To begin, it’s a good question-and quite frequently asked too. Basically, computer information technology (commonly referred to as “IT” within tech industries and the business world) is a term used to describe the design, creation, and maintenance of complex computer and networked computer systems. Many businesses and professionals use the term to also encompass the wide range of technology that surrounds the computer systems themselves too.

For example, computer information technology is often used to describe:

* Computer hardware
* Computer servers
* Computer networks and networking equipment
* Computer monitors
* Software and operating systems
* Printers
* Copy machines
* Fax machines
* Office phone systems
* Internet systems
* Cell phones
* Many additional types of technology and data management equipment

IT also represents the how all of these systems are used and how they inter-relate to one another at the same time.

In the Workplace: The IT Department

While it is not necessarily a rule, more often than not these days, a business’s IT department will typically manage all of the office’s technology needs, including everything from the procurement of computer and technology equipment to the installation and ongoing maintenance of the systems. In the modern data centered workplace environment we’ve come to expect today, ensuring the computer information technology backbone is operating effectively and efficiently has become absolutely mandatory to running a successful business or workplace operation.

Why Is Computer Information Technology So Important?

IT has become the lifeblood of how business is done. As our world continues to adapt more and more towards an information based society, managing the stream and storage of data and making access to data more and more reliable and easy to use is not just important from a profit standpoint alone-we’ve actually come to totally depend on technology 100% to make business possible.

In this type of environment, ensuring that every small “slice of the pie” operates and performs as it should is essential. Think of it much like setting up a chain of dominoes-if one piece of an organization’s technology system goes down, it is certainly going to have an entire chain of cause and effect throughout the entire organization.

Information technology is so important because it requires thoughtful and knowledgeable planning and development to create sophisticated systems that work seamlessly with each other to produce an end result of transparent functionality that we rely on. It’s almost like one of those things that we’ve just gotten used to-we’ve come to expect it to work flawlessly all of the time, only noticing it when something goes wrong.

This kind of operational transparency is usually the main goal of IT professionals. Making sure that data and technology systems work properly and dependably enables others to perform their duties without a hitch. Qualified IT professionals are always in high demand and generally well compensated for the services they provide.

It’s safe to say that computer information technology really is what makes the world of technology go ’round!

If you have completed your BCA or graduation in any other related discipline, studying MCA is a favored option for you. This is a full-time degree course of 3years (usually divided into six semesters). Studying Master of Computer Applications makes you skilled in computational theory, programming, algorithm design, database management, and other related fields.

Admission to this course is generally done through various MCA entrance tests. While most institutes conduct their own MCA entrance tests, there are also some centralized entrance test. mcapapers.info/category/aimcet" title='Read more about AIMCET'>AIMCET (all India entrance of MCA) is one such MCA entrance test.

MCA Entrance Test Pattern

The syllabus of the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) entrance exams comprises Mental Ability, English Comprehension and Mathematics of 12th standard.

While most of the MCA entrance tests have objective questions, some universities follow a mixed pattern of objective, short-answer, and long-answer types of questions.

The School of Computer & Systems Sciences – JNU was established way back in 1975. It is one of the foremost institutions to start teaching and research programmes in the broad areas of computer science.

The popularity of the courses offered can be judged from the excellent (100%) placement of successful students in the best of the companies in the field of Computer Science and Information Technology.

Graduates from the School have been placed in companies such as IBM, CSC, Flextronics, Siemens, HP, Parot Systems, CSG, Accenture, Cadence, GE Caps, etc.

MCA (Master of Computer Applications)

Students are admitted to the MCA programme each year on the basis of their performance in the written test conducted by the University.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree from any recognized university in any discipline with adequate competence in Mathematics under the 10+2+3 pattern of education with at least 55 percent marks.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has relaxed the eligibility criteria for Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) and Master of Computer Application (MCA).

From now onwards students need not have Certificate in Computing (CIC) to get admission into BCA and MCA courses offered by IGNOU.

According to the new criteria, those who have completed their 10+2 with or without mathematics as a distinct subject or vocational course in computer techniques or applications, or its equivalent course without Maths are eligible to apply for BCA.
Graduates from any stream can apply for MCA at IGNOU.

But, those who did not study Maths as a separate subject have to register for MTE-03 paper in the first semester.

However, those who have not studied Maths as a core subject in their 10+2 have to pass the CS-60 paper, which is offered in MCA.

JNU (Jawahar Lal Nehru University) MCA Entrance Test
The questions in the entrance examination for admission to the MCA programme may cover the following areas of study :

Trigonometry
Differential Equations
Modern Algebra and Matrix Theory
Statistics and Probability
Theory of Equations
Elementary Numerical Analysis
Calculus and Analytical Geometry
Logical Ability
Real Analysis

The question paper will consist of two parts :
Part A will contain questions in which the candidate will be required to answer questions of type, fill in the blanks, multiple choice.

Part B will consist of short answer type of questions.

Address : Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi – 110 067.

For more information Log on to :

http://www.jnu.ac.in

University of Delhi MCA Entrance Test
Admission Test Syllabi will consist of the following two tests (objective type).
Test I Quantitative and Mathematical Ability Test 75 min.
Test II Deductive and Logical Ability Test                 60 min.
Each test carries 200 marks. Each question carries 4 marks.

The outlines of the syllabus for the admission tests are as follows :

Test 1 : Quantitative and Mathematical Ability Test :
Algebra — Sets, groups, fields, vector spaces, complex numbers, Demoivre’s theorem and its simple applications, matrices, determinants, relation between roots and co-efficients of an equation, Scalar and Vector products, triple products.
Calculus — Real number system, continuity and limits, differentiation, integration, definite integral, evaluation of lengths and area of curves, curvature, partial differentiation, differential equations of first order and their solutions, linear differential equations with constant coefficients, homogeneous linear differential equations.
Geometry — Two-dimensions : straight lines, circles, parabola, hyperbola and ellipse, classification of curves of second type.

Three-dimensions — spheres, quadratic cones and cylinders.
Real Analysis — Sequences, sequences of real numbers, convergent sequences, Cauchy sequences, monotonic sequences, bounds, infinite series and their different tests of convergence, absolute convergence, uniform convergence. Properties of continuous functions, Rolle’s theorem, mean value theorem, Taylor’s and Maclaurin’s series, maxima and minima, indeterminate forms.
Statistics and Linear Programming — Frequency distributions and measures of dispersion, skewness and kurtosis, permutations and combinations, probability, random variables and distribution functions, mathematical expectation and generating functions, binomial, Poisson, normal distribution curve fitting and principle of least squares, correlation and regression, sampling and large sample test, test of significance based in t, c2 and F distributions. Formulation of simple linear programming problems, basic concepts of graphical and simplex methods.

Test 2 : Deductive and Logical Ability Test :
Interpretation of data, problem solving, flow charts and algorithms, number system, binary, octal, hexadecimal. Truth values, logical operations, logic functions and their evaluation.

Address : University of Delhi, Department of Computer Science, Room No. 303, (3rd Floor), Arts Faculty Extension Building , DELHI – 110 007.

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‘B’ level course of mcapapers.info/category/doeacc" title='Read more about DOEACC'>DOEACC Scheme has been recognized by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt of India, as professionally equivalent to MCA Degree course. Students can acquire this qualification by undergoing this course and passing the examination conducted by the mcapapers.info/category/doeacc" title='Read more about DOEACC'>DOEACC Society. Working professionals can also appear in this examination directly, provided they possess the requisite education qualification as indicated below.

Eligibility for mcapapers.info/category/b-level-course" title='Read more about B level course'>B level course

i) For students appearing through an institute Level ‘A’ / Government recognized PGDCA/Government recognized PGDCA/Government recognized polytechnic engineering diploma/Graduate, followed in each case by an accredited ‘B’ level course (First two semesters are exempted for those who have passed ‘A’ level in full. Candidates having Government recognized PGDCA/Government recognized PGDCA will also be eligible for exemption of some subjects depending on the courses they had undergone, on a case by case basis).

ii) For students-at-large (Direct Applicants) Level ‘A’/Government recognized PGDCA/Government recognized PGDCA, followed in each case by two years relevant experience. * (First two semesters are exempted for those who have passed ‘A’ level in full. Candidates having Government recognized PGDCA/Government recognized PGDCA will also be eligible for exemption of some subjects depending on the courses they had undergone, on a case by case basis). Graduate/Government recognized polytechnic engineering diploma, followed in each case by three years relevant experience.
*Relevant experience connotes job experience in IT including teaching in a recognized institution as faculty member, excludes coaching.

For more Information Log on to :

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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068

IGNOU invites Application for Admission to the following programmes for JANUARY 2008 SESSION
Computer and Library & Information Sciences

1. Master of Computer Application (MCA)
2. Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
3. P.G. Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN)
4. Certificate in computer (CIC

Journalism, Communication and Creative Writing

1. P.G. Diploma in Translation (PGDT)
2. P.G. Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (PGJMC)
3. P.G. Diploma in Audio Programme Production (PGDAPP)
4. P.G. Diploma in Radio Prasaran (PGDRP)
5. Diploma in Creative Writing in English (DCE)

Health , Nutrition & Child Care

1. Bachelor of Science Nursing (Post Basic) (B.Sc. N (Pb)).
2. Diploma in Maternal and Child Health (PGDGM)
3. P.G. Diploma in Geriatric Medicine (PGDMCH)
4. P.G. Diploma in Hospital and Health Management (PGMHHM)
5. Diploma in Nursing Administration (DNA)
6. Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (DECE)
7. Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education (DNHE)
8. Diploma in HIV and Family Education (DAFE)
9. Certificate in HIV and Family Education (CAFE)
10. Certificate in Nutrition and Chile Care (CNCC)
11. Certificate in Food & Nutrition (CFN)
12. Certificate in Food Safety (CFS) (Online)
13. Certificate in Health Care Waste Management (CHCWM)
14. Certificate in Competency Enhancement for ANM/FHW (CCEANM)
15. Certificate Programme in New born and Infant care (CNIC)
16. Certificate Programme in Maternal and Child Health Care (CMCHC

Engineering & Rural Development

1. B.Tech. Civil (Construction Management) (BTCM)
2. B.Tech. Civil (Water Resource Engineering (BTWRE)
3. B.Tech. (Mechanical Engineering) (BTWRE)
4. P.G. Diploma in Rural Development (PGDRD)
5. Advance Diploma in Water Resource Engineering (ADWRE)
6. Advance Diploma in Construction Management (ADCM)
7. Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management (ACPDM)
8. Certificate in Rural Development (CRD)

Education & Distance Education

1. Master of Arts (Distance Education) (MADE)
2. P.G. Diploma in Distance Education (PGDDE)
3. P.G. Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE)
4. Certificate in Guidance (CIG)
5. Certificate in Teaching of English (CTE)

Management & Tourism Studies

1. P.G. Diploma in International Business Operation (PGDIBO)
2. Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS)
3. Certificate in Business Skill (CBS)
4. Certificate in Tourism Studies (CTS)

Women & Youth Development

1. Diploma in Youth in Development Work (DCYP)
2. Diploma in Women’s Empowerment and Development (DWED)

Area Specific Awareness & Manpower Development Programmes
P.G. Diploma in Disaster Management (PGDDM)
P.G. Diploma in
Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme

Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme leading to BA, B.Com. BSW and BTS for non10+2 student (BPP).

The prospectus can be obtained from all the Regional Centre of IGNOU or from Registrar (SR & E), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, New Delhi- 110 068, in person, on payment of Rs. 100/- in cash or through post by sending an IPO or Demand Draft of Rs. 150/- drawn in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi/ at the city of the Regional Centre/Partner Institution concerned, from where prospectus is required. An electronic version of the Prospectus is also available at IGNOU website at http://www.ignou.ac.in Application from can be downloaded from the website and submitted along with DD for Rs. 100/- in addition to the programme fee.

Sale of Prospectus will commence from 1st October 2007.

Last Dates:

Requisition for Supply of Prospectus by Post: 30th October 2007.

Submission of forms at the concerned Regional Centre: 12th November 2007.

Submission of forms with late fees of Rs. 200/- at the concerned Centre: 23rd November 2007.

Master of Business Administration (Banking & finance):
The University also invites applications for admission to Master of Business Administration (Banking & Finance) MBA (B&F). The prospectus can be obtained form any of the Regional centers listed below of Registrar (SR&E), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi- 110 068, on payment of Rs. 300/- in cash of Rs. 350 through Demand Draft for sending by post. Candidate should be a member of Indian Institute of Bakers, should have passed the CAIIB examination and should be a Graduate working in the Banking of Financial Services Sector for at least two years. The last date for submission of the application form for MBA (B&F) at Regional Centre is 30-11-2007. Application form can also be downloaded form IGNOU website at http://www.ignou.ac.in and submitted along with DD for Rs. 300/- in addition to the Programme fee. The University also offers Ph.D. Programme in Education History. Tourism Studies, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, Public Administration, English, Hindi, Mathematics, Physics, Library & Information science, Commerce, Management Social Work, Women’s Studies Distance Education, Child Development and Rural Development. Application for admission to the Ph.D Programme may be submitted on the prescribed form at any time of the year. Application received by September 30 and March 31, will be considered for admission to the January and July sessions respectively. The Prospectively. The Prospectus and application form can be obtained form any or the Regional Centers or Registrar (SR&E), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi- 110 068 on payment of Rs. 500/- cash or Rs. 550/- through Demand Draft for Sending by Post. The Application form can also be downloaded and submitted along with an application fee of Rs. 500/- in the form of demand draft for sending by post. The application form can also be downloaded and submitted along with an application fee or Rs. 500/- in the form of demand draft payable to IGNOU New Delhi.

NOTE: Late and incomplete application forms shall be summarily rejected. No. correspondence in this regard will be entertained.

Addresses of Regional Centers:
(1) H.No. 3-5-909, Himayat Nager, Rahul Chamber Main Road Hyderabad- 500029. (2) JNR Mahavidyalaya Port Blair-744104, Andaman & Nicobar Islands. (3) Navagiri Road, 1st Bye-Lane, Chandmari, Guwahati-781003.(4)2nd Floor, BISCOMAUN Tower, Wet Gandhi Mainsan Patna-800001.(5) 52,Tughlakabad Instt.Area, Near Batra Hospital , New Delhi-110062.(6) Opp. Nirma Instt. Of Technology, Sarkhej-Gandhi Nagar, Highway, Chharodi Ahmedabad-382481.(7) Old Govt.Collage Campus ,Railway Station Road Karnal-132001.(8) Rain Basera Building, Chauhan Niwas, Khalini, Shimla-171002. (9) N.S.S.S. Lalyan Kendra No. 293, 39th cross, 8th Block Jayanagar, Bangalore-560082. (10) Kaloor, Cochin-682017 (11) Sanchi Complex, 3rd Floor, Opp Board of Secondary Edn.., Shivaji Nagar., Bhopal- 462016 (12) 1st Floor MSFC Builiding, 270,Senapati Bapat Road ,Pune-411016.(13) Sunny Lodge,Nongrhyammi, Nong shiliang, Shillong- 793014.(14) C-1 Insitutional Area, Bhubaneshwar- 751013.(15) 70/79-84,Secotor-7, Patel Narg, Mansarovar, Jaipur- 302020.(16) C.I.T. Campus Taramani,Chennai-600113.(17) B-1/33, Sect,- H Aliganj,Lucknow- 226024.(18) Bikash Bhawan, 4th Floor North Block, Salt lake, Bidhan Nagar,Kolkata-700091.(19) Gandhi Smriti & Darshan Samti Rajghat,New Delhi-110002.(20) SPMR Collage of Commerce Canal Road Jammu- 180001 (21) Mantoo House, Raj Bagh, Near Majid AL-Farooq,Sir Nagar- 190008 (22) Nanoor, Khera, Tapovan Raipur Toad, Dehradun – 248001 (23) 457/A,Ashok Nagae, Ranchi – 834002 (24) Gairigaon, PO. Tadong, Shumbuk House Gangtok, Sikkim- 737102 (25) Hornhill comples,’C’ Sector (Near central Sch.) Naharlagun Itanagar- 791110 (26) Asha Jain Complex, North AOC, Imphal, Manipur- 795001, (27) Lal Huaia Building M.G. Road Khatla (Near CenterYAM OFF.) Aizwal, Mizoram –706001 (28) MBB Collage compound, PO. Agartala College Agartala Tripura 799004 (29) NH. 39 Opp. Dzuvrtu (Mhon Khola) I.O.C. Lohima Nagaland – 797001 (30) ITI Building Bulepur (Sistrict Ludhiana) Khanna- 141401 (31) Rest Housr & EM Office Hall, Sector-1 Shankar Nagar Raipur-492007 (Chhattisgarh) (32) 2ND FLR, Rajshelhar Bhavan Arts Building, Rani Durgavati Vishvavidhylya Campus Pachpedhi Jabalpur- 482001 (Madhya Pradesh) (33) Distt, Agriculture office Road Behind Panchayat Bhavan Koraput 764020 (Orissa) (34) Dept. Of Cont. Deu. Building Saurashtra University Campus Rajkot- 360005 Gujarat (35) Corporation school Building Pichai Pillai Chavadi Theni Main Road Madurai 625016 (36) LNMU Campus Kameshwar Nagar Darbhanga Bihar 846004 (37) 2/669 D-10 Gali no. 3 Rambagh Colony Ramghat Road Aligarh 202001 (38) IGNOU Sub RC, Gandhi Bhawan BHU Campus Varanasi Uttar Pradesh- 221005 (39) East Vivekananda Pally, Raja Ram Mohan Ray Road Siliguri- 734006.

Note: Application from Army, Air Force Navy A. Riffles and CRPF can obtain “ Student Handbook & Prospectus” from the following Recognized Regional Centers:

(40) Brig .Edu. HQ Central Command Lucknow, U.P. (41) Col.Edu HQ Northern Command Udhampur, J&K (42) Col.Edu HQ Western command Chandimandir, Haryana (43) Col. Edu HQ Southern Command Pune Mahrashtra (44) col. Edu HQ Eastern Command Kolkata W.B. (45) HQ WAC, IAF Subroto Park New Delhi – 10010 (46) HQ CAC, IFA, Bamrauli Allahabad- 211012 (47) HQ EAC IAF C/O –99 APO –Shillong, Meghalaya (48) HQ MC, IFA Vayusena Nagar Nagpur 440007 (49) HQ SWAC, IAF, Sec-9 Gandhi Nagar Gujarat-382009 (50) HQ SAC, IAF Post: Akkulum, Rrivandrum – 695011 (51) HQ TC, IFA, Post: JC Nagar Bangalore- 560006 (52) 68, Race Course, AF Stn. New Delhi-110066 (53) NAVAL HQ R.K. Puram New Delhi – 110066 (54) HQ Western Naval Command Mumbai- 400023 (55) HQ Eastern Naval Command Visakhapatnam- 530014 (56) HQ Southern Naval Command Kochi- 682004 (57) Directorate General Assam Rifles (DGAR) Laitumukhrah Shillong-793003 (58) Group Center CRPF, Jharodakalan, New Delhi 110071 (59) Group Centre CRPF, Avadi, Chennai-600065 (60) Group Centre CRPF Amerigon, Guwahati Assam- 781023 (61) Bantalab Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir- 181123 (62) Group Center CRPF, Lucknow- 226002 (63) Group Center CRPF, Gandhinagar, Gujarat- 382042 (64) GC,CRPF, Hyderabad – 500005.

For more information log on to

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MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Course in IndiaMCA (Master of Computer Applications) is a 3 year post graduate program offered by Universities in India. The MCA course is a very good option for those who want to pursue a career in software. MCA courses offer very good job opportunities for graduates in Multinational as well as other software firms with an attractive pay packet.

Eligibility for admission to an MCA Course :

Most of the Colleges/Institutes offering MCA course needs the candidates to be a graduate in any stream with Mathematics as a subject at the plus two level.

Admission procedure for MCA:

Generally, the students has to take an entrance test for admission to an MCA program. In some institutes like IMT, Ghaziabad the candidates has to go through the process of a group discussion and an interview for getting admission. Selection will be based on the performance of the student in the written entrance test/interview/group discussion.

Different Universities conduct Entrance tests separately for MCA. The MCA entrance examinations are generally based on Mathematics and reasoning. Most of these tests are purely objective in nature. The test is generally of 2-3 hours duration. Some tests will have the system of negative marking for wrong answers.

The number of seats for the MCA Programme is very limited in all the Universities. Different colleges have different syllabi for the MCA Entrance, hence it is difficult to have an integrated approach while preparing for it. The aspirants needs to be good at Mathematics (some will be upto B.Sc level) as most of the MCA entrance papers will have questions from Mathematics and Statistics. A knowledge of computers will be also beneficial.

mcapapers.info/category/all-india-mca-common-entrance-test" title='Read more about All India MCA Common Entrance Test'>All India MCA Common Entrance Test (mcapapers.info/category/aimcet" title='Read more about AIMCET'>AIMCET):

There is an mcapapers.info/category/all-india-mca-common-entrance-test" title='Read more about All India MCA Common Entrance Test'>All India MCA Common Entrance Test organized by IIT, Roorkee. mcapapers.info/category/aimcet" title='Read more about AIMCET'>AIMCET is intended for admission on an all India basis or have seats earmarked for candidates from other states. Certain state governments (for state quota seats) and institutes (for management quota seats) have also indicated that admission to their MCA programmes will be based on the mcapapers.info/category/aimcet" title='Read more about AIMCET'>AIMCET Score.

mcapapers.info/category/career" title='Read more about Career'>Career Opportunities for an MCA graduate:

As today is an age of computers, a candidate with an MCA degree will have great job opportunities in top level IT companies and consultancy firms like TCS, Wipro, IBM, Oracle etc. They will have opportunities in large corporations having an in-house systems department. An MCA graduate can work for any IT company big or small as a system developer and various other roles.

Admission procedure for MCA:

Generally, the students has to take an entrance test for admission to an MCA program. In some institutes like IMT, Ghaziabad the candidates has to go through the process of a group discussion and an interview for getting admission. Selection will be based on the performance of the student in the written entrance test/interview/group discussion.

Different Universities conduct Entrance tests separately for MCA. The MCA entrance examinations are generally based on Mathematics and reasoning. Most of these tests are purely objective in nature. The test is generally of 2-3 hours duration. Some tests will have the system of negative marking for wrong answers.

The number of seats for the MCA Programme is very limited in all the Universities. Different colleges have different syllabi for the MCA Entrance, hence it is difficult to have an integrated approach while preparing for it. The aspirants needs to be good at Mathematics (some will be upto B.Sc level) as most of the MCA entrance papers will have questions from Mathematics and Statistics. A knowledge of computers will be also beneficial.

mcapapers.info/category/all-india-mca-common-entrance-test" title='Read more about All India MCA Common Entrance Test'>All India MCA Common Entrance Test (mcapapers.info/category/aimcet" title='Read more about AIMCET'>AIMCET):

There is an mcapapers.info/category/all-india-mca-common-entrance-test" title='Read more about All India MCA Common Entrance Test'>All India MCA Common Entrance Test organized by IIT, Roorkee. mcapapers.info/category/aimcet" title='Read more about AIMCET'>AIMCET is intended for admission on an all India basis or have seats earmarked for candidates from other states. Certain state governments (for state quota seats) and institutes (for management quota seats) have also indicated that admission to their MCA programmes will be based on the mcapapers.info/category/aimcet" title='Read more about AIMCET'>AIMCET Score.

mcapapers.info/category/career" title='Read more about Career'>Career Opportunities for an MCA graduate:

As today is an age of computers, a candidate with an MCA degree will have great job opportunities in top level IT companies and consultancy firms like TCS, Wipro, IBM, Oracle etc. They will have opportunities in large corporations having an in-house systems department. An MCA graduate can work for any IT company big or small as a system developer and various other roles.

MCA Specializations:

There are many fields or areas that an MCA student can specialize in the final semester or the last year of his course. Some of these areas are :

* Systems Management

* Systems Development

* Systems Engineering

* Application Software

* Internet

* Management Information Systems (MIS)

* Software Development

* Troubleshooting

* Hardware Technology

* Networking

Other related Courses:

Some Institutes in India provide various Post Graduate Diploma Programs in Computer Applications like PGDCA, PGDIT etc which are considered equivalent to an MCA and offer good placement opportunities.

Top 10 MCA Institutes/Colleges in India :

There are many Govt. recognised colleges and institutes offering MCA programs. Top 10 institutes, eligibility criteria and the number of seats are listed below:

SNo.	Colleges/Institutes	Eligibility Criteria	Number of Seats
1.	Pune University	50% marks in Graduation	60
2.	Delhi University	50% marks in graduation and at least 2 Maths papers in graduation (or) one Maths and one Statistics or Computer Science	40
3.	J. N. U., New Delhi	50% marks in Graduation	30
4.	R.E.C. Trichy	60% marks in graduation with Math or Statistics as one paper	60
5.	MNNIT, Allahabad	Bachelors degree in any subject & Math at +2	60
6.	B.H.U.	50% marks in graduation. Math at +2 level	30
7.	IIT Roorkee	60% marks in B.Sc/B.C.A. Maths at graduation level	30
8.	ICSE Indore	50% in graduation .Maths at +2 level	60
9.	V.J.T.I., Mumbai	55% marks in graduation. Maths at +2 level	30
10.	Jalgaon University	50% in graduation .Maths at +2 level	30

Other Reputed Institutes/Universities/Colleges offering MCA program:

In addition to the top ten, there are various other institutes of reputation offering MCA course. Some of them are listed below:

Master of Computer Applications. is a three-year (6 semesters) Professional Master’s degree in Computer Science awarded in India.

This course is designed to produce a dynamic breed of computer professionals with excellent managerial skills. Emphasis is given to in-depth studies of numerous application-oriented subjects, covering various methodologies to develop software products efficiently by utilizing advance networking technologies and application software.

The IT companies are now on a recruitment spree. The remuneration and growth prospects of MCA graduates are almost similar with that of B.Tech. and M.Tech. students.

mcapapers.info/category/about-mca" title='Read more about About MCA'>About MCA:- A few years ago, an MCA was one of the most sought after degrees. With the fall of the IT industry and the recession, the demand for MCA as a profession lessened. But look for this scenario to change soon. So what if the US doesn’t want any of our computer professionals? Thanks to call centers and other backend support companies, their computer jobs are still being done by Indians right here in India. Our IT industry is getting a new lease of life. BPO companies, that seem to be multiplying by the day, need professionals to understand and design systems and who better than an MCA for the job. So all those who think they made a wrong decision by taking up MCA, think again! The future’s brighter than it seems.

The course:- Typically, the MCA is a 3 year fulltime degree course consisting of six semesters. It covers various aspects of computing, accounting, finance, programming, design and managing networks and databases.

How much does it cost? MCA programs in colleges cost anywhere between Rs 15000 to Rs 1 lacs depending upon whether it is a government or private college.

Eligibility: Most MCA institutes require certain educational backgrounds like say Maths as a subject in 11th and 12th and minimum of 50% in graduation. Admissions are given on the basis of a written entrance test carried out by each university. Since there is no centralised test, you have to keep a look out for the dates in leading newspapers or check the institute websites. Generally, the information appears between March and May. Those appearing for their final year graduation exams may also apply. Just in case you havent studied Maths in your 11th and 12th, you can still get admissions in some places like Delhi University provided you have scored above 55% in graduation.

Women in Mumbai can also opt for SNDT that offers an MCA course for women only.

Which institutes have the best campus placements? Pune has by far the best placements and the maximum of them are abroad. Other institutes that offer good placements are Delhi University, Roorkee (a few of them are abroad), REC Trichy, VJTI, and BHU. JNU also has good placements.

Entrance exam tips: The entrance test for MCA is generally objective. Unfortunately, many institues follow the practice of negative marking. Since there is no centralised admission, there’s also the problem of having to prepare separately for each test and choosing between institutes.

Here are some tips to make the process less frustrating: -> There are 165 government recognised MCA institutes in India. Shortlist the institues where you want to join (you can refer to the top ten institutes listed above) and prepare for tests according to their test areas.

->Most tests cover the following areas: Statistics – Quantitative and numerical aptitude, Reasoning – mathematical, logical and analytical. They are divided according to these subjects and different weightage is given to each them. Focus on you strong areas and maximise your score in those sections.

-> You can play safe by applying at institutes that have large number of seats. For example, Gujarat and Andhra University who have more than a thousand seats. This way, you have a backup just in case you dont make it to the really competitive institutes.

-> Preparation for these tests takes the better part of at least five months and longer for people without a strong background in Maths and Logic. If you are not realy confident of coping with these subjects, enrolling in a coaching class. Also try your hand at mock tests; they help develop confidence and strategy.

-> Once in the exam hall, relax, be confident, formulate a strategy according to your strenghts and allocate time slots to each section. Don’t linger on a problem that’s taking too much time. Don’t concentrate on your score, concentrate on the problems. Take calculated risks and not wild guesses.

“If your fundamentals of maths and logic are strong, then the institute doesn’t matter too much. All you require is enthusiasm and a strong will to learn. This may affect your initial placement and package but 5-10 years down the line, you will be at par with students from better institutions.

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