MAH MCA CET 2026 Syllabus and Marking Scheme

The MAH MCA CET 2026 (Maharashtra Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test) will be conducted online by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra. The test will comprise four sections — Mathematics & Statistics, Logical / Abstract Reasoning, English Comprehension and Verbal Ability, and Computer Concepts — carrying a total of 200 marks to be completed in 90 minutes. The medium of examination is English, and there will be no negative marking.

a) Mathematics & Statistics

The questions will cover high-school-level (up to Class 12) mathematics topics, including:

• Algebra: Fundamental operations, expansion, factorization, quadratic equations, indices, logarithms, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions, binomial theorem, permutations and combinations.
• Coordinate Geometry: Cartesian coordinates, equations of a line, mid-point, intersections, equations of a circle, distance formulae, pair of straight lines, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola, and geometric transformations such as translation, rotation, and scaling.
• Differential Equations: First-order differential equations, solutions with constant coefficients, and homogeneous linear differential equations.
• Trigonometry: Simple identities, trigonometric equations, properties of triangles, solutions of triangles, height and distance, and inverse trigonometric functions.
• Probability and Statistics: Concepts of probability, averages, dependent and independent events, frequency distributions, dispersion, skewness, kurtosis, random variables, binomial, Poisson, and normal distributions, correlation and regression, curve fitting, and principle of least squares.
• Arithmetic: Ratios and proportions, problems on time, work, distance-speed, and percentages.
• Mensuration: Areas of triangles and quadrilaterals, circumference and area of circles, and surface areas and volumes of solids such as cubes, spheres, cylinders, and cones.
• Set Theory and Functions: Sets, relations, and mappings.

b) Logical / Abstract Reasoning

This section will test how quickly and logically a candidate can think and solve problems. It includes logical situations and fact-based questions that assess analytical and reasoning ability.

c) English Comprehension and Verbal Ability

This section tests the candidate’s overall understanding of the English language, including:

• Basic grammar and usage
• Vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms
• Sentence correction and rearrangement
• Comprehension passages
• Word and phrase meanings
• Jumbled paragraphs

d) Computer Concepts

• Computer Basics: Organization of computer, CPU, instruction structure, input/output devices, memory and storage management, backup devices.
• Data Representation: Character, integer, and fraction representation; binary and hexadecimal numbers; binary arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division); signed arithmetic; two’s complement; floating point representation; Boolean algebra, truth tables, and Venn diagrams.
• Computer Architecture: Basics of digital logic, block structure of computers, processor and I/O devices, communication, and interrupts.
• Computer Languages: Fundamentals of data and file structures, high-level languages, programming concepts in C, and advanced programming principles.
• Operating Systems: Basic OS functions and architecture.

MAH MCA CET 2026 Marking Scheme

The MAH MCA CET 2026 will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with four options. Each question carries 2 marks, and there is no negative marking for incorrect answers. The total duration of the exam is 90 minutes, conducted online in English medium.