MAH MCA CET 2023 Exam Pattern and Syllabus has been released by the MAH CET authorities. The exam is tentatively scheduled to be conducted in the fourth week of March. MAH MCA CET Question Paper consist of 100 multiple choice questions spread across 4 sections. MAH MCA CET Exam duration is 90 minutes.
The major sections of MAH MCA CET are Mathematics & Statistics, Logical Reasoning, English Comprehension & Verbal Ability, and Computer concepts. Check MAH MCA CET Syllabus
MAH MCA CET 2023 is going to be conducted in online (computer-based) mode. Read the article below to know more about Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Marking Scheme, Important Books, etc.
MAH MCA CET Exam Pattern Highlights
| 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 |
| Number of Sections | 4 (Mathematics & Statistics, Logical / Abstract Reasoning, English comprehension, and Verbal Ability, Computer Concepts) |
| Medium | English |
| Marks awarded for each correct answer | 2 Marks |
| Negative Marking | 0.5 Mark for every incorrect response |
MAH MCA CET 2023 Exam Pattern in Detail
Exam Mode:
- MAH MCA CET 2023 is going to be a Computer Based Test.
- Aspirants are going to be required to mark answers on the computer screen.
- Candidates should note that the option to give an offline test is not available. So all the interested candidates are going to be required to fill the Online Application Form.
Medium of Exam:
- The paper is going to be conducted in English.
Exam Duration:
- Time allotted for the test is going to be 90 minutes.
Types of Questions:
- Questions in the test is going to be Multiple Choice Questions.
- For every question, four options is going to be given out of which only one option can be correct.
Sections and Marks Distribution
MAH MCA CET 2023 is going to contain 4 sections of a total of 200 marks. The following table provides information on the section-wise distribution of marks:
| 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 |
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Marking Scheme
| Maximum Marks | 200 |
| Marks awarded for each correct answer | 2 Marks |
| Negative Marking | 0.5 marks for every incorrect answer |
| Non-attempted Questions | Not assessed or 0 Mark |
MAH MCA CET Syllabus
Mathematics & Statistics
Topics are going to be from the high school maths syllabus up to the standard 12th.
- Algebra
- Co-ordinate Geometry
- Differential Equations
- Trigonometry
- Probability and Statistics
- Arithmetics
- Basic Set Theory and Functions
- Mensuration
Logical/Abstract Reasoning
- Seating Arrangements
- Puzzles
- Blood Relations
- Sets based on Grouping and Pattern
- Mapping and Best Routes
- Data Sufficiency etc.
English Comprehension and Verbal Ability
- Basic English Grammer
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Summary writing
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Ordering of Sentences
- Para jumbles etc.
Computer Concepts
Topics such as computer architecture and operating system basics are going to be given special importance other than the topics given below:
- Computer Basics
- Data Representation
- Binary Arithmetic
- Computer Architecture
- Computer Language
- Operating System basics
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MAH MCA CET Recommended Books
The following books are going to be followed by candidates to prepare for MAH MCA 2023:
| Name of Book | Author |
|---|---|
| MCA CET Maharashtra | Chandresh Agarwal |
| MCA Entrance Examination | S Chand |
| A Comprehensive Guide for MCA | RS Aggarwal |
| A complete study package for MCA Entrances | Amit M Aggarwal |
| 11 Years Solved Papers MCA Entrances | Amit M Aggarwal |
| The perfect study resource for MCA | Experts Compilation |
| Computer Fundamentals | PK Sinha |
| Object-Oriented Programming with C++ | Balaguruswamy |
| Mathematics for MCA Entrance Examination | Amit Choudhary and Neelam Choudhary |
| A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Verbal Ability | Wren and Martin |
MAH MCA CET 2023 Important Instructions
It is important to keep certain instructions in mind while appearing for an online test. Candidates should keep in mind a few things and they are:
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.
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 started 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.
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MAH MCA CET 2023 Exam Pattern FAQs
Ques: What is going to be the marking scheme of MAH MAC CET exam?
Ans: The question paper is going to carry 100 questions. Each question is of 2 marks. For wrong answers, 0.5 marks is going to be deducted and 0 mark is going to be given to the unanswered questions. Candidates is going to get 90 minutes to complete the exam. The major sections of the exam are Maths, English, Computer, and Logical Reasoning.
Ques: What is going to be weightage of 4 major sections in the exam?
Ans: The maximum number of questions is going to be asked from Maths and Logical Reasoning section that is 30 questions each. English and computer is going to have 20 questions each. As per the number of questions and syllabus you can plan your preparation. You can refer to important books also.
Ques: What topics I need to cover from English for MAH MCA CET 2023 exam?
Ans: To prepare for english section, you need to cover the following topics:
- Basic English Grammer
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Summary writing
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Ordering of Sentences
- Para jumbles etc.
Ques: What is going to be the section-wise marks distribution in MAH MAC CET exam?
Ans: You can refer to the table below:
| 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 |
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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