Masters of Computer Application (MCA)

Seshadripuram First Grade College, Yelahanka, offer MCA course affiliated to Bangalore City University under AICTE regulations in 2024.The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) is a two-years program designed for students to flexibly adapt, consistently adhere to principles, effectively apply their skills, and strive for a harmonious balance and excellence in their careers. Through this empowerment, they are enabled to contribute significant value to both industry and society.

Course Details

Duration of the Course - 2 Years

Eligibility Criteria for MCA

The candidates shall have passed Bachelor Degree with not less than 50% of marks with Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Science/Computer Programming/Computer applications/Business Mathematics/Business Statistics as one of the Optional or Electives at degree level. Provided further that, in respect of a candidates who has studied and passed one of the subjects specified in the first provision in the Pre-University course with 50% of marks in that subject also be considered for admission.Relaxation to SC/ST, Group I be extended as per University norms.

Attendance

In each Semester a candidate should be considered to have successfully undergone the prescribed Course of study if the candidate has attended at least 75% of the classes in each subject (Theory, Lab & Practical).

Scheme of Examination

The Internal Assessment marks should be decided for each of the theory subjects by conducting 2 tests, each of 60 minutes’ duration, spread over the span of a Semester. A seminar/assignment should also be given by the student in each semester and the same to be assessed and evaluated for internal assessment along with two tests.

The Internal Assessment marks in Practical course is based on the performance in the Laboratory.

The Internal Assessment marks for Project work of a candidate is based on the dissertation and seminar.

Eligibility to go to the Higher Semester

A Candidate is allowed to carry over all the previous uncleared (failed) theory papers and Practical’s to subsequent semesters from the first to fourth semester.

The maximum period for the completion of the course shall be four years from the date of admission.

Minimum for pass and declaration of results

• For a pass in a semester, a candidate shall secure a minimum of 40% of the marks prescribed for a subject in the University Examination (Theory, Practical, Project work) and 50% of the marks in the aggregate inclusive of the Internal Assessment marks obtained in all subjects put together.
• The candidates who do not satisfy 7(A) shall be deemed to have failed and have to take exams in the subjects in which he has secured less than 40% at the University examination.
• Provision is made for rejection of results of all the subjects of a Semester only once, if the candidate decides to reappear for all the subjects of that semester. Such rejection should be made within 30 days of announcement of result, by making a written application, through the Head of the Institution. If such rejection is in respect if the results of all the subjects of one semester and earn fresh Internal marks as well.
• The results of any semester will be declared as pass or fail as the case may be in accordance with regulation 7(A).
• To be eligible for the award of the MCA degree, a candidate shall have completed the scheme of training and passed in all subjects prescribed for the Course.
• Further to regulation 7(A), the classification followed by the University for all PG courses shall be made applicable for the declaration of results of each Semester.

Classification of results for the MCA Course and declaration of ranks

Further to regulations 7(A) and 7(F), the names of all successful candidates securing First Class with Distinction and First Class in the First attempt shall be arranged in the order of Merit and only first FIVE Ranks shall be declared.

A candidate shall complete examinations of all semesters of MCA course within - four years from the date of admission.