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Master of Computer Applications

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Master of Computer Applications (MCA) is a postgraduate academic master's degree. This degree is offered in various countries. The maximum duration of this degree is 3 years (6 Semesters) , however various universities decide the tenure as per their own regulations. MCA is designed to provide computer science, computer applications and business skills. MCA is an internationally well acclaimed Post Graduate course. The preliminary eligibility for this degree is to have a graduate degree (Bachelor Degree) in Mathematics or Computer Science.


MCA is very popular in India. Most of the Indian Universities offer 3 year MCA. As per [[All India Council for Technical Education|AICTE]]. -MCA is a three year (6 semester) course. The students entering MCA must have a B.C.A./B.Sc./ B.Com/B.A. degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects at 10+2 level or at graduation. Of the 6 semesters one semester is to be spent in an industry developing a software system. The MCA programme is planned to have 5 theory subject plus two laboratories each semester. The curriculum has a strong core covering information technology, business management and mathematics.