How many distance MCA colleges are there in India?

There are about 200+ best distance MCA colleges in India. Among these, 100+ are private, 20+ are government owned and one is semi-government owned. The top 10 distance MCA Colleges in India are Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, IGNOU, Institute of Distance and Open Learning University of Mumbai, Andhra University, Yashwantrao Chava Maharashtra Open University and VMOU.

How can I do an online degree for MCA in India?

Below mentioned are the best MCA colleges through which aspirants can pursue an online degree in MCA: College Name Tuition Fee Eligibility / Exams Centre for Distance and Online Education, LPU INR 1.16 lakh Merit-Based Institute of Open and Distance Learning CU INR 64,000 Merit-Based Amrita Ahead Online INR 1.2 Lacs - INR 2.4 lakh Karnataka PGCET SASTRA INR 1.4 lakh Merit-Based Uttaranchal University INR 66,000 Merit-Based

Which college has low fees and good placements for MCA in India?

Please refer to the table below for the best MCA colleges in India that provides low fees and high placement in India: College Name Tuition Fee Annual Median Package Dravidian University INR 30,000 - INR 37,500 INR 51.36 LPA Institute of Distance and Open Learning, University of Mumbai INR 49,330 INR 15 LPA Dr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya INR 4,800 INR 9.5 LPA A K Choudhary School of Information Technology University of Calcutta INR 12,000 INR 9.2 LPA University of Kalyani INR 40,000 INR 9 LPA

Which is the most popular MCA specialization?

There are two most popular MCA specializations: Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML). They both have comparative high paying job roles and better placements. They are both newer emerging technologies and are in demand.

Can I get into an MCA course without giving an entrance exam?

Yes, entry to MCA course without giving an entrance exam is possible. Many colleges in India offer admission based on marks scored in your undergraduate degree. Check the eligibility criteria on the college's official website before applying.

If I compare MCA with M.Tech Computer Science, which is better?

The better option depends on the career you want. An MCA degree focuses on software development, applications, and programming. It is a 2 year PG course. MCA leads to a faster entry into the software job market with practical coding skills. MTech in Computer Science focuses on core computer science, advanced theory, research, and hardware-software integration. It is also a 2 year PG course. His course is a good fit for people looking to go into academia, since it involves deep technical knowledge and high-end research.

Best MCA Colleges in Uttar Pradesh 2026 - Fees, Admissions Process, Courses, Eligibility, Salary

There are approximately 240 colleges across Uttar Pradesh offering MCA courses in different modes - full time, distance/correspondence, part-time classroom, online and virtual classroom. Among these, private: 175, public / government: 30 and public private: 2 colleges.

Location wise

Uttar Pradesh is to MCA colleges. Refer to the table below cities/states with number of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	336 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	331 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	280 Colleges
Karnataka	275 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	240 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	200 Colleges
Telangana	149 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	148 Colleges
Bangalore	147 Colleges
Rajasthan	113 Colleges
Pune	113 Colleges
Punjab	106 Colleges
Gujarat	105 Colleges
Orissa	93 Colleges
Kerala	91 Colleges
Haryana	88 Colleges
Hyderabad	81 Colleges
Chennai	65 Colleges
West Bengal	62 Colleges
Tamil Nadu - Other	51 Colleges

Specializations

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Networking, Hardware & Security, AI & Robotics and Cloud Computing are the various speciliasations offered by MCA colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Refer to the table below specilaisations offered by no. of colleges.

Specialization Details	Colleges
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	15 Colleges
Networking, Hardware & Security	7 Colleges
AI & Robotics	6 Colleges
Cloud Computing	6 Colleges
Big Data & Analytics	5 Colleges
Cyber Security	3 Colleges
Computer Science	1 Colleges
Digital Marketing	1 Colleges
TCP & Internet Protocols	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

CUET-PG is the most popular exam accepted by MCA colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Listing below exams accepted by no. of colleges.

Exam Details	Colleges
CUET-PG	115 Colleges
UPTAC	47 Colleges
CUET	9 Colleges
JEE Main	7 Colleges
NIMCET	7 Colleges
MAT	4 Colleges
CAT	4 Colleges
GPAT	2 Colleges
IPU CET	2 Colleges
NTA	2 Colleges
CBSE 12th	2 Colleges
UP 12th	2 Colleges
ISC	2 Colleges
GATE	1 Colleges
SUAT	1 Colleges
AMU Entrance Exam	1 Colleges
Christ University Entrance Test CUET	1 Colleges
BIT MCA Entrance Exam	1 Colleges
CUCET Chandigarh University	1 Colleges
SVUCET	1 Colleges

Location wise

Uttar Pradesh is to MCA colleges. Refer to the table below cities/states with number of colleges.

Location Details	Colleges
Maharashtra	336 Colleges
Tamil Nadu	331 Colleges
Andhra Pradesh	280 Colleges
Karnataka	275 Colleges
Uttar Pradesh	240 Colleges
Delhi/NCR	200 Colleges
Telangana	149 Colleges
Madhya Pradesh	148 Colleges
Bangalore	147 Colleges
Rajasthan	113 Colleges
Pune	113 Colleges
Punjab	106 Colleges
Gujarat	105 Colleges
Orissa	93 Colleges
Kerala	91 Colleges
Haryana	88 Colleges
Hyderabad	81 Colleges
Chennai	65 Colleges
West Bengal	62 Colleges
Tamil Nadu - Other	51 Colleges

Specializations

Specialization Details	Colleges
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	15 Colleges
Networking, Hardware & Security	7 Colleges
AI & Robotics	6 Colleges
Cloud Computing	6 Colleges
Big Data & Analytics	5 Colleges
Cyber Security	3 Colleges
Computer Science	1 Colleges
Digital Marketing	1 Colleges
TCP & Internet Protocols	1 Colleges

Entrance Exams

CUET-PG is the most popular exam accepted by MCA colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Listing below exams accepted by no. of colleges.

Exam Details	Colleges
CUET-PG	115 Colleges
UPTAC	47 Colleges
CUET	9 Colleges
JEE Main	7 Colleges
NIMCET	7 Colleges
MAT	4 Colleges
CAT	4 Colleges
GPAT	2 Colleges
IPU CET	2 Colleges
NTA	2 Colleges
CBSE 12th	2 Colleges
UP 12th	2 Colleges
ISC	2 Colleges
GATE	1 Colleges
SUAT	1 Colleges
AMU Entrance Exam	1 Colleges
Christ University Entrance Test CUET	1 Colleges
BIT MCA Entrance Exam	1 Colleges
CUCET Chandigarh University	1 Colleges
SVUCET	1 Colleges

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra - Allahabad Extension Center

AllahabadPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹4.56 L

Median Salary

– / –

Aligarh College of Engineering and Technology

AligarhPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

4.1

Exams Accepted

CUET

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.22 L

Placement Rating

3.3

Doon College of Engineering and Technology, Saharanpur

SaharanpurPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.22 L

Median Salary

– / –

Vishveshwarya Group of Institutions (VGI)

Greater NoidaPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

1.8

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.22 L

Placement Rating

1.0

Bharat Institute of Technology

MeerutPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.22 L

Median Salary

– / –

Centre for Development of Advanced Computing

Noida

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.9

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Placement Rating

4.3

Rajarshi School of Management and Technology (RSMT)

Varanasi

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.4

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.22 L

Placement Rating

3.2

Commonly asked questions
On Best MCA Colleges in Uttar Pradesh 2026 - Fees, Admissions Process, Courses, Eligibility, Salary

Q: What is the median package of MBA/PGDM course available at Rajarshi School of Management and Technology (RSMT)?

As per information available, Institute offers (aprx) INR 350,000 median salary to their students for MBA/PGDM course during placements.

Rajiv Academy for Technology and Management

Mathura

Courses Offered

1 Course

3.2

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.22 L

Placement Rating

3.0

IAMR Group of Institutions

GhaziabadPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.6 L

Median Salary

– / –

Shri Ram Group of Colleges

Muzaffarnagar

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.22 L

Median Salary

– / –

Most preferred locations for MCA

Uttar Pradesh - Other (13)

Allahabad (13)

Agra (12)

B.S.A. College of Engineering and Technology

MathuraPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

CUET-PG

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.22 L

Median Salary

– / –

Azad Institute of Engineering and Technology

LucknowPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

Exams Accepted

CUET

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.22 L

Median Salary

– / –

IEC Group of Institution

Greater NoidaPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

CUET

Total Tuition Fees

₹2 L

Median Salary

– / –

Thakur Har Narayan Singh Degree College

AllahabadPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Galgotias Educational Institutions (GEI)

Greater NoidaPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Choose from the Top Specializations

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (16)

Cyber Security (3)

Computer Science (1)

Digital Marketing (1)

TCP & Internet Protocols (1)

DevOps (1)

Cloud Computing (7)

Networking, Hardware & Security (7)

AI & Robotics (4)

Big Data & Analytics (3)

Bareilly International University

BareillyPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹80 K

Median Salary

– / –

Institute of Professional Excellence and Management

GhaziabadPvt

Courses Offered

2 Courses

2.7

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.4 L - 2.5 L

Placement Rating

1.5

Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University - JRHU

Uttar Pradesh - OtherPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹30 K

Median Salary

– / –

Hindustan College of Science and Technology - HCST

MathuraPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

– / –

Median Salary

– / –

Sunder Deep Engineering College

GhaziabadPvt

Courses Offered

1 Course

Exams Accepted

– / –

Total Tuition Fees

₹1.22 L

Median Salary

– / –

Commonly asked questions
On Best MCA Colleges in Uttar Pradesh 2026 - Fees, Admissions Process, Courses, Eligibility, Salary

Q: Is Sunder Deep Engineering College BTech course fee refundable?  

Yes, the Sunder Deep Engineering College refunds the fees if the admission is cancelled before the given timeline. In case any student cancels his/her admission after the given timeline, the fee will become nonrefundable. Students can refer to the table below for the fee refund timeline:

Refund percentage	Timing of Withdrawal Notice
100% (₹5,000 deducted as processing fee)	≥15 days before class start
90%	<15 days before class start
80%	≤15 days after class start
50%	16–30 days after class start
0%	>30 days after class start