PG course guide
MCA — Master of Computer Applications
The standard postgraduate upgrade after BCA or B.Sc CS.
What is MCA?
MCA is a two-year postgraduate computing degree, reduced from three years under the revised national structure. It is taken most often by BCA and B.Sc graduates seeking parity with B.Tech CSE candidates in the hiring market, and by graduates from other disciplines converting into software roles.
Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level
- Typically 50%-55% aggregate
- NIMCET or a state or university entrance test at many institutions
What you will study
Careers after MCA
MCA — frequently asked questions
Is MCA still relevant?
Yes, particularly for BCA and B.Sc graduates who want access to roles and salary bands that filter for a postgraduate technical degree. Its relevance drops if you already have two or more years of strong development experience, where the job market weighs the experience more heavily.
Universities offering MCA
Institutions that offer this course. A counsellor can help you compare and shortlist the right fit.
DIT University
Private · Est. 1998
Graphic Era University
Deemed · Est. 2008
Jamia Millia Islamia
Central · Est. 1920
G.L. Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management
Private · Est. 2007
Galgotias University
Private · Est. 2011
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
Deemed · Est. 2001
JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida
Private · Est. 1998