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Indira Gandhi National Open University

Public/GovernmentNAAC Grade ‘A++’NIRF #1 (2025)

New Delhi, DelhiEst. 1985

Indira Gandhi National Open University/ Courses/Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
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Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

MCA• Computer Applications• computer_applications

MCA is a 2 year PG Computer Applications programme covering eligibility, curriculum, fees, admissions, specializations, skills, and career outcomes for student comparison. Common pathways include Software Engineer, Application Developer, System Analyst.

Total Fees

₹52,000

Duration

2 years

Credits

100 credits

Entrance

NIMCET, MAH MCA CET, State MCA exams

Regulator

AICTE, UGC

Curriculum

Advanced programming, database systems, cloud, AI, data science, software engineering, systems, and a major project.

Core subjects

Advanced Data StructuresDBMSComputer NetworksOperating SystemsSoftware Engineering

Skills gained

Full-stack developmentDatabase engineeringSystem designCloud fundamentals

Career paths

Software EngineerApplication DeveloperSystem AnalystDatabase DeveloperSoftware engineeringData engineeringCloud supportIT consulting

Higher education

Ph.D.Specialized certifications

Eligibility & Entrance Exams

BCA or a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent; or B.Sc./B.Com./B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level (with bridge courses MCS-201 and MCS-208).

Accepted Exams:NIMCETMAH MCA CETState MCA exams