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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
It's not a direct answer. Salary depends on skills, experience, location, profile and company. Freshers earn 3 to 8 LPA. Experienced ones can earn upto 20 LPA. Average MCA salary being 7 to 10 LPA. Some highly demanded roles are Data Scientists, AI/ML professionals, Cloud computing, etc.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Most of the colleges provide a MCA of 2 years divided into 4 semesters. Some colleges like top NITs offer 3 year MCA. A 3 year MCA is more specialised and extensive. 2 year MCA is more common.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Some universities offer MCA lateral, which is a course that allows candidates to enter 2nd year MCA curriculum. Both MCA and MCA lateral are counted as postgraduate course. In order to be eligible for MCA lateral entry, you have to pass either BSc in Computer Science/ IT or a BCA.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 9
BIT combines your scores using this formula: (Written Score * 0.4) + (Interview Score * 0.6). You need at least 38 weighted marks in total to qualify.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 9
You must score 40 out of 100 in online interview. If you score less than this, you won't get a seat even if your written score was perfect.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 9
Yes. The interview determines 60% of your final rank, while the written exam only counts for 40%. Even a written test topper can get rejected if they don't perform well here.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 9
You must score 35+ out of 100 in the written test to be eligible for the interview round. But since the seats are limited, you must aim for 60+.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 9
There is no negative marking. You receive 1 point for each correct answer. Try to score all 100 questions within the 120-minute limit to maximise your score.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 9
Yes, BIT Mesra typically releases a provisional answer key first. Candidates can raise objections through the official BIT Mesra portal by logging in with their Application ID. A non-refundable processing fee (INR 500 per objection) is usually required, along with valid supporting proof.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
The 'better' course is usually the one that fits your individual needs and career goals best. Here are the top differences between MCA and PGDCA for better decision-making.
| MCA | PGDCA |
|---|---|
| Professional PG course offering a deep understanding of the software industry, computer applications, and software development. | PG Diploma offering foundational knowledge in Computer Applications, Programming, DBMS, and Computer Science. |
| Duration - 2 to 3 years | Duration - 1 year |
| Ideal for those with a background in a similar field, as MCA contains some advanced-level topics. | Ideal for beginners in the field, who are usually looking for a career change. |
| May offer specializations like Data Science, AI/ML, Cyber Security, Data Analytics, Forensic Science, Fullstack Development, DevOps, Ethical Hacking, etc. | Offers a beginner-friendly curriculum with specializations like Computer Science, Programming, Big Data & Analytics, AI & Robotics, etc. |
| Helps to crack managerial and senior roles in the IT sector. | Helps to pivot careers towards the software industry via entry-level jobs in IT and software. |
Source - Multiple external/ official sites, data may vary.
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