MCA Course: Fees, Duration, Admission, Distance & Online Learning

Updated on Jul 17, 2024 11:58 IST
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Master in Computer Application or MCA is a 2-year post-graduate program specializing in the field of computer software and its applications, computer architecture, operating systems and other IT related fields. Some institutes like NITs also offer MCA as a 3-year duration program. MCA course is a very popular choice among students interested in IT, particularly in application software, operating systems and computer architecture.

Candidates having a BCA degree or any graduate degree in Mathematics/Science can take admission in the MCA course. Many institutes also allow non-science/BCA degree students to pursue the MCA program. The course can be pursued in regular as well as distance mode. The average course fee of the MCA program ranges from INR 30,000 to 50,000.

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MCA Course Highlights

Particulars

Details

Name of Course

Master in Computer Application (MCA)

Duration of Course

2 Years

3 Years

Mode of Education

Regular and Distance

Mode of Admission

Entrance Exam/Merit

Course Fee

INR 30,000-50,000

Types of MCA Courses

There are different types of MCA courses being offered by the institutes in form of regular, distance, online and part-time modes. Candidates can opt for any type depending upon their feasibility and choice.

Regular MCA Program: In this type of MCA course, candidates have to take admission in an institute and attend the classes regularly.

Distance MCA Program: Candidates opting for distance mode courses need not go to the college regularly. Candidates may be asked to attend a few important practicals and lab work at the college.

Online MCA Course: In an online course, candidates have to attend the classes through the internet and the complete course will be taught online.

Part-time MCA Course: This type of MCA course is preferred by working professionals who can not attend regular or distance programs.

Popular MCA Course Specializations

Master in Computer Application course has many specializations which students have to select in the last year of their program. Some of the popular MCA courses are

  • Application Software

  • Software Development

  • Troubleshooting

  • Hardware Technology

  • Systems Management

  • Management Information Systems (MIS)

  • Systems Development

  • Systems Engineering

  • Networking

  • Internet working

MCA Degree Course

The postgraduate degree program in computer application or MCA is the most popular and preferred course among students interested in learning software building, operating systems, hardware technology, networking etc. MCA course is a two-year degree program although many institutes also offer MCA of three years duration.

Top Institute for MCA Degree Program

S.No.

Name of Institute

1

Delhi University, Delhi

2

Banaras Hindu University, Vranasi

3

Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi

4

National Institutes of Technology (NITs) at Jamshedpur, Surat, Tiruchirapalli, Warangal

5

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi

6

Jamia Hamdard, Delhi

7

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Delhi

8

University of Hyderabad

9

Aligarh Muslim University

10

PES University Bangalore

Distance MCA Course

Students who can not attend the regular MCA degree course can opt for distance mode. There are many good institutes that offer distance MCA programs at an affordable cost. In distance MCA courses, students have to attend the classes as per the pre-decided timetable. The annual/semester exams will have to take at the institute.

Top Institutes for MCA Distance Program

S.No.

Name of Institute

1

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Delhi

2

University of Mumbai

3

Bangalore University

4

Annamalai University, Chennai

5

University of Madras

6

Madurai Kamraj University

7

Sikkim Manipal University

Online MCA Course

Many students nowadays are opting for online MCA programs. In this type of program, candidates can complete their course and examination online from the comfort of their home. Online programs are AICTE and UGC approved and are accepted all throughout in education and career field.

Top Institutes for Online MCA Program

S.No.

Name of Institute

1

SRM University Chennai

2

Manipal University Jaipur

3

Jain University Bangalore

4

Mysore University

5

SASTRA University

6

GNDU Amritsar

7

BSAU Chennai

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Entrance Exams for Admission to MCA Course

Admission to regular MCA courses is primarily through entrance exams or merit of marks in qualifying degree course. Students can appear in any of the below listed MCA entrance exam as per the college in which admission is desired.

S.No.

Name of Exam

1

NIT MCA Common Entrance Test (NIMCET)

2

Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test (MAH MCA CET)

3

West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam for MCA (WB JECA)

4

Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET)

5

CUET (Central Universities Entrance Test)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is MCA course worth doing?

A. MCA is a very popular course in IT with a very bright career prospects. As MCA course covers the software, operating systems, networking, students can easily get jobs in IT companies.   

Q. Which is better, regular or distance MCA?

A. Candidates can select among regular or distance depending upon their feasibility or choice. The course structure of MCA program is mostly the same around the institutes. 

Q. Which institute is best for MCA degree?

A. Candidates can go for JNU Delhi, BHU Varanasi, or Jamia Milia Islamia for MCA degree programs.

Q. How can I get admission in MCA program?

A. Admission in MCA program in most institutes is through entrance exams. Many institutes also offer admission on the basis of marks in qualifying degree.

Q. Which institute is best for distance MCA program?

A. Candidates can go for IGNOU which happens to be the preferred destination for many distance courses along with MCA.
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  • Popular MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Specializations
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Popular MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Specializations

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Popular Specializations

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Answered 3 days ago

Top recruiters for MCA course at Uttaranchal University are Wipro, Yamaha, Reliance Retail, Accenture and more. Students get hands on training for final placements via live projects and internships. The placement cell prepares the students through mock interviews and group discussions.

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Chandeep Singh

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No, there is no such facility by the exam body to make corrections. BIT Mesra generally advises that details cannot be altered once the final submission is made.

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Satyendra Katarya

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Answered 3 days ago

For the BIT MCA entrance exam application form candidates must upload a recent color passport-size photo (up to 25 KB) and a digital signature in .jpg format.

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Nishtha Taneja

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Answered 3 days ago

No, the BIT MCA entrance exam application is not accepted in offline mode. Applicants must complete and submit the form online only through the BIT Mesra website; no physical forms are available or accepted.

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Mamona Rai

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Answered 3 days ago

The application fee of BIT MCA entrance exam is INR 1,500 for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates and INR 1,000 for SC/ST candidates, as per the official brochure.

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Lalit Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 3 days ago

For each correct answer in the BIT MCA entrance exam, candidates will be awarded 4 marks, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect response; unattempted questions receive zero.

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Aayushi Harsha

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 4 days ago

The Mathematics section of the BIT MCA enteance exam will consists of 60 objective-type questions, making it the largest part of the test.

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Lalit Jain

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 4 days ago

After completing MCA from GLA University, students gain practical experience by doing industry-based projects. They get exposed to capstone projects, guest lectures, and corporate training. It makes them industry ready. Students become a part of alumni group, which includes mentors and peers. It ope

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Chandeep Singh

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Answered 4 days ago

 The total fees for MCA course at GLA University is INR 3,11,000. Whereas the total fees at Galgotias University for MCA course is INR 3,21,000. Fee components at GLA University includes tuition fees, hostel fees, and one-time application fee of INR 700. Galgotias University fee components include h

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Chandeep Singh

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Answered 5 days ago

The seat intake for MCA at the Ravenshaw University is 36. The seat intake for various courses at the Ravenshaw University is different from each other. Students can go to the official website of the university to view the seat intake. 

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Shruti Manchanda

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

The total tuition fee of MCA at Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies for two years is INR 3 lakhs. This number is taken from the official website of college. it may change.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 5 days ago

The total tuition fee of two years for MBA and MCA programme at Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies is INR 5.5 Lacs and INR 3 Lacs respectively. This number is taken from the official website of college. It may change.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

The below are the MCA fee details at NIT Trichy:

The total tuition fee for the MCA programme is 35,000 each (divided in 6 semesters). The other fee components include:

  • Registration-Enrolment fee
  • Association and Cultural fee
  • Students Aid Fee
  • Medical Insurance Fee, etc.

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Neha Pradhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

Yes, colleges such as R.G. Kedia College of Commerce, St. Joseph's Degree and PG College, Sai Sudhir College, etc. offers MCA programme under the Osmania University. This is a two-year programme available on full-time basis. 

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Raj Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, hostel facilities are available for MCA course for the students. They have separate hostel facilities for boys and girls. The hostel is equipped with gyms, canteen and gaming facilities, thus focusing on all round development. GLA University provides on all round development by offering these f

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

After completing MCA from GLA University, students can get various roles like Consultant, Cloud Architect, Software Developer, and more. They get to work in startups and top companies after completing the course. Students are able to get one of the best packages. This is because of regular training

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Chandeep Singh

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Answered a week ago

GLA University is one of the best universities for computer applications. Students get placed with amazing packages in top companies. These are Deloitte, IBM, Infosys, TCS, Cognizant and more. The university offers packages for MCA course up to INR 60 lacs. Students get hands-on training through lab

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, the MCA course curriculum is as per the latest industrial standards. The students get to learn technical skills, which are essential for final placements. It makes students job-ready. GLA University provides hands-on training in AI and ML, cloud computing and analytics. 

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Subjects offered in MCA course curriculum are computer network, operating system, DBMS, data structure, and more. These subjects are according to the latest syllabus. It helps the students in gaining wide range of skills, that helps in final placements. Students can get detailed information from the

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The objective of offering DBMS subject is make students skilled in data models and database languages. Students learn how network models work. They learn about data fragmentation and replication. The focus is on building theory as well as practical skills.

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

GLA University offered INR 60 lacs as their the highest package for MCA course. Students get placed in one of the top companies like Deloitte, IBM, Infosys, and TCS. The official placement data for MCA course at Galgotias University has not been released yet. However, the top companies are Prime Hea

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

GLA University offers admission into MCA course through GLAET entrance exam. Exam consists of MCQs and negative marking is also involved. It usually takes place between the months of April and July every year. Whereas Galgotias University gives admission into MCA course through CUET-PG exam. To be e

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

GLA University has been compared with Galgotias University on the basis of course curriculum, placements, eligibility criteria, placements and more. It helps them filter out choices while selecting college for MCA course. Students will be able to make informed decision after comparing these colleges

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The highest package offered at GLA University for MCA course is INR 60 lacs per annum. More than 1800 recruiters offered job during the placement cycle at GLA University. Students also get opportunity for summer internships in companies like Gemini Solutions, Cdk Global, Juspay and more. 

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

GLA University offers diverse profiles in MCA course. These are Software Engineers, Consultant, Cloud Architect, Software Developer, and more. They get training on technical and soft skillset. MCA course prepares students to take senior roles in computer science domain. 

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The top recruiters for MCA course are ISRO, Indian Railways, DRDO, Indian Post and more. Students are offered attractive packages by these companies. To get shortlisted for these companies, students must clear the aptitude exams. GLA University helps in clearing the exam by regular mock tests and ev

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Students who want admission into MCA course, must have class 10 and 12 mark sheet, UG degree, and a valid GLAET entrance exam score. They may also need a valid ID proof at time of admission. Students must carry all the original documents at time of admission for verification.

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

 No, direct admissions into MCA course are not offered at GLA University. In order to pursue MCA course, students need to appear for GLAET entrance exam. They can apply for this exam on the official website. The exam takes place in the month of April and July every year. Students must fill the form

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Chandeep Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

To apply for MCA course at GLA university, students must follow these steps:

1. Students must visit the GLA University website

2. Then, click on the admission link given

3. Students must register themselves using login credentials

4. Fill up the application form and pay the required fees

5. Then, applica

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Chandeep Singh

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Answered a week ago

Students looking to get admission into MCA course at GLA University must appear for GLAET exam. It consists of questions around Logical Reasoning, Mathematics, and English. The total number of questions are 75. Duration of the exam is 1 hour 30 minutes. Questions in Mathematics are usually around al

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Chandeep Singh

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