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MAH MCA CET 2026 Registration Deadline Extended to 18 February; Exam on 30 March

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Lakshmi Singh • 4 Mins read • 10 Feb 26
MAH MCA CET 2026 Registration Deadline Extended to 18 FebruaryMAH MCA CET 2026 Registration Deadline Extended to 18 February

MAH MCA CET 2026 registration deadline has been extended. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has pushed the MAH MCA CET 2026 registration deadline. It gives students more time to apply for MCA entrance exam in the state. 


MAH MCA CET 2026 registration deadline is 18 February 2026. The earlier deadline was 10 February. The MAH MCA CET 2026 exam will be held tentatively on 30 March 2026.

Must Check: Maharashtra HSC, SSC board date sheet released 


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MAH MCA CET 2026 Registration Extended: Who Should Apply?

MAH MCA CET 2026 extended registration window is for those candidates:

  • Fresh candidates who have not yet applied.
  • Students wishing admission to MCA courses in Maharashtra.
  • Applicants completing online registration and confirmation of application forms.

Previous sessions have also witnessed an extension in MAH MCA CET application date.


MAH MCA CET 2026 Important Dates

The updated schedule for MAH MCA CET 2026:

Event

Date

MAH MCA CET 2026 Registration Start Date

7 January 2026

Original Last Date to Apply

10 February 2026

Extended Registration Period

11 February to 18 February 2026

MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Date

30 March 2026 (Tentative)

Candidates are advised not to wait until the last day to complete the application process.


MAH MCA CET 2026 Mandatory Requirements

The officials have outlined eligibility criteria that must be fulfilled by the students. Before filling out the MAH MCA CET 2026 application form, candidates must ensure they meet that requirement:

  • Aadhaar ID: compulsory
  • APAAR ID: mandatory for CET registration

Note: If you do not have an APAAR ID, you must generate it via the DigiLocker portal.

If a candidate does not possess these IDs, they will not be able to apply for MAH MCA CET 2026 exam. 


MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Pattern Overview

MAH MCA CET 2026 hall ticket will be released a few days before the exam. 

Category

Details

Mode of Exam

Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Duration

90 minutes

Tentative Exam Date

30 March 2026

Sections Covered

Mathematics

Logical Reasoning

English

Computer Concepts


How to Register for MAH MCA CET 2026?

Steps to complete the registration:

Step

Action

Step 1

Visit the official CET Cell Maharashtra website

Step 2

Register using Aadhaar-linked details

Step 3

Generate or link APAAR ID via DigiLocker

Step 4

Fill in the MAH MCA CET 2026 application form

Step 5

Upload required documents

Step 6

Pay the application fee and confirm the form


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What’s Next 

Now that MAH MCA CET 2026 registration deadline has been extended till 18 February, students have enough time to register themselves if they could not in the earlier deadline. This givea spirants a fair chance to appear for Maharashtra’s MCA entrance exam.

Candidates must not wait till the last date, as the possibility of technical glitches is higher during that time. MAH MCA CET 2026 exam dates, admit cards, and counselling details will soon be available.


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Frequently Asked Questions


Ques: What is the application fee of MHA MCA CET 2026 examination?

Ans: It depends on the category of students. For the general, the fee is ₹1,000. For the reserved category, the fee is ₹800. MHA CET 2026 application fees are tabulated below:

Category

Fee Amount

General (Maharashtra, OMS, J&K Migrant)

₹1,000 - ₹1,200

Reserved (SC/ST/OBC/PwD, Maharashtra only)

₹800 - ₹1,000


Ques: What details do I need to fill out the MHA MCA CET 2026 exam form?

Ans: Once you start filling out the MHA MCA CET 2026 exam form, you will need the following:

  • Identity: Aadhaar Card/APAAR ID for OTP verification
  • Personal Info: Full name (as per Class 10th), DOB, gender, category (SC/ST/OBC/PwD), address, email, mobile
  • Academic Records: Class 10th/12th (board, year, percentage); Graduation (degree, university, marks/CGPA).
  • Documents: Passport photo (20-50 KB, 200x230 px), signature (10-20 KB, 140x60 px), JPG format
  • Other (if applicable): Domicile certificate (Maharashtra), caste and PwD certificate


Ques: Has MHA MCA CET application 2026 started?

Ans: Yes. The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, has started the application process for MHA MCA CET 2026 exam. The new deadline to submit your application is 18 February 2026. 


Ques: What is MHA MCA CET 2026 last date?

Ans: The last date to register for MHA MCA CET 2026 is 18 February 2026. The earlier deadline was 10 February, but it was pushed to 18 Feb to ensure more registrations.