In India, significant developments in the use of computers have taken place in the industrial and the commercial sectors. Computers have wide application in these fields. The computer, with its versatility, accelerates one’s ability to solve many problems related to teaching, research and administration that are encountered in higher education. This study was undertaken in order to sketch the current state of computer penetration, its use, application and its impact on higher education.

One of the foremost formal courses for computer science in the country was started by the Indian Statistical Institute in 1962. In the late 60’s IIT ’s (Bombay and Madras) introduced computer courses as elective under electrical engineering. Till early 70s computer courses were offered as a part of an engineering curriculum. Late it was imparted as a specialization course in only national institutions like IIT’s, and IISREC, that too in limited areas, computer hardware and software. In the 80s, courses on computer science, engineering and applications were introduced in several universities and institution with the encouragement and support of the central and state governments. At present there are following types of computer courses:

Certificate Courses in Programming
Diploma in Computer Application
Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA)
Master in Computer Application (MCA)

But today, Online MCA and Online BCA Course are in most demand at university level. There are more than 300 degree level colleges in the north eastern region, where BCA Course and MCA Programs and other computer courses can be started in order to generate manpower of professional level for joining IT-enabled services and also undertaking higher education.

During the meeting information technology infrastructure North-East was discussed in detail, especially the main requirement to IT industry in the region. Software technology Park, IT Park are basically 100 per cent EOU for undertaking software development work using the high speed data communication link for physical export (electronic and software) of professional services – or consultancy services/development of software.

Computer engineers though are mostly involved in IT industries, they are gaining more in demand in other industries viz., banking, and airlines, public utilities, manufacturing sector etc., as industry are becoming more technology oriented and computerized.

Computing professionals might find themselves in a variety of environments in academics, research, industry, government, private and business organization-analyzing problems for solutions, formulating and testing, using advanced communications or multi-media equipment, or working in teams for product development. Here’s a short list of research and vocational areas in computing.

The MCA program prepares students to take up positions as system analysts, systems designers, Programmers and managers in any field related to information technology. The program, therefore, aims at imparting comprehensive knowledge with equal emphasis on theory and practice. The MCA students are encouraged to spend a full semester working in the industry in the institute giving them insight into the workings of the IT world. However, the course curriculum will have enough flexibility to enable a student to undertake advance studies in computer science later on.

Course structure

The course is to be completed in 6 semesters. The first semester will comprise mostly of common subjects needed to build a base for the subjects to follow in pursuance of the objectives of the course. The 2nd to 5th semesters will be mostly divided into core subjects and elective, which offer the student a choice to build expertise in some fields based on personal choice. The last semester will be devoted to project work testing the students application in the fields studied so far and provide valuable experience before stepping into the professional world of information technology.

Course outline semester wise
Semester 1
Theory
Code             Subject
PCS1001     Programming in ‘c’
PES2001     Microprocessor and Assembly Language Programming
SCM2005     Discrete mathematics
HSS1001     Communicative English
HSS1901     Communicative practice laboratory-1
MGT3001     Engineering Economics and Costing
PCS2901     Lab-1: ‘C’ Programming
PMC2902     Lab=2: Assembly language Programming
Semester 2
Theory
Code             Subject
PCS1002     Data Structures Using ‘C’
PCS2001     Computer System Architecture
PCS2002     Object Oriented Programming using C++
SCM2006     Numerical Methods
HSS1002     Business Communication in English
HSS1902     Communication Practice Laboratory-2
PCS2093     Lab 3: Data Structure in ‘C’ Laboratory
PMC2904     Lab 4: OOP with C++
PSV2001     Seminar
Semester 3
Theory
Code             Subject
PCS3001     Analysis and Design of Algorithms
PCS3006     Operating System
MGT3002     Management Information System
PCS3003     Relation Database Management System
MGT3003     Financial and Management Accounting
PMC3091     Operating System Laboratory
PMC3902     RDBMS Laboratory
Semester 4
Theory
Code             Subject
PCS3004     Software Engineering & OOAD
PCS3006     Programming with Java
PCS3007     Computer Graphics
MGT3004     Human Resource Management
PMC3903     Quantitative Techniques-1
PMC3904     Computer Graphics Laboratory
PSV3001     Programming with Java Laboratory
SEM3901     Seminar
Semester 5
Theory
Code             Subject
PCS5008     Internet Technology
PMC5905     Quantitative Techniques-2
PCS5009     Computer Networks
PCS5010     Enterprise Web-based Computing with Java
Elective 1(Any one)
PEE5001     Computer Security
PEE5002     Image Processing
PEE5003     Artificial Intelligence
PEE5004     Parallel Computing
PSV3905     Enterprise Web-based Computing with Java
PMC3906     Network Programming using Socket(C/Java)
CVV3901     Comprehensive Viva-Voice (after 5th Semester)
Semester 6
Theory
Code             Subject
PRJ6001     Project work (for 16 weeks)

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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.

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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: