Master of Computer Applications (MCA) 

at Chandigarh University (CU), Chandigarh

Chandigarh University offers a two-year full-time course of MCA (General). Apart from this, the university also offers MCA in two different specialisations namely, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Cloud Computing & DevOps. There are two other courses that are offered in International Tie-up Programme (ITP). These are MCA - ITP (Study in USA) and MCA - Cloud Computing and DevOps (ITP). The previously mentioned courses are taught at the Chandigarh University campus, while in ITP courses, students can study a part of their course in international universities. Scholarships are granted to students on tuition fee based on CUCET scores. 

For admission to two-year MCA course at Chandigarh University, there is a minimum eligibility that needs to be fulfilled at the time of admission. As per the university's official website, those who are willing to get admission to MCA course at CU must pass graduation either in BCA or any equivalent UG degree in the respective subjects from a recognised university. If students get a UG degree in other streams such as BA/ BCom or BSc, they must have studied Mathematics as one of their main subjects. The required minimum percentage to pass graduation as per the eligibility criteria for MCA ranges between 50-60% aggregate. It may vary as per other MCA specialisations. For detailed process related to Chandigarh University admissions, click here. 

No, there is no option to take admission to MCA course at Chandigarh University without giving CUCET. Admission to this course is entrance-based. Whoever want to take admission to MCA must appear and qualify for CUCET with a valid score as it's a mandatory step of the selection process. To appear for this exam, students have to visit the official website of CUCET and fill an application form along with paying an examination fee of worth INR 2,000. Click here to know about the in-depth details around CU MCA admissions. 

The tuition fee for a two-year Chandigarh University MCA course ranges between INR 3 lakh - INR 3.2 lakh. However, this information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Students are requested to visit the official website to get more details on the Chandigarh University MCA fee. There are other fee components such as Examination and Security deposits of INR 2,000 that also need to be paid at the time of admission.

As per the latest report, the participating recruiters placed 9,124 students of the 2023 batch in new-age job roles. However, in 2022, the participating recruiters placed over 9,500 job students in various sectors. Going back to 2021 placements, the participating recruiters placed 7,500 students of the Chandigarh University (CU). The total number of students placed during Chandigarh University placements between 2021 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Chandigarh University (CU) has a great track record of placements for courses BTech, MBA and MCA, etc. In the academic year 2023-2024, a total of 904 global recruiters participated in the placement process and placed 9,124 students of batch 2023-2024 in new-age job roles. The highest domestic and international packages offered during Chandigarh University placement 2023-2024 stood at INR 170 LPA and INR 54.75 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of Chandigarh University placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below: