MAH MCA CET 2020 Application Form has been released on 15th January 2020. The first year and the second year of three years of full-time postgraduate Degree in MCA can get admission in MAH MCA CET 2020. This exam is conducted every year by the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra, and this is a state-level entrance exam. This exam is also a gateway to get the admission in multiple Government/Government Supported/University Departments/Solo institutions within the state.

MAH MCA CET 2020 Exam Date has been Announced on 4th December 2019. The Exam will be held on 28th March 2020. This is a state-level entrance test organized every year to offer admission into the first year / second year of three years full-time PG course (MCA). Candidates will get admission into various government or non-government institutes in the state of Maharashtra.

The admission will be offered through a Common Entrance Test for the academic year 2020 called MAH MCA CET 2020. The Maharashtra MCA CET is a state-level selection test which is led each year by the Directorate of Technical Education, Maharashtra. This editorial will help entrants to access the complete information of MAH MCA CET 2020.

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MAH MCA CET 2020 Important Dates

Below are the Exam Dates for 2020

MAH MCA CET 2020 Application Form 

The MAH MCA CET Application Form has been available only online as there is no other way to get the application form.

• MAH MCA CET 2020 Application Form has been released on 15th January 2020.
• Candidates are required to apply through online mode. No other mode will be accepted.
• The application forms will be filled until 22nd February 2020.
• The entrant needs to click on the ‘Click Here for new registration’ tab to get the admission form.
• After a successful registration only the provisional registration number and the password will be generated (will be made by the system)
• Entrant will have to upload the scanned photo and signature as these are required, and specification for the same will be provided.

Application Fee

Mode of Payment: The application form fee can be paid through online mode. The payment can be made through Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking/IMPS/Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets. The application form fee for different categories is discussed below:

MAH MCA CET 2020 Eligibility Criteria

NOTE: There are six essential criteria to apply for the MCA course in Maharashtra through the entrance exam.

• Nationality – The entrant should be an Indian only.
• Qualifying Exam – The entrant must pass the three years Bachelor’s degree from any stream from any recognized university (UGC/AIU)
• Minimum Marks – It is must obtain at least 50% marks in the qualifying exam, and for the reserved categories, it should be 40%, but this is only for Maharashtra state students.
• Subjects – It is must pass in Mathematics as one subject in the 12^th or Graduation level.
• For Lateral entry – It is must pass the Bachelor Degree in computer application (Computer science) or science (Information Technology)
• Appearing Candidates – The students who are already in the final year of the qualifying exam are also eligible to apply. 

MAH MCA CET 2020 Exam Pattern

The below information will help to understand the complete pattern of the exam, which is divided into seven parts. This will also help to be mentally prepared for it and follow the marking structure.

• Mode of the exam – This will be an online exam.
• The medium of the exam – The complete questions will be in English language only
• Total questions – There will be a total of 50 questions, and it will be divided into two test papers, which will have 25 problems each.
• Duration of the exam – Both the test papers should be solved in 90 min.
• Type of questions – All the questions will be multiple-choice questions (MCQ).
• Marking scheme – There will be 4 marks given to each correct answer.
• Negative marking – On each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted.

MAH MCA CET 2020 Syllabus

The main agenda of this paper is to evaluate the ability of the student. If the student could go ahead and chose an education in computer applications and software professions. The Syllabus will cover all the topics listed below.

• Logical reasoning
• Quantitative reasoning
• High school Math’s
• Vocabulary
• English Comprehension (Understanding, Command, Knowledge)
• Verbal ability

The same thing goes with the Computer concepts, and the topics that will be covered are listed below.

• Computer basics.
• Data representation.
• Computer Architecture.
• Computer Language.
• Operating system basics

MAH MCA CET 2020 Preparation Tips

Go through the below-given Preparation Tips to score well in the entrance test and qualify the test:
Know the exam pattern, marking scheme, and syllabus of the test before starting preparation.

• Practice regularly on the topics which you find difficult.
• Revision is necessary, so candidates must revise each topic at the end of the day.
• Solve previous year question paper and sample papers to know the exam trend.
• Attempt mock tests regularly to know the preparation standard and make changes accordingly.
• Seek guidance from various experienced professionals and qualified students.

MAH MCA CET 2020 Exam Centers

MAH MCA CET 2020 entrance test will be conducted in various selected cities in Maharashtra & outside Maharashtra. The cities where the exam will be conducted will be designated as “Centre” for CET. Each center will have venues depending upon a number of candidates appearing for the test at the center.

No request for change of center, venue, date, or session will be entertained. The competent authority will allow exam centers to the candidates.

MAH MCA CET 2020 Admit card

The notification to download the Admit Card will be sent to the registered email id and mobile number of the student. The Admit Card will be available for download only on 8th March 2020.

• Admit card can be downloaded from the DTE official website only.
• On the home page, click on “MAH MCA CET 2020.”
• Enter the registration number and password to get the Admit card downloaded
• Sticking the recent photograph on the downloaded Admit card is compulsory.

MAH MCA CET 2020 Admit Card will be available to the candidates online by entering registered email ID & mobile number. The Admit Card will be issued in the 2nd week of March 2020.

MAH MCA CET 2020 Answer Key

After the successful commencement of the exam, the board will release the MAH MCA CET 2020 Answer Key. The Answer key will be released separately for various subjects. It will be released in the first week of April 2020 through online mode.

Candidates through the Answer Key will be able to check the answers to the questions asked in the exam. Also, students will be able to calculate their probable marks using answer key & to mark scheme of the MAH MCA CET 2020.

MAH MCA CET 2020 Cut Off

MAH MCA CET 2020 Cut Off will be released after the declaration of results. It will be released individually by various participating colleges of Maharashtra to provide admission. Only those candidates who will score qualifying marks will get admission successfully.

Candidates have to score a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) to qualify & be eligible for admission. The cut-off will depend on various factors such as no. of seats available, no. of applicants appeared for the exam, marks obtained by candidates, previous year cut-off, the difficulty level of exam, etc.

MAH MCA CET 2020 Result

MAH MCA CET 2020 Result will be declared on 15th April 2020. Candidates are required to enter their registration number or roll numbers to check their Results. The results will be declared through online mode only.

• The result will be declared only after the successful completion of the entrance exam.
• The result can be viewed and downloaded only online.
• To view the result, the student needs to enter the registration number, roll number, or DOB.
• The results will be available in the first week of April 2020.

MAH MCA CET 2020 Counselling 

To participate in counseling, the student needs to fill the admission form. The authority will conduct a Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for admission. Seats will be allotted by the ranks in the merit list and the availability of seats. Students have to get the original documents at the time of the document verification process.

• Students also can choose their colleges, institutions according to their ranks in the merit list.
• Once the seat allotment is done, students have to report to their respective colleges for the final admissions.

MAH MCA CET 2020 Admission

MAH MCA CET 2020 Admission process, also called the Centralized Admission Process (CAP), would be held to select the qualified candidates for admission. Candidates will be called to participate in the Counseling Process as per their performance is shown in the examination. The counseling process will be started in June or July 2020. Only the short-listed candidates will get admission by their rank, no. of seats available, and other factors.

Candidates will be required to pay the counseling fee & have to submit their original documents for the document verification. The documents to be shown during document verification will be:

• Proof of Nationality
• Category Certificate
• HSC & SSC Mark sheets
• Passing Certificate of HSC & SSC
• MAH MCA CET 2020 Admit Card
• MAH MCA CET 2020 Result
• Domicile Certificate
• Receipt of Payment of Counselling Fee, etc