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.
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.
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.
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.
Hyderabad Central University conducts an entrance examination for student intake into various courses during Feb-March each year. The entrance test is the only way you can get admission into the courses offered by HCU. So, you should keep an eye on the official website for admission notification from Oct-Nov. Once the notification is out, you can apply online.
One of my cousins completed an MCA from IGNOU while doing a job. She shared her experience with me. I have summarised it in points for better understanding:
The Degree Certificate of IGNOU MCA will enable you to appear for an interview
There are regular classes on weekends. But these classes are only on paper so you can skip them.
Students will have to approach self-study only
Projects are only formalities and have no real value
Institutes that run the MCA IGNOU program offer no help when it comes to getting a job.
There is no value of IGNOU MCA in Infosys, TCS, Wipro, etc
Apart from this various advertisements in newspapers specifically mention that IGNOU candidates will not be able to apply. So I will not recommend that you complete an MCA from IGNOU.
Doing an MCA from Bangalore University is certainly worth the time and money invested. It offers decent academics. Third semester onwards, the course work includes two mini projects per semester. This gives a lot of hands-on learning experience. These projects will also help you enrich your resume.
The placement will depend on how you utilize your skills and knowledge. The average CTC for MCA offered during the recent Bangalore University placements was INR 6 LPA.
MCA placement at Tezpur University is good. In the recent placement drive, the highest CTC offered was 20 LPA. Around 60% of students from MCA got placement offers.
CSE department is among the oldest department at TU. Few years back it was declared as the ‘Center of Excellence’ by MHRD for its contributions. The department offers three different courses, i.e. B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA. All the courses are well-reputed. The department organizes various seminars and workshops around the academic year. The faculty members of the department are actively engaged in various research projects.
For MCA, one of my friends studying at Nirma suggested that if you're going for the first year, make sure you know your basics.
Categories | MCA at Nirma University |
Course Fee | 4.50 lakh |
Highest CTC | 14 LPA |
Average CTC | 4.5 LPA |
Recruiting Companies | Amazon, Deutsche Bank, Cognizant, Infosys, etc. |
Thus you can choose to go for an MCA at Nirma University. If you feel Nirma is not up to the mark and meets your requirements, then you can opt for MCA at DAIICT.
Thapar University offers a good MCA program. The institute has a brilliant MCA faculty base. It offers good learning resources, and laboratory facilities to meet the requirement of students.
Thapar University placement highlights show the average CTC offered to MCA students is around INR 7 LPA. While the highest CTC offered is around INR 8 LPA. TCS, Infosys, and Fidelity are among the major recruiters in the placement drive.