MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Course Fees in India

Updated on May 20, 2025 05:58 IST
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MCA course fees of every college or university may differ depending on its college rating, entity type, placement records, infrastructure, etc. Of more than 2,400 MCA colleges in India, around 1,606 are private, and 350 are government institutions. Meanwhile, the remaining colleges are government-aided.

The MCA full form is Master of Computer Applications, a 2-year PG degree program designed to teach about computer applications and software development. Students who want to establish a solid foundation in Data Management, IT Infrastructure, Software Development, System Design, etc., opt for this program.

The average MCA fees in India range between INR 432 and INR 23 Lakh.

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Here are some top MCA colleges in India along with their course fee details:

Best MCA Colleges

Tuition Fee

Madras Christian College MCA

INR 77,200

Galgotias University MCA

INR 1.84 – 3.85 Lakh

Jain Deemed-to-be University MCA

INR 2.5 – 5.2 Lakh

Parul University MCA

INR 2.74 – 8.36 Lakh

IMS Noida MCA

INR 3.41 Lakh

Kristu Jayanti College MCA

INR 3.35 Lakh

Presidency College MCA

INR 4 Lakh

Christ University MCA

INR 4.38 Lakh

MIT WPU MCA

INR 4.8 Lakh

Amity University, Noida MCA

INR 5.4 Lakh

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

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Q:   What is the MCA course fees in IGNOU?
A:

IGNOU is known to offer various courses through its distance mode. Master of Computer Applications (MCA) is one of those distance courses that is a 2-year long Correspondence programme that can also be extended up to 4 years as per the students' choice. The fees for the MCA course in IGNOU is around INR 50,800.

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Q:   What is the average MCA Course fees in India?
A:

The average fees for MCA course can vary largely depending upon the type of college/ institution ie. whether the college is government or private, because generally government colleges offer more affordable MCA programs, with total course fees potentially in the range of Rs. 432 to Rs. 3.34 Lacs for the entire program. On the other hand, in private colleges, MCA fees can vary widely, from around Rs. 50,000 to over Rs. 22 Lacs for the complete program, reflecting higher costs for advanced facilities, industry connections, and specialised courses.

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Table of content
  • MCA Course Fees in Top Colleges
  • Popular Private MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Colleges in India
  • MCA Course Fees: Location-Wise
  • Low-Cost MCA Colleges
  • FAQs
  • Popular MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Specializations

MCA Course Fees in Top Colleges

Candidates can see the table below to find some top government college options along with MCA course fee details:

Best Government Colleges

Tuition Fee

Jawaharlal Nehru University MCA

INR 432

Delhi University MCA

INR 480

Government Arts College, Salem MCA

INR 4,003

Gujarat University MCA

INR 6,280

VJTI Mumbai MCA

INR 30,000

MCNUJC, Bhopal MCA

INR 70,246

Madras Christian College MCA

INR 77,200

S.S. Jain Subodh PG College MCA

INR 1.26 – 1.39 Lakh

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University MCA

INR 1.4 – 1.92 Lakh

NIT Trichy MCA

INR 2.1 Lakh

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

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MCA Course Fees in Top Private Colleges

Here are some top MCA private colleges in India, along with MCA course fee details:

Best Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

Mount Carmel College MCA

INR 1.17 Lakh

Galgotias University MCA

INR 1.84 – 3.85 Lakh

Jain University MCA

INR 2.5 – 5.2 Lakh

Parul University MCA

INR 2.74 – 8.36 Lakh

IMS Noida MCA

INR 3.41 Lakh

Kristu Jayanti College MCA

INR 3.35 Lakh

Presidency College MCA

INR 4 Lakh

Christ University MCA

INR 4.38 Lakh

MIT WPU MCA

INR 4.8 Lakh

Amity University, Noida MCA

INR 5.4 – 11.2 Lakh

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

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4.66 L
6.03 - 6.14 LPA
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3.35 L
8.1 LPA
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Q:   What is the fees for MCA course at top colleges in India?
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Top MCA colleges include JNU which is also very affordable as compared to the other colleges with an MCA fees of around Rs 4,071; while DU's first-year fee is around Rs 66,000.
NIT Trichy, costs over Rs. 3.35 Lakhs for the total course, whereas premium private institutions such as Amity, Christ, and VIT can charge between Rs. 3 Lakhs to Rs. 8 Lakhs.
Fees for other private universities such as Manipal and Lovely Professional University (LPU) are comparatively higher in range, ranging between Rs. 4 Lakhs to Rs. 10 Lakhs or more for the entire program. Students are also advised to be aware of additional fees such as admission fees, exam fees, hostel charges, and personal expenses.

Q:   Which colleges in India offer good ROI on MCA courses?
A:

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.

Popular Private MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Colleges in India

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3.8 L
6 LPA
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1.6 L
3.6 LPA
1.55 L
3 LPA

MCA Course Fees: Location-Wise

The MCA fee structure can also vary depending on the geographical location of the college. Whether it is a government or a private institution, Metropolitan cities have relatively better infrastructure, faculty, employment options, etc., which makes the fee structure of these cities comparatively higher. 

MCA Fees in Delhi

There are more than 35 colleges in Delhi, India (including government and private) offering MCA programs. Interested candidates can check the table below to find some top college options along with fee details:

Best MCA Colleges in Delhi Tuition Fee
Jawaharlal Nehru University MCA INR 432
Delhi University (DU) MCA INR 480
GITM MCA INR 97,200 - INR 1.16 Lakh
GGSIPU MCA INR 1.4 – 1.92 Lakh
IITM MCA INR 4.32 Lakh

MCA Fees in Bangalore

There are more than 120 colleges in Bangalore, India (including government and private) offering MCA programs. Interested candidates can check the table below to find some top college options along with fee details:

Best MCA Colleges in Bangalore Tuition Fee
Jyoti Nivas College MCA INR 1.17 Lakh
Jain University MCA INR 2.5 - 5.2 Lakh
The Oxford College of Science MCA INR 4 Lakh
Christ University MCA INR 4.38 Lakh
St Joseph's University MCA INR 4.4 Lakh

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

MCA Fees in Pune

There are more than 100 colleges in Pune, India (including government and private) offering MCA programs. Interested candidates can check the table below to find some top college options along with fee details:

Best MCA Colleges in Pune Tuition Fee
UNIPUNE MCA INR 78,600
D.Y Patil International University MCA INR 2.4 Lakh
Vishwakarma University MCA INR 3.6 Lakh
MIT College of Management MCA INR 4 Lakh
MIT WPU MCA INR 4.8 Lakh

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

MCA Fees in Hyderabad

There are around 80 colleges in Hyderabad, India (including government and private) offering MCA programs. Interested candidates can check the table below to find some top college options along with fee details:

Best MCA Colleges in Hyderabad Tuition Fee
Nizam College MCA INR 30,000
Osmania University MCA INR 30,000
University of Hyderabad MCA INR 79,340
Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology MCA INR 1.9 Lakh
Anurag University MCA INR 2 Lakh

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

MCA Fees in Chennai

There are more than 50 colleges in Chennai, India (including government and private) offering MCA programs. Interested candidates can check the table below to find some top college options along with fee details:

Best MCA Colleges in Chennai Tuition Fee
Madras University MCA INR 22,000
Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute MCA INR 1.2 Lakh
SRM School of Science and Humanities MCA INR 1.5 - 3 Lakh
SRM Ramapuram MCA INR 2 Lakh
VIT Chennai MCA INR 2.74 Lakh

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

MCA Fees in Kolkata

There are more than 35 colleges in Kolkata, India (including government and private) offering MCA programs. Interested candidates can check the table below to find some top college options along with fee details:

Best MCA Colleges in Kolkata Tuition Fee
Jadavpur University MCA INR 20,320
IEM Kolkata MCA INR 2.1 Lakh
Techno Main Salt Lake MCA INR 2.52 Lakh
Brainware University MCA INR 2.8 Lakh
Adamas University MCA INR 2.95 Lakh

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

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MCA Course Fees in Distance Colleges

More than 200 colleges offer MCA Distance Education in India. It offers a flexible learning pathway to earn a master's degree in computer applications without the constraints of regular classroom attendance. Here are some top MCA distance colleges in India along with MCA Distance course fees:

Best MCA Distance Colleges Tuition Fee
Madras University Distance Education MCA INR 34,550
Tamil Nadu Open University MCA INR 37,100
IDOL Mumbai University MCA INR 39,878
IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University MCA INR 50,800
Periyar University MCA INR 49,335
DMIHER MCA INR 1.76 Lakh

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

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Q:   What is the fees structure for MCA course in distance mode?
A:

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 INR 8,000 to INR 4 Lakh.

Q:   Are there any scholarships offered to MCA students?
A:

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 - Master of Computer Applications being one of them. These are usually given out on the basis of merit in class 12 and bachelor's degree, along with some additional factors.
Other scholarships include - the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) which provides financial assistance to students from families of ex-servicemen, and the National Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies (NSPG) offers support for economically weaker students pursuing postgraduate degrees.

Low-Cost MCA Colleges

Among 2,400 MCA colleges, while many institutes have a fee structure in Lakhs, some also provide MCA programs at affordable prices. Here are some of the best MCA colleges with low fees in India:

Low Fees MCA Colleges Tuition Fee
Vivekanandha College of Arts and Science For Women, MCA INR 4,006
BHU MCA INR 15,664
JLU Bhopal MCA INR 60,000
Periyar Maniammai University MCA INR 70,000
DAV University MCA INR 80,000
Parvathaneni Brahmayya Siddhartha College of Arts and Science MCA INR 96,000

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

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FAQs

In this section, you will find FAQs related to MCA course fees.

Q:   Are study materials and textbooks included in the MCA course fees?
A:

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 offline MCA, you may need to invest in physical study materials like books, sample papers, and additional software, considering MCA covers fundamental and advanced-level computer Science concepts.

Q:   Do MCA colleges charge separately for lab facilities?
A:
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 expenses are very common, especially at private institutions.

 

 

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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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Answered a month ago

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 

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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

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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.
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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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