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09 00 AM IST - 28 Mar'26

Practice Question on Para Jumbles (Sentence Rearrangement)

Ques. Arrange the following sentences in a logical order: A. In simpler terms, it is the Indian version of the Razzies. B. The Golden Kela Awards are held each year for the worst in Bollywood. C. It was created to ridicule bad performances. D. It was started by Random magazine in 2009.

(A) ABCD

(B) BACD

(C) BADC

(D) DBAC

Answer. (C) BADC

08 00 AM IST - 28 Mar'26

Practice Question on Idioms & Phrases

What does the idiom "To hit the nail on the head" mean?

(A) To do something harmful

(B) To say something exactly right

(C) To work as a carpenter

(D) To make a loud noise

Answer. (B) To say something exactly right.

07 00 AM IST - 28 Mar'26

List of Sample Questions on English Comprehension & Verbal Ability (1/4)

Find the ANTONYM of the word: Obscure

(A) Vague

(B) Clear

(C) Hidden

(D) Ancient

Answer. (B) Clear

06 00 AM IST - 28 Mar'26

List of Sample Questions on English Comprehension & Verbal Ability (1/3)

Ques. Find the SYNONYM of the word: Meticulous

(A) Careless

(B) Detailed

(C) Sloppy

(D) Fast

Answer. (B) Detailed

05 00 AM IST - 28 Mar'26

List of Sample Questions on English Comprehension & Verbal Ability (1/2)

Q2. Choose the correct preposition to fill the blank: "The committee has decided to preside _______ the meeting tomorrow."

• at

• over

• in

• for

Answer. Over

04 00 AM IST - 28 Mar'26

List of Sample Questions on English Comprehension & Verbal Ability (1/1)

Q1. Identify the grammatically incorrect part of the sentence: 

• Each of the students 
• Have completed 
• Their assignment 
• On time. 

Answer. Have completed 

03 00 AM IST - 28 Mar'26

The Mental Framework

Candidates are advised not to learn or practice any "New" topic. Instead, revise the already learned topics as much as possible. It will help boost your confidence. 

02 00 AM IST - 28 Mar'26

Sample Practice Qustions on Algebra (1/3)

Ques. If ⁿC₂=45, then find the value of n. 

Answer. 10

Ques. What is the value of log₂(1/8)?

Answer. -3.

Ques. Find the third term of a GP whose first term is 4 and common ratio is 1/2.

Answer. 1

01 00 AM IST - 28 Mar'26

Sample Practice Qustions on Algebra (1/2)

Ques. If α and β are the roots of the equation x²-5x+6=0, what is the value of α²+β²?

Answer. 13

Ques. Find the 10^th term of an Arithmetic Progression (AP) where the first term is 5, and the common difference is 3.

Answer. 32

Ques. A matrix A is said to be singular if its determinant is equal to:

Answer. 0

12 00 AM IST - 28 Mar'26

Sample Practice Qustions on Algebra (1/1)

Ques. What is the nature of the roots of the quadratic equation x²-4x+4=0? 

Answer. Real and Equal

Ques. The sum of an infinite Geometric Progression (GP) is 6, and its first term is 2. What is the common ratio r?

Answer. 2/3

Ques. If log₁₀x+log₁₀5=2, find the value of x. 

Answer. 20. 

11 00 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

List of Practice Questions on Operating System Basics (1/3)

Ques. What is a 'Critical Section' in process synchronization?

Answer. A segment of code where shared resources are accessed. 

Ques. Which disk scheduling algorithm services requests in one direction and then immediately returns to the start of the disk without servicing requests on the way back?

Answer. C-Scan.

10 30 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

List of Practice Questions on Operating System Basics (1/2)

Ques. What type of fragmentation is commonly associated with Paging, where memory is divided into fixed-size blocks?

Answer. Internal Fragmentation. 

Ques. Belady’s Anomaly is a phenomenon observed in which page replacement algorithm?

Answer. FIFO (First-In-First-Out)

Ques. In the context of the Operating System, what does " spooling " stand for?

Answer. Simultaneous Peripheral Operations On-Line

10 00 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

List of Practice Questions on Operating System Basics (1/1)

Ques. Which CPU scheduling algorithm is specifically designed for time-sharing systems and uses a small unit of time called a 'time quantum'?

Answer. Round Robin

Ques. In memory management, what is the term for the situation where a system spends more time swapping pages in and out of RAM than actually executing instructions?

Answer. Thrashing

Ques. The Banker's Algorithm is primarily used in operating systems for which of the following purposes?

Answer. Deadlock Avoidance. 

09 30 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

List of Practice Questions on Computer Concepts (1/1)

Ques. Which of the following is a "First-In-First-Out" (FIFO) page replacement algorithm issue?

Answer. Belady’s Anomaly

Ques. What is the function of the Control Unit in a CPU?

Answer. To direct and coordinate most of the operations in the computer.

Ques. A Universal Gate is a gate that can implement any Boolean function without the need for any other gate type. Which of the following are universal gates?

Answer. NAND, NOR

09 00 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

List of Practice Questions from "Set & Relation" (1/3)

Ques. If ⁿC₁₀= ⁿC₁₂, find the value of n.

Answer. 22

Ques. Find the slope of a line that is perpendicular to the line 3x-4y+5=0.

Answer. -4/3

Ques. A bag contains 5 red and 3 blue balls. If two balls are drawn at random without replacement, what is the probability that both are red?

Answer. 5/14

Ques. What is the median of the following set of numbers: 12, 18, 7, 21, 15, 10, 25?

Answer. 15

08 30 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

List of Practice Questions from "Set & Relation" (1/2)

Ques. Find the center of the circle represented by the equation x²+y²-8x+10y+12= 0

Answer. (4, -5)

Ques. The arithmetic mean of 10 observations is 15. If one observation '24' is replaced by '14', what is the new mean?

Answer. 14

Ques. What is the value of log₂64?

Answer. 6

08 00 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

List of Practice Questions from "Set & Relation" (1/1)

Ques. If the mean of a Binomial Distribution is 20 and the standard deviation is 4, what is the number of trials (n)?

Answer. 100

Ques. What is the probability of getting at least one 'head' in 4 tosses of a fair coin?

Answer. 15/16

Ques. In a group of 50 people, 30 like tea, 25 like coffee, and 15 like both. How many people like neither tea nor coffee?

Answer. 10

07 30 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

List of Practice Questions from Mathematics & Statistics

Ques. "Find the probability of getting at least one '6' when a die is thrown three times."

Answer. 1- 125/216-91/216

Ques. Expect at least one question on the relationship between Mean and Variance, especially for the binomial distribution.

Ques. "In a class of 100 students, 60 like Math, 50 like Science, and 30 like both. How many like neither?"

Answer. 20

07 24 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

MAH MCA CET Admit Card 2026 released

The MAH MCA CET 2026 admit card has been released directly on the 'Candidate Login', and the direct download link has been added on this page. 

07 00 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

What is the target score for MAH MCA CET 2026 exam?

Candidates who will get 120+ marks out of 300 can expect to secure a seat in any of the top-tier Institutes of Mumbai/ Pune (like VJTI or SPIT)

06 30 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

MAH MCA CET Last Three Years' Comparative Difficulty Analysis

06 00 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

The "Magic Table" (Binary to Hex) [1/2]

05 40 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

The "Magic Table" (Binary to Hex) [1/1]

05 20 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

Last-Minute Checklist

• Spend 30 minutes each morning reviewing the "Cheat Sheet" of Mathematics formulas and the binary conversion table. 
• Do not try to solve a full-length mock on the morning of March 30. Instead, go through the incorrect answers of the previous mock tests. So that the candidates do not make the same mistakes. 

05 00 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

Avoid the "Perfection Trap": The 60-Second Rule

If you are unable to find the correct answer to a question in 60 seconds, then do not get stuck on the same question to solve (for that time). Better move on to the next question and solve it first. At last, when the candidates will get last 5-10 minutes with their hands, then they should review the left-out questions again. 

04 40 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

The "Two-Pass" Time Management Strategy

• Pass 1 (First 50 minutes):  Scan the entire paper and solve the easiest and most direct questions first. It includes the theory-based section, such as Computer Concepts, English grammar, and simple Logical Reasoning. Skip the calculation-based questions for now.
• Pass 2 (Next 30 minutes): Review the marked questions now, which you know how to solve, but are time-consuming. Some of the calculation-based topics are Probability, Puzzles, Algebra, etc.
• Last 10 minutes: Since there is no negative marking, the candidates do not leave any questions blank. In such a case, the candidates should use the elimination process to increase the odds. 

04 20 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

Time Management Strategy for Monday

• Logical Reasoning: 25–30 Mins

• Mathematics: 35–40 Mins

• English: 10–12 Mins

• Computer Concepts: 10–12 Mins

• Last 5 Minutes: Review every question you skipped and mark an answer. Never leave a question blank.

04 00 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

Revision Plan for Sunday, March 29

Sunday should be the Formula and Strategy Day. 

Morning (9 AM – 1 PM): Mathematics & Statistics

• Candidates should solve the complex problems with a fresh mind. For the same, the candidates should memorize the formula for:

  • Probability: Independent events, Bayes' Theorem.

  • Algebra: Progressions (AP/GP) and Quadratic equations.
    Coordinate Geometry: Straight lines and Circle formulas.

  • Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode, and Standard Deviation.

Afternoon (2 PM – 4 PM): Computer Languages & OS

• Review the C Programming basics and the Operating System terms 

• Pack your bag and keep all the required documents 
• Sleep early today

03 40 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

Revision Plan for Saturday, March 28, 2026

Morning (9 AM – 12 PM): Logical Reasoning

• Try to solve 5 to 10 sets of Circular and Linear Seating Arrangements. Candidates will get guaranteed questions from there.
• Review the Direction Sense and Blood Relations (family trees). 

Afternoon (1 PM – 4 PM): English & Computer Concepts

• English: Review "Subject-Verb Agreement" and "Tenses" for Error Spotting.
• Also practice 3 to 4 Reading Comprehension

Evening (5 PM – 8 PM): Full-Length Mock Test 

• Solve only a full-length mock test within the time. After that, self-assess the test. 

03 20 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

Which are the high-yields topics of English Comprehension

03 00 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

Which are the highest weightage topics for Mathematics & Statistics

02 40 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

Which are the highest weightage topics for Logical Reasoning

02 20 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

Which are the highest weightage topics for Computer Concepts

02 00 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

Is there any negative marking?

No, there is no negative marking for the incorrect answer or for the unattempted questions. Candidates will get 2 marks for each correct answers.

01 40 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

Dress Code Guidelines

• It is necessary to wear simple, light-coloured, comfortable clothes. Do not wear any clothes with many pockets or heavy embroidery.
• Candidates should wear open-toed sandals or slippers. They should not wear any shoes with thick soles or boots.
• Avoid wearing jewelry (rings, earrings, necklaces), belts with large metal buckles, and headgear (unless for religious reasons).
• Tie your hair with a simple rubber band or hair clipes. 

01 20 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

MAH MCA CET Admit Card 2026: Exam Structure

01 00 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

MAH MCA CET 2026: Shift Wise Reporting Time

12 40 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

MAH MCA CET 2026 Exam Date and Time

12 20 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

Do I need to carry rough work on my own to the exam hall?

The candidates do not need to carry the rough copy on their own to the exam centre. If required, the candidates will be provided with the rough copy by the invigilator in the exam hall. The candidates should carry their own black/ blue ballpoint pen with them. 

12 00 PM IST - 27 Mar'26

MAH MCA CET Admit Card 2026: Things Not to Carry to Exam Hall

• Any electronic gadget including phones
• Smart watch
• Calculator
• Pager
• Any book/ Note book/ Writing pad

11 40 AM IST - 27 Mar'26

MAH MCA CET Admit Card 2026: Things to Carry to Exam Hall

• Photocopy of the MAH MCA CET admit card 2026
• Valid Photo ID (Original), that is Aadhaar card/ PAN Card/ Passport/ Driving License/ Voter's ID
• 2-3 Passport-sized photograph

11 20 AM IST - 27 Mar'26

Important Rules to Remember

• If the name of the candidates has changed (due to marriage), then they should carry supporting documents like a marriage certificate or a Gazette Notification to the exam centre on examination day.
• Candidates are advised to reach the exam centre before the reporting time. It is better not to reach the exam hall after the Gate Closure time. Whatever the reason is, there will be no consideration of opening the gate beyond the gate closure time. 
• Candidates should not forget to bring the MAH MCA CET admit card to the exam hall. It is the gate pass to appear for the exam. Otherwise, they will not be allowed to enter inside the exam centre. 

11 00 AM IST - 27 Mar'26

Prepare a "Support Packet" for Fixing Error in Admit Card

When the candidates try to reach out to the authority for fixing the errors in the MAH MCA CET admit card, they will be asked the following questions. Hence, they should keep the following details handy:

• Application Number and Full Registered Name.

• Specific Description of the error (e.g., "My name is spelled 'Rupa' instead of 'Roopa'").

• Supporting Documents: Attach a scan of your Aadhaar card, PAN card, or 10th/12th marksheet that shows the correct information.

10 40 AM IST - 27 Mar'26

What if I find discrepancy in MAH MCA CET Admit Card 2026?

The candidates should immediately contact the concerned authority to fix the error. For the same, they should contact at the following helpline number:

Helpline Numbers: 07969134401, 07969134402

Toll-Free: 1800-209-0191

Hours: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Official Email: cethelpdesk-2026@maharashtracet.org

10 20 AM IST - 27 Mar'26

MAH MCA CET Admit Card 2026: Steps to Download

• Go to the official website
• Find out the MAH MCA CET admit card 2026 link on the homepage
• Click on the link and enter the required login credentials
• Solve the captcha and click on the login option
• MAH MCA CET admit card 2026 will be displayed on the screen
• Save it and download it for future reference 

10 06 AM IST - 27 Mar'26

MAH MCA CET Admit Card 2026 Likely Today

Though it is not yet officially declared, the MAH MCA CET admit card will be released today. However, the possibility is higher, since the exam is on March 30, 2026. Candidates are advised to stay connectyed with this live blog to get the latest updates on the same. 

05 00 AM IST - 27 Mar'26

Sample Practice Questions on Coordinate Geometry (1/3)

Ques. Find the area of a triangle whose vertices are (0, 0), (4,0), and (0,3).

Answer. 6

Ques. What is the y-intercept of the line 2x-3y+6= 0?

Answer. 2

Ques. If the point (k, 3) lies on the line x+2y-10= 0, find the value of k.

Answer. 4

Ques. What is the general form of the equation of a circle with center at the origin and radius r?

Answer. x²+y²= r²

04 00 AM IST - 27 Mar'26

Sample Practice Questions on Coordinate Geometry (1/2)

Ques. What is the radius of the circle given by the equation x²+y²-4x+6y-12=0? 

Answer. 5

Ques. Find the equation of a line passing through the point (1,2) with a slope of 3.

Answer. 3x-y-1= 0

Ques. The condition for two lines a₁x+b₁y+c₁= 0 and a₂x+b2y+c2= 0 to be parallel is:

Answer. a₁/a₂= b₁/b₂

03 00 AM IST - 27 Mar'26

Sample Practice Questions on Coordinate Geometry (1/1)

Ques. What is the distance between the points (3, -4) and (-1, -1)?

Answer. 5

Ques. What is the slope of a line that is perpendicular to the line 5x+2y-10=0?

Answer. 2/5

Ques. Find the coordinates of the midpoint of the line segment joining the points (4,8) and (-2, 10)

Answer. (1, 9)