Duration:3 years (Full-time Regular)

Eligibility Criteria:The admission to the MCA three year (two year for lateral entry students) post graduate course shall be made on the basis of academic merit or marks obtained in the graduation. Candidates who have passed graduation/ degree examination or an equivalent examination securing minimum 45% marks (40% in cause of SC/ST) in aggregate of total marks from any University recognized. Candidate awaiting results of degree examination or equivalent may also apply. However, they will have to produce original degree/certificates at the time of interview/ counseling.

Credit Points: 132

Intake: 30

Fee: 1, 10,000 INR (Annually)

Objective

The M.C.A. program prepares students to take up positions as systems 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.

Q.1. Are the courses offered by the IEC University recognized?
Ans- Yes. IEC University, Himachal Pradesh are government-recognized universities with the right to confer degrees as per the sections 2f and 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956.

Q.2. What is BCA ?
Ans-BCA stands for Bachelor in computer Applications This course provides the bachelor degree training in computer Application and Information Technology (IT). It is a three year course.

Q.3. What is the Eligibility Criteria?
Ans-The applicant must have 45% marks in XII in any stream with English as one of the compulsory subject.

Q.5. When shall I apply?
Ans-Approximately with in 10 days declaration of results of XII science or commerce whichever is later. The admission notice appears in local daily newspapers .

Q.6. What is the process of admission in BCA ?
Ans-After the admission forms are received a merit list is prepared. The admission are done strictly in order of merit and preference given by the candidate observing the University rules.

Q.7. What is the career after doing BCA ?
Ans-(1) BCA (Bachelor in computer applications) is the best undergraduate course in IT course arena .You will be surprised to know that BCA has total of 18 subjected directly related to IT or computer (more than any other undergraduate course.
(2) Both science & commerce stream are eligible for taking admission in BCA.
(3) The IT industry has identified BCA to satisfy their increasing manpower requirements for software development, analysis, design, and testing.
(4) Various State Govt. are preferring BCA for job of computer teachers in Govt. & private schools. (it is mandatory to have a computer teacher in every school ).
(5) BCA graduates have excellent opportunity to start their own business as hardware & software consultants, networking professionals and computer graphics experts.
(6) Central Govt. and State Govt. encourages BCA graduates by providing them loans at nominal rates to start their business.
(7) Chance of going abroad like USA, UK, Germany, Japan etc. increase multifold.
(8) Life has given you yet another opportunity to improve your career.

Q.8. Can I do further studies after BCA ?
Ans-Yes. You are perfectly eligible for all PG courses like MCA, MBA, MSc(IT), MHRD

Q.9. What is an MCA qualification?
Ans-MCA is a time bound three-year (six-semester) course. The selection of the students is based on merit basis. The aspiring students with Bachelor�s or equivalent degree thereof with minimum of 50% pass marks (With mathematics at 10+2 level) are eligible.

Q.10. What is the scope after doing MCA?
Ans-After completing MCA, there is a glut of opportunities for you.
� Work as a System Analyst in a big company
� Develop software for companies like Microsoft
� Work as a Systems Manager in a big corporate
� Work as an Internet Expert, Web Designing Specialist
� Work as an entrepreneur
� Take up a career in computer education
� Work as a consultant
� Go for Consultancy and Computer Education
� Participate in Systems Development
� Join Internet based companies and do Web Designing
� Provide solutions to your clients and design-customized software
� Develop Platforms for Software / Server based companies
� Work as a troubleshooter for some top-notch computer companies
� Design vast networks for clients like Indian Railways

Q.11. How much do I expect to earn after MCA?
Ans-Sky is the limit. But as it is technical field, it depends more on your technical expertise. You may expect to get anywhere between 6 Lacs to 20 Lacs per annum in India and much more abroad. A large number of MCAs are absorbed in good MNCs abroad after a few years of experience. Infact almost every MCA qualified professional gets a chance to work-abroad.

Q.12. Who all can apply for MCA courses?
Ans-A graduate with 50% marks in the last qualifying exam along with Maths at +2 level.

Q.13. Is the knowledge of computers essential before joining the course?
Ans-You do not need to have high level technical knowledge of computer science for the admission in MCA.

Q.14. What are the syllabi for the MCA Tests?
Ans-Syllabus is available on universities web site.

Q.15. Do I need to have a strong command over English to take admission in MCA?
Ans-Since the MCA Course is entirely in English and the jobs you would be seeking, would involve a lot of exposure to English due to international projects , it is advisable to have some command over English. To help students, IEC University conducts programmes on Personality Development and Communication Skills from time to time.

Q.16. What is a BCA/BIT/BCAM/MCA qualification?
Ans- All these are specialised undergraduate (UG) & postgraduate (PG) professional courses in computers.UG Courses:
� BCA – Bachelor in Computer Applications
� BIT – Bachelor in Information Technology
� BCAM – Bachelor in Computer Aided Management

Q.17. What are the various career paths available for an MCA?
Ans-Some Of The Career Options For An MCA Are Given Below:
� Network Administrator
� Software Developer
� Systems Analyst
� Database Administrator
� Web designing specialist
� Techno-Marketing

Q.18. Which are companies, where I can apply for placement?
Ans-Following is the list of some of the companies on top MCA campuses Infosys, TCS, Wipro, AT&T, HCL, Hughes Software Systems, Citibank, NIIT, Siemens, Mastek India, Novell Software Development India Limited, Asian Paints, Oracle India, Polaris, BaaN Information Systems, Ramco Systems, BFL Software, Robert Bosch, CMC Limited, Satyam Computers, CDOT, COSL, Silverline Industries, DSQ Software, Sonata Software (P) Limited, Tata Infotech, IBM Global Services, IMR, Tektronix, Texas Instruments, Verifone India Software Systems, Kirloskar Computer Services, Larsen & Turbo Limited , Tata Unisys ltd, Microsoft
etc.

Q.19. What kind of job security does an MCA degree give?
Ans-Since the MCA is a Masters degree, which has a very broad theoretical base in Computer Science; it gives you tremendous flexibility and adaptability to work with different Computer Technologies. This is the Reason why an MCA from good Institutes will always find a job even in the worst of times. If you have an MCA you are highly Employable within the IT industry.

Q.20. What is the scope for jobs in Networking and Hardware engineering after an MCA?
Ans-Networking is one of the areas showing the fastest growth within IT, however please also note that an MCA would not deal with hardware engineering.

Q.21. What is the entrance requirement for M.Phil Program?
Ans-Masters Degree.

Q.22. Is it necessary to attached research Proposal?
Ans-Yes. A candidate seeking admission into M.Phil. must submit a research proposal(about 1,000 words) with the application, which may focus on:

a) Specification of the broad field of study
b) Statement of the research problem and scope and objectives of the study
c) The rationale for and the significance of the study
d) The candidate�s research / work experience in that area, if any, and
e) The methodology to be followed.

Q.23. I have sixteen years of education with second class/division. Am I eligible for admission into the M.Phil programme?
Ans-Provision of admission in M.Phil programme requires beligibility as M.Sc/MCA/M.tech in Computer Science/Information
Technology/Electronics/Computational Sciences/Geo Informatics/ with minimum 55% or equivalent.

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