The MCA course offers forte in various genre of software, which are respectively Systems Management, Systems Development, Systems Engineering, Application Software, Internet, Management Information Systems (MIS), Software Development, Troubleshooting, Hardware Technology and Networking.
In the present scenario, when everything is dependent on computer, MCA courses are taken as a shortcut to cherished lifestyle. Hired in top notch software companies such as Infosys, Microsoft, IBM, Tata Consultancy Services, ORACLE etc, MCA graduates are enjoying the finest of professional success and personal growth.

The AICTE, New Delhi has given its approval to start MCA Course in mcapapers.info/category/doeacc" title='Read more about DOEACC'>DOEACC Centre Imphal from the current Academic Year 2009-10 said a statement of Director i/c Kh Budhachandra.

The AICTE team had visited the centre for inspection on June 01 2009 last before granting the approval.

The centre is likely to get approval and affiliation from Manipur University (MU) soon, as the MU team had also visited the centre on May 27, 2009 last for the purpose.

Earlier, MU had issued ‘No Objection Certificate’ to start MCA Course in mcapapers.info/category/doeacc" title='Read more about DOEACC'>DOEACC centre Imphal said the statement.

mcapapers.info/category/doeacc" title='Read more about DOEACC'>DOEACC Centre Imphal had “B” Level Programme, which is equivalent to MCA but the number of students admitted were less and hence the course was discontinued.

The present MCA course will utilize the facilities and faculties which were earlier engaged for the “B” Level Programme.

Masters in Computer Applications (MCA) is a three-year, full-time Post
Graduate Programme imparted by various universities across India. The primary
emphasis in MCA is on training students on designing information systems for
various organisations such as banks, insurance companies, hotels, hospitals etc.
Thus, the main function of MCA graduates is development of application
software in diverse areas.
The major thrust of this programme revolves around giving the students a
sound background in basic concepts in computer technology, higher levels of
computer applications and specialisation and industrial project.
mcapapers.info/category/career" title='Read more about Career'>Career Opportunities
The MCA programme offers career opportunities in the areas such as
Management Information Systems, System Analysis & Design, Quality
Management, e-business, ERP, Web enabled services, Content Development,
Animation, Computer Education, IT Consultancy and Computer Communication
Security amongst others.
Some of the companies visiting on the premier MCA campuses are TCS, Infosys,
Wipro, Hughes Software, Mastek India, CMC Ltd., Tata InfoTech, IBM Global
Services, Texas Instruments, L&T Ltd., Tata Unisys Ltd. Most of the elite
colleges offer placements in companies like the ones mentioned above, with
starting salaries varying from Rs 1.70 lakhs to Rs. 3.25 lakhs annually.

Eligibility Criteria
The MCA course pre-requisites demand that the student entering MCA must be
a graduate in any discipline with Mathematics as one of the subjects at 10+2
level or at graduation, with 45% (40% in case of backward class candidates from
Maharastra state only) aggregate in graduation. Some institutes even restrict it
to a first class Maths graduate. Before applying for any exam, the candidate
should carefully weigh the options.
When are the entrance examinations held?
MCA entrance exams of various universities are held any time between January
to June. The information regarding the availability of the application form,
how and where to apply etc. is available from the newspaper advertisements,
released by the universities or the respective web sites.
• Last year mcapapers.info/category/aimcet" title='Read more about AIMCET'>AIMCET (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) was also
conducted for the first time by IIT, Roorkee. At the same time there are
separate tests for separate universities / institutes across India.
• Most of the MCA Entrance tests are purely objective in nature. But a
few of them also have a mix of multiple choice/ True or False/ Fill in

the blanks, short-answer type of questions etc.
• One needs to be essentially good at Higher Maths, as most of the MCA
Entrance Tests comprise Maths, Statistics and know how of Computers.
Some institutes also have Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, Test of
Reasoning and General Knowledge in their test syllabi.
• Nowadays, every bookstore is stocked with a number of books that help
you prepare for the various MCA Entrance Exams all over India. These
books deal with questions on Mathematics, Computer Fundamentals and
Reasoning.
• The contents of any such book will be covering the topics as follows-
Mathematics Reasoning
Algebra Alphabet Test
Linear Algebra Dissimilar Test
Trigonometry
• Differential Calculus
• Convergence Series
• Integral Calculus
Analogy Test
• Coding/Decoding test
• Number series & Time
• Blood relations
Differential Equations Ordering
Geometry Syllogism
Analytical Plane Geometry Questions based on Passage and
Course of Action
Analytical Solid Geometry Statement and Conclusion
Mechanics
Statistics & Probability
Numerical Analysis
Linear Programming

Advance preparation really is the key to success.
•Spend as long as possible preparing for the exam. The more familiar you
are with exams, the less frightening they seem and the easier they are
to complete properly.
•Take the practice exam under close to actual testing conditions.
•Preparation of these exams can be started along with the final year of
graduation. The preparation for the MCA Entrance easily takes 5-6
months with a daily and consistent input of about 5 to 6 hours.
•Take exams for universities having a large number of intakes and try to
get into the good colleges covered by these tests.
•It is advisable to select a few institutes of interest and prepare for a
particular pattern of exams and the respective syllabus.
•Also, the weightage given to different subjects needs to be paid
attention to e.g. students with Computer Science background may have
advantage over the others in the entrance examination that lays more
emphasis on computer fundamentals.
•Enroll in a test preparation course or a correspondence course that will
provide you with course material, tests, practice sessions etc.

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.

mcapapers.info/category/integrated-common-entrance-test" title='Read more about Integrated Common Entrance Test'>Integrated Common Entrance Test, popularly known as mcapapers.info/category/icet" title='Read more about ICET'>ICET, is the basis for admissions to Master of Computer Application (MCA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses offered by various colleges / institutes in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The test is conducted by any university of Andhra Pradesh on rotation basis, at the directives of the Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE), a statutory body of the Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Courses

* MBA – Master of Business Administration
* MCA – Master of Computer Application

Eligibility

MBA
The candidate must have passed a bachelor’s degree examination of not less than three years duration from any recognized university or equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects.

MCA
The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree of not less than three years duration in any discipline with Mathematics at 10+2 level or should have passed bachelor’s degree examination of not less than three years duration in any discipline with Mathematics as one of the subjects.

Candidates appearing for the final of the qualifying examination are also eligible to appear in the entrance test. They must also satisfy the local / non-local status as required by the Government rules.
Examination Pattern
mcapapers.info/category/icet" title='Read more about ICET'>ICET is an objective test, based on multiple choices. The question paper consists of three sections. There is no system of negative marking in the examination.

Section A
It is based on the Analytical Ability (Problem Solving and Data Sufficiency).

Section B
Thissectionis based on Mathematical Ability (Arithmetic Ability, Algebraic & Geometrical Ability and Statistical Ability).

Section C
Thissectionis based on Communication Ability (Vocabulary, Business and Computer Technology, Functional Grammar, Reading Comprehension).

mcapapers.info/category/integrated-common-entrance-test" title='Read more about Integrated Common Entrance Test'>Integrated Common Entrance Test
AP State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE)

1st floor, JNTU Masab Tank Campus,
Mahaveer Marg, Opp Mahaveer Hospital
Hyderabad – 500 028

Official Website
http://www.apsche.org/

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.

Top MCA institutes in India:

Some of the reputed institutes that offer Master of Computer Application in India are -

* Pune University
* Delhi University
* J. N. U., New Delhi
* R.E.C. Trichy
* MNIT, Allahabad
* B.H.U.
* IIT Roorkee
* ICSE Indore
* V.J.T.I., Mumbai
* Jalgaon University

ATMA Exam
AIMS Test For management Admission is conducted for admission into various the postgraduate management programs.

NIMCET
National Institute of Technology conducts a joint all-India entrance test for admission into their Master of Computer Application (MCA) programmes popularly known as NIMCET.

mcapapers.info/category/icet" title='Read more about ICET'>ICET
mcapapers.info/category/integrated-common-entrance-test" title='Read more about Integrated Common Entrance Test'>Integrated Common Entrance Test of Andhra Pradesh or mcapapers.info/category/icet" title='Read more about ICET'>ICET is the gateway to admission in MBA and MCA courses in the state. Visit to know more about mcapapers.info/category/icet" title='Read more about ICET'>ICET.

IIT JAM
IIT-JAM is conducted by IITs every year on a rotational basis to select students for their M.Sc. and other post-B.Sc. programs.

TANCET
Anna University of Tamil Nadu organizes the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test/TANCET for admission into MBA, MCA, M.E, M.Tech, M.Arch, and M.Plan.

UP SEE
UP SEE Exam is conducted by Uttar Pradesh Technical University for admission into higher education programs in Uttar Pradesh. Know more about UP State Entrance Test or UPTU SEE.

West Bengal JECA
JECA Exam is conducted for admission into the MCA programs of various institutes in West Bengal.

mcapapers.info/category/mah-mca-cet" title='Read more about MAH MCA CET'>MAH MCA CET
MAH-MCA-CET is an entry level examination for admission to first year of three year postgraduate MCA programme offered by government or aided colleges/universities as well as unaided private institutes located in the state of Maharashtra.

GGSIPU CET
GGSIPU CET is a common entrance test conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi for admission into its various technical and professional courses.