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MAH MCA CET 2023 Exam Pattern: Syllabus, Recommended Books, And Marking Scheme

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 Highlights

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 Exam Pattern

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

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

Read Detailed MAH MCA CET Syllabus

MAH MCA CET Recommended Books

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 Instructions

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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, please refer the official website of the exam.

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