Master of Computer Applications (MCA)


This programme is affiliated to North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) and approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

This three years Master of Computer Applications (MCA) course aims to prepare candidates for the IT industry. It will provide the necessary theoretical foundation and the skills to make the successful candidates proficient in software development, paving the way for self-employment. Core focus of the course is on Database, Application Programming, System Level Programming and Network and Internet Technologies. Adequate emphasis is given for the Open Source Software platform and emerging technologies. The need for continuity in the electives offered in the fourth and fifth semesters, leading to desired specialisation, has been given due attention. The Audit courses included in the syllabus, one per year, would give the candidates soft skills necessary for the employment market.

For details about the Entrance Examination, click here.

Admission

Number of Seats:

  • 30.

Eligibility:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in any stream. The candidate should have passed mathematics or equivalent at the Plus Two level.
  • 55% in the aggregate (in the honours subject) and consistently good academic record

Admission Procedure

  • Shortlisting of candidates will be on the basis of an Entrance Test (50% weightage) and the aggregate percentage for the honours subject (50% weightage) of the first two years of the UG Course.
  • Candidates having passed Computer Science or Computer Applications Honours at the degree level will have the additional benefit of 5% of their Honours marks.

Course Structure

SEMESTER
PAPER NAME CREDITS
THEORY
PRACTICAL
TOTAL
I
101 Digital Logic Design 4 - 4
102 Programming & Problem Solving through C 4 2 6
103 Organisational Behaviour 4 - 4
104 Accounting and Financial Management 4 - 4
105 Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory 5 - 5
II
201 Theory of Computation 3 - 3
202 Data Structures Using C ++ 4 2 6
203 Object Oriented Programming and Design 4 2 6
204 Computer Graphics 3 2 5
205 Computer Organisation and Architecture 5 - 5
III
301 Database Management System - I 4 - 4
302 Data Communication and Networks – I 4 - 4
303 Operating System 4 2 6
304 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 4 1 5
305 GUI Programming Using VB.NET 4 2 6
IV
401 Software Engineering 4 - 4
402 Data Communication and Networks – II &
Network Programming using Linux
4 2 6
403 Oracle 1 3 4
404 Database Management System - II 4 - 4
405 Internet Technology and Applications 1 3 4
406 ** Elective I - - 4
V
501 Compiler Design 3 2 5
502 Programming Through Java 4 2 6
503 System Programming 4 2 6
504 ***Elective II - - 5
505 Minor Project 5 - 5
VI
601 Major Project - 15 15
Audit Course
Communication Skills First Year
Ethics Second Year
Communication Skills Third Year
**
Elective I
406.1 Operations Research 3 2 5
406.2 Microprocessors and their Interfacing 5 - 5
406.3 Computer Oriented Numerical Methods 4 - 4
406.4 Advanced Linux Programming 3 2 5
406.5 Artificial Intelligence 4 - 4
406.6 Network Security 4 - 4
406.7 Digital Image Processing 4 2 6
***
Elective II
504.1 Simulation and Modeling 3 2 5
504.2 Parallel and Distributed Processing 4 2 6
504.3 Multimedia Technology and Applications 3 2 5
504.4 Enterprise Resource Planning 5 - 5
504.5 E-Commerce 4 2 6
504.6 Natural Language Processing 4 2 6
504.7 Data Mining 4 1 5
504.8 Embedded and Real Time Systems 3 2 5
Total Credit for the Course (Minimum)
120

Fee Structure*


Admission Rs. 200.00
Tution Rs. 120.00 per month
Laboratory Rs. 600.00 per month
Laboratory Expendibles Rs. 100.00 per month
Laboratory Caution Deposit Rs. 2000.00 one time (refundable)
Security Deposit Rs.1500.00 one time (refundable)
Session Fees
  Test and Examination Rs. 330.00 per year
  Library Rs. 300.00 per month
  Library Caution Deposit Rs. 100.00 per year(refundable)
  Internet Rs. 100.00 per year
  Co-curricular Activities Rs. 300.00 per year
  Identity Card Rs. 10.00 per year
  Development Fund Rs. 400.00 per year
  PG Development Fund Rs. 200.00 per month
  Software Procurement Fund Rs. 500.00 per month
  Building Rs. 450.00 per year
  Maintenance Rs. 600.00 per year
  College Journal Rs. 130.00 per year
University Fees
  Registration Fees Rs. 110.00 per year
  Annual Enrolment Fees Rs. 30.00 per year

*The above information is for the session 2008-09 and might change in the new session  

  • The annual fees and the monthly fees for the first six months are payable at the time of admission

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