MCA Fees 2026: Check College-wise Fees Structure & Cost

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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MCA Course Fee Structure in India

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?
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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 contents
  • 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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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.

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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:   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.

 

 

Popular MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Specializations

Following are the most popular MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

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Answered 2 weeks ago

To get admission to the MCA program at Kurukshetra University, you need a minimum score of 50% in your bachelor's degree.

 

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

Since, you have not mentioned the exam name, I am assuming you are talking about your rank in AP ICET.

With an AP ICET rank of 1,763 under the EWS category, you have a strong chance of securing a regular MCA seat at the College of Commerce, Management and Computer Science. If regular seats fill up or

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

If you mean the Integrated BCA + MCA at Galgotias University, the current listed fee is:

  • Duration: 5 years
  • Tuition: ₹92,000/year
  • Exam fee: ₹20,000/year
  • Accidental insurance: ₹650/year
  • Caution money: ₹2,000 one-time
  • Student ID: ₹1,000 one-time

So the basic academic cost comes to roughly ₹5.63 lakh for 5 yea

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Shruti Choudhary

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 4 weeks ago

MCA course at KLU Online is affordable. National candidates can complete this entire master's track for INR 73,500. The cost includes complete virtual laboratory access and standard grading support. 

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 4 weeks ago

Candidates seeking admission to the MCA course offered at NIT Patna must have a BCA degree from a recognised university with minimum 60% aggregate in the qualifying examination.

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Yash Mittal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

Candidates seeking admission to the NIT Patna MCA must appear for NIMCET followed by the counselling process conducted by the college. Upon successful document verification process, they must pay the NIT Patna MCA fees.

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Yash Mittal

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

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.

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 4 weeks ago

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, a

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 4 weeks ago

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.

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

 Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education has been providing good placements to its students. Check the table below which provides the  Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education placement highlights:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

Total Students

108 (UG 4-year)

430 (PG 1-year)

170 (PG 2-year)

113 (UG 4-year)

217 (PG 1-year)

170 (PG 2-year)

105 (UG 4-year)

230 (PG 1-year)

93 (PG 2-year)

Students Placed

8 (UG 4-year)

27 (PG 1-year)

46 (PG 2-year)

3 (UG 4-year)

13 (PG 1-year)

23 (PG 2-year)

3 (UG 4-year)

51 (PG 1-year)

11 (PG 2-year)

Median Package

INR 5 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 5 LPA (PG 1-year)

INR 5 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 5 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 5 LPA (PG 1-year)

INR 5.50 LPA (PG 2-year)

INR 4.80 LPA (UG 4-year)

INR 5 LPA (PG 1-year)

INR 7.20 LPA (PG 2-year)

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

JECRC University Alwar has been providing good placements to its students. Check the table below which provides the JECRC University Alwar placement highlights:

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Placement Statistics (2025)

Offers Made

2104+

the highest Package

INR 33 LPA

Companies Visited

200+

Additionally, the discipline wise placement packages are presented in the table below:

 

Discipline

the highest Package (2026)

Average Package (2026)

Technical

INR 33 LPA

INR 6.45 LPA

Management

INR 11 LPA

INR 7 LPA

ME/ CE/ ECE

INR 13.8 LPA

INR 5 LPA

Skill Based Program

INR 6.5 LPA

INR 4 LPA

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The standard KL University MCA tuition fees provide full campus IT infrastructure and lab software access. However, personal laptop devices are not included in this amount. Students must bring their own laptops configured to meet the computer application department guidelines.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

If you withdraw from KL University MCA stream more than 30 days after the deadline, you receive a 0% tuition refund. Only your refundable institutional caution deposit is returned. The university returns this balance through a secure online bank transfer to the parent.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The average placement package for MCA at L.J. Institute of Engineering and Technology (LJIET) is around INR 4 LPA to INR 5LPA.

Companies like TCS, Infosys, Bank of America visit the campus to recruit.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Companies like TCS, Infosys, Accenture visit the college for placements. 

According to me, if you do not have any budget constraints, you can get into Thakur College of Engineering through management quota.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

With an OJEE rank of 116 in the SEBC category, you have a strong chance of getting an MCA seat at VSSUT.

Definitely, you should wait until Round 3 because later counselling rounds may have lower cutoff for different categories.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, MCA students at VIT Bhopal University effectively experience a reduced overall fee structure because their standard Master of Computer Applications programme is already structured as a 2-year degree rather than a traditional 3-year program.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Yes, professional placement preparation and campus interview drives are integrated into the final year curriculum. The institution provides core soft-skills training using the base VIT Bhopal MCA fees, though external corporate certification tests or individual exam valuations will require minor ext

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

ABES Engineering College has been providing good placements to its students. The highest package offered to students in 2025 stood at INR 10 LPA. Check the table below which provides the ABES Engineering College placement highlights:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2026)

the highest Package

INR 10 LPA

Average Package

INR 4.50  LPA

Median Package

INR 4 LPA

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

NIMCET and ACPC are both different admission system. NIMCET is used for participating in NITs across India while ACPC is required to get admission to  colleges in Gujarat.

For admission to MCA with NIMCET scores, you can get into the NITs mentioned below:

  • NIT Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy)
  • NIT Warangal
  • NI

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, a math background is necessary for MCA admissions at KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi. Candidates must study Mathematics or Statistics at the 10+2 level. Alternatively, they can clear any one of these subjects during graduation.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

MCA admissions counselling for KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, Belagavi is governed by the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) via the PGCET merit process, alongside national options like NIMCET, under the academic framework of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and approval from the

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Well MCA has good placement at Poornima University but i do not that have that much information for that you can visit their official site, but do not have that exact  information , as a part of LPU i can lpu is best for placements and infrastructure as well 

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shilpa sachdav

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

At G H Raisoni Institute of Engineering and Technology, placement rate is moderate to good. An average salary package offered is INR 7 LPA.

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Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Core classroom tuition covers primary academic instructional delivery. However, students should anticipate nominal annual laboratory maintenance, digital library access, and university-affiliated sports or cultural fund contributions. These supplementary fees are paid at the start of each academic y

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

The baseline tuition fee remains uniform at INR 1.17 Lacs for the two-year curriculum under standard merit quotas. Specializations or elective tracks within computer applications do not alter the base fee layer. Variations only occur if a candidate shifts from a merit-allotted pool to a private inst

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

L D College of Engineering MCA overall tuition fee is INR 10,600. The fee structure includes other components. The total fee may differ at the time of payemnt due to the variables of the fee structure. The fee information is taken from the official/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

To get a seat in MCA at L D College of Engineering, students must fulfil the eligibility. The eligibility is to have a graduation degree from a recognised university. Candidates are shortlisted for the MCA programme based on their performance in PGCET, followed by counselling. 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

There is no entrance exam for MCA admission at LNCT Bhopal. The eligibility criteria involve 50% marks in graduation or Mathematics as a subject either in graduation or in Class 12. The duration of this course is two years. There is no age eligibility mentioned on the official website of college.

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Riya Gupta

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Yes, LNCT Bhopal offers MCA. The duration is of two years. There are in total 300 seats. The eligibility criteria involve Mathematics either in Class 12 or in graduation. It is mandatory for general category candidate to have at least 50% marks in graduation and 45% for reserved categories.

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Riya Gupta

Contributor-Level 9

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