Sharda University is a well known UGC approved university and belongs to a reputable league of educational institutions in our country, especially in the domain of science and engineering. The university is graded ‘B’ by NAAC. It also ranked 26th out of 50 in the list of Top Universities in India by ARIIA. The university has 13,000+ students on campus from 85+ nationalities and boasts of an excellent faculty. MCA at this institute is a popular programme.

The top job prospects of the field are Software and Web Developer, System and Data Analyst, Technical Writer, System Administrator, etc. The average salary ranges from INR 3-8 LPA.

• Infrastructure and Facilities: The modern and technologically advanced campus is spread across 63 acres of land and provides facilities such as hostels, convenience store, pharmacy, hospital, transport, library, gym, laundry, salon, community radio, IT department, students activity centre, cafeteria, etc.

• Scholarships: Scholarships are provided on the basis of academic and sports merit, exam scores, etc. The university also offers scholarships to wards of Defence personnel and siblings of previous or present Sharda students.

• Tie-ups: Sharda University has tie-ups with colleges and universities, both in India and abroad. Some of the major colleges with tie-ups with Sharda include Harvard Business School, Missouri State University, King’s University College, Hochschule Bremerhaven, and Royal Melbourne Institute Of Technology.

• Placement Statistics: 80% of students were placed overall in the campus placement drive. The highest salary package received is INR 65 LPA. 350+ recruiters, like Amazon, Videocon, HDFC Bank, American Express, Edelweiss, Audi, Wipro, Asian Paints, L&T, etc, recruit graduates from the university.

Interested individuals must thoroughly research and learn about the university and then arrive at an informed decision, as to whether it is the best for them or not. It is a completely personal choice and depends on one’s academic caliber, expectations, and the temperament of the person.

PG PET Information:

PGPET – 2020

Entrance test Syllabus: –

MCA(Science)

First Entrance Details

MCA (Science) is a blend of Computer Science and Engineering courses. This program is application oriented to meet a shortage of skilled human resources. The program focuses on basic computer science, programming languages, database management, and advanced application development. The object of this program is to equip students with the knowledge of the latest applications, technologies, and tools. After successful completion of this program, students can design, develop and implement software applications.

Brainware University is a Private University situated in Kolkata, recognized by UGC, AIU, and DSIR The college was ranked 67th on the basis of faculty and placements in India by EW India Private University Rankings. The college offers Masters in Computer Application(MCA) as a three-year course. The fees for the course is 2.5 Lakhs for a period of three years.

Admission Procedure

• The minimum eligibility criteria for MCA at Brainware is securing 50% marks in 10+2 examinations.

• Further, students are selected on the basis of WBJEE scores.

• The college has 60 seats available for the course.

Facilities

• The college is built over a large 9-acre campus. It has a huge library with a rich collection of journals, magazines, research reports and videos.

• The college has in-campus boys and girls hostels, a number of laboratories, including high-tech C+ and C++ laboratories for CSE students.

• It also provides a gym, sports facilities, recreation rooms, cafeterias, and shuttle service for students. The campus is also equipped with Wi-Fi facilities.

Placements

• MCA at Brainware has a placement rate of approximately 75%.

• Companies such as IBM, Wipro, TCS, and Tech Mahindra come for placements for MCA students.

• Common roles offered to MCA students were of a Network Manager and Senior Manager.

• The average package offered at this course is 2LPA.

The college is well-known for its Computer Application courses as it boasts of high-quality infrastructure providing practical experience to all students. The college also has an active placement cell which strives to achieve a perfect placement rate, making it a go-to college for those interested in placements. If you are keen on studying in West Bengal this college is a good choice as it is ranked highly in the state.

Jain University is one of India’s best private universities. It was ranked as the 7th best private university in Bangalore by India Today. It is famous for its 100% placement record.

Master’s in Computer Application at Jain University is a 3 years curated program developed for those interested in learning more about computer application. MCA specialization is offered in two specializations:

• Information Security with Certification in CompTIA Security+ (Integrated)

• Storage and Cloud Technology with Certification in CompTIA Cloud+ (Integrated)

MCA is also offered with electives which include three different specializations. All these various specializations provide comprehensive knowledge of the subject along with other career development programs as well as further study and research opportunities.

MCA at Information Security Integration:

• It is a one-of-a-kind information security program that aims to train and educate students with concepts and techniques related to information security.

• Students gain a fundamental understanding of data structures, advanced computer networks, and virtualization, are exposed to concepts of ethical hacking, mobile, wireless and VOIP security, and security threats and trends, besides acquiring practical knowledge on cloud security, network security, and SDLC.

MCA at Storage and Cloud Technology:

• It is a specialized program developed by Jain University to provide knowledge to students about cloud computing and its modern-day applications.

• Students gain a fundamental understanding of data structures, advanced computer networks, and virtualization.

Thus it completely depends on the interest of students to choose which program they prefer. While fees and placements are almost the same, the choice comes down to what students wish to take up as their career and want to engage further into.

My sister studied MCA at CUSAT which was an overwhelming experience for her, as after returning to her hometown she was scared that the course was too advanced for her and she will require to take more classes to improve in it.

The other important highlights that can be looked up to are :

• There are less number of seats probably 30 every year in order to get well versed & qualified candidates.
• The candidates can look up to different types of courses within MCA which are MCA regular and MCA lateral entry.
• Student Association Of Computer Applications (SASCA) is responsible for all types of student activities like seminars, cultural events and training programmes.

Students were offered job roles like Software Developer, Project Manager, IT Consultant, Team Leader, etc. TCS and Infosys were the top recruiters.

The course is designed as per innovative curriculum requirements, making it a feasible option for various other candidates. The course itself is quite in demand as it is closely in touch with the data analytics and IT sector in the long run.