MAH MCA CET 2025 Counselling - Registration, Documents, Seat Allotment, Fees, Procedure and Online Reporting

Updated By Lipi on 25 Mar, 2025 11:17

Conducted by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, the MAH MCA CET 2025 counselling process includes multiple steps, such as registration, document verification, choice filling, and seat allotment, to help students secure a seat at their desired college and course.

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MAH MCA CET 2025 Counselling

MAH MCA CET 2025 counselling is a centralized process conducted to grant admission based on the marks secured in the exam. You will be eligible to attend MCA CET counselling only if you have qualified the MAH MCA CET 2025 exam. The counselling will be conducted in various rounds. Furthermore, the MAH MCA CET counselling process includes filling out the form for CAP rounds, selecting the institute, seat allotment, seat acceptance, and reporting to the allotted institute. The counselling is held in a fair and transparent manner to ensure that all the contenders get equal opportunities for admission. Throughout this page, we will be discussing the in-depth details about the MAH MCA CET counselling, its eligibility, complete process, etc.

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MAH MCA CET 2025 Counselling Dates

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra is yet to announce the dates for MAH MCA CET  2025 counselling. However, until the authority declares the schedule, you can refer to the tentative schedule mentioned below:-

Events

Dates

Online Application Start Date & Document Upload

July, 2025

Last Date for Online Application

July, 2025

Display of Provisional Merit List

August, 2025

Raise grievances till

August, 2025

Display of MHT CET 2025 Final Merit List

August, 2025

CAP ROUND I

Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-I through Candidate's Login by the Candidate.

August, 2025

Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I

August, 2025

Seat acceptance 

August, 2025

Reporting to the allotted institute

August, 2025

CAP ROUND II

CAP Round 2 Choice Filling

August, 2025

Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II

August, 2025

Seat acceptance

August, 2025

Reporting to the allotted institute

August, 2025

CAP ROUND III

Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-III

August, 2025

Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-III through Candidateโ€™s Login by the Candidate.

August, 2025

Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-III

September, 2025

Seat acceptance

September, 2025

Reporting to the allotted institute

September, 2025

(For Government/ Govt. Aided/ Unaided Institutes) For Vacant seats

September, 2025

Commencement of academic activities for All institutes

September, 2025

For Institutes: Last date of uploading the data

September, 2025

Non-CAP

BE/ BTech

October, 2025

ME/ MTech

October, 2025

MBA/ MMS

October, 2025

M.Pharma

October, 2025

MAH MCA CET 2025 CAP Eligibility Criteria

You will only be able to take part in MAH MCA CET counselling if you possess eligibility as per the specified criteria. You can check the MAH MCA CET CAP eligibility criteria in the table below:-

Category

Qualifying Requirements

Maharashtra State Students

  • Must be an Indian national.
  • Minimum of three years of experience.
  • Holds a Bachelorโ€™s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.
  • Must have passed the MAH MCA CET 2025 exam.

Outside Maharashtra State (OMS) Students

  • Must be an Indian national.
  • Minimum of three years of experience.
  • Holds a Bachelorโ€™s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.

NRI/Foreign National/PIO/Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries

  • Holds a Bachelorโ€™s degree of at least three years duration with 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.
  • Qualified in MAH MCA CET 2025 OR any equivalent entrance exam in the academic year 2025 - 26.

Minority or Institute-Level Seats

  • Must be an Indian national.
  • Holds a three-year Bachelorโ€™s degree with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA.
  • Appeared and qualified in MAH MCA CET 2025 OR any CET conducted by a Pravesh Niyantran Samiti-approved agency.

MAH MCA CET 2025 Centralised Admission Process - Steps

The MAH MCA CET counselling will be conducted in various phases. You will be able to take part in MAH MCA CET counselling by following the steps mentioned below:-

  1. Visit the official website of the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra.

  2. The category-wise seats in various institutes will be displayed for CAP Rounds I and II.

  3. Fill up the application form for CAP rounds.

  4. After that, select the institution's priority in the decreasing order of preference.

  5. After filling out the preferred form, you will be allotted an institute by the DTE authority.

  6. You will have a choice to either โ€˜Freezeโ€™ or โ€˜Not Freezeโ€™ the seat allotted.

  7. Once you accept the seat, you should accept the seat online

  8. Proceed to allotted institute for physical reporting

First Round of Counselling

  • You can fill out the counselling application form with the course and institution of your choice.
  • Those of you, who are allotted seats after the 1st round of CAP, have to report to the allotted institute to confirm admission.
  • If you are not satisfied with the allotted seat, then you can wait for the following rounds of counselling.

Second Round of Counselling

  • If you have not been allotted your preferred seat and if you are not satisfied with the seat allotted to you, then, in this case, you will be eligible for the 2nd round of counselling.
  • At the conclusion of the second round of counselling, you have to report to the institute allotted to complete all the necessary procedures for the confirmation of admission.

Third Round of Counselling

  • The seats of any category or branch, which are not filled after the first two rounds of counselling, are made available for the 3rd round of CAP. These seats are treated as General category seats.
  • The third round of counselling is organized offline and is open only for students of Maharashtra state.
  • After successful allotment of seats, one has to confirm admission by reporting to the allotted institute on the scheduled day.

Allocation of seats within Sanctioned Intake for First Year of Post Graduate Courses in Government and Government Aided Institutes:

Type of Institution

Number. of Seats- as % of Sanctioned Intake (CAP Seats)

Maharashtra State(M.S.) Students

All India Seats

Minority Quota

Government/ Government Aided Institutions

  • Autonomous: 70% for HU,
  • Non-Autonomous: 30 % for OHU

Nil

Nil

University Department

70% HU and 15% OHU in University Departments

15%

Nil

SNDT University

85% State Level

15%

Nil

Direct Admission to Second Year of Computer Application Courses:

Type of Institution

Number of Seats- as % of Sanctioned Intake (CAP Seats)

Maharashtra State(M.S.) Students

All India Seats

Minority Quota

Government/ Government Aided Institutions,/University Department, excluding Minority Institutions

  • Autonomous: 70% for HU,
  • Non-Autonomous: 30 % for OHU

Nil

Nil

SNDT University

100% State Level

Nil

Nil

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MAH MCA CET 2025 Counselling Fee

During the process of MAH MCA CET counselling, you will have to pay a counselling amount that varies based on different categories. The details pertaining to MAH MCA CET 2025 counselling fee are as follows -

Name of the CategoryFee
GeneralINR 1,000
ReservedINR 800

Confirmation of MAH MCA CET 2025 Admission

After the completion of each round, the authority will publish the results on its official website. If your name is there in the eligible students' list, then you must print your seat allotment result and then report to your allotted institute as per the schedule. At the institute, you need to show the required documents and pay the admission fee to confirm your seat. Each institute will update the admission status of students online and may print a confirmation letter. Seats not confirmed by students in a given round will be marked as vacant for the next round of the Centralized Admission Process (CAP). students can log in to view their reporting status and check their eligibility for future rounds.

CAP Rounds

RoundKey Information
CAP Round 1
  •  Students with their first choice allotment cannot join later rounds.
  •  Other students satisfied with their allotment can confirm admission to end their participation in future rounds.
  •  Confirmed seats from this round are not available in later rounds.
CAP Round 2
  •  Students allotted any of their top seven choices cannot join later rounds.
  •  Others satisfied with their allotment can confirm admission and end their participation in future rounds.
  •  Confirmed seats are removed from later rounds.
CAP Round 3
  •  Only students from Maharashtra State (excluding OMS category) can join.
  •  Available seats include unconfirmed seats from previous rounds.
  •  students must attend in person with required documents and fees to confirm admission.
CAP Round 4
  •  Available seats will be posted online.
  •  Students may change options from Sliding or Floating to Freezing, or vice-versa.
  •  Those with no previous seat allotment, or who canceled/rejected prior seats, can join this round.
  •  Sliding and Floating options are not available for seats in this final round.
  •  Students must report and confirm seats at the designated reporting center.

MAH MCA CET 2025 CAP Process

The Centralized Allotment Process will be used for admission and seat distribution for MAH MCA CET 2025. Students will be invited to submit Online Application Forms to the CAP Authority in order to participate in the Centralized Admission Process. This is followed by in-person validation of Online Application Forms and Document Verification at the Facilitation Centre by the Student. During centralized allotment, the applicant has the option to 'Freeze,' 'Slide,' or 'Float' the assigned seat for the next round. The methods are as follows:

  • Freeze: Students who accept the provided seat do not desire to participate in any further rounds of MAH MCA CET 2025 seat distribution must choose the freeze option. They will not be considered in subsequent rounds of admission after the 'freeze'.
  • Slide: Students who accept the provided seat and wish to take admission to a higher-level academic program within the same college/institute that is offered, should choose the slide option. Following the slide,' Students will be evaluated in later admissions or CAP rounds.
  • Float: Students should accept the provided seat and indicate that if admission to a higher-level academic program in any college/institute is offered, they will accept it. Otherwise, students will continue with the present academic curriculum. Such applicants will be considered in the following admissions rounds or CAP.

Students who pick either the Float or Slide option and gain the admission seat of their higher preference will automatically forfeit the seat accepted in the previous round. Students who have been given admission in their first choice will not have access to sliding and floating alternatives.

Documents Required for MAH MCA CET Counselling 2025

For students participating in the MAH MCA CET 2025 counseling process, specific documents are essential for verifying eligibility and confirming admission. Bringing the required documents in the original and as copies helps ensure a smooth process. These documents include identity proofs, academic certificates, MAH MCA CET exam-related records, and recent photographs. Confirming admission involves completing the required steps, such as presenting the admit card, rank card, and proof of registration fee payment. Ensuring all documents are organized and accessible will make the counseling process efficient and stress-free. Following are the documents required for MAH MCA CET 2025 counselling:

Required Documents for MAH MCA CET Counselling 2025:-

  • MAH MCA CET Admit Card 2025
  • MAH MCA CET 2025 Application Form Printout
  • Class 10th and 12th-grade Mark Sheets
  • Certificates of Completion for Classes 10th and 12th
  • Certificates of Completion (for PG courses, if applicable)
  • Three Current Passport-size Photos
  • Scorecard/Rank Card of MAH MCA CET 2025 or Any Other Admission Test
  • Identification with Photograph (Aadhar Card/PAN Card/School Certificate)
  • MAH MCA CET 2025 Registration Fee Payment Receipt

MAH MCA CET Merit List

The MAH MCA CET 2025 merit list will be published on mca2025.mahacet.org.in. The authority will be publishing the provisional merit list first. If found any kind of discrepancy, you will be able to raise objections against it in due time. A few days after receiving all the objections, the authority will release the final merit list. You will be able to access the final merit list by logging in with the help of your application ID and date of birth.

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FAQs about MAH MCA CET Counselling Process

When will the MAH MCA CET 2025 counselling process begin?

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra is expected to commence the MAH MCA CET counselling 2025 in August 2025.

Who is eligible for the seat allotment process in MAH MCA CET 2025?

Those whose names are included in the MAH MCA CET merit list 2025 will be eligible for the seat allotment process.

How many rounds of counselling will be conducted for MAH MCA CET 2025?

There will be a total of three rounds of MAH MCA CET 2025 counselling and a seat allotment process.

Are all rounds of CAP open to candidates from Maharashtra and outside of Maharashtra?

The first two rounds of CAP are open to candidates from Maharashtra State and Outside of Maharashtra State (OMS). The third round of CAP is exclusively for candidates from Maharashtra state.

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