MCA (Master of Computer Applications) - Sri Siddhartha University, Tumkur

MCA Course Details: Highlights

Candidates can check MCA key points by choosing Rank, Duration, Cost, Entrance Exam, Average Salary, Popular Jobs in Companies, Institution Rank, etc. They can check important details regarding important issues from the table below:

Course Name/ Level	Master of Computer Applications or MCA /Post Graduation
MCA Full Form	Master of Computer Applications
Course Duration	3 Years (6 Semesters)
Eligibility Criteria	Qualification 10+2 and relevant Bachelor's degree
Admission Process	Based on merit or Entrance exams
Fees Structure	INR 60,000 - 2,40,000 annually
Average Salary Package	INR 4.0 - 7.0 LPA
Top Colleges	NIT Trichy, GGSIPU New Delhi, NIT Warangal, Amity University, Chandigarh University, Jain University Etc
Entrance Exams	IPU CET, CUET PG, NIMCET, TANCET, OJEE, TSICET, etc.
Scope	In Private, Govt. Sectors and Research level courses
Jobs Positions	Software Developers, Web Developer, Mobile App Developer, System Analyst, Systems Analyst, IT Consultant, Network Engineer
Top Recruiting Company	Accenture, Cisco Systems, Alcatel, BSNL, Amazon, TCS, IBM, WIPRO

What is the MCA Course?

MCA (Master of Computer Applications) is a 2-year postgraduate level course.

The MCA course is designed to train Candidates in various fields such as computer programming, computer architecture, computer software, and operating systems. Candidates who want to pursue a career in the field of computers and information technology can opt for the Computer Applications Master's course.

To Focus on MCA courses implementation of Programming Languages, IT Skills, and other such as concepts with a detailed curriculum are stretched to five semesters or 3 Years. The final semester is devoted to industrial training/ internship and projects. The MCA course aims to provide good opportunities as well as a good theoretical background to candidates in relevant fields.

Why Pursue a Master of Computer Application?

1. Candidates who want to succeed and grow in computer and IT technology can obtain a diploma in computer science to gain professional experience.
2. MCA's job market is booming, with 2,05,000 new jobs opening every year and a steady growth rate of 7.7%.
3. MCA course aspirants have numerous career options in various roles in different sectors, both in the private and government sectors.
   Candidates can get an LPA after completing the MCA course with a minimum salary of 4 INR.
4. MCA graduates are also likely to be employed by the world's leading multinationals and IT companies like, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, etc. The starting salary for companies like this is 13 LPA and will increase rapidly.
5. An MCA program provides you with deep knowledge of the technical aspects of computers and their software applications and engages you with a set of skills such as problem-solving, analytical thinking, logical reasoning, creativity, innovation, communication, teamwork, etc. which are needed for any software professionals.
6. An MCA degree is recognized globally as a professional qualification in the field of computer applications and also prepares you for an ongoing learning process that is essential for staying updated and relevant in the IT industry.

MCA: Admission Process

The admission process for an MCA degree is based on merit or entrance basis. Listed below are some of the admission criteria for MCA courses:

1. Candidates must meet MCA eligibility criteria for admission to the MCA course.
2. Registration for MCA courses can be done by checking the college's website or visiting the college's admission office.
3. Candidates must pass the entrance exam (NIMCET, IPUCET, CUET PG) if required by the institution.
4. Once the entrance exam and its results are out/declared, colleges and universities will announce their cutoffs to begin the admission process.
5. Once the list is published, applicants have to pass the GD and attend the interview. Some top MCA colleges in India offer admissions based on Entrance test scores followed by a personal interview round.
6. After selection, Candidates must provide the required information and pay the fee.

MCA: Eligibility Criteria

MCA eligibility criteria must include:

1. Must have 10+2 in Science stream from a recognized Board with 50% marks
2. Candidates holding an undergraduate degree in computer Applications, Computer Science, or other subjects from a recognized and eligible institution with at least 50% marks or equivalent GPA can appear for entrance exams like TANCET, OJEE, TS-ICET, ETC and participate in the counseling Process.
3. There is no upper age limit for enrolling in MCA courses.
4. Some top private universities/ Colleges may also ask aspirants for work experience in the same field.

MCA: Entrance Exam

Some of the popular college-based MCA entrance exams conducted in India are listed below :

MCA Entrance Exams	Accepting Colleges
ATMA	Institute of Business Management (PG), GLA University, IILM University, Christ University
PUCET	Aligarh Muslim University, Assam University, Banaras Hindu University
BIT MCA	NIT Trichy, NIT Durgapur, University of Durgapur
VITMEE	VIT Bhopal University, VIT Chennai, VIT AP University
NIMCET	MNNIT Allahabad, NIT Kurukshetra, NIT Warangal
GVSAT	S P Jain Institute of Management & Research, BITS Pilani, Great Lakes Institute of Management
SUAT	Sharda University
LPUNEST	Lovely Professional University
JUET	Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Central University of Andhra Pradesh, Banaras Hindu University
KIITEE	KIIT Bhubaneswar, KSOL Bhubaneswar, KIIT School of Computer Application

Top 10 MCA Colleges in India

Here is the list of some of the top colleges offering MCA courses, which include top private and government colleges. Many engineering colleges provide MCA courses as well. Candidates have to select MCA colleges either on the basis of their fee structure or the placement opportunities offered by them.

Listed below is the MCA fee structure for Top colleges in India:

Name of the Institute	Total Fee Structure	Admission Fees	Miscellaneous Fees
Chandigarh University	INR 1.4 LPA	-	INR 21,500 PA
Jain University	INR 2 LPA	INR 1,000	INR 32,000 PA
Christ University	INR 1.8 LPA	INR 5,000	INR 43,394 PA
Amity University	INR 50,000 PA	INR 20,000	-
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	INR 1 LPA	-	INR 1.02 LPA
JNU, Delhi	INR 3.71 PA	INR 1,000	INR 2500
University of Hyderabad	INR 37,630 PA	INR 3,000	INR 8,775
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi	INR 8,500 PA	INR 500	INR 4,500
NIT, Trichy	INR 70,000 PA	INR 5,000	INR 12,000
NIT, Warangal	INR 62,500 PA	INR 1,000	INR 8,000
Sharda University	INR 1.54 LPA	INR 5,000	INR 6,000
UPES	INR 1.10 LPA	INR 1,000	INR 3,500
VIT Vellore	INR 1.4 LPA	INR 3,000	INR 1,000
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	INR 1 LPA	INR 10,000	INR 8,000
GLA University	INR 1.38 LPA	INR 1,000	-

Top 10 Private MCA Colleges in India

Some of the private universities for MCA degree courses include private universities and other universities that are considered renowned institutions in India. They offer professional teachers, excellent infrastructure, and quality work. Admission to these schools is based on the results of school entrance exams or state or national entrance exams. Some of the best private MCA schools are:

MCA Private College	Total Tuition Fee (in INR)
Amity University, Noida	5.2 Lakh - 11.2 Lakh
Chandigarh University	3 Lakh - 3.18 Lakh
Christ University	3.6 Lakh
D.Y Patil International University	2.4 Lakh
Galgotias University	92,000 - 3.85 Lakh
Kristu Jayanti College	2.6 Lakh
MIT-WPU	4.1 Lakh - 4.6 Lakh
Presidency College	4 Lakh
School of Computer Science, UPES	3.68 Lakh
Vellore Institute of Technology	2.74 Lakh

Top 10 Government MCA Colleges in India

Some of the important colleges offering MCA degrees are government colleges and central colleges. Some of the MCA public colleges include:

MCA Government College	Total Tuition Fee (in INR)
Banaras Hindu University	30,530
Coimbatore Institute of Technology	35,000 – 46,050
Gujarat University	6,280
Jawaharlal Nehru University	432
Madras Christian College	77,200
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda	27,000
NIT Jamshedpur	1.4 Lakh
NIT Trichy	2.1 Lakh
Panjab University	70,610 - 2.25 Lakh
S.S. Jain Subodh PG College	1.26 Lakh - 1.32 Lakh

Types of MCA Courses

The MCA course is available in three modes MCA in regular mode, MCA in online mode, and MCA distance education in regular mode, Below, we have included the relevant information about all types of MCA courses in India.

Features	MCA Course Regular	MCA Course Online	MCA Course Distance Education
Duration	3 years	6 months-4 years	2-5 years
Fees	INR 30,000-2,00,000	INR 30,000- 1,50,000	INR 40,000-1,50,000
Mode	Full-time	Online	Distance Education
Eligibility	Bachelor's degree	Bachelor's degree	Bachelor's degree
Admission	Entrance Exam	Merit-based	Entrance exam/merit-based
Top Colleges	Loyola College IIT Roorkee, VIT University, NIT Trichy,	Tamil Nadu Open University of Mysore, Amity University,	University of Mumbai IGNOU, Annamalai University,

MCA Online Courses

MCA courses can be done in regular (offline), distance mode, and online. Among 2000+ colleges only 20+ are there to offer online MCA courses.

The Curriculum, concepts, and activities of the online MCA course are similar to the regular MCA course. Amity University Online, Jain University Bangalore, etc. are some of the online MCA colleges. The fees of some online MCA colleges are listed below:

College/ University Name	Seats Intake
Gujarat University Ahmedabad	63
SASTRA (Deemed to be University), Thanjavur	120
Manipal University, Jaipur	60
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology	240
Jain Deemed-to-be University - Online Campus	NA
Mewar University	60
Manav Rachna Centre for Distance and Online Education	540
KSOU - Karnataka State Open University	10000
Graphic Era University (Online), Deemed to be University	NA
Centre for Distance and Online Education (Lovely Professional University)	60

MCA Course: Syllabus & Subjects

MCA syllabus includes everything from lectures to practical to project work. MCA syllabus may vary from college to college, the common syllabus of MCA is given below:

MCA Syllabus: 1st Year
Semester - 1	Semester – 2
Computer Organization & Architecture	Data Communication &Computer Networks
Business Systems and Applications	Object-Oriented Programming in C++
Computer Programming with C	Information Systems Analysis and Design
Discrete Mathematical Structure	Data Structures with C
Business English and Communication	Object-Oriented Programming Lab (C++)
Programming in C	Database Management System I
Microprogramming and Architecture Lab	Data Structure Lab
Business Presentation and Language Lab	Database Lab

MCA Syllabus: 2nd Year
Semester - 3	Semester – 4
Unix and Shell Programming	Software Engineering and TQM
Business Management	Database Management System II
Operating Systems & Systems Software	Environment & Ecology
Intelligent Systems	Graphics and Multimedia
Management Accounting	Operation Research and Optimization Techniques
Statistics and Numerical Techniques	Advanced Database Lab
Unix Lab	Software Project Management Lab
Statistics and Numerical Analysis Lab	Graphics and Multimedia Lab

MCA Syllabus: 3rd Year
Semester - 5	Semester – 6
Values and Ethics of Profession	Major Project and Seminar
Elective 1 (System Administration and Linux or Windows Programming With VB)	-
Elective 2 (Advanced Unix programming or Object-Oriented Programming with Java)	-
Elective 3 (Distributed database management or Parallel Programming)	-
Elective 4 (Compiler Design or E-Commerce)	-
Minor project and Seminar	-
Elective Lab	-

Which is Better MCA or M.Tech

There are many postgraduate programs in computer science and applications; the most popular are MTech, MSc CS, MCA, and PG Diploma in CS. This course covers programming languages, data structure operations, etc. It shows a deep knowledge of the sites, but there are different ROI, locations, cost structures, etc. Some differences lead to and the most popular for your use (MTech CS):

Course	Master of Computer Applications - MCA	M.Tech Computer Science
Course Learning Overview	The course imparts knowledge about computer architecture, application software, operating systems, data science, data structure and data processing, etc.	To develop hardware skills & application development, designing software or testing it with programming skills & algorithms troubleshooting.
Course Eligibility	10+2 in the Science stream and any relevant bachelor's degree in the same discipline from a recognized Board and University	Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) C.S. or Bachelor in Engineering (B.E) C.S. from any recognized university.
Entrance exams	IPU CET, CUET PG, NIMCET, TANCET, OJEE, TSICET, etc.	TS PGECET, SRMJEEE PG, IPU CET GATE, AP PGECET, OJEE, , etc.
Course Fees	INR 60,000 - INR 2,40,000	INR 60,000 - INR 5,75,000
Scope	Software Developers, Web Developer, Mobile App Developer, System Analyst, Network Administrator, System Administrator, Hardware Engineer, etc	Software Developer, Troubleshoot manager programmer, Software Application Designer, Web Designer and Developer, and many others.
Average CTC package	INR 4.0 - 7.0 LPA	INR 5.0 - 12 LPA

MCA vs MSc in Computer Science: Difference

Course Name	MCA- (Master of Computer Applications)	MSc- (Master of Science) in Computer Science
Duration	2 or 3 years	2 years
Eligibility	Min of 50% in BCA or related field.	A min of 60% in BSc Computer Science.
Focus on	Computer Languages, Programming, and Networking	Developing Software and Networking-based Skills.
Concepts Covered	Operating Systems, Database Management Systems, Network Programming Fundamentals of Computer Organization, A.I and Applications, etc	Programming Languages, Theory of Computation, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Computer Systems Verification, etc
Average Course Fees	INR 30,000 - 2,00,000 PA	INR 50,000 - 2,00,000 PA
Average Salary	INR 3 - 8 LPA	INR 7 LPA

MCA: Career Options & Job Opportunities

When completed successfully, the door to the IT industry opens. After completing the MCA course, graduates can encounter many opportunities. IT, Software Engineering, Network Engineering, and Consulting are professions that provide opportunities to candidates seeking MCA. Here are some job profiles you can apply for after graduation:

Job Profiles	Responsibilities & Description	Average Salary Package
Software Engineer	Software engineers are developers of mobile applications, games, Web systems and more.	INR 7,35,000
Programmer Analyst	Analyst programmers perform the tasks of systems analysts and computer programmers. They design, engineer, document, create, analyze, test, and modify computer systems and programs.	INR 5,75,363
Web Developer	Web developers are responsible for creating websites and web applications using various programming languages. Web designers create web page layouts, create web pages that users can participate in, and may also write web page content.	INR 2,65,322
Mobile App Developer	Mobile developers create applications that can be used efficiently on mobile devices. They develop and test applications using various tools and software.	INR 5,90,803
Data Scientist	The role of a data scientist is to use machine learning and data analysis to find important insights from big data. They develop the data collection process to meet the needs of the business.	INR 6,50,000
System Administrator	They are responsible for the development, support, and maintenance of server/computer systems. Sometimes writing, programming, project management, etc. They also manage tasks.	INR 5,00,000
Network Administrator	The main responsibility of the network administrator is to set up internal servers and manage and support the network. They also configure network settings and ensure stable network operation.	INR 5,75,996

The MCA average salary of freshers in this field is Rs. 3 Lakhs and 5 Lakhs per year. However, software packages depend on one's coding and other IT skills. Qualified candidates can also get a salary package worth Rs. 9.30 Lakh per annum. Salary increases exponentially depending on the candidate's experience.

MCA Scholarships

The Indian government and private organizations offer various scholarships to computer science graduates. This scholarship is beneficial for Candidates pursuing an MCA course, BCA, or any Computer Science degree. Below is the list of MCA scholarships for Candidates:

1. Department of Computer Science & Engineering Junior Research Fellowship, IIT Kanpur
2. Albert Einstein International Scholarship Test
3. Kingston University Postgraduate Scholarships
4. ABV-IIITM Gwalior DST-SERB Junior Research Fellowship
5. IIT Kharagpur, IIT BHU Varanasi, and IIT Indore, Department of Computer Science and Engineering Junior Research Fellowship
6. Google Scholarship

Popular MCA: Specialisations

MCA Specialisations
Application Software	Systems Management
Hardware Technology	Systems Development
Internet	Systems Engineering
Management Information Systems (MIS)	Software Development
Networking	Troubleshooting

MCA: Top Recruiters

Some of the prominent MCA recruiters are as follows:

MCA Top Recruiters
Infosys	Microsoft
Naukri.com	ORACLE
TCS	Polaris
WIPRO Systems	Jeevansathi.com
Mahindra	Texas Instruments
EY	Bank of America
Flipkart	Amazon

MCA Salary: Company Wise

Given below is a list of the Famous companies List with MCA salary packages:

Top MCA Recruiters	Average Salary
HCL	INR 3 LPA
Accenture	INR 3.8 LPA
IBM	INR 4.50 LPA
Infosys	INR 3.60 LPA
Cognizant	INR 6.70 LPA
Tech Mahindra	INR 3.90 LPA
Wipro	INR 6 LPA
Hi-Tech Solutions	INR 5 LPA
TCS	INR 5.40 LPA

Skills That Make a Best MCA Course Graduate

MCA courses require a lot of effort to understand the theoretical content of the course. Apart from the theoretical part, the practical part is also necessary for MCA Candidates who want to achieve higher degrees.

Some of the skills that make a person a reliable MCA professional are listed below:

Understanding of coding	Programming skills
Interpersonal skills	Positive aptitude
Attention to detail	Time management
Expert in at least one programming language	Communication skills

FAQs Related to MCA Course

What is the MCA Salary in India?

Experience (in years)	MCA Salary per month
Fresher	INR 18,000 - INR 30,000
1 - 3 Years	INR 25,000 - INR 50,000
5 Years and above	INR 50,000 - INR 2,00,000

What about the MCA Course: Study Abroad?

Most of the candidates choose to study MCA abroad due to the best curriculum, placement programs, and research opportunities. Compared to the MCA undergraduate program, there are many programs around the world that offer similar degrees. Eligibility requirements for admission to MCA colleges abroad are as follows:

Applicants must have graduated from a college or university. MCA courses can be expensive abroad. In Australia, it would probably take about 1.5 years. The minimum GPA for these colleges is between 83 and 89 percent or a GPA of 3.0. Input percentage.

What are the Courses to Do After MCA?

The potential for higher education after the MCA course adds confidence to one's career development. Career opportunities are one of the main reasons why many people attend MCA courses. However, if they feel the need to continue, they can choose the same course.

PhD

MBA

MPhil

Professional Certificate course

What are the basic skills to be required for MCA graduates?

MCA graduates need to have a variety of skills and knowledge to be successful in their careers.

Core skills include Programming Languages: Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, and SQL.

Data structures and algorithms: Understand data structures, algorithms, and their applications in problem-solving.

Database Management: Knowledge of database management and its use in storing and retrieving information.

Operating Systems: Knowledge of operating systems, their architecture, and management functions.

Name the top colleges offering MCA Lateral Entry courses.

The MCA Lateral entry course is a special program in which candidates can enter the regular MCA course in the second year. Here is the list of popular colleges offering MCA Lateral Entry courses which includes various top government and private colleges such as:

Chitkara University

IMS Noida

Banasthali Vidyapith

KIIT University

Srusti Academy of Management

What are the subjects offered under MCA?

The MCA course subjects listed in the curriculum include:

Database Management System	Object Oriented Programming
Mathematical Foundations	Computer Science
Software Engineering	Web Technologies

What is the Curriculum of MCA?

MCA curriculum generally covers many topics related to computer science and its applications. Core topics will include programming languages, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, database management systems, computer networks, software engineering, and project management. Candidates will also have the opportunity to specialize in a specific field such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing or mobile development.