MCA

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Particulars MCA Program
Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form 22 July, 2024
Interview and Admission Decision 26 July, 2024
Last Date for payment of admission fee 27 July, 2024
Reporting at the ICFAI University for submission of certificates and verification by producing originals and registration 29 July, 2024
Payment of First Semester Fee 29 July, 2024
Commencement of Preparatory Classes 05-09 August, 2024
Commencement of Regular Classes 12 August, 2024

Master of Computer Applications (MCA Program)

The Master of Computer Applications Program is based on contemporary curriculum and cutting edge pedagogy thereby equipping the students with up to date technical and IT skills required in current public and private sectors.

Duration :

Three years

Eligibility :

Graduation in any discipline with 45% and above aggregate marks with mathematics as a subject in 10 + 2; 45% and above in BCA.

Final year degree students are also eligible to apply.

Lateral Entry option into 2 year for those who have completed their undergraduate programs either in BCA or BSc (Information Technology / Computer Science) with at least 5% in qualifying degree examinations.

Objectives:

  • To impart basic understanding of concepts, strategies, tools and techniques of informayion technology.
  • To provide a strong foundation in all technical aspects of computers and their applications.
  • To develop communication and softskills necessary for contemporary IT professionals.
  • To give hands on experience in IT application in industry through projects on computer application software.

Job Prospects

Candidates who passed MCA are hired as software developer, database engineer, cloud architect, web developer (or designer), IT architect, software consultant, network engineer, social media manager, ethical hacker and others.

The detailed Program Structure with Course Structure and Detailed Syllabus of Master of Computer

Applications (MCA) under CBCS is provided here.

Program Structure :

The MCA Program is organized into 4 semesters in two years. There are 34 courses including SoftSkills and Management theses. Students are additionally required to go through a Summer Internship project.

MCA Program Structure
Year Semester - I Semester - II
I Programming & Problem Solving with C & C++ Operating System
Python Programming Data Structure through C++
Database and Management System Design and Analysis of Algorithm
Data Warehousing and Data Mining Web Technologies
Discrete Mathematics Communication Skills
Fundamentals of Information Technology Principles of Management
Generic Elective – I (Group - I) Generic Elective – II (Group - II)
Summer Internship - I
Year Semester - III Semester - IV
II Java Application Development Software Engineering
Dot Net Technologies Unix/Linux System Administration
Compiler Design Universal Human Values and Professional Ethics
Data Communication and Computer Network Elective IV (Group - B)
Elective I (Group - A) Project Work
Elective II (Group - A)
Elective III (Group - A)

Note: The Courses Communication Skills and Fundamentals of Information Technology are Compulsory/ Mandatory Courses under the Ability Enhancement Course and Skill Enhancement Course respectively under CBCS for MCA Program.

Generic Elective Courses

Semester – I (Group - I)

  • IT in Banking and Insurance
  • Computer Application in Business

Semester – II (Group - II)

  • Enterprise Wide Information System
  • Image Processing

Note: Students have to select one course from each group in Semester I and Semester II

Discipline Specifi c Elective Courses

Semester – III (Group - A)

  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer System and Network Security
  • Internet of Things
  • Theory of Computation
  • Multimedia System

Semester – IV (Group - B)

  • Cloud Computing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Mobile Computing

Note: Students have to select three courses from Group – A in Semester III and one course from Group – B in Semester IV

Practical Courses:

  • The Core Courses are designed in a way to have both Theory and Practical Components
  • Separate Exams will be held for both Theory and Practical Exams of each Course
  • The Practical Component will be of 100 Marks (70 Marks for Practical and 30 Marks for Viva Voce)
  • Summer Internship (SI):

  • SI will be conducted in IT Solution Outlets or other Allied Agencies where IT is always required
  • The Supervisors for the SI will be one each from the University (Faculty Supervisor) and a Company Supervisor from the Outlet assigned to the student to complete the Internship
  • The existing SI Guidelines will be used to guide the students
  • Project Work (PW):

  • There will be a PW to be completed by the students in Year II (4th Semester)
  • The PW will be based on a research topic to be fi nalized by the students in consultation with the Faculty Guide
  • The Guidelines for PW will be the as designed by the University
  • The PW shall be based Practical aspects. The PW will be evaluated on Practical aspects, Report, Final Presentation and Viva-Voce.
  • Admission Modalities

    The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based programs offered by the ICFAI University Meghalaya at Tura & Shillong campuses. The medium of instruction is English.

    Eligibility:

    Graduation in any discipline with 45% and above aggregate marks with mathematics as a subject in 10 + 2; 45% and above in BCA. Final year degree students are also eligible to apply. For the purpose of determining eligibility based on aggregate percentage of marks, the procedure used by the respective university in award of the degree will only be taken into consideration. All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of formal schooling by July 18th, 2024. Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or on a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission to the MBA / M.Com / MTTM / MCA / MA Programs.

    Students in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements including practical examinations/viva assignments before July 18th, 2024. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate to that effect at the time of admission. The admission of applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark sheets and a degree certificate establishing their eligibility. The registration of the candidates not meeting the criteria / non-submission of graduation transcripts by September 16th, 2024 will be cancelled and admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

    Admission Criteria :

    • The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.
    • Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

    Special Reservation :

    • There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Meghalaya in any course of ICFAI University, Meghalaya, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course / discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above.
    • Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

    Application Modalities

    Guidelines on how to Complete the Application Form :

    The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

    Application Form :

    1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
    2. Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
    3. Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
    4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
    5. Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
    6. DD for Rs. 300.

    Attested Copies of Certificates :

    Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

    • Date of Birth Certificate/Class X Certificate.
    • Marksheet of Class XII/Degree certificate (as may be applicable).
    • Domicile Certificate.
    • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
    • Please paste your recent passport size colour photograph on the Application Form given on next page.

    Submission of Application Form :

    The completed Application Form for Admission along with a Demand Draft for Rs. 300 (drawn in favour of ‘The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c’) may be submitted to:

    The Admissions Officer,
    The ICFAI University, Meghalaya,

    Tura Campus :
    Danakgre,(Near BSF Camp), PO Araimile,
    Phone : 9612885981, 8014241976
    E-mail : admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in
    Website : www.iumeghalaya.edu.in
    Shillong Campus :
    Phawa Ville
    Near Shillong Law College,
    Dhankheti, Meghalaya.
    Phone : 0364-2220057, 9485158603, 8794250646
    E-mail : admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in
    Website : www.iumeghalaya.edu.in

    Fee Schedule

    Admission Fee :

    Admission Fee of ₹12,000 for PG Programs is to be paid by all the selected candidates immediately after the admission decision is announced.

    *Foreign students have to pay an admission fee of ₹14,000 for PG Programs. The last date for payment of admission fee is July 28, 2024.

    Caution Deposit (Refundable):

    Students have to pay Rs. 5,000 for PG Programs as Caution Deposit along with the first installment of Program Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

    Program Fee :

    Students have to pay the program fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before July 28, 2024.

    Programs
    Processing fee / Admission fee
    (in Indian Rupees)
    FEE per annum (In Indian Rupees)
    Domicile Non- Domicile International Domicile Non-Domicile International
    MCA
    (4 semesters)
    33,000 40,600 47,400 1,32,000 1,62,400 1,89,600

    Note : All payments should be made by way of Demand Draft in favor of "The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c" payable at Tura / Shillong, Meghalaya.