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1. NIMCET (NIT MCA Common Entrance Test)
Organiser: One of the NITs (rotates annually)
Purpose: Admission to MCA programs at participating National Institutes of Technology (NITs)
Mode: Online (Computer-Based)
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects
- Minimum 60% marks (55% for reserved categories)
Exam Pattern:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Subjects: Mathematics (50 Qs), Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning (40 Qs), Computer Awareness (10 Qs), General English (20 Qs)
- Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong
2. CUET PG MCA (Central University Entrance Test for MCA)
Organiser: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Purpose: Admission to MCA courses in central universities like JNU, BHU, DU, etc.
Mode: Online (CBT)
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a core subject in 10+2 or Graduation
Exam Pattern:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Subjects: Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, English
- Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong
3. MAH MCA CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for MCA)
Organiser: State CET Cell, Maharashtra
Purpose: Admission to MCA colleges in Maharashtra
Mode: Online
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics in 10+2 or Graduation
Exam Pattern:
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Subjects: Mathematics & Statistics, Logical/Abstract Reasoning, English, Computer Concepts
- Marking: +2 for correct, No negative marking
4. CUSAT CAT MCA (Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test)
Organiser: Cochin University of Science and Technology
Purpose: MCA admission at CUSAT
Mode: Online
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 or graduation level
Exam Pattern:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Subjects: Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness, English
- Marking: +3 for correct, -1 for wrong
5. WBJEEM MCA (West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam for MCA)
Organiser: West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board
Purpose: MCA admissions in West Bengal universities and colleges
Mode: Offline/Online (varies)
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a subject
Exam Pattern:
- Mathematics, Aptitude Test (Logical Reasoning, English, Computer Fundamentals)
6. OJEE MCA (Odisha Joint Entrance Examination)
Organiser: OJEE Board, Odisha
Purpose: MCA admissions in Odisha colleges and universities
Mode: Online
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics in 10+2 or Graduation
Exam Pattern:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Subjects: Mathematics (60 Qs), Computer Awareness (60 Qs)
- Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong
Other MCA Entrance Exams
| Exam | Conducting Body | State/Region |
|---|---|---|
| Pune University MCA Entrance | Savitribai Phule Pune University | Maharashtra |
| TANCET MCA | Anna University | Tamil Nadu |
| KIITEE MCA | KIIT University | Odisha |
| AMU MCA Entrance | Aligarh Muslim University | Uttar Pradesh |
| BHU PET MCA | Banaras Hindu University | Uttar Pradesh |
| JNU MCA Entrance (via CUET) | Jawaharlal Nehru University | Delhi |
Key Preparation Tips
- Focus on Mathematics – It’s the most scoring and weight-heavy section in almost every MCA exam.
- Logical Reasoning & Analytical Skills – Practice puzzles, seating arrangements, data interpretation.
- Computer Fundamentals – Basics of programming, DBMS, OS, networking.
- Previous Year Papers – Especially for NIMCET and CUET, as trends often repeat.
- Mock Tests – Helps in speed improvement and time management.