About MCA
About MCA
What is MCA ?
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) is a two-year (four semesters) professional Master’s Degree in computer science awarded in India. In some NITs, MCA is a three – year (six semesters) course. The course was designed to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals in the field of Information Technology. It is a postgraduate course that can be taken up after obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree. The MCA programme is inclined more toward Application Development and thus has more emphasis on latest programming language and tools to develop better and faster applications.
The MCA program focuses on providing a sound theoretical background as well as good practical exposure to students in the relevant areas. It is intended to provide a modern, industry-oriented education in applied computer science. It aims at producing trained professionals who can successfully meet the demands of the information technology industry.
Objectives of the MCA course :
The MCA program prepares students to take up positions as system analysts, systems designers, Programmers and managers in any field related to information technology. The program, therefore, aims at imparting comprehensive knowledge with equal emphasis on theory and practice. The MCA students are encouraged to spend a full semester working in the industry in the institute giving them insight into the workings of the IT world. However, the course curriculum will have enough flexibility to enable a student to undertake advance studies in computer science later on.
Duration :
The duration of MCA course is total two academic years. In some NITs, MCA is a three – year course. It is a full-time postgraduate course offered by many colleges/Universities situated in India. This course has been divided into four semesters (or six semesters) with the duration of six months each.
Eligibility :
Students who have done their graduation in any discipline like Science, Commerce, Arts, Engineering, BCAfrom any recognized university are eligible to apply for this course.
Aspirants should have studied Mathematics subject in the 10+2 standard or graduation level.
The qualifying examination must be passed with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST category candidates).
Admission :
Admissions in MCA course is given on the basis of entrance examinations. Many top colleges and universities in India offer admission on the basis of merit list prepared as per the marks scored in the entrance test. Generally, the entrance examinations are based on Mathematics, Reasoning and Computer. There is a different exam pattern of each entrance test.
Some MCA entrance examinations are listed here :
NIMCET (NIT MCA Common Entrance Test)
CUET (PG) MCA
MH-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)
AP ICET (Andhra Pradesh Integrated Common Entrance Test)
TANCET (Tamilnadu Common Entrance Test)
VITMEE (Vellore Institute of Technology MCA Entrance Exam)
BIT MCA (Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra)
KIITEE (KIIT Entrance Examination)
Some reputed colleges and universities to pursue MCA courses are :
National Institute of Technology, Trichurapalli
National Institute of Technology, Warangal
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad
National Institute of Technology, Delhi
National Institute of Technology, Bhopal
National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra
National Institute of Technology, Patna
Delhi University, New Delhi
Jawahar Lal University, New Delhi
Banaras Hindu University, Banaras
Hyderabad University, Hyderabad
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi
Indraprastha University, New Delhi
Tejpur University, Tejpur
Pune University, Pune
Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar
VIT Vellore, Tamilnadu
KIIT Bhuwaneshwar, Orissa
Bharti Vidyapith, Pune
Birla Institute of Technology (BITS), Ranchi
Career & Jobs :
Lot of Job opportunities are available in the field of MCA. Candidates having an MCA degree may have great employment opportunities in top IT companies and top consultancy firms.
At present, with the advancement of IT & Communication systems, people with good computer application skills are highly demanded in IT sector. MCA qualified students can find jobs easily in government and private sector. Numerous jobs are available in both the sectors. Candidates can get profiles as per their skills and caliber.
If you pursue the course from a well-recognized university, you will get the better jobs and career opportunities in this field. You can work in various areas such as banking, networking, IT companies, desktop publishing, etc.
During the initial time of joining, candidates are provided with a few months of training. Thereafter, they can work on Live projects. MCA candidate can start their career as an entry level trainee programmer. At the beginning, they have to work in different roles and areas. Responsibilities of an IT professional is to develop, test and maintain softwares/applications.
Candidate with MCA degree can also choose their profession in teaching field. They can also work as a lecturer in reputed colleges/Universities.
Job Profiles :
After completing MCA, candidates can apply for the following profiles:
Software Developer
Computer System Analyst
Software Engineer or Programmer
Database Administrator
Software Publisher
Software Application Architect
Software Consultant
Hardware Engineer
Web Designer/Web Developer
Senior Technical Consultant
Project Manager