State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra State, Mumbai
8th Floor, New Excelsior Building, A.K.Nayak Marg, Fort, Mumbai-400001.
First Year Post Graduation Professional Technical Course in Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Admissions 2024 - 2025
IMPORTANT
Registration for the NON-CAP has been extended till 23*-10-2024 up to 03.00 PM and Verification of Applications has been extended until 23*-10-2024 up to 05.00 PM NOTE:- If your Application ID is included in the final merit list, you are not required to re-register for any further processes.

Important Dates

The activities and scheduled dates for Maharashtra State/All India/J&K Migrant /NRI/OCI /PIO/CIWGC/FN candidates are as follows.


Sr. No Activity Schedule
First Date Last Date
1 Online registration of application and uploading of required documents by the Candidate for admission on website (For Maharashtra State/All India/ NRI/OCI/PIO /CIWGC /FN candidates). Registration for. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant Candidate.

Note:- Candidates opting for Maharashtra plus AI Candidature as well as NRI/PIO/OCI/CIWGC , shall apply separately for each type.
06-07-2024
31* -07-2024
up to 05.00 p.m
2 Documents verification and confirmation of Application Form for Admission by online mode.
a) By Maharashtra State/All India Candidates shall fill online application form and upload the required documentsfrom any computer connected to internet from anywhere.
Process for E-Scrutiny Mode selected candidates: 1.Such candidate shall fill online application form and scan original document and upload the required documents from any computer/smartphone connected to internet from anywhere.
2.Such candidate need not have to visit to EScrutiny Center for verification and confirmation of the application form. His/her application & documents shall be verified and confirmed by the E Scrutiny Center through e-Scrutiny Mode.
3. During e-Scrutiny of Application Form of such candidate:
  • If no error is found: the status of verification & confirmation of the application form shall be available in candidates Login along with receipt cum Acknowledgement.
  • If error is found: the details of errors shall be intimated to candidates by reverting back his/her Application for its rectification through candidates Login.
  • Candidate shall edit the reverted Application form and re-submit the application for e-Scrutiny through his/her login
  • Candidate shall edit the reverted Application in given schedule e-Scrutiny through his/her login.
  • Process for Physical Scrutiny Mode selected Candidates
    Such candidate shall visit the Physical Scrutiny Center online selected by himself/herself, along with the required documents as per the allotted time slot for online filling, scanning & uploading of required documents, verification and confirmation of application form.
    After verification & Confirmation of application form, Physical Scrutiny Center shall issue the receipt cum Acknowledgement.
    b) Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant/NRI/PIO/OCI/ CIWGC/FN candidates should send the print of online filled & submitted application form & copy of uploaded documents by hand/speed post/courier for verification & confirmation to “Director, Sydenham Institute of Management Studies & Research & Entrepreneurship Education(SIMSREE), B-Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020“”
    07-07-2024
    01* -08-2024
    up to 05.00 p.m.
    *Facility of Online Registration & Documents verification, Confirmation of Application Form for Admission to Seats other than CAP Seats shall be continued till cut off date up to 05.00 PM by EVerification by Scrutiny Center or Physical Verification at Physical Scrutiny Center.
    i)Applications registered after 31st July 2024 shall be considered only for Non CAP Seats.
    ii)Applications confirmed by E-Scrutiny Center/ Physical Scrutiny Center after 01st August 2024 shall be considered only for Non CAP Seats.
    3 Display of the provisional merit list for Maharashtra State/All India candidates on website.
    03-08-2024
    4 Submission of grievances if any, for all type of Candidates:
    1. Candidate shall raise the Grievance about correction required in the data displayed in provisional merit list through his/her Login
    2.The application of such candidates shall be reverted back to the candidate in his/her Login for rectification.
    3. Candidate shall upload the requisite documents to substantiate the claim for any correction/concession.
    4.The status of acceptance/rejection of Grievance raised by candidate shall be available in candidates Login along with latest receipt cum Acknowledgement.
    5. Those Candidate who selected physical scrutiny mode shall visit FC for resolving the grievances.
    04-08-2024
    06-08-2024
    Up to 5.00 PM
    5 Display of the Final Merit lists of Maharashtra State/All India candidates on website.
    08-08-2024
    6 Display of Provisional Category wise Seats (Seat Matrix) for CAPRound I
    08-08-2024
    CAP ROUND I
    7 Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-I through candidate's Login by the Candidate.
    09-08-2024
    11-08-2024
    8 Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-I
    13-08-2024
    9 Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her loginas per Allotment of CAP Round I.

    a) )The candidate shall self-verify the seat allotment made to him/her in the CAP Round I by accepting declaration through his/her login and certifying that his/her claim related with qualifying marks, category, gender, reservation, specificreservation etc. made by candidate in the application form are correct and relevant documents uploaded to substantiate his/her claims are authentic and correct.

    b) If candidate found the claim made by him is not correct and he/she wants to the correct the error, (error as per the clause (e) of sub rule (4) of rule 9 given in information brochure) The candidate shall report the grievance through his/her login by online mode only.

    c)Candidates who have been allotted the seat as per their first preference in Round I (auto freezed) shall pay the seat acceptance fee by online mode through their login and Such candidates shall not be eligible for participation in subsequent Rounds.

    d)Candidates who have allotted other than first preference and self freezed their allotment in Round I through their login must accept the seat and shall pay seat acceptance fees throughonline mode. Such candidates shall not be eligible for participation in subsequent Rounds. [Candidate must exercise this option carefully]

    e)Candidates who have allotted other than first preference and want betterment in the subsequent rounds must claim the allotted seat in Round I by accepting that seat by choosing Not Freeze option for betterment and shall pay the seat acceptance fee through their login by online mode.
    14-08-2024
    17-08-2024 Up to 03.00 PM
    10 Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round I.

    NOTE:
    a) Candidates who have accepted the seat as per 9 (c), 9 (d) above must report to allotted institute for confirmation of admission

    b) The Institute shall verify the required documents and upload the admission of the candidates in the online system through Institute Login immediately and shall issue a system generated receipt of confirmation of admission and fee paid receipt to the candidate. If it is found that seat allotted to the candidate is on the false claims made in the applications by the candidate, then institute shall not admit such a candidate and such candidate shall raise the grievance by his/her login.

    14-08-2024
    17-08-2024 up to 05.00 PM
    CAP ROUND II
    11 Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-II
    18-08-2024
    12 Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-II through candidate’s Login by the Candidate
    19-08-2024
    21-08-2024
    13 Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-II
    23-08-2024
    14 Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her loginas per Allotment of CAP Round II.
    NOTE:

    a) All eligible candidates participated in Round II and allotted the seat first time shall self-verify the seat allotment as per 9(a) above. The candidate who have been allotted the seat first time in Round II shall pay the seat acceptance fee through his/her login by online mode.
    b) Candidates who have allotted other than first preference and want betterment in the subsequent rounds must claim the allotted seat in Round II by accepting that seat by choosing Not Freeze option for betterment and shall pay the seat acceptance fee through their login by online mode.
    24-08-2024
    26-08-2024 up to 03.00 PM
    15 Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round II.

    NOTE:
    a) Candidates who have accepted the seat as per 9 (c), 9 (d) above must report to allotted institute for confirmation of admission

    b) The Institute shall verify the required documents and upload the admission of the candidates in the online system through Institute Login immediately and shall issue a system generated receipt of confirmation of admission and fee paid receipt to the candidate. If it is found that seat allotted to the candidate is on the false claims made in the applications by the candidate, then institute shall not admit such a candidate and such candidate shall raise the grievance by his/her login.

    24-08-2024
    26-08-2024
    up to 05.00 PM
    CAP ROUND III
    16 Display of Provisional Vacant Seats for CAP Round-III
    27-08-2024
    17 Online Submission & Confirmation of Option Form of CAP Round-III through candidate’s Login by the Candidate.
    28-08-2024
    30-08-2024
    18 Display of Provisional Allotment of CAP Round-III
    01-09-2024
    19 Accepting to the offered seat by candidate through his/her loginas per Allotment of CAP Round III.
    NOTE:

    - All eligible candidates participated in Round III and allotted the seat first time shall self-verify the seat allotment as per 9(a) above. The candidate who have been allotted the seat first time in Round III shall pay the seat acceptance fee through his/her login by online mode.
    02-09-2024
    04-09-2024
    up to 03.00 PM
    20 Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and payment of fee after CAP Round III.
    Note: Participating candidates to whom the first time allotment ismade or got betterment in allotment or No betterment (Earlier seat retained) In Round III shall be final. Such a candidate must report to allotted institute for confirmation of admission.
    02-09-2024
    04-09-2024
    up to 05.00 PM
    21 (For Government/ Govt. Aided/ Unaided Institutes) For Vacant seats if any at institute the respective institute will complete the admission activity in the following manner -
     Display of vacant seats on institute website and giving appropriate advertisement in the News Paper.
     Invite applications from registered candidates.
    Prepare and display Merit List on college website and Institute Notice Board.
     Carry out/ Complete Admission Process by following Government Admission Rules
    05-09-2024
    11-09-2024
    22 Cut-off Date for all type of admissions for the Academic Year 2024-25 23-10-2024
    Up to 05.00 PM
    23 For Institutes: Last date of uploading the data (details of admittedcandidates) 23-10-2024
    Up to 06.00 PM
    Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant Candidates :
    Sr. No Activity Schedule
    First Date Last Date
    1 Counselling Round at “Director, Sydenham Institute of Management Studies & Research & Entrepreneurship Education(SIMSREE), B-Road, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020”
    28-08-2024
    30-08-2024
    2 Reporting to the Allotted Institute and Confirmation of Admission by submitting required documents and fees, as per Final Allotment.
    28-08-2024
    31-08-2024
    Important Note: -
    1. All types of candidates aspiring for admission under CAP seats shall register himself/herself online, Scan and upload Documents, solve grievances (Depends on document verification mode selected by candidate) raised by Physical Scrutiny Center (PSC) in person or raised by E-Scrutiny Center during E- Verification verified documents & Application Form confirmed by E-Scrutiny Center. Such eligible registered candidates shall be considered for CAP Merit and admission throughCAP
    2. In case of NRI/OCI/PIO, CIWGC, FN Candidates, and Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant Candidates after registration & confirmation of their application at “Director, Sydenham Institute of Management Studies & Research & Entrepreneurship Education(SIMSREE), BRoad, Churchgate, Mumbai 400020” shall approach directly to the Institute for admission where such quota is granted by the appropriate authority. However, CET Cell may publish the list of such registered & eligible candidates separately on website.
    3.Candidate shall carry printed copy of Application Form, Original documents and one set of Xerox copies of the required documents. SC shall verify all documents from Original and put SC stamp with date & Signature on Xerox copies and return original and verified documents along with Receipt-cum-Acknowledgement of application form. (Candidate shall submit Physical SC stamped & E. Scrutiny verified set of documents to the alloted institute at the time of reporting).
    4.The candidates aspiring for admission for Institutional Quota, seats remaining vacant after CAP, it is Mandatory to get registered, documents verified and confirmation of application by E-Scrutiny center or Physical Scrutiny Center Such candidates must apply separately to Institutes for admissions to seats other than CAP Seats. Merit of such candidates shall be prepared by the Institute at the institute level.

    Important Instructions for candidate:


    1. If candidates fail to confirm online filled application by E-Scrutiny center or Physical Scrutiny Center then such applications will be rejected and name of such candidates will not appear in the merit list(s) prepared for the purpose of Admission for both CAP as well as Non CAP process.
    2.The candidates belonging to SC, VJ/DT (NT (A), NT (B), NT(C), NT (D), OBC, SBC categories shall produce “Caste Validity Certificate” and ST category shall submit “Tribe Validity Certificate”. All Backward Class candidates excluding SC & ST shall produce Non Creamy Layer certificate valid up to 31st March 2025. If such candidates fail to produce the original certificate or receipt of Caste/Tribe validity certificate, Non Creamy Layer certificate and EWS certificate issued by competent authority at the time of verification by Scrutiny Center, then such candidates will be treated as GENERAL category candidates for CAP admissions.
    3. EWS candidates shall produce the Eligibility Certificate for Economically Weaker Section. (As per the format in Maharashtra State Government Resolution No. राआधो- 4019/P.N.31/16-अ, dated 31st May, 2021 only)
    4. For Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant NRI/PIO/OCI/CIWGC/FN Candidates: -Such Candidates will get the Receipt-cum-Acknowledgement through their login after confirmation of application by Scrutiny Center.
    5. Candidates who have registered as a reserved category candidate but unable to produce required certificate for reservation claim during documents verification stage shall have to pay difference of fee of Rs. 200/- through online mode only.
    6. The SC, ST, VJ/DT- NT(A), NT(B), NT(C), NT(D), OBC, SBC, SEBC and EWS Candidates who submitted receipt of Caste/Tribe Validity Certificate, Non Creamy Layer Certificate, EWS Certificate during registration e-verification or physical document verification and confirmation period should upload and verify original Caste/ Tribe Validity Certificate, Non Creamy Layer Certificate, EWS Certificate at Physical Scrutiny Center or E-Scrutiny Center and submit original certificate to the admitted institute on or before third round last date of reporting otherwise these candidates admission will get automatically cancelled and shall be considered as Open category candidates for next institute level round provided candidate full fill eligibility criteria for open category.
    7. In case of SEBC Candidates, duration for submitting Caste Validity certificate will be as per the Maharashtra State Government Resolution dated 22 July 2024
    8. Further Schedule regarding option form filling and CAP allotment will be declared shortly.

    General Notes:

    1.Candidate can avail the IT facilities which is available at Physical Scrutiny free of cost for submission, scanning uploading documents, confirmation of Application form.
    2.Eligibility, Rules & regulations for admission are made available on the website.
    3. The schedule displayed above is provisional and may change under unavoidable circumstances. The revised schedule, if any, will be notified on website www.mahacet.org
    4.For queries/enquiry: Helpline No. 91806863170 / 18002129422 between 10.00 AM. to 06.00 PM
    5. All Types of Document Verification Activity remains open all days including Saturday & Sunday between 10 AM. to 05.30 PM
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