What the MCA covers
- Level
- Postgraduate (PG)
- Duration
- 2 years
- Field
- Advanced IT & Programming
- Study format
- Distance / online, no attendance
Who can apply
A completed bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. The relevant discipline depends on the programme and the university.
If you left an earlier degree partway, read how credit transfer works for completed semesters.
How you study
Distance and online learning, with no attendance requirement and no fixed class hours, so the programme runs alongside full-time work.
For a realistic picture of the weekly hours, see finishing a degree while working full time.
What you study
The core of a MCA. Exact papers and electives are set by the awarding university.
- Advanced programming
- Algorithms
- Cloud and distributed systems
- Machine learning foundations
- Software architecture
- Project work
Where it leads
Developers who need a postgraduate qualification for a senior title or a government technical post.
- Senior developer
- Systems architect
- Technical lead
- Government IT posts requiring a PG degree
Admission process
- 1Free counselling call to confirm eligibility and the right programme
- 2Document check ID, previous marksheets and any earlier degree transcripts
- 3University application prepared and submitted on your behalf
- 4Confirmation of admission and enrolment, with fee instalments arranged
The awarding university, its recognition status and the fee for a given intake are confirmed in writing during counselling, since they vary by programme and academic year.
Related programmes
Other degrees students weigh against this one.
Ready to apply for MCA?
Send your details and a counsellor confirms your eligibility, the university and the fee before anything is paid.