what is MCA course?

 

Why Pursue Master of Computer Application (MCA)?

 

·         Aspirants who want to excel and grow in the field of computers and IT technology take up this master of computer application program to acquire expertise in this field can take up MCA course. Since this sector is booming with lucrative opportunities in both private as well as government sector, MCA Course has become a popular choice among the students.

·         With 2,05,000 new job openings per year and a consistent growth rate of 7.7 percent, the MCA job market is flourishing.

·         Candidates for the MCA course have countless employment options in numerous job roles across different industries in both private and government domain.

·         As soon as candidates complete MCA course, they get placed with a minimum salary of INR 4 LPA.

·         Successful MCA course graduates can also expect to be hired by the best MNCs and IT firms in the world, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon, etc., with a starting salary of 13 LPA that will increase rapidly.

 MCA Eligibility

 Eligibility Criteria for MCA degree course is as follows:

·       Aspirants must have graduated from a UG program in computer applications, computer science, or a closely related discipline with at least a 50% aggregate to be eligible for the MCA course.

·         Aspirants must have mathematics as one of their subjects in Class 12 to be eligible for master of computer applications course. 

·  MCA Admission

In In India, entrance exams are mostly used to determine admission to MCA courses. But some institutions grant admission based on a merit list made from the grades received at graduation. The entrance exam approach is typically followed by top MCA colleges in India.

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·   MCA Admission 2023

      There are two modes in which MCA course admission takes place. Typically, admission to MCA degree program occurs through state-level entrance tests like IPU CET, MAH CET, etc. or university-level entrance exams. However, some colleges may take up direct admissions based on merit score.

·         Entrance Exams Based MCA Admission

Here is a step-by-step to be followed to get direct admission into Master of Computer Applications course:

·         Students are directly admitted to MCA course based on performance of prerequisite exams. Another method of direct admission offered by some institutions is management quota admission.

·         There are designated seats for management in every college. However, these management quota seats cost more than regular seats.

·         Private colleges like Amity University, LPU, Chandigarh University, and others provide direct MCA admissions. On the day of the interview, students must take a knowledge-based test.

 MCA Syllabus 

The 3-year MCA course is divided into six semesters. MCA  syllabus includes everything from lectures to practicals to project work. Among all the things, Master of Computer Applications (MCA) project work is the most crucial element. The last semester of the MCA curriculum is entirely devoted to project work. Moreover, students choose their specialization in this year only.

While the MCA syllabus may vary from college to college, the list of Master of Computer Application (MCA) subjects and topics taught in most colleges/universities is mentioned below to give you a glimpse into the MCA course:

1) First Semester 

• Computer Organisation & Architecture
• Business Systems and Application
• Computer Programming with C
• Discrete Mathematical Structure
• Business English and Communication
• Programming in C
• Micro Programming & Architecture Lab
• Business presentation and language lab

2) Second Semester

• Data Communication & Computer Networks
• Object-Oriented Programming in C++
• Information Systems Analysis & Design
• Database Management System I
• Data Structures with C
• Object-Oriented Programming lab (C++)
• Data structure lab
• Database lab

3)Third Semester

• Unix and Shell Programming

• Business Management
• Operating Systems and Systems Software
• Intelligent Systems
• Management Accounting
• Statistics and Numerical Techniques
• Unix lab
• Statistics and Numerical Analysis lab

4)Fourth Semester 

• Software Engineering & TQM
• Database Management System II
• Environment and Ecology
• Graphics and Multimedia
• Operation Research and Optimisation Techniques
• Advanced Database lab
• Software Project Management lab
• Graphics & Multimedia Lab 

5) Fifth Semester 

• Values and Ethics of Profession
• Elective 1 (System Administration and Linux or Windows Programming With VB)
• Elective 2 (Advanced Unix programming or Object-Oriented Programming with Java)
• Elective 3 (Distributed database management or Parallel Programming)
• Elective 4 (Compiler Design or E-Commerce)
• Minor project & Seminar
• Elective Lab

6)Sixth Semester 

• Major project & Seminar

 

 

 

MCA Course Specializations

 

As students enter the third or final year of MCA course program, they have the option to choose a particular specialization as per their preference and area of interest. These specializations give candidates the chance to develop a deeper level of expertise and skill set in a specific MCA degree to acquire better career prospects. Some of the specializations in master of computer applications offered by most colleges and universities are:

 

·         Systems Management

·         Management Information Systems (MIS)

·         Systems Development

·         Systems Engineering

·         Networking

·         Internet

·         Application Software

·         Software Development

·         Troubleshooting

·         Hardware Technology

MCA Course: Study Abroad

Many aspirants choose to study MCA abroad because of the superior infrastructure, placement programmes, and research facilities. In comparison to MCA degree courses, there are several alternative international courses that grant comparable degrees. Before applying for MCA at abroad colleges, aspirants must be aware of the eligibility requirements.

The eligibility requirements for enrolment in MCA colleges in abroad are listed below:

·         Candidates must have graduated from an accredited university or an institution.

·         Candidates must successfully complete English language tests like the IELTS or TOEFL.

·         Students can explore scholarship options since MCA courses can be expensive in abroad.

·         In countries like Canada, the USA, the UK, and Australia, the Master of Computer Applications programme is well-liked.

There are a few points to keep in mind for admissions to MCA colleges abroad:

·         The MCA course duration is typically between one to two years. In Australia, it occasionally lasts for 1.5 years.

·         Candidates must have completed their undergraduate studies in computer science or a related field.

·         Various colleges have different cutoffs that they request. These universities have minimum cutoff grades between 83 and 89%, or a 3.0 GPA.

·         Candidates must submit their GRE or GMAT exam results.

·         IELTS requires a total score of 7 or the TOEFL requires a score of 80% to be admitted.

·         The average MCA course fees is between 25 and 50 lakhs in the USA, 10 to 23 lakhs in the UK, 20 to 35 lakhs in Australia, and 15 to 25 lakhs in Canada.

·         The top MCA colleges worldwide are included in the table below along with their average MCA course fees.

MCA: Skills Required  

 Here is a list of the skills required for a successful career after Master of Computer Application or MCA course:

 

·         Good communication skills

·         Positive outlook

·         Behavioural skills

·         Sound knowledge of programming languages like C++, Java, JavaScript

·         Good understanding about data structures and data base

·         Technical skills

·         Know about the latest trends in technology

·         Excellent programming skills

 

Apart from the general skills, there are some specific skills required for MCA course as per your chosen field of work:

·         Programmers: They must have a good command over programming languages like C, C++, Java, .NET, etc

·         Web Designers: They must have sound knowledge of languages like PHP, CSS, JavaScript, HTML, etc

·         Networking: They must be skilled in SQL, LINUX. Also, they should obtain certification in CCNA, CCNP, CCIE.

 

What After MCA

 After completing MCA course, one can lookout for job in various industries both private and government. Due to the fast growth of the IT and software industries, the employment prospects for MCA course graduates have improved over the years. The demand for MCA graduates is expected to further grow in the coming years.

MCA graduates may be able to obtain employment with start-ups. Since start-up culture has become popular in India, it is highly beneficial for MCA freshers in the industry.  Not only do IT companies, but also start-up firms pay substantial compensation to the MCA course graduates.  

On an average, MCA starting salary ranges between 2.5 to 3.6 LPA, which is expected to increase as per the expertise level and skills. It may be noted that while the IT sector is currently experiencing growth, there are several career options open to those who complete an MCA course.

 

Here are the top job profiles for MCA course graduates along with their job descriptions and average salary. Based on these things, you can mark your future scope after doing MCA course:

 

Software Developer- The key responsibility of software developers is to design, install, test, maintain, and update software in a company.

Average Salary: INR 4,85,000 LPA

Web Developer- The role of web developers is to design and structure the look, layout, and other features of a website. These professionals must possess expertise in computer programming and graphic designing.

Average Salary: INR 2,81,000 LPA

 Mobile App Developer- Mobile developers are responsible for designing the mobile apps as per user's needs and requirements.

Average Salary: INR 3,76,000 LPA

 Systems Analyst- The job of a system analyst is to determine what hardware or software the company needs. They are entitled to the whole IT system, instead of only software or hardware systems.

Average Salary: INR 6,54,000 LPA

Network Administrator- The work of network administrators is to take full charge of supporting, setting up, and managing internal servers.

Average Salary: INR 3,67,000 LPA

 

System Administrator- The roles of system administrators include installing, supporting, & maintaining servers/computer systems. Other responsibilities may include scripting, programming, project management, and more.

Average Salary: INR 3,04,000 LPA

 

Hardware Engineer- They look after the hardware configurations of a computer system.

Average Salary: INR 3,78,000 LPA

MCA: Top Recruiters

Here is a list of the top recruiters that hire MCA course graduates:

·         TCS

·         Wipro

·         Infosys

·         Cognizant

·         IBM

·         Accenture

·         HCL

·         Tech Mahindra

·         Hi-tech Solutions

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