MCA (Master of Computer Application)

Overview
MCA (Master of Computer Applications) is a professional master’s degree in computer science. It focuses on providing a theoretical as well as practical training to students in the related field.
Computer Applications is a use of computer to solve a problem or to accomplish a particular job. This course is designed to meet up with the demand of qualified professionals in the IT field.
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.

Scope
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 job are available in both the sectors. Candidates can get profiles as per their skills and calibre.
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.
Candidates with MCA degree can also choose their profession in teaching field. They can also work as a lecturer in reputed colleges/Universities.
After completing MCA, candidates can apply for the following profiles:
• Software Engineer
• Software Developer
• Systems Analyst
• Software Tester
• Web Designer/Web Developer
• Mobile Developer
• Database Administrator
• System Administrator
• Project Manager
• Software Application Architect
• Software Consultant
• Hardware Engineer
• Software Trainer
• Lecturer (Government or Private Colleges)

One may also become self employed, by becoming freelance or independent software developer, software security expert, consultant etc

Eligibility
The Student should have BCA or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent of minimum 3 years duration

OR

Passed B.Sc./B.Com./B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned Univserity)


All above Graduation Degree with at least 50% marks(45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying Examination.