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MAH MCA CET Eligibility Criteria 2025, Age Limit, Minimum Marks, and Educational Qualification

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Updated on Mar 18, 2025

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The MAH MCA CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria will be made public by CET. There is no upper age limit for the MAH MCA CET 2025 exam, according to CET. The MAH MCA CET eligibility requirements are 50% for general candidates and 45% for Maharashtra State candidates who are EWS, OBC, PwD, SC, and ST. The MAH MCA CET is only open to students who have earned a BCA, B.Sc., or B.E. in computer science, IT, or IT technology. 

Candidates from Maharashtra State are also eligible for the MAH MCA CET 2025 if they have taken mathematics in their 10+2 or at the graduation level and received at least 50% of the possible points for general candidates and 45% for EWS, OBC, PwD, SC, and ST candidates.

MAH MCA CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The following MAH MCA CET Eligibility Criteria must be met by the candidates who want to appear for the MAH MCA CET exam 2025:

  • To be eligible to apply, one must be an Indian national.
  • Candidates must have graduated from an accredited university with a degree in any field.
  • To be qualified, a candidate must have received at least 50% of the possible points (45% in the case of Maharashtra state's reserved category, EWS/PwD category).
  • Candidates must have passed mathematics at the 12th or graduation level.
  • Candidates can also apply for MAH MCA CET if they are appearing for their final year qualifying exam.

MAH MCA CET Eligibility Criteria for First Year & Direct 2nd Year Admission (Lateral Entry)

Refer to the following criteria for candidates for the Maharashtra State Candidature, All India Candidature, and Jammu and Kashmir Migrant Candidature.

  • The candidate must be a citizen of India.
  • Completed the 10+2 or graduation level with mathematics as a mandatory subject.
  • A bachelor's degree (BCA, B.Sc., B.Com., or B.A.) of three years must be obtained from an accredited university with a minimum of 50% as total scores.
  • A bachelor's degree in science or computer applications is required for direct second-year admissions.
  • Candidates who fall into the backward and PwD categories in Maharashtra State alone must have earned at least 45% of the possible points overall.
  • Applicants must have a non-zero or positive MAH-MCA-CET 2025 score.

MAH MCA CET Eligibility Criteria for Foreign Nationals, Children of Indian Workers in the Gulf Countries, NRIs, OCIs, and PIOs

The following is a list of eligibility requirements for the NRI section.

  • The candidate must have completed their BCA, B.Sc., B.Com., or B.A with mathematics as a required subject.
  • Obtained a minimum of 50 per cent overall marks.
  • A bachelor's degree in science or computer applications is required for direct 2nd-year admission.

MAH MCA CET Eligibility Criteria Based on Caste Certificate

Candidates who fit into the following categories must present their caste certificate from the appropriate authority, as stated below.

  • Candidates should present a "Caste Validity Certificate" issued by the Social Welfare Department's Scrutiny Committee if they fall under the SC, VJ/DT (NT (A)), NT (B), NT (C), NT (D), OBC, or SBC categories.
  • During document verification, candidates who fall under the ST category must present a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate and a "Tribe Validity Certificate" issued by the Tribal Department's Scrutiny Committee, with the exception of SC and ST candidates.

MAH MCA CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria: Reservation Policy

The reservation requirements for the various categories are listed in the table below for candidates to review.

Category Percentage of Seats Reserved
Other Backward Class (OBC) 19%
Schedule Caste (SC) 13%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 10%
Schedule Tribe (ST) 7%
Person With Disability (PWD) 5%
Nomadic Tribes 2 (NT – C) 3.5%
Vimukta Jati (VJ) / De Notified Tribes (DT NT – A) 3%
Nomadic Tribes 1 (NT – B) 2.5%
Nomadic Tribes 3 (NT – D) 2%
Orphan Candidates 1%

MAH MCA CET 2025 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

Who is eligible for MAH MCA CET 2025?

To be eligible for the MAH MCA CET 2025 exam, a candidate must have received at least 50% of the possible points (45% in the case of Maharashtra state's reserved category, EWS/PwD category).

Is there any age limit to apply for MAH MCA CET 2025?

There is no age limit to apply for the MAH MCA CET 2025 exam, as specified by the authorities.

Can an NRI apply for the MAH MCA CET exam?

Yes, an NRI can apply for the MAH MCA CET 2025 exam if he/she fulfils the MAH MCA CET 2025 eligibility criteria.

Can I do MCA without CET?

Yes, many colleges/universities offer admission to the MCA course without the need to clear any entrance exam.

What are the MAH MCA CET eligibility criteria for direct 2nd-year admission?

The MAH MCA CET eligibility criteria 2025 for direct 2nd-year admission states that the candidate should possess a bachelor's degree (BCA, B.Sc., B.Com., or B.A.) of three years must be obtained from an accredited university with a minimum of 50% as total scores.

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