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Master of Computer Applications
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Master of Computer Applications

duration Duration

  • 3 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Graduation in any discipline with 45% and above aggregate marks with mathematics as a subject in 10 + 2; 45% and above in BCA. Final year degree students are also eligible to apply.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: 28 July 2025
  • Master in Computer Application (MCA) under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) is a two years program to develop IT professionals.
  • In the two years of study, the focus is on training the students of the program in the core courses, elective courses and designing information systems and its applications.
  • The courses are intellectually demanding and are taught by faculty who encourage active student participation in the classrooms through discussions, quizzes, assignments, projects, etc.

Objectives

  • To impart basic understanding of concepts, strategies, tools and techniques of information technology.
  • To provide a strong foundation in all technical aspects of computers and their applications.
  • To develop communication and soft skills necessary for contemporary IT professionals.
  • To give hands on experience in IT application in industry through projects on computer application software.

Job Prospects

Candidates who passed MCA are hired as software developer, database engineer, cloud architect, web developer (or designer), IT architect, software consultant, network engineer, social media manager, ethical hacker and others. The detailed Program Structure with Course Structure and Detailed Syllabus of Master of Computer Applications (MCA) under CBCS is provided here.

Admission Calendar
Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form 28 July 2025
Last Date for payment of admission fee 05 August 2025
Interview and Admission Decision 30 July 2025 /
31 July 2025
Reporting at the ICFAI University for submission of certificates and verification by producing originals and registration 06 August 2025 /
07 August 2025 /
08 August 2025
Last date for Payment of First Semester Fee 14 August 2025
Commencement of Preparatory Classes 20 August 2025 -
22 August 2025
Commencement of Regular Classes 25 August 2025

The MCA Program is organized into 4 semesters in two years. There are 34 courses including Soft Skills and Management theses. Students are additionally required to go through a Summer Internship project.

Year I

Semester - I

Semester - II

  1. Programming and Problem solving with C & C++
  2. Python Programming
  3. Database and Management System
  4. Data Warehousing and Data Mining
  5. Discrete Mathematics
  6. Fundamentals of Information Technology
  7. Generic Elective - I (Group - I)
  1. Operating System
  2. Data Structure through C++
  3. Design and Analysis of Algorithm
  4. Web Technologies
  5. Communication Skills
  6. Principles of Management
  7. Generic Elective - II (Group - II)

Summer Internship - I

Year II

Semester - III

Semester - IV

  1. Java Application Development
  2. Dot Net Technologies
  3. Compiler Design
  4. Data Communication and Computer Network
  5. Elective I (Group - A)
  6. Elective II (Group - A)
  7. Elective III (Group - A)
  1. Software Engineering
  2. Unix/Linux System Administration
  3. Universal Human Values and Professional Ethics
  4. Elective IV (Group - B)
  5. Project Work

Note: The Courses Communication Skills and Fundamentals of Information Technology are Compulsory/ Mandatory Courses under the Ability Enhancement Course and Skill Enhancement Course respectively under CBCS for MCA Program.

The program structure is subject to periodic review.

Semester – I (Group - I) Semester – II (Group - II)
  • IT in Banking and Insurance
  • Computer Application in Business
  • Enterprise Wide Information System
  • Image Processing

Note: Students have to select one course from each group in Semester I and Semester II

Semester – III (Group - A) Semester – IV (Group - B)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Computer System and Network Security
  • Internet of Things
  • Theory of Computation
  • Multimedia System
  • Cloud Computing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Mobile Computing

Note: Students have to select three courses from Group – A in Semester III and one course from Group – B in Semester IV

  • The Core Courses are designed in a way to have both Theory and Practical Components
  • Separate Exams will be held for both Theory and Practical Exams of each Course
  • The Practical Component will be of 100 Marks (70 Marks for Practical and 30 Marks for Viva Voce)

  • SI will be conducted in IT Solution Outlets or other Allied Agencies where IT is always required
  • The Supervisors for the SI will be one each from the University (Faculty Supervisor) and a Company Supervisor from the Outlet assigned to the student to complete the Internship
  • The existing SI Guidelines will be used to guide the students

  • There will be a PW to be completed by the students in Year II (4th Semester)
  • The PW will be based on a research topic to be finalized by the students in consultation with the Faculty Guide
  • The Guidelines for PW will be the as designed by the University
  • The PW shall be based Practical aspects. The PW will be evaluated on Practical aspects, Report, Final Presentation and Viva-Voce.

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based programs offered by the ICFAI University, Meghalaya at Tura & Shillong campuses. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

Pass in Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University with at least 45% marks. Final year degree students awaiting results are also eligible to apply.

For the purpose of determining eligibility based on aggregate percentage of marks, the procedure used by the respective university in award of the degree will only be taken into consideration. All applicants should have completed a minimum of 15 years of formal schooling by July 18, 2025. Applicants who have completed their graduation on a one-time sitting basis or on a 2-year basis are not eligible for admission to the MCA Program.

Students in their final year bachelor’s degree course are also eligible to apply, provided they complete their graduation requirements including practical examinations/viva assignments before July 18, 2025. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate to that effect at the time of admission. The admission of applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark sheets and a degree certificate establishing their eligibility. The registration of the candidates not meeting the criteria / non-submission of graduation transcripts by September 16, 2025 will be cancelled and admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.

Spot admission will be given to deserving students.

The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities

Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Meghalaya in any course of ICFAI University, Meghalaya, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course / discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above.

Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:

  • Online Application

    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iumeghalaya.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 300 towards online Registration charges by using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Citibank Card) or Internet banking option using secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should attach their scanned colour photograph along with the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

  • Fill the Application Form

    Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

  • Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the form.
  • Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
  • Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
  • Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
  • Enclose a Bank Demand Draft / Receipt for online payment for Rs. 300.

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Date of Birth Certificate/Class X Certificate.
  • Marksheet of Class XII/Degree certificate (as may be applicable).
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Migration Certificate
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
  • Please paste your recent passport size colour photograph on the Application Form.

The completed Application Form for Admission along with a Bank Demand Draft / Receipt for online payment for Rs. 300 (drawn in favour of ‘The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c’) may be submitted to:

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University, Meghalaya, Tura Campus

Danakgre, (Near BSF Camp), P O Araimile,

Ph: 9612885981, 9485130028

E-mail: admissions_tura@iumeghalaya.edu.in

Website: www.iumeghalaya.edu.in

The Admissions Officer, The ICFAI University, Meghalaya, Shillong Campus

Phawa Ville, Near Shillong Law College, Dhankheti,

Ph: 0364-2220057, 9862515289, 6909987677

E-mail: admissions@iumeghalaya.edu.in

Website: www.iumeghalaya.edu.in

Fee Schedule

Fee comprises of Admission Fee and Program Fee.

Admission Fee (Non-Refundable)

Admission Fee of Rs. 15,000 for MCA Program is to be paid by all the selected candidates immediately after the admission decision is announced. *Foreign students have to pay an admission fee of Rs. 14,000 for MCA Program. The last date for payment of admission fee is August 05, 2025 for MCA Program.

Caution Deposit (Refundable)

Students have to pay Rs. 5,000 for MCA Programs as Caution Deposit along with the first installment of Program Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

Program Fee

Students have to pay the program fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook. The first semester fee is to be paid on or before July 28, 2025 for MCA Program.

Program Fee per semester (Rs.) Total Program Fee (Rs.)
Domicile Non-Domicile International Domicile Non-Domicile International
MCA (4 semesters) 36,000 43,000 50,400 1,44,000 1,72,000 2,01,600

Domicile

Students from State of Meghalaya.

Non-Domicile

Students from States other than Meghalaya.

All payments should be made by way of Challan / Bank Demand Draft drawn on a Scheduled Commercial Bank in favor of “The ICFAI University, Meghalaya - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Tura / Shillong, Meghalaya.