About the Exam

The CUET (Common University Entrance Test) MCA Entrance Exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for admission into Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programs across central and participating universities in India.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree (BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT), or any degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level).
• Minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in the qualifying degree.
• There may be additional university-specific requirements.

Exam Pattern

• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Questions: 75
• Marks per Question: 4
• Total Marks: 300
• Negative Marking: -1 for each wrong answer
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Language: Bilingual (English & Hindi)

Syllabus Overview

1. Thinking and Decision-Making Skills

• Creative thinking
• Verbal reasoning
• Unfamiliar relationships
• Pattern recognition
• Figure and diagram analysis

2. Mathematics

• Set theory
• Algebra
• Calculus
• Coordinate geometry
• Vectors
• Trigonometry

3. Computer Awareness

• Computer organization
• Operating systems
• Data structures and algorithms
• Binary and Boolean algebra
• DBMS
• Computer networks, routing algorithms, DNS
• Virtual systems

Key Changes for 2025-2026

Participating Universities

More than 40 Central and State universities participate in the CUET PG MCA admissions process. Some top institutions include:

• University of Hyderabad
• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
• Central University of Rajasthan
• Central University of Kerala

Preparation Tips

• Focus on core mathematics and problem-solving speed.
• Practice reasoning and aptitude regularly.
• Revise computer fundamentals and data structures.
• Take mock tests under timed conditions.