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

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After completing an MCA from IMS Noida, graduates can work across a wide range of IT and technology-driven sectors. The programme is designed to prepare students for both technical and managerial roles, with strong placement support.


 Key Sectors for MCA Graduates

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Sidhartha Singh

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The total ITM Skills University MCA fee may include many components. Students must contact the institute for exact tuition fee. An application fee of INR 1500 has to be paid for filling the form. The hostel fee for non-AC accomodation is INR 1.20 Lacs per annum and for AC accomodation, it is INR 1.4

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered 4 days ago

No, if you have appeared for CUET-PG/ MAT/CAT and obtained a valid score, then you do not need to take part in CTO/CEO challenge that is part of internal selection process conducted by ITM Skill University for admission its programmes like MCA.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

Candidates need to submit valid score in accepted entrance exam (CUET-PG/CAT/MAT) to be considered for admission in MCA programme at ITM Skills University. Students can also participate in the internal assessment process (CTO/CEO Challenge + Personal Interview) conducted by the institute instead.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

ITM Skills University offers 2-year postgraduate MCA programme. To be eligible, candidates need to have at least 50% in graduation (BCA/BSc IT/BTech/B.E. or equivalent) from a recognised university.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

Yes, admission for MCA at ITM Skills University is open for 2026. The last date to apply is May 30, 2026. Admission is given through CUET-PG /CAT/MAT or Internal selection process (CTO/CEO Challenge + Personal Interview).

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered 4 days ago

ITM Skills University offers a total of 180 seats in its MCA programme that runs over 2 years. There are 60 seats available in each of the three specialisations that the institute provides.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

While filling the application form of ITM Skills University, students have to pay INR 1500 as application fee. To secure their seat for MCA, students have to pay seat reservation fee of INR 25,000.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

ITM Skills University accepts valid scores in CUET-PG, CAT, MAT for admission in MCA programme. Candidates also have a choice to take part in the internal assessment of the institute instead, which is constituted by CTO/CEO Challenge and Personal Interview.

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Saumya Gairola

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

Guru Nanak Institute of Technology is a well known institute in Kolkata in terms of placements. The course wise placement stats are yet to be released. The overall the highest package offered was INR 27 LPA. The average package recorded at INR 4.8 LPA.

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The below is the eligibility criteria for the MCA course at Jyoti Nivas College:

  • Candidates must hold a BCA/Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,  Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
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CSIBER MCA application process is given below:

  • Visit the MHCET Cell portal.
  • Fill the registration form.
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  • Fill the application form. 
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  • Submit the application fee. 
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Gaurika Chhabra

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To get admission in MCA at CSIBER, students must be eligible. The eligibility is to have h graduation degree with 50% marks in aggregate or equivalent (at least 45% in case of candidates of backward class categories/ PwD).

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Gaurika Chhabra

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CSIBER MCA admission process is given below:

  • Fill the application form of MAH MCA CET through CET portal.
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Is admission open at Kashi Institute of Technology offers MCA at PG level. Candidates wishing to take admission in this programme should have completed BCA or B.Sc with maths or 12th graduates with math. Candidates can fill the application form on official website of college.

 

 
 
 
 
 

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Raj Priya

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The placement rate recorded during MANIT Bhopal MCA placements 2025 was 90%.

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Satyendra Rai

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The sector-wise placement distribution recorded during MANIT Bhopal MCA placements 2025 is mentioned below:

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Placement Distribution 2025

Consultancy

45%

IT Software

30%

Fintech

10%

Education

4%

Others

7%

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Dhanya Arora

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The MCA placements 2025 are concluded with 47 students placed. The batch 2025 include 66 students, of which 59 were eligible and 12 opted for higher studies.

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Shoaib Mehdi

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Yes, GITAM University Vishakhapatnam offers decent placements annually to its MCA students. Check out the key highlights of GITAM University Vishakhapatnam placements for MCA Class of 2025 from the table below:

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MCA Statistics - 2025

Total Students

66

Students opted for higher studies

12

Students having Backlogs

7

Total eligible

59

Total no. of offers

49

Multiple offers

2

Students placed

47

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Shoaib Mehdi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

ITM Skills University provides Merit-based scholarships up to 50% to students pursuing MCA. The scholarship is offered on course fee based on performance of aspirants in CEO/CTO Challenge and Personal Interview with leadership team. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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ITM Skills University 180 seats with 60 seats in each MCA specialisation. Candidates are offered seat in MCA at ITM Skills University based on their CUET, CAT, MAT scores or internal selection process (CTO/ CEO Challenges) followed by PI.

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Nishtha Shukla

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ITM Skills University offers MCA for two-years in full-time mode. The university offers MCA at PG level in below specialisations:

  • Data Science
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  • AI & Gen AI

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Nishtha Shukla

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ITM Skills University applications are open for MCA for 2026 session. Candidates can apply for MCA till May 30, 2026. Candidates can fill out the form online for MCA on university's website. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Mohanlal Sukhadia University has a quite rigorous curriculum in MCA course. It focuses heavily on technical subjects, software development, and computer science. Students are tested over the period of three years. Evaluation criteria involves practicals, coding and a strict attendance requirement. 

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Chandeep Singh

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Yes, Data Structure and Algorithms and Coding is a part of MCA curriculum at Mohanlal Sukhadia University. Dedicated practical lectures are conducted for coding and data structures to provide conceptual clarity to the students. Thus, it helps students develop technical proficiency.

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Chandeep Singh

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Students are evaluated on a credit-based system. However, students are only awarded the credits if their attendance is at least 75% in all the lectures combined. Credits are awarded by fulfilling attendance and the course evaluation requirements. 

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Chandeep Singh

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Yes, MCA course curriculum at Mohanlal Sukhadia University includes a major project in the fourth semester. Students need to submit fortnightly progress reports. The project must be completed under the guidance of the assigned mentor. 

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Chandeep Singh

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Total credits in MCA course at Mohanlal Sukhadia University are 120. These can be aerned through attendance and meeting the evaluation criteria. Credits are divided into theory classes, practical/field work and seminar. Students must have at least 75% attendance to meet the credit requirements for M

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Chandeep Singh

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Mohanlal Sukhadia University offers 60 seats in their MCA course. Seats are given based on merit in the entrance exam. Whereas, Sage University offers seats based on SEE (Sage University Entrance Exam) score. A merit list is released, and on that basis, the seats are allotted.

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Chandeep Singh

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Mohanlal Sukhadia University offers admission into MCA course on the basis of NIMCET entrance exam. This exam is for the duration of two hours. Students are asked questions around Mathematics, Reasoning, Computer Awareness and English. Whereas, Sage University offers admission into MCA course on the

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