MAH MCA CET Exam Pattern 2025 - Marking Scheme, Section-wise Pattern, Total Marks, Duration

The exam pattern for the MCA CET exam is released online on the official website by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. MAH MCA CET exam pattern gives detailed information on the CET marking scheme, sections covered, and the number of questions in the exam paper. Before the students commence the preparation for the exam, they must carefully study the MAH MCA CET exam pattern.

The CET exam is made up of four major sections, namely - Mathematics and statistics, Logical/ Abstract Reasoning, English comprehension and verbal ability and Computer Concepts with 100 multiple-choice questions. The exam pattern is expected to remain same as of last year with no new changes being introduced. The paper consists of 100 MCQ questions to be answered in 90 minutes. The paper is of 200 marks.

For each correct answer the candidates are awarded 2 marks while no marks are given for unattempted or incorrect answers. Therefore, the candidates are advised to attempt all the questions to increase their chances of getting a high score. Read all about the MCA CET exam pattern on this page, including the important points on how to give the exam, and some preparation tips.

MAH MCA CET Exam Pattern

Candidates in this section can check the complete MCA CET exam pattern tabulated below for reference.

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	MAH MCA CET
Mode of Exam	Online (CBT) only
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions
Number of Questions	100
Duration of Exam	90 minutes
MAH MCA CET Sectional division	Mathematics & Statistics –30 questions Logical/ Abstract Reasoning –30 questions English comprehension and verbal ability – 20 questions Computer Concepts –20 questions
Medium	English
Marks awarded for each correct answer	2 Marks
Negative Marking	There is no negative marking

MCA CET Exam Pattern - Sectional Breakdown

The section below presents a sectional breakdown of the number of questions asked in each subject and the marks that each section carries. This will help the candidates understand the pattern better and they can prepare accordingly.

Section	Number of Questions	Total Marks
Mathematics & Statistics	30	60
Logical / Abstract Reasoning	30	60
English Comprehension and Verbal Ability	20	40
Computer Concepts	20	40
Total	100	200

MAH MCA CET Exam Pattern - Important Instructions

While appearing for the CET online test candidates must keep in mind a few important instructions. The instructions have been stated below.

Login

• On the computer allotted to the candidate, the candidate’s details (Name, photograph, etc.)are going to be displayed on the screen.
• At the scheduled time (generally 10 minutes before the exam), candidates are going to be required to enter Username and Password as instructed in Admit Card.
• After entering the username and Password click on “Sign In” button.

MCA CET Quick Links
MAH MCA CET Exam	MCA CET Application Procedure
MCA CET Admit Card	MCA CET Exam Dates

Reading Instructions

• Read instructions carefully as they provide the entire exam related information including the number of questions and marking scheme.
• Click on “I am ready to begin” button. The test is going to start at the scheduled time only.
• Timer count starts when candidates click the button “I am ready to begin”.

Test Taking Process

• Question number in the Question Palette at the right of the screen can be clicked to go to that numbered question directly.
• You have to select any answer out of the given four options, by clicking on the circle button in front of the option.
• To change the already chosen answer, click the circle button of another option. In order to cancel the answer, click on “Clear Response” button.
• To save your answer, it is mandatory to click on the Save & Next button, otherwise answer is not going to be saved.
• To mark the question for review, click on the Mark for Review & Next button. In case, a question is answered and marked for Review that answer is going to be considered in the evaluation.
• Submit button is going to not be available until the completion of the exam time. Candidates are not required to click the submit button as the system is going to automatically submit the test after Exam Closure time.
• Thereafter, exam summary is going to be displayed on the screen with Subject Name, Number of questions answered, Number of questions unanswered, marked for review, and not visited.
• Then you have to confirm by clicking ‘Yes’ button.

Timer

• The countdown timer starts ticking after you click the button “I am ready to begin”.
• Candidates can refer to the timer to get an idea of the time left in completion of the test.

MAH MCA CET Preparation Tips

The difficulty level of the CET exam is usually considered between easy to moderate. But the candidates should be well prepared for the exam. Below mentioned are a few tips to prepare for the upcoming MAH MCA CET exam.

• Check and understand the MCA CET Syllabus first
• Make short notes and flashcards to remember the facts and figures with ease
• Refer to good books and study material
• Devote at least 5-6 hours on daily basis to prepare for the exam
• Revise regularly so that you do not forget what you learnt the previous day
• Take mock tests and solve as many sample papers as possible
• Solve the previous year question papers to understand the questions being asked in the exam and understand the subjects with maximum weightage