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Master of Computer Applications
The MCA programme, started in 1983, is the first ever such programme offered by a University in
the country. Today it is recognized as one of the very best in the country. The MCA programme is
extremely popular and attracts nearly 5000 applications from all over the country for the available 60
seats. Prestigious software and management firms, both Indian and MNCs, employ our students.
The programme is designed to produce a dynamic breed of computer professionals possessing
excellent managerial skills. The course provides a broad based education combining Computer Science
courses with Mathematics and Management subjects. This makes the students capable of holding
various positions in the industry such as System Analyst, System Designers and Programmers in any
area of Computer Applications. The overall development of the students is achieved through equal
emphasis on training in theory and practice.
The intense training of this course involves five semesters of course work with an appropriate
blend of core courses and electives. The electives offered by the department in the third, fourth and
fifth semesters, provide the students with necessary exposure to current trends in industry. Inter
disciplinary electives are offered to encourage all round personality development of the students.
In the final semester, students apply the knowledge gained during the course work to real-world
Computer Science problems. Along with the regular course curriculum, students are encouraged to
participate in seminars and make presentations on topics both within and beyond the regular curriculum.
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