MCA Admission 2025: Registration, Qualification, Selection Process

Updated on Jun 9, 2025 11:21 IST
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MCA Admission 2025 is based on both the entrance and Class 12 scores. Candidates who are interested in advanced study of Computer Applications can apply for this course. Candidates should pass BCA or other relevant UG courses to be eligible for the MCA course. Exams that are accepted are NIMCET, BIT MCA Entrance exam, etc. Popular colleges for MCA are Amity University, School of Computer Science (UPES), VIT, etc.. The average MCA fee can range around approx. INR 1,800 to INR 9.8 Lakh.

Latest on MCA Course Admission 2025:

  • The NIMCET 2025 results have been announced for admission to the MCA course. Moreover, the NIMCET 2025 counselling registration will begin on Jun 30, 2025.

MCA Admission 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can see the geenral overview of the MCA eligibility below:

Particulars

Details

Education

BCA or other relevant UG degree

Marks

45% scores

Age Limit

No age limit

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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MCA Admission Process 2025

Candidates can check a general overview of the BSc Nursing admission process below:

  • Make sure you meet the eligibility
  • Apply online by flling up the form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for the merit list and result
  • If selected, attend the counselling session
  • Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

Links relevant to MCA Course Admission:

Karnataka PGCET 2025: Aspirants Seek Postponement Citing Clash with Semester Exam

MCA Admission 2025: Entrance Exams

Candidates can see the list of exams for MCA below:

Entrance Exams

Exam Schedule

TANCET Exam 2026 TANCET Exam Date 2026
MAH MCA CET Exam 2026 MAH MCA CET Exam Date 2026
CUET-PG Exam 2026 CUET-PG Exam Date 2026
AP ICET Exam 2025 APICET Exam Date 2025
Karnataka PGCET Exam 2025 Karnataka PGCET Exam Date 2025
NIMCET Exam 2025 NIMCET Exam Date 2025

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

MCA Entrance Exams-Related Topics:

Top MCA Exams in India for 2025: Check Important Dates & Eligibility

MCA Admission 2025: Entrance Exam Syllabus

Candidates can check the exam syllabus for MCA below:

Entrance Exams

Entrance Exam Syllabus

CUET-PG Syllabus

Thinking and Decision-Making

Mathematics

Computer Awareness

NIMCET Syllabus

General English

Logical Reasoning

Mathematics

Computer Awareness

Analytical Ability

MAH MCA CET Syllabus

General English comprehension and Verbal Ability

Computer Concepts

Logical Reasoning

Mathematics

TANCET Syllabus

Quantitative Aptitude

Data Sufficiency

Computer Awareness Section

OJEE Syllabus

Mathematics (Algebra of Sets, Logic, Trigonometry, Sequence and Series, coordinate geometry of two dimensions, coordinate geometry of three dimensions, and Probability and Statistics)

Computer Awareness

Note: The info is taken from other sources and can be different.

Links relevant to MCA Course Admission:

Last 10 Years Karnataka PGCET Question Papers

IGNOU MCA Syllabus: Check the latest syllabus

MCA Entrance Exam: Quick Preparation Tips

Candidates can check the preparation tips for MBA exams:

  • Know about the syllabus of the exam
  • Practice from sample papers and mock tests
  • Access study materials
  • Learn how to manage time

Links useful for the entrance exam for MCA:

Best Books for TANCET Preparation

MCA Colleges Accepting Different Exam Scores

Candidates can check the list of exams accepted for MCA: 

Colleges accepting TANCET scores

Colleges accepting MAH MCA CET scores

Colleges accepting NIMCET scores

Colleges accepting OJEE scores

Recommended links for MCA exams 2025:

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MCA Admission 2025: Best Colleges in India

Candidates can check the list of government and private colleges offering MCA in India below:

Best Government MCA Colleges: Admission Details

Candidates can check the list of government colleges offering MCA in India below:

Best Government Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee
Jawaharlal Nehru University MCA Admission INR 432
Government Arts College, Salem MCA Admission INR 4,000
Delhi University MCA Admission INR 24,928
MCNUJC, Bhopal MCA Admission INR 70,246
Panjab University MCA Admission INR 70,610 - INR 3.5 Lakh
Madras Christian College MCA Admission INR 77,200
S.S. Jain Subodh PG College MCA Admission INR 1.26 Lakh - 1.3 Lakh
GGSIPU MCA Admission INR 1.4 Lakh - 2.7 Lakh
NIT Trichy MCA Admission INR 2.1 Lakh
Coimbatore Institute of Technology MCA Admission INR 2.61 Lakh

Note: The fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

Best Private MCA Colleges: Admission Details

Candidates can check the list of private colleges offering MCA in India below:

Best Private Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee
Mount Carmel College MCA Admission INR 1.17 Lakh
Galgotias University MCA Admission INR 1.84 Lakh
Jain University MCA Admission INR 2.5 Lakh - 5.2 Lakh
Parul University MCA Admission INR 2.74 Lakh - 10.9 Lakh
Kristu Jayanti College MCA Admission INR 3.35 Lakh
IMS Noida MCA Admission INR 3.41 Lakh
UPES School of Computer Science MCA Admission INR 3.68 Lakh - 5.1 Lakh
Presidency College MCA Admission INR 4 Lakh
Christ University MCA Admission INR 4.66 Lakh - 4.7 Lakh
Amity Noida MCA Admission INR 5.4 Lakh

Note: The fees is taken from other sources and can be different.

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MCA Admission 2025: Best Colleges for Placements (in India)

Candidates can see the list of colleges with high packages for MCA graduates below:

Top MCA Colleges

Average Package Offered

Delhi University Placements INR 16 LPA
IEM Kolkata Placements INR 15 LPA
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University Placements INR 14.86 LPA
Dibrugarh University Placements INR 14.55 LPA
Aligarh Muslim University Placements INR 14.5 LPA
DMIHER Placements INR 14 LPA
NIT Warangal Placements INR 12.5 LPA
NIT Trichy Placements INR 12.4 LPA
MNNIT Allahabad Placements INR 11.01 LPA
Kalyani University Placements INR 11 LPA

Note: The data is taken from other sources and can be different.

MCA Course Admission Related Topics:

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MCA Admission 2025 FAQs

Q. What are the benefits of pursuing an MCA course?

A. MCA or Master of Computer Application is a two-year advanced degree which is pursued at the postgraduation level. The biggest advantage of this course is that candidates can enter into the field of technical research and advanced application of principles of computer application. Candidates also get higher salary as compared to BCA graduates and they possess more technical expertise in the concepts of Computer Applications. They also learn certain specialisations of Computer Applications such as Machine Learning and Software Development.

Q. Is MCA offered by NITs?

A. MCA is offered by the National Institute of Technology across India. 

The NITs which participate in this examination are

NIT Agartala

NIT Allahabad

NIT Bhopal

NIT Calicut

NIT Jamshedpur

NIT Kurukshetra

NIT Patna

NIT Raipur

NIT Surathkal

NIT Tiruchirapalli

NIT Warangal

Q. What is the difference between PGDCA and MCA?

A. The underlying differences between both the courses are given below:

MCA

PGDCA

It is of 2 years duration.

It is of one-year duration.

It is a master's level course.

It is a post-graduation diploma-level course.

Offered by various NITs

Offered only across other government and private institutions. 

Q. Can one pursue an MCA after completing PGDCA?

A. Yes, one can pursue an MCA after completion of PGDCA since PGDCA is a diploma-level course that can be pursued only after completing BCA. It is suggested to candidates that if they want to specialise in a particular branch of computer applications, then they must surely pursue MCA directly and not waste their time in PGDCA. Hence candidates can maximise their knowledge and improve their skills by pursuing an MCA.

Q. Which are the MCA government colleges with low fees?

A. Given below are some of the top MCA government colleges along with their affordable fee structure:

MCA Government Colleges

MCA Government College Fees (in INR)

Jawaharlal Nehru University

432

MDSU - Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University

700

Government College Gurgaon

840

Maharshi Dayanand University

1,060

Central University of Haryana

2,000

Q. Which are the MCA private colleges with low fees?

A. Given below are some of the top MCA private colleges along with their affordable fee structure:

MCA Private Colleges

MCA Private College Fees (in INR)

PEE GEE College of Arts and Science

4,000

PGP College of Arts and Science - PGPCAS

4,000

Vivekanandha College of Arts and Science For Women, Vivekanandha Educational Institutions for Women

4,010

L D College of Engineering

4,500

Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University - JRHU

18,000

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for MCA admission in BIT (Birla Institute of Technology)?

A. The eligibility for MCA are as follows:

Particulars

Details

BIT Academic Qualifications

·       Bachelor of Computer Applications

·       B.Sc. in Computer Science

·       B.Sc. in Information Technology

·       B.Sc. in Computer Applications

BIT Marks Criteria

Minimum 55%

BIT Appearing or Passed Criteria

  • Candidates who are in the final year of a regular mode Bachelor’s degree can apply provided their results are declared before the admission process is completed.
  • Candidates who are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in distance mode can apply only after the completion of the course.

BIT Age Limit

No age limit

Is there any MCA entrance exam for government colleges in India?

A. Yes, the most popular MCA entrance exam for government colleges include CUET-PG, TANCET, Karnataka PGCET, NIMCET, APICET, MAH MCA CET, etc.

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Popular Specializations

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JNU MCA eligibility criteria: BCA/ Bachelor degree in computer Science engineering or equivalent degree with at least 55% marks.

Or B.Sc/B.Com/B.A with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at graduation level with at least 55% marks.

The admission will be based on CUET PG conducted by NTA.

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With a rank of 7421 in Karnataka PGCET for MCA, here are some colleges you might be able to get into (general category), based on recent cutoffs:

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Administrative Management College — cutoff ~ 7990. 

Amity University – MCA cutoff ~ 7080-7090 last year. 

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Kamera Kalyani

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

If you want to join the MCA AI & ML programme at Chandigarh University, the first step is checking if you're eligible. You should have a graduation degree in CS, IT, BCA, or any related course. Even non-IT students can apply if they had Maths before. You need 50% marks or more. Next, you have to app

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JEEVAN JYOTI

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

For MCA in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Chandigarh University, you must have a graduation degree like BCA, B.Sc (IT/CS), B.Tech, or even B.Com/BA if you had Maths in school or college. You need at least 50% marks (less for reserved category). The admission is mainly through CUCET

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Creative architects

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

Placements for the Master of Computer Science Engineering at Chandigarh University are consistently strong, reflecting the program's industry relevance. Around 250+ multinational companies participate in recruitment every year, offering roles such as Cloud Solutions Architect, Database Administrator

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rashmi gupta

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Chandigarh University's MCA cloud computing and DevOps programme has proven to give students a strong edge in placements. With ABET accredition and NBA approval, the programme meets global education standards. Industry tie-ups with IBM, AWS academy and Virtusa ensures that MCA students don't just st

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akhil Saxena

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Yes, Mathematics is compulsory to get admission in the MCA programme provided at Hillwoods Academy of Higher Education. Students need to have studied the subject in either Class 12 or during their Bachelor's degree. Eligible students can apply online for Hillwoods Academy of Higher Education MCA adm

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Nishtha Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Hillwoods Academy of Higher Education MCA eligibility criteria is as follows:

  • BCA or equivalent degree from a recognised university
  • Must have studied Mathematics in either graduation or in Class 12

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Virajita Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, one month would not be enough for MAH MCA CET preparation. Because the syllabus of MAH MCA CET is so vast, covering all the topics and memorising them requires a lot of effort. If you have been or are a BCA student, then it can be less challenging for you since most of the subjects of MAH MCA CE

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Yes, you must follow the MAH MCA CET exam pattern while preparing for the exam. You must understand the exam pattern very carefully before starting the preparation process. With the knowledge of the exam pattern in advance, the candidates will be aware of how the examination will be taken and prepar

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Yes, the MAH MCA CET cutoff is released online. Candidates can able to check the round-wise MAH MCA CET cutoff during the counselling process. Separate cutoffs will be released for the different rounds of MAH MCA CET counselling, CAP I - IV, along with vacancy Position After CAP Round IV. These cuto

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The list of documents required for the MAH MCA CET Counselling Process is mentioned below:

  • MAH MCA CET 2025 Admit card 

  • Printout of MAH MCA CET 2025 application form

  • Mark sheets of class 10th and 12th standard

  • Passing certificate of class 10th and 12th standard 

  • Graduation certificates

  • MAH MCA CET 2025 sc

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

No, you can't get direct admission to an MCA programme in Maharashtra. You would need to qualify for the MAH MCA CET and also meet the MAH MCA CET cutoff. Some private colleges do offer admission through management quota, but they require a lot of extra money to get into. 

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

TANCET MCA exam have questions from four sections. As many as 100 questions appear in the TANCET MCA exam from the below mentioned sections:

  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Computer Awareness

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Rohini Bisht

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Anna University conducts TANCET exam for MBA and MCA courses seperately. TANCET MCA exam has a total of four sections. Candidates have to answer questions from all sections of TANCET exam within the given timeframe. As many as 100 questiosn appear in the TANCET exam. In the TANCET MCA exam, each sec

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Vikram Tyagi

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

Yes, TANCET MBA and MCA have a distinct question paper. Since the test structure for both MBA and MCA differs, candidates will fidn different question paper for MBA and MCA.

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Jaya Katariya

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

MCA placement is very good in top government university and colleges. 

  1. Delhi university- offers highest LPA 20
  2. Techno india university- offers highest lpa 16
  3. It depends on college to college 

MCA placements lead to diverse roles like Software Developer, Data Scientist, and Cloud Architect, with average

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SK AMAN

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

Candidates who have passed BCA/ Bachelor's Degree in CSE or BSc/ BCom/ BA with Mathematics at Class 12 or graduation level and must have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for candidates from Karnataka belonging to SC/ST and Category-1) can apply for MCA programme at NMIT Bangalore.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

Yes easily you can get admission in Andra university.  And for pwd candidates, many benefits offered to the candidates so Tha they can study well. Plus with pwd certificate,  you can get good job offers from top companies.

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SK AMAN

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

In this university, mca placement is excellent than any other colleges.  Here cognizant,  Microsoft come to recruit students and offered high package . Highest package is 42 lpa and lowest package 12 lpa

  1. Top companies like TCS, WIPRO COMES TO HIRE.
  2.  Also top roles offered to candidates like graduate t

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SK AMAN

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

NIT Agartala MCA cutoff 2025 was released based on NIMCET rank. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India quota. The cutoff for the General AI category was closed at 763. For OBC AI category candidates, the closing rank for MCA admission was closed at 763. For the S

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Shruti Divya

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

NIT Raipur closing score for MCA 2025 for the General AI category candidates is 625 as per the last round closing cutoff score. For the OBC category, the cutoff was capped at 721. For other categories, the last round cutoff score will vary. For more details, refer to the table below. 

CategoryLast Round Cutoff 2025
General625
OBC721
SC3160
ST6754
PWD10693
EWS752

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

The MCA Cutoff 2025 has been released in the form of scores for all categories and rounds. Different categories will have different cutoff scores accordingly. For the General AI category candidates, Master of Computer Applications (MCA) has closed its admission at the last round cutoff score of 625.

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Neerja Rohatgi

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

Candidates who have completed their graduation (BE, BTech, BA, BCom, BSc or BCA) in any stream are eligible to apply for MCA programme at ECB Bikaner. Aspirants must have relevant documents proving their eligibility at the time admission. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

Getting a regular MCA seat in Andhra University with a rank of 1514 in the Andhra Pradesh ICET is unlikely to happen in the general category. The cut off for MCA over the years has been in some years as low as 150 and below for general, whereas in the reserved categories (for example SC, ST or BC) o

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ABHINAV SRIVASTAVA

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, the MCA course fee does not include cost of any textbooks or any other study material unless mentioned in the fee structure handed to you at the time of your MCA admission. Though when it comes to online MCA, generally, the digital study material is provided to you by the mentors. In case of an

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

MCA course fees usually include the lab fees within the tuition fee structure known to students at the time of admission. However, students should still check the specific MCA fee structure of their chosen college, as additional costs for other facilities, examination fees, and more miscellaneous ex

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Some central as well as state-specific scholarships are found on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) along with other schemes from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) like AICTE Pragati and Saksham scholarships.
These scholarships are available for various courses with MCA - Maste

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

There are more than 200 Distance MCA colleges in India, of which around 25 colleges are government and 100 are private entities. The course fee of each college may differ depending on its rating, placement record, faculty rating, infrastructure, etc. However, the average course fee ranges between IN

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Please refer to the table below for the best MCA colleges in India that provide low fees and high placement in India:

College NameTuition FeeAnnual Package Offered
Dravidian UniversityINR 30,000 - INR 37,500INR 51.36 LPA
Institute of Distance and Open Learning, University of MumbaiINR 49,330INR 15 LPA
Dr. Harisingh Gour VishwavidyalayaINR 4,800INR 9.5 LPA
A K Choudhary School of Information Technology, University of CalcuttaINR 12,000INR 9.2 LPA
University of KalyaniINR 40,000INR 9 LPA

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

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Diya Nihalani

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