About MCA
	Eligibility
	Institutes
	Selection Procedure
	Entrance Tests
	Opportunities
	IMS Programs

About MCA

What is an MCA?

MCA is a 3 year Post Graduate Program in Computer Applications Provided by Universities in India. Following is the yearly course content of the Program.

• 1st year is devoted to Basic concepts in Computer Technology
• 2nd year is concentrates on Higher level concepts in Computer Applications
• 3rd year is devoted to Specialization and Industrial Project.

Autonomous Institutes in India provide various Post Graduate Diploma Programs in Computer Applications. These Programs are considered equivalent to an MCA and offer good Placement opportunities; at the same time they save precious time for you as most of these Programs are of a much shorter duration (1 or 2 year). However we would like to inform you that these Programs are often more costly compared with the regular MCA Programs, also since these Programs are spread over a shorter duration they are more intensive and you will need to put in extra effort to complete the Program with above average grades.

Eligibility

What are the eligibility criteria to pursue MCA?

Generally graduates in any discipline with Mathematics as one of the major subjects in Senior Secondary School i.e. classes (XI & XII) or above are eligible. Students in the final year of their graduation are also eligible provided they submit the proof of their completing graduation by a specified date. Some colleges require 50% aggregate in graduation. One or two colleges require you to be graduate in Maths.

If one had no Maths at plus two level is he eligible for MCA entrance tests?

Most institutes require you to have Maths as a subject in your 10+2 or graduation. Even if you do not have it at your 10+2 but in graduation, it will do. In case you do not have any then you have very few options left for you. Also, since the entrance tests are based on your aptitude in maths, you would certainly require having basic understanding of higher-level mathematics in order to clear the written test.

I am doing DOEACC 'A' Level but I did not have Math at +2 level, can I apply for MCA entrance?
Your DOEACC “A” Level does not in anyway compensate for maths. You necessarily need to have maths at your 10+2 or graduation

Institutes

Which are the reputed institutes for pursuing an MCA?

There are about 165 Government recognized MCA institutes in the country. Among these it makes most sense to apply to some of the top institutes. The top institutes for MCA region wise is as listed below:

How does one go about selecting the right institute?

Following are some of the parameters, which will help you identify a Good MCA Program.

• Placement opportunities available through the Program
• Recognition for the Program by Employers in the Software Industry
• Quality of Faculty
• Quality of Infrastructure

What is the selection procedure for making it to an MCA institute?
The selection is usually through a written test that may be institute specific or a state level combined entrance test.

Selection Procedure

How does one apply for these tests?

The M.C.A. entrance exams of various universities are spread between January to July. The admission procedure generally consists of application for taking the entrance exams and students are then admitted depending on their score in the entrance exams.

What is the nature of the selection process?

• Generally there is a written objective test. Some exams may have Objective / True or False / Fill in the blanks / Short Answer (descriptive) type etc., all mixed up. To most colleges in India, the selection is only through the written test. But for DU, there is an interview for the short-listed candidates after the written test. The tests are generally of 2-3 hours duration. Negative marking may or may not be there. Most tests are only in English

Entrance Tests

What are the entrance tests?

As mentioned above, there are two different systems of conducting entrance tests:
Institute/University Specific Tests like:

• Delhi University
• Pune University
• Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi
• Thapar Institute
• NIMCET for the 8 NITs offering MCA  

Region Specific Tests like:

• Maharashtra CET (for colleges offering MCA through universities in Maharashtra)
• MP-Pre MCA Test (for all colleges in MP)
• UPMCAT (for most colleges in UP)
• Andhra Pradesh CET (for all colleges in AP)
• Kerela MCA Test (for all colleges in Kerela)
• Orissa State MCA Test (for all colleges in Orissa)

Opportunities

What are the career opportunities after pursuing an MCA?

Over the last decade India has emerged as the largest contributor of software professionals to the world market. Indian Software professionals are the first choice with clients in the U.S., Europe and in other parts of the world. Individuals with an Engineering degree in Computers or those with an MCA/PG Diploma in Computer Applications from Top Institutes are preferred by Employers as Software Developers. Consequently MCA/PG Diploma in Computers has emerged as one of the sought after Post Graduate Qualifications by Graduates aspiring for a career in Software. Having pursued an MCA you can look forward to working as a:

1. Systems Manager
2. Web Design Specialist
3. Database Administrator
4. System Analyst
5. Techno Marketing
6. Network Administrator
7. Entrepreneurship
8. Software Developer

What is the nature of career progression after an MCA/PG Diploma?

The following figure shows a typical career progression after an MCA/PG Diploma spread over a period of 6-7 years. An MCA would typically start his career in an IT services based Company as a Software developer and then progress in various roles of higher responsibility as shown below:

IMS Programs

How can IMS help prepare for the MCA Entrance Tests?

IMS offers a comprehensive study pack called MCA Ace Advanced Correspondence Program for a fee of Rs. 3500/-.

COURSE STRUCTURE

The Comprehensive Course Material in the MCA ACE Advanced Programme is

divided into 3 parts A, B, & C
Part A of the Course Material contains:

• A Preliminary test and Concept Development Material (CDM) covering Mathematics (at 10th, +2 level, and Graduation level), Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning, English usage, computer fundamentals.
• This part contains all the relevant theory, examples, practice exercises and chapter tests that will teach you to apply the concepts learnt in the Concept Development Material. Shortcuts and Explanatory answers wherever applicable have been provided for you.

Part B consists of:

• Section Tests and Comprehensive Tests (CTs) encompassing all areas of learning. Each Section Test will assess you on the respective Knowledge Area.
• Part B contains 5 section tests on each of the learning areas covered in the CDMs. The section tests will help you consolidate your conceptual learning and will provide a simulation of actual exam.

Part C of the course material:

• Gives you a Complete Simulation of the actual test as it contains 20 Comprehensive Tests. These tests will be based on a general pattern and will reflect the level of your preparedness for the actual entrance tests.
• The formats of Comprehensive Tests will represent the actual formats of top MCA entrance exams. So at the end of Part C you will be equipped to attempt most of the MCA entrance exams without any difficulty.

If your wish to enroll for this program send across a Demand Draft of Rs.3500/- in favour of IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd. Payable at Mumbai on the address: IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd., 6th Floor, E Block, NCL Bandra Premises, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai – 400051.

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