Master of Computer Applications [MCA] From HPU, Shimla

Himachal Pradesh University offers various Courses with different specializations. Students can apply for the programme through an online mode. It offers a full-time Postgraduate MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Program with Duration of 3 Years.

• Admission to MCA is done purely on the basis of merit of the candidate. Merit is evaluated on the basis of the entrance exam that is conducted by the University.
• The MCA programme offered by HPU does not contain any Specialization.
• Candidates must have completed their Graduation in any Discipline for Admission in the MCA programme of HPU.
• First-year fees of MCA programme is INR 9,130.

HPU, MCA Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for MCA Course at Himachal Pradesh University is as follows:

• Candidates must have completed their Graduation with 50% of aggregate marks from a Recognised University established by Law in India.
• Candidates must have completed their graduation with Mathematics and computer science as compulsory subjects.
• Candidates may have done BCA/ B.Sc. (IT)/ B.Sc. (Computer Science)/ B.Sc. Physical Science (Computer Science)/ B.A. with Computer Science/ B.Sc. Honours with Computer Science or any graduate with computers as one of the subjects in all the three years of graduation with at least 50% marks.
• Age limit (as on July1):

General category: 26 years

SC/ST: 29 years

Girls: 28 years

Note: SC/ST Candidates would get a relaxation of 5% marks in aggregate.

HPU MCA Admission Guidelines

Selection Criteria

Selection of Candidates for MCA Course at Himachal Pradesh University is done on the basis of Merit. Also, Candidates have to qualify the Entrance Test which is conducted by the University. It is preceded by Counselling.

How to Apply?

Candidates can apply for the MCA program through online mode. The Application fee for the general category is INR 700 and INR 350 for students belonging to SC/ST/ Antyodaya/ IRDP Category. Given below are the steps to apply:

• Visit the Official Website of the University.
• Register yourself with all the Valid Details.
• Fill in the Application Form.
• Upload the Required Documents as per the given the instructions.
• Pay the Application fee via net banking, debit card or credit card.

Documents Required:

• Scanned Passport-Size Photograph
• Scanned Signature
• Scanned Applicant’s father/ mother Signature
• Class 10th Marksheet/ Certificate
• Class 12th Marksheet/ Certificate
• Graduation Mark Sheet

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HPU MCA Course Details

• It is a three years course at the level of Post-Graduation.
• Each year is divided into two semesters making a total of 6 semesters.
• Exam Pattern for MCA entrance is given below:

Question type: MCQ

Total marks: 200

Duration: 2 hours

Medium: English

Section: Verbal ability, reasoning, data interpretation, GK and awareness

Syllabus for MCA Program at HPU is as follows:

Electives for MCA Course are as follows:

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HPU MCA Placement Details

The placement efforts under a faculty member are being done to liaison among the students and perspective employers and to keep a watchful eye on the emerging trends and future needs of the industry. The Multinational/ National Companies have been visiting the department for placements and to impart training to the students since the inception of the course. Placement Cell provides many jobs to MCA Candidates. The on-campus interviews are always conducted by the companies based on the requirements of their respective firms. Nearly all the students of the department get placed in big companies each year.

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