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Master's Degree Computer Science & IT Full Time

Master of Computer Application

at Vellore Institute of Technology · India

Duration

2 years (4 semesters)

Intake

July

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) is a post-graduation programme that allows students to pursue the course of VIT. The programme is offered as an MCA 2 years programme with 4 semesters and is available at the VIT Vellore, VIT Chennai, and VIT-Bhopal campuses.

Admissions require applying online, paying a non-refundable application fee of Rs.1200/-, and registering for VITMEE, a Computer Based Objective test at indicated test centres. Short-listed candidates complete online counselling to choose campus and branch, and selected candidates pay the full fees to confirm admission.

Entry requirements

Nationality: The applicant for admission should be a Resident Indian National and should have graduated from Institutions located in India. Foreign and NRI/PIO applications are to be made separately.

Eligibility criteria: Candidates should have graduated with a full-time degree from any recognized University/Institute with a minimum aggregate of 60% or First class for MCA degree programme. Consistent Record in X and XII Std is required. Candidates appearing for their final degree exam/final semester exam in the current year are also eligible to apply. Candidates should have completed their final Semester/year exams before the selection counselling at VIT.

Programme eligibility (MCA): Recognized Bachelor’s Degree of Minimum three year duration in B.Sc(CS) / BCA / BSc(IT) with 60 % (as well as in class 10th & 12th) or 1st class in qualifying examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects at graduate level / 10+2 level. Other equivalent degrees, with 60 % (as well as in class 10th & 12th) or 1st class in qualifying examination, which has been approved and recognized by approval authorities of which Computer Science and Mathematics as major subjects during their programme of study. [Equivalence certificate from the University/Institute has to be submitted for double/triple major degrees]

Admission process requirement: VITMEE is the mandatory entrance examination for MCA admission.

Career outcomes

  • Software development
  • Data analytics
  • IT services
  • Web and cloud engineering
  • Product engineering
  • Technical consulting
  • Database administration
  • Quality assurance
  • Cybersecurity
  • Doctoral research

How this course compares

  • Vellore Institute of Technology is #31 in India on research impact (2,233,592 citations).
  • It lists 4 Computer Science & IT courses in total, 1 of them at master's level.
  • 28 universities in India teach master's Computer Science & IT; the best ranked of the others are listed below.
  • Most master's Computer Science & IT courses in India take 1–2 years; this one takes 2 years (4 semesters).

Frequently asked questions

Which other universities in India offer master's Computer Science & IT?

Shivaji University (#49 in India), Symbiosis International University (#84 in India), Mohan Lal Sukhadia University (#186 in India), PES University (#198 in India), Tripura University (#205 in India), Manipur University (#218 in India), Shobhit University, Meerut (#252 in India), University of Kota (#271 in India) are among the 28 that do.

How long is the Master of Computer Application at Vellore Institute of Technology?

It takes 2 years (4 semesters), studied Full Time.

When does the course start?

Intakes are in July.

Is Vellore Institute of Technology a good university for Computer Science & IT?

Vellore Institute of Technology is #31 in India on research impact (2,233,592 citations).

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