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JNU MCA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility, Dates, Application, Ranking, Cutoff, Placements

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JNU MCA 2025 admissions are open. The JNU MCA merit list 2025 has been published based on the CUET-PG 2025 scores.

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JNU MCA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) offers a two-year full-time Master in Computer Application (MCA) programme at the postgraduate level. It is divided into semester patterns. The course is being offered via its School of Computer & Systems Sciences. Admission to the JNU MCA course is through CUET-PG. Candidates shall apply through the CUET-PG official website for the PG course.

The university accepts CUET-PG entrance test scores for admission to the MCA course. This national-level exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Based on CUET scores, a merit list is prepared, and in the case of a tie, the marks obtained in the qualifying graduate degree are given preference. In case of a further tie, higher marks obtained by the candidates in Class 12 shall be considered. More details regarding JNU MCA fees, minimum eligibility criteria, and seats are given below:

Course	Eligibility & Selection
MCA	Eligibility: BCA/ Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent degree with a minimum 55% aggregate OR BSc/ BCom/ BA with Mathematics at Class 12 or at graduation level with a minimum 55% aggregate Selection: CUET-PG

JNU MCA Fees 2025

The total tuition fee for the PG programme is INR 432 for the entire course duration. Apart from this, some other components that can be included in the fee structure are hostel fee charges of INR 1,065 and a one-time fee of INR 50. This one-time fee is inclusive of the admission fee, enrollment fee, and security deposit. It must be noted that the mentioned fee amount is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Some of the key highlights for MCA at JNU Delhi are mentioned in the following table:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 432

Median Package₹ 9.5L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

CUET-PG

Graduation score55%

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Q: Is JNU MCA entrance tough?

JNU MCA admission is based on a valid Central University Entrance Test (Postgraduate) CUET-PG score. CUET PG is an all-India-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). According to test-takers, the General Test was easy and the Domain Knowledge section was moderate to tough. Although the questions were on the expected lines and within the CUET PG syllabus but according to some students, a few questions were out of the syllabus and tricky. So, the JNU MCA entrance is not very tough but can be tricky.

Q: Is MCA course available at JNU?

Yes, Jawaharlal Nehru University offers a two-year full-time MCA course at the postgraduate level. JNU MCA admission is completely entrance-based and depends upon candidates' performance in the CUET-PG entrance exam. For JNU MCA admission, no viva voce examination is held by the university. Apart from the CUET-PG scores, candidates are also required to meet the basic eligibility criteria set by the University.

Q: Which is better for MCA: JNU or DU?

Both JNU and DU offer a two-year full-time MCA course at the postgraduate level. However, the University of Delhi is more popular for its undergraduate courses and Jawaharlal Nehru University is popular for its postgraduate courses. However, Delhi University's median package offered to the MCA students was a bit higher than JNU. Further, during JNU PG placements 2023, the median package offered was INR 9.5 LPA, whereas, the median package stood at INR 16 LPA for DU MCA students.

Q: What is the total fee of MCA at JNU?

Jawaharlal Nehru University fees for the MCA course is INR 432. This fees is taken from the official website and may vary. Candidates must contact the admission office of JNU for more details on the same.

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Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 432
Hostel	₹ 1.06 K
One-time Payment	₹ 50
Other Fees	₹ 105
Total fee	₹ 1.65 K

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JNU MCA Admission Dates 2025

The table given below mentions the dates for JNU MCA course:

Dates	Upcoming Events
14 Dec '25 - 14 Jan '26	CUET PG 2026 Application Process
Feb '26	CUET PG 2026 Advance City Intimation SlipTentative
Feb '26	CUET PG 2026 Admit CardTentative
Mar '26	CUET PG 2026 Exam DateTentative
Apr '26	CUET PG 2026 ResultTentative

Dates	Past Events
14 Dec '25	CUET PG Exam Notification
22 Aug '25	MCA (CUET PG based) Last and Final call- Admission process deadline

JNU MCA Admission 2025: How to Apply?

Candidates who meet the course-specific eligibility criteria can fill out the admission form. The university accepts applications in online mode. Given below is the step-wise application process for JNU MCA:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CUET PG – cuet.nta.nic.in or directly

Step 2: Read the instructions and select the agreement checkbox followed by clicking on the tab ‘Click Here to Proceed’

Step 3: Enter personal details such as the candidate’s name, parent's name, etc.

Step 4: Choose the password and security question and enter the captcha

Step 5: Once the application number and password are generated, log in with the credentials to complete the application process

Step 6: Fill out the application form.

Step 7: Upload a digital image of the photograph and signature in JPEG format.

Step 8: Payment of the application fee.

JNU MCA Application Process: Important Documents

The documents required at the time of the JNU MCA application form filling are as follows:

JNUEE admit card
JNUEE scorecard
Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
Address proof (any related ID)
Category certificate (if applicable)
Transfer certificate
Migration certificate
Graduation certificate (for PG programmes)

JNU MCA Cutoff 2024

JNU MCA cutoff for round one of admission has been released. The cutoff score for the third round is 73 for the PG course admission. There is an increase in the cutoff score from 57.66 in 2023 to 73 in 2024 for the third round. This cutoff score is as per the applicant's CUET-PG scores. The below table can be checked out for the JNU cutoff trend for this PG course:

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CUET-PG Last Round score (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)	57.66	67.67	73

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JNU MCA Seats 2025

The university has over 50 seats for the PG programme. Candidates are admitted by the Jawaharlal Nehru University in this course based on merit in the accepted exam and as per the sanctioned intake. Some of the seats may be reserved as per the reservation rules of the state or central government. Below-mentioned is the JNU MCA seat intake:

Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
Jawaharlal Nehru University	58

JNU MCA Placements

Jawaharlal Nehru University doesn't release placement data for its MCA course. However, candidates can refer to the table given below for some key highlights related to JNU PG placements as per NIRF 2023 data released by the University:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)
Students Placed	86
Total Students	1,280
Median package	INR 7.95 LPA

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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

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Higher in core jobs

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Both inside India & outside India

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Students are expected to reach out to companies themselves

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Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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JNU MCA Ranking 2024

A ranking trend of Jawaharlal Nehru University under the "university" category is presented in the table given below:

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JNU MCA vs Other Similar Universities

Aspirants of MCA programmes can choose among the top universities by calculating ROI and as per their convenience. Some of the common parameters used for college comparison are fees, ranking, student reviews, placements, etc. Comparison between the top Universities is given below considering several parameters such as total fees and eligibility:

University Name	Total Tuition Fee*	Minimum Eligibility
MCA at JNU	INR 432	Graduation with a minimum 55% aggregate
MCA at BHU	INR 30,530	Graduation with a minimum 60% aggregate
MCA at DU	INR 47,290	Graduation with a minimum 60% aggregate

*The fee mentioned on this page is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.

The below table also showcases a college comparison for the MCA programme:

College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
JNU	₹ 9.5 LPA	₹ 432	-/-
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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2022

4.8

5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

The library is quite good, and the study material is updated with time.

Placements: After B2 level, that is after B.A. 3rd year, a student of the German language becomes eligible for a job in MNCs. There are opportunities in special agencies, embassies, and also you can teach in schools and colleges after B2. If you've done C2, then you can apply anywhere. There's no open placement facility on our campus.

Infrastructure: There are so many festivals like Holi, Deepawali, Durga Puja, Janmashtami, Saraswati Pooja etc. That we celebrate in JNU. Saraswati Puja is celebrated in January, Holi in March, Deepawali in October, November, and Janmashtami in August and September. There's a wider range of books in our library. The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) library has over 500,000 books, plus audiovisual items and over 10,000 sprint journals. The library also offers online access to more than 20,000 journals. The library adds about 10,000 books each year based on suggestions from students and faculty. It also subscribes to around 1,000 journals and 1,000 serials that people often use to play in the sports complex of JNU. There are AC rooms, and we'll electrify the rooms. Fans, ventilation, and for presentations, there is well-availability of the equipment in every classroom.

Faculty: The ratio of faculty to students is approximately 1:30. Every batch gets quality education. There are also many exchange programs. One can go to another country by applying for scholarships. Then, the exam is conducted, and the students get funds from the same company. The faculty guides students with their best efforts. They teach us with their whole heart and knowledge. We can interact with the faculty whenever we have genuine issues or queries regarding the syllabus.

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2025

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India's lowest price MCA offline course.

Placements: The last year batch, approx. 50% of students were placed in the on-campus placement season. The remaining 20% are also placed off campus. The average salary is 4-5 lpa, the lowest is 3 lpa and the highest is 12 lpa. Top recruiting companies are Optum, Ciena, Efiya, and Desicions. Internships can only get through off-campus.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our school is not as attractive as that of other schools, and the hostel infrastructure is not very attractive either. However, the pricing is very affordable. The hostel food is better than many hostels and there are canteens at every road on campus. The medical facilities are great, and sports and games facilities are available in each hostel.

Faculty: The teachers are very helpful and have excellent knowledge in their fields. The semester exams are not that difficult, and if we study properly in class, we can get good marks. The pass percentage is 100%, so no student fails here. The course curriculum is relevant, but they start with so many basic subjects that we have already studied in the BCA course. Then, in the next semester, they suddenly shift to hard subjects. But overall, the course curriculum is fine.

Other: I was always interested in choosing this course from this university. So, I worked hard to crack the cue and get admitted. However, I wish the infrastructure could be improved, and the teachers could be more helpful in placing students.

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2023

4.8

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You can get a lot of career and personality development opportunities.

Placements: There were many companies offering internships in marketing and finance, as well as other streams. The average stipend from each company was 20,000 per month. Most of the companies were located outside our state. I completed my project report on the stock market in India with the full support and guidance of our faculty.

Infrastructure: Many festivals representing different religions, states, and cultures are held at JNU. The campus life is vibrant, offering experiences like camping, marathons, quizzes, drama, dance, singing, skating, sports, and many others. JNU boasts India's biggest library, the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Library. Some centers have better classrooms than others. Many students run singing, dancing, and skating clubs.

Faculty: The faculty-to-student ratio is one mentor for every 30 students. I really liked Dr. Anjana; she was very polite and her helpful nature attracted me. The best faculty member was Dr. Anjana. There was also a teacher named Anubhav, whose nature was arrogant, which I didn’t like, but he left the college after some time. Mid-term exams and weekly tests were conducted before the semester exams, with 35% of students failing to clear them. The course curriculum was fully relevant.

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2020

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The college has a large campus for their students.

Placements: In fact, this college provides better placement for the students, but the more hard work a student puts in, the higher placements they can get, and all those placements are being provided on behalf of foreign companies, with approximately more than INR 15–25 lacs. Students can get that opportunity, which can build their lives. If they see that, because there are various opportunities for the job, one can get a good placement with a better performance in this course. If someone is unable to get a placement, then they can start their own business with the intense ability to make apps, website and so on.

Infrastructure: The size of the rooms is average with the basic necessities provided in them, i.e., a bed, a cupboard, a fan, a table, and a chair. Each hostel has its own mess with a menu that is very diverse. The quality of the food is ever-changing. One can avail of hostel facilities at a cheap rate of about INR 3000 a year. If one wants to rent a room, the nearest places are Munirka and Vasant Kunj. Hostel Fee: INR 3000 per year.

Faculty: I graduated with a BCA so I am doing a masters in computer application. The JNU School of System Science faculty is good and the MCA course has 58 students. The ratio between teacher and students is 12:58. The teaching methods of our teachers are the best; they are teaching us like Ph.D. holders. There are four semesters in the MCA course and it's not difficult to pass the exam. Class size: 66 The course costs INR 4000 per year.

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2023Read More

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Review of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

Placements: Most of the students get placed. The average package offered is 7 LPA. The highest package offered is 14 LPA. The lowest package is about 3 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Optum, Effia Technologies, and Nagarro. Most of the students get internships too. If one is interested in doing projects under any professor, he can do. Nagarro came for internships too. Most of the companies came for the SDE role.

Infrastructure: I belong to Mahi Hostel. Wi-Fi available in the hostel is good. The condition of the rooms is okay. You have to arrange your own mattress. The quality of mess food is good. There are water issues in the hostel sometimes. The mess fee is around 3,000-3,400. The room rent is Rs. 60 per semester.

Faculty: The teachers in our college are very helpful. They are always ready to solve our doubts. Some professors are from IITs. The teaching quality is very good. Some of the subjects are not relevant. You have to focus mostly on DSA for companies. Semester exams are not very difficult. Most of the students get 7+ CGPA (out of 9). Attendance is not mandatory.

Other: This is one of the best institutes for doing MCA in India. The fee structure is affordable, and the teachers are good. Financially weaker students get 2000 rupees per month as a scholarship. Courses related to web-development should be introduced to our curriculum. There are many cultural events held in our university.

Reviewed on 13 Sep 2022Read More

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) - Batch of 2021

4.8

4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

I am fully satisfied with the facilities provided to each and every student.

Placements: Srudents enrolled in MCA in JNU are all studious and intelligent. Almost 90% of campus placement is there in our college. Each student work hard for their campus preparations and also most of the students are able to clear even UGC NET examinations.

Infrastructure: The quality of food provided in mess is good and it has varieties too. The meal menu is such that all communities people can adjust to it. I am satisfied with the quality and taste of the food provided in the mess and their menu. At the end of each month there is special dinner.

Faculty: All the teachers are well educated and reputed personalities. The curriculum is obviously relevant and it makes students ready for industry. Even teachers are always on foreign trips for giving lectures in the workshops. And most of them even work with higher authorities.

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NIRF 2025	Universities	2
NIRF 2025	Overall	9
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