MAH MCA CET 2027 is the online entrance test run by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra for admission to the two-year MCA course in Maharashtra colleges for 2027-28. The 2027 dates are not out yet. Going by 2026, registration should open in January 2027 and the exam should be held in March 2027.
MAH MCA CET 2027
Expected dates, how to apply, fee, eligibility and exam pattern for the Maharashtra MCA entrance test.
| Full name | Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for Master of Computer Applications (MAH-MCA-CET) 2027 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai (State CET Cell) |
| Exam level | State (Maharashtra); outside Maharashtra candidates can also apply |
| Courses / Purpose | Two-year MCA in Maharashtra institutes, 2027-28 session, through CAP |
| Exam date | Expected March 2027 (30 March in 2026) |
| Application | Expected from January 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 1,500 Open, OMS and J&K migrant; Rs 1,300 Maharashtra reserved, EWS, PwD (2026) |
| Eligibility | Any bachelor's degree with 50% (45% Maharashtra reserved, EWS, PwD); final-year students can apply |
| Mode | Online, computer-based test, English only |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs, 200 marks (2 marks each), 90 minutes |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | cetcell.mahacet.org |
MAH MCA CET 2027 Important Dates
State CET Cell has not released the MAH MCA CET 2027 schedule, so the months below are expected from the 2026 pattern, when the exam was held on 30 March 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Tentative CET schedule | November 2026 Expected |
| Online registration | January 2027 Expected |
| Admit card | March 2027 Expected |
| MCA CET | March 2027 Expected |
| Answer key | April 2027 Expected |
| Result | May 2027 Expected |
| CAP rounds | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for MAH MCA CET 2027
You apply for MAH MCA CET 2027 online only, through the registration link State CET Cell posts on cetcell.mahacet.org. The form has not opened yet; in 2026 registration opened on 7 January 2026.
Apply Online for MAH MCA CET 2027
Applications for MAH MCA CET 2027 are expected in January 2027.
- Open cetcell.mahacet.org and click the MAH-MCA-CET 2027 registration link when it goes live.
- Register with your mobile number and email ID. State CET Cell checks your Aadhaar and APAAR ID through DigiLocker, so keep both ready and correct.
- Fill in your personal, graduation and category details and choose your preferred exam centre.
- Upload a recent colour photo (2 x 2 inch, 100 KB to 5 MB, plain light background) and your signature.
- Pay the fee online by card, net banking, UPI or wallet.
- Print the confirmation page and keep your application number and password safe.
The fee below is from the 2026 brochure. It is non-refundable, and State CET Cell will confirm the 2027 fee in the new brochure.
| Category | Fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| Open category (Maharashtra), outside Maharashtra (OMS), J&K migrant | Rs 1,500 |
| Maharashtra SC, ST, VJ/DT-NT, OBC, SBC, SEBC, EWS, PwD; orphan and transgender candidates | Rs 1,300 |
Who can apply for MAH MCA CET 2027?
You can apply if you are an Indian national with a bachelor’s degree and the minimum marks below. The rules are from the 2026 brochure.
- Any graduation degree, such as B.E., B.Tech, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Voc or BCA, preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level.
- At least 50% aggregate marks in the degree, or 45% for reserved category, EWS and PwD candidates from Maharashtra.
- Final-year students can also appear for the CET.
- If your university gives CGPA or grades, the percentage is worked out by your university’s own conversion method.
What is the MAH MCA CET 2027 exam pattern?
MAH MCA CET is a 90-minute online test of 100 multiple-choice questions for 200 marks, in English only. Each question has four options and carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics and Statistics | 30 | 60 |
| Logical / Abstract Reasoning | 30 | 60 |
| English Comprehension and Verbal Ability | 20 | 40 |
| Computer Concepts | 20 | 40 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
There is no time limit per section, so you can move between sections freely. See the MAH MCA CET syllabus for the topics in each section.
MAH MCA CET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFMAH-MCA-CET 2026 Information Brochure (latest) (7 January 2026)Official site · cetcell.mahacet.orgOpen
- LINKState CET Cell, Maharashtra official website: cetcell.mahacet.orgOfficial site · cetcell.mahacet.orgOpen