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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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 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.

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Answered 22 hours ago

Candidates can check below the MCA courses offered at Thakur Institute of Management Studies, Career Development and Research: 

  • Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
  • MCA - Working Professionals
  • MCA - Integrated

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 22 hours ago

The cutoff of MCA at Thakur Institute of Management Studies, Career Development and Research is General quota: 82.8308366 and Minority quota: 34.5198145.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Yes, students can apply for MCA in NIT Delhi with 56% in graduation. There is no minimum eligibility to apply for MCA at NIT Delhi. To be eligible, students must have a valid graduation degree from a recognised university.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

To get admission in NIT Delhi MCA, students must fulfil the eligibility. To be eligible, students must have a valid graduation degree from a recognised university. The institute accepts NIMCET for admission in MCA. 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

To be eligible for admission in MCA Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, students must fulfil the eligibility. Aspirants must complete graduation with 50% in the relevant stream from a recognised university.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Yes, entrance test is required for admission in Thakur College of Engineering and Technology MCA programme. Admissions are entrance-based for MCA programme. The final selection is done on the basis of scores in MAH MCA CET and last qualifying exams, followed by counselling process.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Goa University is a good & reputed university. It offers MCA at the PG level, spread across four semesters. Non-Computer Science candidates can also apply, however, they have to undergo a bridge course titled “Fundamentals in Computer Science”. Given below is the ROI of this course:

  • Total Tuition Fee

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Puhup Kumari

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

The total tuition fees for MCA is INR 4.8 Lacs - INR 6.1 lakh at Jain deemed-to-be University. Aspirants selected for admission in MCA programme need to pay the programme fees to confirm their seat.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

East West College of Management MCA fees is INR 1.2 lakh. East West College of Management fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

To get admission in East West College of Management MCA, students must fulfil the eligibility. To be eligible, students must have a degree with an aggregate of 50% marks (45% to SC/ST) with Mathematics as a compulsary subject. 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

East West College of Management MCA is offered in full-time mode at PG level. The applicant should hold a graduation degree to be eligible for the MCA programme. East West College of Management MCA admission is based on academic scores and Karnataka PGCET.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Srinivas Institute of Technology recorded 89.4% placements for MCA batch 2025. The highest and average package offered was INR 38 LPA and 7 LPA. 

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Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Pursuing an MCA course from RCM Bhubaneswar is a good choice in terms of placements. Course-wise placement stats are yet to be released. The overall highest and average package secured by batch 2026 was INR 11 LPA and INR 7 LPA. 

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Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management offer a total of 120 seats for MCA at GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management. Please note, this number is taken from official sources of college. It can change.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Regional College of Management MCA fees is INR 1.68 lakh. Regional College of Management fee structure includes other components such as admission fee, seat booking fee and others. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Regional College of Management MCA is offered at PG level in full-time mode. To get admission, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. To be eligible, students must have a graduation degree in relevant field. The selection is based on the parameters given below:

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The annual fees for MCA is INR 2.50 Lacs - INR 2.70 lakh at City College Bangalore. Selected candidates have to pay the course fees to confirm their seat in the college. The early bird concession for MCA is INR 15,000. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

Candidates must pass graduation with a minimum of 50% aggregate to apply for MCA. Admission in MCA programme at City College Bangalore is based on Karnataka PGCET scores of the aspirants.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 4 weeks ago

Number of students placed during HITS Chennai MCA placements in 2024 and 2023 is mentioned below:

Particulars

MCA Placement Statistics 2023

MCA Placement Statistics 2024

Total students

34

70

Students placed

33

65

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Manashjyoti Piplani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

HITS Chennai MCA placements highlights 2024 are mentioned below:

Particulars

MCA Placement Statistics 2024

Salary package

INR 4 LPA

Total students

70

Students placed

65

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Aayush Singh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

School of Computing Science, VELS Institute MCA fees is INR 1.35 Lacs - INR 1.55 lakh. The total fees may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee struture.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 weeks ago

Candidates wishing to take admission in MCA at JECRC University should have completed BCA/ BSc Computer Science or Information Technology with at least 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST/ Rajasthan state OBC Non-creamy layer / women category) in all subjects with pass in English. 

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Acharya Institute of Technology offers MCA at PG level. The course is offered in full-time mode. Acharya Institute of Technology offers MCA in one specialisation. The specialisation is MCA in Cyber Security.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, students cannot apply for MCA at Acharya Institute of Technology with 45% in graduation. The percentage is not enough. The eligibility is to complete graduation with 50% from a recognised university. 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The starting package recorded during Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education MCA placements 2025 was INR 6 LPA. The table below states the same:

ParticularsPlacement Statistics (2026)
the lowest PackageINR 6 LPA

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, Global institute of Technology and Management provides good placements to its MCA students. Refer to the data tabulated below to know more:

ParticularsMCA Placement Statistics (2026)
the highest SalaryINR 35 L
Average SalaryINR 12 L

 

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diksha soni

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The total fees for MCA is INR 3.03 lakh at Guru Nanak Institute of Technology. Aspirants selected for admission in MCA can confirm their seat by paying the course fees. Candidates must pay the fees as per the schedule.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

Aspirants must pass WBJECA or CEE-AMPAI for admission in MCA programme of Guru Nanak Institute of Technology. Candidates can get admission via JECA Counselling or through institute's admission process. Aspirants once selected have to pay the course fees to confirm their seat.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

Phonics University offers a full-time MCA programme with a duration of two years. To get admission students must have a graduation degreewith 45% aggregate. Eligible candidates are required to have good scores in CUET/ PUET exams to get admission to this course at Phonics University. 

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Phonics University offers MCA at PG level. The university offers MCA in full-time mode. MCA is offered in four specialisations. The specisalisations are given below:

  • MCA (Core)
  • MCA (AI and ML)
  • MCA (Data Science and Big Data Analytics)
  • MCA (Cyber Security and Block Chain)

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Gaurika Chhabra

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