Best MCA Colleges in Bhubaneswar 2026 - Admissions 2026, Fees, Exams, Eligibility, Salary

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There are 42 colleges in Bhubaneswar where students can study MCA courses. There are 32 private and 4 government colleges in Bhubaneswar that offer the MCA course. Students can take admission to these colleges based on merit, or through their scores in entrance exams like CUET and SAT India.

There are many MCA colleges in Bhubaneswar where students can study the MCA course. Some of the most popular colleges include Centurion University of Technology and Management, SOA University, Sri University, KIIT School of Computer Applications, C. V. Raman Global University, Utkal University, etc.

Yes! Please refer to the table given below for some details about the top MCA colleges in Bhubaneswar.

Particulars	Details
Number of MCA Colleges in Bhubaneswar	42 colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 3 colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 9 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 5 colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 6 colleges
Top  MCA Colleges in Bhubaneswar	Centurion University of Technology and Management, SOA University, Sri University, KIIT School of Computer Applications, C. V. Raman Global University, Utkal University, etc.
Top MCA Specializations	Cyber Security,  Networking, Hardware & Security,  AI & Robotics
Accepted Entrance Exams	OJEE, CUET-PG, IPU CET, NIMCET, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

There are various skills you need as a MCA Graduate if you want make good career in IT Field .Here are common skills that can help in the same :

Programming Skills- Proficiency in languages like C, C+, Java, and Python.

Problem-Solving- Abilities Analytical thinking to solve complex technical problems.

Database Management- Knowledge of SQL and database design.

Software Development- Understanding software engineering principles and practices.

Communication Skills- Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts.

Yes, SSU provide good placement to its students. The highest and average package offered during MBA placement 2025 was 15.5 LPA and 7.1 LPA. For the BTech program, the placement rate in 2024 was 91%. BTech highest package offered in 2024 was 10.2 LPA. 

Yes, there are private colleges in Bhubaneswar that offer MCA courses. Students can refer to the table below for the course fees of some popular private MCA colleges in Bhubaneswar:

College Name	Average Fees
Sri University of Technology and Management Admission	INR 1.9 Lakh
SOA University Admission	INR 3.8 Lakh
Sri University Admission	INR 2.35-2.75 Lakh
KIIT School of Computer Applications Admission	INR 4.67-4.8 Lakh
C. V. Raman Global University Admission	INR 3.2 Lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, there are government colleges in Bhubaneswar that offer MCA courses. Students can refer to the table below for the course fees of some popular colleges:

College Name	Average Fees
Utkal University Admission	INR 50,000-2.2 Lakh
Odisha University of Technology and Research Admission	INR 1.78 Lakh
College of IT and Management Education Admission	INR 1.7-2.52 Lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Students can be placed in various companies, under various job roles, after completing an MCA degree from colleges in Bhubaneswar. Take a look at the table below for details about the course fees at various MCA colleges in Bhubaneswar:

College Name	Average Package
KIIT School of Computer Applications MCA	INR 9.2 LPA
Silicon Institute of Technology MCA	INR 7.2 LPA
Trident Academy of Technology MCA	INR 5.1 LPA
SOA University MCA	INR 4.8 LPA
Utkal University MCA	INR 3.5-4.5 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, MCA is a good career option for candidates who have completed BCA. Candidates may get great employment options with top IT companies and MNCs by pursuing an MCA degree. MCA is also a good option for those who wish to enter into the field of academics and teach in schools and colleges. MCA graduates develop the required skills which helps them in earning a good salary. They can also work in a respectable job of maintaining critical infrastructure of important private and government organisations.

KIIT School of Computer Applications offers various courses at UG and PG levels, approved by the AICTE. The college offers world-class education to students and has a decent fee structure. KIIT School of Computer Applications flagship programmes are BSc and MCA. The tuition fee of the flagship programmes ranges between INR 4.7 Lacs and INR 7.7 Lacs which is generally affordable by all students. 

The ROI on the MCA course from colleges in Bhubaneswar can be evaluated using the table given below:

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
KIIT School of Computer Applications MCA	INR 4.67-4.8 Lakh	INR 9.2 LPA
Silicon Institute of Technology MCA	INR 3.2 Lakh	INR 7.2 LPA
Trident Academy of Technology MCA	INR 1.48 Lakh	INR 5.1 LPA
SOA University MCA	INR 3.8 Lakh	INR 4.8 LPA
Utkal University MCA	INR 50,000-2.2 Lakh	INR 3.5-4.5 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

There are many companies that hire students who have completed an MCA from colleges in Bhubaneswar. Some popular companies where graduates from MCA colleges in Bhubaneswar are placed include: Deloitte, IBM, HP, Infosys, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, India Mart, Tech Mahindra, CapGemini, Wipro, Axis Bank, Ernst & Young, Berger Paints, HDFC Bank, TATA Consultancy Services, Info Edge (India), KPMG, etc.

Students can get admission to the best MCA colleges in Bhubaneswar based on the scores of various entrance exams. Some examinations that are widely accepted for admission to MCA colleges in Bhubaneswar are given in the table below, along with some details about these examinations.

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
OJEE	May 2-6 and May 10-11	IPU Schedule	OJEE Syllabus
CUET PG	March, 2026 (Tentative)	CUET PG Schedule	CUET PG Syllabus
IPU CET	April 26-May 18, 2025	IPU CET Exam Schedule	IPU CET Syllabus
NIMCET	June 8, 2025	NIMCET Schedule	IPU7 Syllabus

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Eligibility Of the Master of Computer Applications [M.C.A.] Graduation in any stream is the basic eligibility for MCA. The eligibility for qualifying marks in graduation differs from institute to institute. Most of the institutes require 45 to 50 % aggregate in the qualifying exam for taking admission. Reserved categories get some relaxation in aggregate percentage. Apart from this, there is another prerequisite for taking admission to an MCA degree: one must have studied Mathematics in Class 12 as a compulsory subject. 

TAT - Trident Academy of Technology offers in-campus placement salaries in the range of INR 5.1 LPA to MCA students.

The salary package after completing the MCA degree on average ranges from 4.5 to 6.5 lakhs per annum. The salary of a candidate also depends on work organisation and academic performance. Both private and government companies provide jobs to qualified MCA course graduates. The salary structure for professionals also depends on the job profile as well as the experience and skills of the individuals. Professionals who possess a minimum work experience of 3-5 years can expect a salary of INR 6- 12 LPA.

There are several MCA Course specializations popularly offered by multiple colleges in India, some of them are mentioned in the table below:

MCA In Cyber Security	MCA In Software Development
MCA In Cloud Computing	MCA In Artificial Intelligence
MCA In Data Science	MCA In Web Technology
MCA In System Management	MCA In Mobile Application Development

Source - Multiple external/official sites, hence the data may vary.

You can refer to the table given below for some key pointers related to the MCA and MSc Computer Science courses that can help you make the right decision.

MCA	MSC of Computer Science
You will basically be dealing with practical applications in software development and IT management.	Here the focus is broad combining CS theory, software engineering, system development and AI.
Admission through entrance exam or merit.	Admission through entrance exam or merit.
The duration is 2 years.	The duration is 2 years.
You can take forward your career in software development, IT management and application design.	You can look forward to promising career options in Research, academia, deep technical roles
Average Fees is approx. INR 2-4 L	Average Fees is around INR 2-7L
The average Salary Range is INR 3-10 LPA	The average Salary Range is 4-16 LPA

Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.

Overall, in India, with the IT sector booming, MCA has proven to be a decent choice for people who don't want tech-heavy degrees like B.Tech. and M.Tech. You have options like Software Developer, Programmer, IT Support Engineer, Data Analyst. Now, talking of countries abroad, like the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, and Germany, offer Courses like MSc Computer Science, which is closely related to an MCA abroad. You can go for these courses for a good career trajectory in IT but please note that you might need additional qualifications like language proficiency.

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The key highlights of Gandhi Institute For Technology MCA placements in recent past are presented below:

Particulars	MCA Placement Statistics (Last Three Years)
the highest package	INR 6.5 LPA
Average package	INR 4.4 LPA
Minimum package	INR 3.52 LPA
Students placed	160

Yes, COEB offers four Diploma courses in the field of Engineering. All the Diploma courses at COEB can be pursued after qualifying Class 10 with minimum 35% aggregate. Further, eligible candidates have to appear in Diploma Entrance Test (DET) for the final selection Based on the merit obtained in DET, candidates are offered admissions. Find below the list of all Diploma courses along with their seat-intake offered at COEB:

Diploma Courses	Seat Intake
Civil Engineering	120
Electrical Engineering	120
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering	60
Mechanical Engineering	120

The highest package offered during Srusti Academy of Management and Technology placements 2025 stood at INR 7 LPA. The table below presents the same:

Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management Bhubaneswar has courses such as B.Tech, MCA, M.E./M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, After 1th Diploma to offer. These courses are in the stream of Engineering, IT & Software, Business & Management Studies. Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management Bhubaneswar has specializations such as B.Tech specializations in Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, M.E./M.Tech specializations in Computer Science Engineering, MBA/PGDM specializations in Finance, Sales & Marketing, After 10th Diploma specializations in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.

Raajdhani Engineering College (REC, Bhubaneswar) is a well-known institution for B.E. / B.Tech, MBA/PGDM, MCA, M.E./M.Tech, After 10th Diploma, UG Diploma courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, Raajdhani Engineering College (REC, Bhubaneswar) has a rating of 3.89 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3.88 on Campus Life, 3.55 on Placements, 4.09 on Faculty and 3.97 on Infrastructure.