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

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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.
MCA Course Highlights
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Name of Course |
Master in Computer Application (MCA) |
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Duration of Course |
2 Years 3 Years |
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Mode of Education |
Regular and Distance |
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Mode of Admission |
Entrance Exam/Merit |
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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
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Application Software
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Software Development
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Troubleshooting
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Hardware Technology
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Systems Management
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Management Information Systems (MIS)
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Systems Development
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Systems Engineering
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Networking
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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
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National Institutes of Technology (NITs) at Jamshedpur, Surat, Tiruchirapalli, Warangal |
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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
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Bangalore University |
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Annamalai University, Chennai |
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University of Madras |
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Madurai Kamraj University |
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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
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SRM University Chennai |
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Manipal University Jaipur |
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Jain University Bangalore |
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Mysore University |
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SASTRA University |
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GNDU Amritsar |
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BSAU Chennai |
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.
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Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) |
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CUET (Central Universities Entrance Test) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Is MCA course worth doing?
Q. Which is better, regular or distance MCA?
Q. Which institute is best for MCA degree?
Q. How can I get admission in MCA program?
Q. Which institute is best for distance MCA program?
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7 Colleges
- Forensic Science
7 Colleges
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- Data Science
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Most Popular Courses
Popular Courses
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)Galgotias University
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- MCA in Industry Oriented Specialization (Computer Network and Cyber Security)Galgotias University
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- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)Presidency College
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)Mount Carmel College
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)Institute of Management Studies, Noida
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)Amity University, Lucknow
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)ITS - Institute of Technology and Science
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)Amity University, Jaipur
News & Updates
Jan 28, 2026
Jan 27, 2026
Student Forum
Answered Yesterday
RMLAU CUET PG cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the PG-level courses for various categories under the Home State quota.
For the MCA course, the round 1 cutoff rank was 12695, and the last round rank was increased to 14092 for the General category students under the Home State quota.
Note:
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
The VNSGU Surat MCA cutoff 2024 was published for admission for various categories under the HS quota.
For the OBC HS category students, the closing rank varied betweeen 21628 and 21712, according to the first and last round. Students can refer to the table below to know more.
| Round 1 (Closing Rank) | |||
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| Course | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | 21393 | 21655 | 21628 |
| Last Round (Closing Rank) | |||
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| Course | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | 21393 | 21542 | 21712 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
The Zeal College of Engineering and Research MAH MCA cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MCA course for various categories under the Home State and All India quota.
For the General AI quota, the cutoff ranged from 36.5 in the first round to 21.01 in the last round. Students should remembe
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
The NIET Noida CUET PG Cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the various PG courses for both the All India and Home State quota.
For the MCA course, the cutoff for the General AI category ranged from 15945 in the first round to 13732 in the last round. Please remember that the cutoff for other c
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
The SGSITS MPPET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MBA and MCA courses.
For the General AI category, the cutoff for the MA course in the last round was 39. On the other hand, for the MBA course was 157 for the Master of Business Administration (MBA). For the MBA in Hospital Administratio
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered Yesterday
The HBTU NIMCET Cutoff 2024 was released for admission to the MCA course. The cutoff was published for various categories under the All India quota.
For the General AI category, the cutoff was 26 in round 1 and 52 in the last round. Please remember that the cutoff will vary for each category and rou
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 days ago
Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering Pune MAH MCA CET Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MCA course for all rounds and categories under both the All India and Home State quota.
For the General AI category, the overall cutoff ranged from 97.07 to 96.39, according to the first and last rou
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
SRTMUN MAH MCA CET cutoff is for admission to MCA programme for numerous categories under the All India and Home State quota.
For the General AI category cutoff 2025, the last round cutoff percentile was 49.35. In 2024 and 2023, the last round cutoff was 20.62 and 53.49, respectively. This differenc
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The fees of MCA course at MEWA Vanguard Business School is INR 4 lakh. However, the amount the taken from official website of college and it is indicative. Hence, it is subject to change.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 3 days ago
Yes, VVIT University does offer scholarships for MCA course. The scholarships are as below:
Aggregate marks in BTech 2025 (For MTech) | Fee after scholarship/ year (CSE and Allied) | Fee after scholarship per year (ECE, EEE, ME and CE specialisations) | |
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75% and above | INR 60,000 | INR 50,000 | |
65% to 74.99% | INR 90,000 | INR 75,000 | |
Scholarship % | ICET 2025 Rank | Graduation Marks | Fee per year After Scholarship |
50% | Up to 10000 | 80% and above | INR 60,000 |
25% | 10001 - 20000 | 70–79.99% | INR 90,000 |
Note: This is taken from official sources and can change.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Candidates can apply for MCA at SIMMC Pune in both online and offline modes. For offline application submission, the form can be downloaded and sent to institute. Candidates can also apply in online mode by visiting the official website to register. The steps after registration are:
- Login to fill out
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
Suryadatta Institute of Management and Mass Communication MCA development fee is INR 12,558. It is for the 2026-27 academic year as per an official document. Candidates may have to pay this fee amount at the time of admission.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
SIMMC Pune MCA fee payment can be done bank transfer as well. Candidates should keep the payment receipt safe for future references. Mentioned below are the details required for bank transfer:
Account Holder's name: Suyadatta Education Foundation
Account No.: 490104000011200
Bank Name: IDBI Bank Ltd.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
SIMMC Pune MCA fees for the 2026-27 academic year consists of tuition fee and development fee. The total fee as per the sanctioned document is INR 1.01 lakh. Check below the fee bifurcation:
- Tuition Fee: INR 88,442
- Development Fee: INR 12,558
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Aspirants must pass graduation from a recognised university or institute with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for candidates belonging to reserved category) to apply for MCA. Candidates need to appear for an aptitude test conducted by the institute for admission.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 4 days ago
The total tuition fees for Biyani Institute of Science and Management MCA is INR 1.8 lakh. Candidates need to pay the course fees to confirm their seat. Aspirants must pay the fees in the mode accepted by the institute.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 4 days ago
Bharathidasan University MCA cutoff 2025 was released for admission based on the TANCET entrance examination result in the form of opening and closing ranks. The results were out for all students under the All India quota. Students can refer to the table below to know the cutoff for 2025.
| College | Cutoff 2025 |
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| Government Arts College, Kumbakonam | 1095 |
| JJ College of Arts and Science | 2511 |
| Bharathidasan University | 2181 |
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
The Vidyasagar University MCA Cutoff 2025 was released in the form of opening and closing ranks for admission to the MCA course.
For the OBC HS quota, the cutoff was 2408 in the first round and 1378 in the last round. Vidyasagar University accepts the WBJEE JECA cutoff ranks for admission to the MCA
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 days ago
Mathematics is one of the subjects required to apply for MCA at NHCE Bangalore. Candidates need to complete a bachelor's degree with Mathematics or Statistics or Computer Science or Computer Programming or Computer Applications or Business Mathematics or Business Statistics as one of the optional or
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 5 days ago
The NMU MAH MCA CET cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the MCA course for multiple categories under both the All India and Home State quotas. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing percentiles based on students' performance in the entrance exam.
According to the NMU MCA Cu
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Most of the colleges provide a MCA of 2 years divided into 4 semesters. Some colleges like top NITs offer 3 year MCA. A 3 year MCA is more specialised and extensive. 2 year MCA is more common.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
Some universities offer MCA lateral, which is a course that allows candidates to enter 2nd year MCA curriculum. Both MCA and MCA lateral are counted as postgraduate course. In order to be eligible for MCA lateral entry, you have to pass either BSc in Computer Science/ IT or a BCA.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 days ago
BIT combines your scores using this formula: (Written Score * 0.4) + (Interview Score * 0.6). You need at least 38 weighted marks in total to qualify.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 5 days ago
You must score 40 out of 100 in online interview. If you score less than this, you won't get a seat even if your written score was perfect.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 5 days ago
Yes. The interview determines 60% of your final rank, while the written exam only counts for 40%. Even a written test topper can get rejected if they don't perform well here.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 5 days ago
You must score 35+ out of 100 in the written test to be eligible for the interview round. But since the seats are limited, you must aim for 60+.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 5 days ago
There is no negative marking. You receive 1 point for each correct answer. Try to score all 100 questions within the 120-minute limit to maximise your score.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 5 days ago
Yes, BIT Mesra typically releases a provisional answer key first. Candidates can raise objections through the official BIT Mesra portal by logging in with their Application ID. A non-refundable processing fee (INR 500 per objection) is usually required, along with valid supporting proof.
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
The 'better' course is usually the one that fits your individual needs and career goals best. Here are the top differences between MCA and PGDCA for better decision-making.
| MCA | PGDCA |
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| Professional PG course offering a deep understanding of the software industry, computer applications, and software development. | PG Diploma offering foundational knowledge in Computer Applications, Programming, DBMS, and Computer Science. |
| Duration - 2 to 3 years | Duration - 1 year |
| Ideal for those with a background in a similar field, as MCA contains some advanced-level topics. | Ideal for beginners in the field, who are usually looking for a career change. |
| May offer specializations like Data Science, AI/ML, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Forensic Science, Fullstack Development, DevOps, Ethical Hacking, etc. | Offers a beginner-friendly curriculum with specializations like Computer Science, Programming, Big Data & Analytics, AI & Robotics, etc. |
| Helps to crack managerial and senior roles in the IT sector. | Helps to pivot careers towards the software industry via entry-level jobs in IT and software. |
Source - Multiple external/ official sites, data may vary.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
The BAMU Aurangabad MCA cutoff 2025 was released in the form of opening and closing percentiles for all rounds and categories. The cutoff was published for both the All India and Home State quotas.
During the last round, the cutoff for the General AI category ranged from 13.54 to 76.92, wherein the
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Contributor-Level 10
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