CG Pre MCA 2027 is the Chhattisgarh entrance test for MCA seats in the state’s colleges. CGSSB, the new name of CG Vyapam, holds it for the Directorate of Technical Education, and its 2027 calendar fixes the exam for 6 June 2027. The online form is expected in February to March 2027.
CG Pre MCA 2027
Dates, application steps, eligibility, colleges, exam pattern and official notices for the Chhattisgarh Pre MCA Entrance Test 2027.
| Full name | Pre M.C.A. Entrance Test (CG Pre MCA), Chhattisgarh |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | CGSSB (Chhattisgarh Karmchari Chayan Mandal), formerly CG Vyapam; counselling by DTE Chhattisgarh |
| Exam level | State (Chhattisgarh) |
| Courses / Purpose | Master of Computer Applications (MCA) seats in Chhattisgarh colleges |
| Exam date | 6 June 2027 (CGSSB 2027 calendar) |
| Application | Expected February to March 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 200 General, Rs 150 OBC, Rs 100 SC / ST / PwD (2026 fee) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree with 50% (45% CG SC/ST/OBC/PwD) and Mathematics in Class 12 or graduation |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper (OMR) |
| Questions and marks | 150 MCQs, 150 marks, 3 hours (2026 slot 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM) |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | cgssb.cgstate.gov.in |
CG Pre MCA 2027 Important Dates
Only the exam date is fixed so far; the other 2027 dates are expected months based on 2026. In 2026 the form ran from 16 February to 24 March 2026 and the exam was held on 7 May 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application | February 2027 Expected |
| Admit card | May 2027 Expected |
| Pre MCA 2027 exam | 6 June 2027 Expected |
| Model answer key | June 2027 Expected |
| Result / score list | June 2027 Expected |
| DTE counselling | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for CG Pre MCA 2027
You apply online on the CG Vyapam profile portal once the 2027 notification is out. The board kept the same portal after it became CGSSB in 2026.
Apply Online for CG Pre MCA 2027
Applications for CG Pre MCA 2027 are expected in February 2027.
- Open cgssb.cgstate.gov.in and find the Pre MCA 2027 online application link.
- Create your one-time profile registration on the CG Vyapam profile portal, or log in if you already have one.
- Fill the Pre MCA form. Personal details come from your profile, so check them before you submit.
- Upload a recent photo and your signature as .jpg files of 50 to 100 KB each.
- Pay the fee online and press Submit.
- Print the submitted form. If you spot a mistake, fix it in the 3-day correction window after the last date.
| Category | Application fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs 200 |
| OBC | Rs 150 |
| SC / ST / PwD | Rs 100 |
These are the 2026 fees. Chhattisgarh natives who sit the exam get the fee refunded to the same bank account after the result.
Who can apply for CG Pre MCA 2027?
You need a bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks, and you must have studied Mathematics either in Class 12 or at graduation. This is the rule in the Chhattisgarh MCA admission rules of 2023, as amended in April 2024.
- Degree in any faculty from a recognised university: BE/B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Com, BA, B.Voc, BCA or any other subject.
- Minimum 50% marks; 45% for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates of Chhattisgarh.
- Mathematics must be a subject in Class 12 (10+2) or in the degree.
- Business Mathematics or Basic Mathematics does not count; Higher Mathematics does.
- Applying or appearing does not by itself make you eligible; documents are checked at counselling.
Which colleges admit through CG Pre MCA 2027?
The Pre MCA merit list fills MCA seats in Chhattisgarh’s government and private institutes through DTE counselling. In 2026 the allotment lists covered 11 institutes.
- School of Studies in Computer Science and IT, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur
- Bhilai Institute of Technology, Durg
- Shri Shankaracharya Technical Campus, Bhilai
- Rungta College of Engineering and Technology, Bhilai, and RSR Rungta College, Bhilai
- Christian College of Engineering and Technology, Bhilai
- Raipur Institute of Technology, Raipur, and MATS University, Raipur
- C M Dubey Post Graduate College and Lakhmi Chand Institute of Technology, Bilaspur
- Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya, Bastar, Jagdalpur
Private institutes keep 15% of seats as management quota, and minority institutes keep 50% for minority candidates. Closing ranks for each institute are on the CG Pre MCA result page.
What is the CG Pre MCA 2027 exam pattern?
CG Pre MCA is one offline OMR paper of 150 multiple-choice questions for 150 marks, in four parts. You get 3 hours to mark answers.
| Part | Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Mathematics (10+2 level) | 75 | 75 |
| II | Computer Awareness | 30 | 30 |
| III | Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| IV | General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 150 | 150 |
Each correct answer earns 1 mark, and wrong or blank answers score zero, so there is no negative marking. Recent papers are in Hindi and English. Topic lists are on the CG Pre MCA syllabus page.
The paper was longer until 2023, with 200 questions split 100, 40, 40 and 20; it has been 150 questions since 2024. In 2026 the only exam centre was in Raipur.
CG Pre MCA Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFCGSSB Exam Calendar 2027 (lists Pre MCA on 6 June 2027) (31 August 2026)Official site · cgssb.cgstate.gov.inOpen
- PDFPre MCA 2026 Vyapam Pariksha Nirdesh (latest information bulletin) (16 February 2026)Official site · cgssb.cgstate.gov.inOpen
- PDFPre MCA 2026-27 Syllabus (latest, PDF)Official site · cgssb.cgstate.gov.inOpen
- PDFChhattisgarh MCA Admission Rules 2023 with 2024 amendment (Gazette, eligibility and merit rules) (22 April 2024)Official site · cgssb.cgstate.gov.inOpen
- LINKOfficial website: cgssb.cgstate.gov.in (CGSSB, formerly CG Vyapam)Official site · cgssb.cgstate.gov.inOpen