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LPU MCA Eligibility & Highlights 2026
MCA and MCA (Hons) are two-year courses each divided into four semesters. LPU offers MCA and MCA (Hons) in two specialisations. Additionally, the university also offers MCA in online and distance education modes through the LPU Centre for Distance & Online Education. After completing graduation, candidates can apply for MCA courses. LPU shortlists candidates for MCA and MCA (Hons) courses based on LPUNEST score. LPUNEST is a scholarship test conducted by Lovely Professional University. Check below the LPU MCA eligibility and selection criteria:
Selection criteria: LPUNEST
Eligibility: Candidates also need to pass BCA or BSc Computer Science or BSc IT or any graduation with computer science as a course in all three years of graduation with at least 55% aggregate to apply for MCA course. Aspirants who have passed BA/ BCom/ BSc (any discipline) with Mathematics /Statistics / QT/ Business Math at Class 12 level or graduation level (Have to do bridge/additional courses after joining LPU) can apply for MCA course.
Note: 5% to North East states and Sikkim candidates/ Defence Personnel and their Dependents/Wards of Kashmiri Migrants. Also, the minimum aggregate as per the awarding board/ university are considered.
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Students should pass BCA or BSc Computer Science or BSc IT or have any graduation degree with computer Science as a course with at least 60% marks to apply for MCA course. Students BA, BSc or BCom degree with Mathematics and allied subjects at Class 12 are eligible to apply. Admission is done basis LPUNEST score.
LPU offers admission to MCA based on LPUNEST score. Candidates also need to pass BCA or BSc Computer Science or BSc IT or any graduation with computer Science as a course in all three years of graduation with at least 60% aggregate to apply for MCA course. Aspirants who have passed BA/ BCom/ BSc (any discipline) with Mathematics /Statistics / QT/ Business Math at Class 12 level or graduation level (Have to do bridge/additional courses after joining LPU) can apply for MCA course. As soon as the selection rounds are over, candidates need to pay a fee to confirm their seat. The total fee for MCA ranges between INR 1.20 lakh and INR 4.80 lakh. The fee is calculated based on semester fee. Click here to know more about LPU MCA admission.
LPU accepts LPUNEST score for admission to MCA and MCA Hons courses. LPUNEST exam is conducted online every year for admission to MCA and other courses. The test is as an Entrance Test and Scholarship Test. Scholarship amount is determined by the marks and rank obtained by students in the exam. The exam duration is 2.5 hours. The test comprises 125 questions of 500 marks. Students also need to complete graduation to get admission to MCA.
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Check below the important deadlines for LPU MCA admission:
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
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14 Dec '25 - 14 Jan '26 | CUET PG 2026 Application ProcessOngoing |
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 |
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14 Dec '25 | CUET PG Exam Notification |
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Check below LPU MCA specialisation-wise intake:
| Courses | Seats |
|---|---|
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | 120 |
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MCA course duration is 2 years. It is divided into 4 semesters. After completing graduation, students can apply for MCA and MCA (Hons) courses. MCA specialisations detail is mentioned below:
| LPU MCA/ MCA (Hons) Specialisations | ||
|---|---|---|
| MCA | MCA (Hons) Data Science | MCA (Hons) Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence |
The total fee for LPU MCA and MCA (Hons) is INR 4 lakh - INR 4.80 lakh. The fees is calculated based on semester fees. Check below fee structure for MCA and MCA (Hons) at LPU:
| Course | Total Fee |
|---|---|
| MCA | INR 4 lakh |
| MCA (Hons) | INR 4.80 lakh |
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