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Master of Computer Applications [MCA] From VTU, Belgaum

Belgaum, KarnatakaState UniversityEstd 1988

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Master of Computer Applications [MCA]

total fees: ₹1,27,810

2 YearsFull Time

Total Fees

₹1.28 Lakhs

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Year	1	2
Tuition fees	₹10820	₹10820

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VTU, Karnataka PGCET Cutoff 2023

The Karnataka PGCET 2023 round 1 cutoff rank for the Master of Computer Applications [MCA] at VTU was 11121 for the 2AG category.

Round	Cutoff 2023
Round 1	11121
Round 2	10132

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Course Details

VTU MCA program is a two-year program and offers good career prospects for those who want a career in the IT sector. The admission process is available through both online as well as offline modes. Admissions to the MCA program are based on the score obtained in Karnataka PGCET The candidates are short-listed based on the merit obtained and seats available and the list is released and hoisted on the official website.

Table of Content

VTU MCA Course Highlights
VTU MCA Important Dates
VTU MCA Eligibility Criteria
VTU MCA Admissions

4.1 How to Apply?

VTU MCA Course Details

5.1 MCA Syllabus

5.2 Karnataka PGCET

VTU MCA Placements
VTU MCA FAQs

VTU MCA Course Highlights

The MCA program is available in offline mode.
The minimum duration of the MCA program is 2 years and the maximum duration is 3 years.

VTU MCA Important Dates

Events	Dates
Start of Karnataka PGCET 2021 application process	September 2, 2021
Last date to apply for Karnataka PGCET 2021	October 3, 2021
Release of Karnataka PGCET 2021 admit card	Last week of October 2021
Karnataka PGCET 2021 exam date	November 14, 2021
Announcement of result	To be Notified

VTU MCA Eligibility Criteria

Admissions to MCA course shall be open to candidates who have passed Bachelor degree with 50% of marks in aggregate of all the years of the degree examinations with mathematics or statistics or computer sciences or computer programming or computer application or business mathematics or business statistics as one of the electives or optional at degree.

VTU MCA Admissions

The admissions to the PG courses in the college are carried out based on merit. The Eligible criteria for a candidate seeking admissions in PG courses are, the candidate must have passed a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. Read VTU Fees

Selection Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to the MCA program need to appear and qualify for Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) Conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
The merit list for admission at the VTU is prepared based on marks obtained by the students in the Karnataka PGCET
Admission processes are through online and offline mode and forms can be filled as provided and directed by the college itself.
By submitting all the required details and paying the required amount of fees admissions will be offered to candidates after the successful verification of documents and payment of fees at the VTU Belgaum.

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How to Apply?

The application process is mostly the same for all courses of this college. The application process is through online mode. The application process is given below:

Go to the official website of the Visvesvaraya Technological University www.vtu.ac.in
Fill the Registration Form for Obtaining User ID and Password
User ID and Password will then be sent through SMS and Email.
Fill the Application Form and Upload your photograph, signature, and thumb impression
Make a payment of fees and submit the application form.
Take a printout of the filled application form with transaction ID printed on it.

VTU MCA Course Details

The 2 year MCA program curriculum offers courses and subjects that enhance student’s abilities to employment and/or self-employment opportunities, management skills, Statistical analysis, fiscal expertise, etc.

In the first year, course work has 50 credits with 18 courses in total
In the second year, course work has 50 credits with 12 courses in total
As a part of the course Research Methodology & IPR, presenting the seminar is mandatory
In the IInd and IIIrd Semester students can choose electives as per their own preferences.
All the students have to undergo a mandatory internship of 4 weeks during the vacation of the IIIrd semester to gain practical exposure to industrial work.
The internship shall be considered as a head of passing and shall be considered for the award of the degree
The candidate should carry out the project in any industry or R&D institution or educational institution under a guide/co-guide.
During project work evaluation there shall be three project presentations each to be considered for 5 marks (total of 15 marks) and a final presentation for 15 marks
The student has to publish a research paper in an indexed journal/conference. Publications follow the Thesis

VTU MCA Syllabus

Semester I	Semester II
Data Structures with Algorithms Operating System with Unix Computer Networks Mathematical Foundation for Computer Applications Research Methodology & IPR Data Structures with Algorithms Lab Unix Programming Lab Computer Networks Lab Basics of Programming & CO	Database Management System Object-Oriented Programming with Java Web Technologies Software Engineering Elective-1 Elective-2 DBMS Lab Java Programming Lab. Web Technologies Lab with Mini-project

Semester III	Semester IV
Data Analytics using Python IoT Advances in Java Elective-II Elective-III Data Analytics Lab with Mini-project IoT Lab with Mini Project Advances in Java Lab	Advances in Web Technologies Programming using C# Industry Internship Project work Phase 2

The detailed syllabus for the MCA curriculum offered by VTU Belgaum is as follows: Click here.

VTU MCA Electives

Students have to choose according to their own choice an optional or electives in IInd Semester (Elective I and Elective II) and IIIrd Semester (Elective III and Elective IV).

Elective I	Elective II	Elective III	Elective IV
Cybersecurity Data Mining and Business Intelligence Enterprise Resource Planning User Interface Design Optimization Techniques	Cryptography and Network Security Artificial Intelligence Mobile Application Development Distributed operating System Natural Language Processing	Blockchain Technology Cloud Computing Digital Marketing Software Testing NOSQL	Deep Learning Big data Analytics Wireless Ad Hoc Networks Software Project Management Software-Defined Networks

Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET)

PGCET is a state-level entrance test conducted every year by Karnataka Entrance Authority. Based on merit obtained in PGCET candidates are offered PG admissions to MBA, MCA, ME, M.Tech, M.Arch programs. The eligibility criteria for applying to PGCET is undergraduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university. There are slight nuances in eligibility criteria depending on fields of study. For the MCA program, the eligibility criteria are undergraduate degree with Mathematics or Statistics or Computer with 50% aggregate for general category and 45% for reserved category (SC/ST/OBC). Check Karnataka PGCET Exam pattern & Syllabus

How to apply for Karnataka PGCET?

Go to the official website of the Karnataka Entrance Authority kea.kar.nic.in
Fill the Application Form with personal details carefully, the course you are applying for, etc.
Upload your photograph, signature, and thumb impression in jpeg format
Pay the required examination fees (Rs. 650/- for general category and Rs.500/- for reserved category) and Submit the application form
Take a printout of the filled application form with transaction ID printed on it.

VTU MCA Placements

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has a Centralised Placement Cell (CPC) that looks after the placements and recruitments. It facilitates students with career counseling, guidance, and assists students to choose what’s best for them. Throughout the year CPC was involved in organizing placement drives for various reputed organizations. CPC connects the students with opportunities for internship, projects, industry exposure, job-search, overseas study support, and training

VTU MCA FAQs

Ques. What are the fees of the MCA Program at VTU?

Ans. The fee shall be paid online through the VTU web portal and the receipt of the same shall be enclosed with it. The fee structure for students aspiring to get admitted to VTU for the MCA program is as follows:

Origin	Fees (INR)
1st year	2nd year
Karnataka (Indian state)	7980/-	2480/-
Non-Karnataka/ SAARC Country	9480/-	2480/-
Foreign National/ PIO/NRI	19480/-	2480/-

Ques. Is it worth doing an MCA at VTU?

Ans. As the faculty members of VTU Belgaum are well experienced, knowledgeable, and amicably supportive. The MCA students are encouraged to understand MSME industry-related problems in the form of research projects, case studies, and industrial visits. The identified problems are made to solve creatively and innovatively. Gain confidence in the modeling of systems and algorithms. Students are made to handle advanced instruments to increase their technical skills and knowledge.

Ques. Can students be awarded a postgraduate degree in MCA if they didn’t complete the internship at VTU?

Ans. The internship is mandatory for the MCA program at VTU. Those who do not complete the internship shall be declared as fail in the internship course and have to complete the same during the subsequent semester. After satisfying the internship requirements the degree will be awarded.

Ques. Is the preparation of the project mandatory for the MCA program at VTU?

Ans. Yes, The project is compulsory to be prepared individually by the student for the duration of a minimum of 4 months or the duration of that semester. The project should be original and not derivative in nature.

Ques. What are the assessment tools used by the coordinator for the Professional Core Courses of the VTU MCA program?

Ans. The course coordinator selects suitable assessment tools for continuous evaluation such as weekly Multiple Choice Questions quiz, high cognitive level questions as an assignment, and case study questions useful for learning and its application. Average marks of three internal tests are considered for CIE (Courses Internal Assessment) along with other continuous evaluations.

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