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How is the MCA from IGNOU?
The syllabus of the IGNOU MCA program is not outdated. If you are considering this program, you don't need to rely on second-hand sources to know about the syllabus. All the books of IGNOU are available on the internet in PDF format for free, and you can download and check the syllabus.
IGNOU keeps revising the syllabus to keep it relevant. BCA program includes C, C++, and Java, which serve as an entry-level foundation for programming. MCA program is more about algorithms, data structure, discrete maths, and system design and less about programming. It's designed to prepare you for a project manager (tech architect) kind of role rather than a "manual tester" or "Java developer" kind of role. IGNOU's MCA program is much more comprehensive and difficult compared to a BTech from Mumbai or Pune university.
MCA syllabus in IGNOU is difficult, which is why it has value, and you need to write a lot of assignments. So, don't assume that you will get an easy degree just because it is a "distance" degree. The exam question papers are also of higher difficulty, and the checking is tough. You will attempt 80 marks on the paper and score 55, which will be your default experience throughout the course. You will feel the university breathing down your neck. IGNOU students never say that they breezed through the course easily. Backlogs will become a staple, and at least 3-4 subjects will have to be repeated twice to clear them.
After all of this, the end result that you get is totally worth it. People who have graduated from IGNOU have gone on to work in big firms such as IT analysts at Goldman Sachs, Tower Research, etc., and not the useless "TCS, Wipro, Infy" kind of sweatshop companies.
How are the placements at NIT Trichy for an MCA and what is the fee structure?
Every year about 98% of the total MCA batch gets placed. In 2023, the highest package was INR 50 LPA. The average package was 15 LPA. The minimum package range was around 8 LPA to 10 LPA.
The tuition fee for this course is INR 2,10,000. You will also have to pay a one-time admission fee of INR 34,700. If you are planning to stay at the hostel, you will have to pay an additional INR 96,400.
NIT Trichy is well known for its MCA course. It is a two-year master's degree course. The minimum eligibility to get admitted to this course is 60% in graduation. The total number of seats is 115. If you join this course, then you can expect to get placed at top companies with high packages.
What is the average placement of NIT Trichy and all the top MCA colleges?
It is not about placement and companies coming to NIT Trichy; it is about students participating in events all year. Without a doubt, Academics, Ambiance, Library, and Good Hostels are the Foundation for them to prepare for their placements and transition from Academia to Industry.
However, participation in sports, events, seminars, conferences, Technical Lectures, Cultures, Tech Meets, Competitions, freelance projects, interdisciplinary research, and a traveling-ready mentality prepares them for placement.
According to some media reports, 90% of UG students have already been placed. For PG courses, the placement rate has so far been 85%. The full set of statistics has yet to be released.
Previously in 2021, the overall placement rate for undergraduate and graduate courses was 86.5% and 83.3%, respectively. According to official reports, 283 companies participated in the 2021 PG course recruitment drive.
How is SRCOEM for MCA ?
My friend completed his B.Tech Electronics at SRCOEM. So I can give you a general idea of the overall condition of this college at present. The college has a legacy of its own. It is backed by politician Banwarilal Purohit, so it does not face any issues related to funding.
RCOEM was in a good position earlier. But now, the senior faculties have taken administrative roles, and seldom care about their lectures. The new faculty, on the other hand, lacks experience and knowledge. Some of the faculty members mistreat freshers and punish them for the smallest of mistakes.
Most of the college placements are in IT support roles, which are worthless in the long run. The T&P department scares the students about remaining jobless if they do not get placed in IT companies. The best way to become job ready at SRCOE is to join online courses and enhance one’s skill set on our own. The college fests aren’t good. The students mainly participate in them to make up for their poor academic performance.
Thus, I wouldn’t recommend you to keep SRCOEM as your first choice.
How is the MCA program at NIT, TRICHY?
My younger brother is from this Institute, so I am aware of the situation here.
- MCA program at NIT Trichy is great, people coming from all over the country make it even more exciting. You get a chance to meet more diverse people there, the seniors are always there to help you at every step, and you can reach out to them at any time.
- Infrastructure, Academics, Ambiance, Decent hostels with a decent fee are there.
- The active participation in Sports, events, seminars, conferences, Technical Lectures, Cultures, Technical meets, Competitions, freelance projects, interdisciplinary research, traveling helps in the personality development of students.
- Faculties are great and quite co-operative.
- The average placement package received by the students here is 6 LPA.
In all, you will not regret choosing NIT Trichy.
How is placement in JNU, Delhi for MCA?
JNU placements for MCA are good. Some of the major recruiters for MCA are Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, etc. Students usually receive an average CTC of around INR 4-5 LPA. While the highest CTC goes up to INR 9-11 LPA.
But JNU is a research-oriented university. If you want excellent placement in the technical field, it will be better to join the top IIT or NIT. You will get better technological exposure at these institutes.
What are the top MCA colleges in Bangalore?
There are numerous best colleges in Bangalore which offer MCA degrees with good placement. But Jain University is one of the best universities to pursue MCA. Jain University has professional and experienced faculty and also provides good infrastructure.
MCA (Electives) at Jain University:
- Data Warehousing & Business Intelligence
- Networking, Storage Areas Networks
- Data Mining, Software Maintenance & Testing, Database Administrator
MCA (Specialization) at Jain University:
- Storage and Cloud Technology
- Infrastructure Management Services in IT
- Information Security Management Services
Here the names of other top MCA colleges in Bangalore with its fees.
|
Institution |
Fees |
Recruiting Companies |
Highest CTC |
Average CTC |
|
Krupanidhi Degree College, Bangalore |
INR 3,69,000 |
Amazon, Google, CapGemini, Cognizant |
13 LPA |
3 LPA |
|
KLES S Nijalingappa College, Bangalore |
INR 1,62,000 |
Accenture, Cognizant, IBM, HCL, |
4.6 LPA |
2.7 LPA |
|
Acharya Institute of Technology |
INR 91,860 (First year) |
Wipro, Infosys, Pingala Software, Hashedin Technologies |
50 LPA |
7 LPA |
|
Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology |
INR 4,40,000 |
Wipro, Amazon, Accenture, Infosys |
24 LPA |
4 LPA |
|
DMS- The Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore |
INR 1,62,000 |
IBM, Infosys, TCS, Wipro |
12 LPA |
3 LPA |
Therefore, you can choose any above-mentioned college in Bangalore. All of them are considered as top institutes for Master in Computer Application (MCA). As Bangalore city is called the Silicon Valley of India, you will get a wider exposure during your study.
What is IGNOU MCA Syllabus? Is it tough?
Yes, IGNOU MCA is difficult compared to other ODL courses and even some regular MCA program. The course is demanding with Mathematics, Programming, lab papers, theory papers, various assignments, and projects.
IGNOU Syllabus MCA 2022 is as follows.
IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 1:
| Course code | Title of the course | Total credits |
| MCS-011 | Problem Solving & Programming | 3 |
| MCS-012 | Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming | 4 |
| MCS-013 | Discrete Mathematics | 2 |
| MCS-014 | System Analysis and Design | 3 |
| MCS-015 | Communication Skills | 2 |
| MCSL-016 | Internal Concepts and Web Design | 2 |
| MCSL-017 | Cand Assembly Language Programming Lab | 2 |
IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 2:
| Course code | Title of the course | Total credits |
| MCS-021 | Data and Structures | 4 |
| MCS-022 | Operating System Concepts and Networking Management Systems | 4 |
| MCS-023 | Introduction to Database Management Systems | 3 |
| MCS-024 | Object-Oriented Technologies and Java Programming | 3 |
| MCSL-025 | Lab (Based on MCS-021, 022, 023, and 024) | 4 |
IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 3:
| Course code | Title of the course | Total credits |
| MCS-031 | Design and Analysis of Algorithms | 4 |
| MCS-032 | Object-Oriented Analysis and Design | 3 |
| MCS-033 | Advanced Discrete Mathematics | 2 |
| MCS-34 | Software Engineering | 3 |
| MCS-035 | Accountancy and Financial Management | 3 |
| MCSL-036 | Lab (Based on MCS-032,034, and 035) | 3 |
IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 4:
| Course code | Title of the course | Total credits |
| MCS-041 | Operating Systems | 4 |
| MCS-042 | Data Communication and Computer Networks | 4 |
| MCS-043 | AdvancedDatabase Management Systems | 4 |
| MCS-044 | Mini Project | 4 |
| MCSL-045 | Lab (UNIX & Oracle) | 2 |
IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 5:
| Course code | Title of the course | Total credits |
| MCS-051 | Advanced Internet Technologies | 3 |
| MCS-052 | Principles of Management and Information System | 2 |
| MCS-053 | Computer Graphics and Multimedia | 4 |
| MCSL-054 | Lab (Based on MCS-051 & 053) | 2 |
| MCSE - 003 MCSE-004 MCSE-011 | Elective Courses - Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Management Numerical and Statistical Computing Parallel Computing | 3 |
IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 6:
| Course code | Title of the course | Total credits |
| MCSP-060 | Project | 16 |
Lab attendance is mandatory for MCA. Scoring passing marks in lab examinations will be difficult if you don’t attend labs and practical classes regularly.
You can’t take the coursework lightly, even if it is a distance learning course.
How much does an Indian software engineer earn in the US? What is the scope of an MCA from JNU/NIT in the US?
In US, Indian software engineers earn around $60k-$80k in entry-level jobs. After 3-5 years of work experience, the salary amount becomes $90k-$130k. For software engineering professionals with around 5-10 years of experience, the salary package is around $130-$200k.
Jobs in the Software industry have little to do with the university you graduated from. The international recruiters look for skills. If you have industry-relevant skills, you will receive good placement opportunities. After doing an MCA you can get jobs in US, if you fulfill the skill requirement.
What are the placements in BHU (especially for an MCA)?
In 2011, a Placement Coordination Cell (PCC) was established in BHU to take full responsibility for placements of the entire university (except IIT/IMS).
This body has improved the placement drives at BHU to a large extent. BHU is now visited by reputed firms for recruitment.
As far as CTC is concerned, nearly 18% to 20% of students were placed this year. The highest salary was 4.5 LPA. The lowest salary was 3.5 LPA and the average salary was 4.2 LPA.
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