple Solids such as Spheres, Cubes, Cylinders, and Cones.

Logical Reasoning: MAH MCA CET Syllabus

• Seating Arrangements
• Circular Arrangements
• Blood Relations
• Sets based on Grouping and Pattern
• Mapping and Best Routes
• Selection and Conditionals

English Comprehension and Verbal Ability: MAH MCA CET Syllabus

• Basic English Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Comprehension
• Summary Writing
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Ordering of Sentences
• Para jumbles
• Error Spotting

Computer Concepts: MAH MCA CET Syllabus

• Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), Structure of instructions in CPU, Input/Output Devices, Computer Memory, Memory Organization, and 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 Number Representations, Normalized Floating-Point Representation, Boolean Algebra, Truth Tables, Venn Diagrams.
• Computer Architecture: Block structure of computers, communication between the 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 Books

One of the most beneficial ways to prepare for exams is to practise by referring to MCA exam preparation tips and studying with the appropriate preparation books. This helps you get used to the format of the questions and can also ensure you spend the appropriate amount of time on each section in the MCA CET 2023.

Computer Concepts

• Object-Oriented Programming With C++ by Balagurusamy
• Operating System Concepts by Silberschatz
• Java: The Complete Reference by Herbert Schildt
• Computer Fundamentals by P.K Sinha

General Aptitude and English Comprehension and Verbal Ability

• Verbal Ability by Wren & Martin
• Mathematics For MCA Entrance Examination by Neelam Choudhary and Amit Choudhary
• MCA CET Maharashtra by Chandresh Aggarwal
• A Modern Approach To Logical Reasoning by R.S Aggarwal
• MCA Entrance Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board

• Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
• English Grammar & Composition by S.C. Gupta
• Objective English for Competitive Examination by Hari Mohan Prasad & Uma Sinha
• General English for All Competitive Examinations by S.C. Gupta

Logical Reasoning

• Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr RS Aggarwal
• Analytical Reasoning Books by M.K Pandey
• Reasoning Books for Competitive Examinations by Pearson
• A new approach to Reasoning Books By B.S. Sijwali & S. Sijwali
• Arihant
• Multi-Dimensional Reasoning Books by Mishra & Kumar Dr. Lal

Mathematics 

• For Competitive Exams Vedic Mathematics by Ramnandan Shastri
• Objective Arithmetic (SSC & Railway Exam Special) by R.S Aggarwal
• For Competitive Exams Vedic Mathematics by Ramnandan Shastri
• Arithmetic Subjective and Objective for Competitive Examination

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FAQ - MAH MCA CET

How many times MAH MCA CET is conducted in a year?

MAH MCA CET is an online examination which is conducted only once a year. 

Does MAH MCA CET 2023 have a negative marking?

No, the MAH MCA CET 2023 does not have a negative marking.