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Best M.C.A. Universities in India

Masters of Computer Application (MCA) is one of the most prestigious courses of computer application. MCA is a programme that comes with a three-year duration and is targeted at those aspirants who are willing to dive deeper into the development of computer applications with the support of contemporary programming language.

The programme is stretched in a time span of six semesters where the students learn skill development in computers in the first year, the second year teaches a conceptual study framework, and the third year renders specializations and necessary project work. Applicants will be able to find the best M.C.A universities in India in the below article.

The MCA full form is Master of Computer Application. The objective of MCA is to develop information and technology professionals. The MCA degree provides both theoretical as well as practical knowledge.

Top 10 MCA universities in India

MCA Eligibility Criteria

In order to pursue Master of Computer Applications, aspirants have to meet the common eligibility criteria to qualify for admission in any university. However, the MCA eligibility criteria vary from college to college depending upon their requirement for student’s academic qualifications:

Candidates should have completed their BCA/B.Sc /B.Com or a similar stream and should have scored at least 50% marks in the Undergraduate level. Mathematics should be a compulsory subject in the 10+2 grade in order to be eligible.

Top MCA Entrance Exams

In order to enroll for admission in a college which offers Master of Computer Application, Candidates should take note of some popular entrance exams which they should attempt. Giving these entrance tests not only paves your way for admission in the most popular universities but also secures your future in every aspect.

Here are some of the following entrance tests which every candidate should attend to pursue a degree in MCA programme in a well-reputed university:

MAH MCA CET: Conducted by State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra for admissions in MCA programme amongst various universities.

CUET PG: Conducted by the National Testing Agency, for admissions in MCA programme in the participating universities.

TANCET: Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. Anna University is the conducting authority of TANCET.  The test is held for admission to post-graduation courses like M.E/M.Tech, MBA, MCA, M.Plan, and M.Arch in various colleges/institutes of Tamil Nadu.

NPAT: National Test for Programs After Twelfth is conducted by the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), for admission in the course of MCA. 

NIMCET: National Institute of Technology Master of Computer Applications Common Entrance Test is conducted by National Institute of Technology for admission in MCA programme every year.

Best MCA Universities in North India

Best MCA Universities in South India

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Top MCA Universities in West India


Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)

What are the top universities for MCA course?

Ans. Top 5 universities for MCA are: Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, NMIMS, Mumbai University, Jadavpur University, Symbiosis International. 

What are the career opportunities that can be pursued after MCA?

Ans. MCA graduate candidates attain their preferred job roles on the basis of their technical expertise. They can get employed in various sectors such as Information Technology, networking, banking, NBFC (non banking finance corporation), desktop publishing. After pursuing a degree in MCA, students can also become a lecturer/professor.

What are the job profiles after completing MCA?

Ans. The job profiles after completing Masters in Computer Application are Web Designer/Web Developer, Computer System Analyst, Software Developer, Database Administrator, Software Engineer or Programmer, Software Application Architect, Project Manager, Hardware Engineer, Software Consultant, and Senior Technical Consultant.

What is the average salary of a MCA graduate?

Ans. The average salary of an MCA graduate ranges between Rs 4 lakhs to Rs 7 Lacs per annum in India.

What is the full form of MCA?

Ans. The full form of MCA is Masters of Computer Applications.

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  • M.C.A.

ANU Guntur - Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Public/Govt

ANU Guntur - Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur

Guntur, Andhra Pradesh Public/Govt 4.8/594 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 59
NIRF Ranking: 59
MCA
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Adamas University, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal
    Private

    Adamas University, Kolkata

    Kolkata, West Bengal Private 4.1/563 Reviews
    MCA
    600+ Brochures downloaded so far
    600+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry

    Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh
    4.2/54 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry

    Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh Public/Govt 4.2/54 Reviews
    MCA
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Top Institutes Accepting Applications

    Agrawan Heritage University, Agra

    Agra, Uttar Pradesh
    Private

    Agrawan Heritage University, Agra

    Agra, Uttar Pradesh Private
    MCA
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      ADYPU, Pune - Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune

      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

      AKS University, Satna

      Satna, Madhya Pradesh
      3.4/59 Reviews
      Private

      AKS University, Satna

      Satna, Madhya Pradesh Private 3.4/59 Reviews
      MCA
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Alagappa University - Alagappa University, Karaikudi

      Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
      4.2/54 Reviews
      Public/Govt

      Alagappa University - Alagappa University, Karaikudi

      Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.2/54 Reviews
      NIRF Ranking: 47Careers360 Ranking: 42
      NIRF Ranking: 47Careers360 Ranking: 42
      MCA
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Aliah University, Kolkata

      Kolkata, West Bengal
      Public/Govt

      Aliah University, Kolkata

      Kolkata, West Bengal Public/Govt 4.4/510 Reviews
      MCA
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far

      AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

      Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
      Public/Govt

      AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

      Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt 4.7/5417 Reviews
      NIRF Ranking: 8Careers360 Ranking: 13
      NIRF Ranking: 8Careers360 Ranking: 13
      MCA
      1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
      1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Amity University, Bengaluru

      Bangalore, Karnataka
      4.1/54 Reviews
      Private

      Amity University, Bengaluru

      Bangalore, Karnataka Private 4.1/54 Reviews
      MCA
      • Fees : 4 Lakhs
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Amity University Gurgaon - Amity University, Gurugram

      Gurgaon, Haryana
      Private

      Amity University Gurgaon - Amity University, Gurugram

      Gurgaon, Haryana Private 4.3/5222 Reviews
      NIRF Ranking: 101-150
      NIRF Ranking: 101-150
      MCA
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Amity University, Gwalior

      Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
      Private

      Amity University, Gwalior

      Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh Private 4.3/5148 Reviews
      MCA
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Amity University, Jaipur

      Jaipur, Rajasthan
      Private

      Amity University, Jaipur

      Jaipur, Rajasthan Private 4.1/5200 Reviews
      NIRF Ranking: 151-200
      NIRF Ranking: 151-200
      MCA
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Amity University, Kolkata

      Kadampukur, West Bengal
      Private

      Amity University, Kolkata

      Kadampukur, West Bengal Private 4.6/575 Reviews
      NIRF Ranking: 151-200
      NIRF Ranking: 151-200
      MCA
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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      Amity University, Mohali

      Mohali, Punjab
      Private

      Amity University, Mohali

      Mohali, Punjab Private 3.0/510 Reviews
      MCA
      • Fees : 3.20 Lakhs
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Amity University, Mumbai

      Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
      Private

      Amity University, Mumbai

      Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra Private 4.5/526 Reviews
      MCA
      1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
      1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Amity University, Patna

      Patna, Bihar
      4.1/55 Reviews
      Private

      Amity University, Patna

      Patna, Bihar Private 4.1/55 Reviews
      MCA
      • Fees : 2.76 Lakhs
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Amity University, Raipur

      Raipur, Chhattisgarh
      Private

      Amity University, Raipur

      Raipur, Chhattisgarh Private 4.4/516 Reviews
      MCA
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Amity University, Ranchi

      Ranchi, Jharkhand
      Private

      Amity University, Ranchi

      Ranchi, Jharkhand Private 4.3/526 Reviews
      MCA
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Anjaneya University, Raipur

      Raipur, Chhattisgarh
      Private

      Anjaneya University, Raipur

      Raipur, Chhattisgarh Private
      MCA
      • Fees : 1.44 Lakhs
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Annamalai University - Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

      Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
      Public/Govt

      Annamalai University - Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

      Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.1/523 Reviews
      NIRF Ranking: 101-150Careers360 Ranking: 86
      NIRF Ranking: 101-150Careers360 Ranking: 86
      MCA
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
      1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Apeejay Stya University, Sohna

      Gurgaon, Haryana
      Private

      Apeejay Stya University, Sohna

      Gurgaon, Haryana Private 3.7/564 Reviews
      MCA
      • Fees : 2.58 Lakhs
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Apex Professional University, Pasighat

      Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh
      Private

      Apex Professional University, Pasighat

      Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh Private
      MCA
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Apex University, Jaipur

      Jaipur, Rajasthan
      Private

      Apex University, Jaipur

      Jaipur, Rajasthan Private 4.1/516 Reviews
      MCA
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far
      300+ Brochures downloaded so far

      ARKA Jain University, Seraikela

      Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
      Private

      ARKA Jain University, Seraikela

      Jamshedpur, Jharkhand Private 4.3/527 Reviews
      MCA
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Arni University, Kathgarh

      Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
      Private

      Arni University, Kathgarh

      Kangra, Himachal Pradesh Private
      MCA
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai

      Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
      2.6/51 Reviews
      Private

      Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai

      Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh Private 2.6/51 Reviews
      MCA
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Arunodaya University, Itanagar

      Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh
      Private

      Arunodaya University, Itanagar

      Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh Private
      MCA
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      AKU Patna - Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna

      Patna, Bihar
      4.2/58 Reviews
      Public/Govt
      MCA
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far
      600+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Aryavart International University, Dharmanagar

      Dharmanagar, Tripura
      Private
      MCA
      • Fees : 1.32 Lakhs
      Brochures downloaded so far
      Brochures downloaded so far

      Aryavart University, Sehore

      Sehore, Madhya Pradesh
      Private

      Aryavart University, Sehore

      Sehore, Madhya Pradesh Private
      MCA
        Brochures downloaded so far
        Brochures downloaded so far

        ASBM University, Bhubaneswar

        Bhubaneshwar, Odisha
        Private

        ASBM University, Bhubaneswar

        Bhubaneshwar, Odisha Private 4.1/549 Reviews
        MCA
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Asian International University, Manipur

        Manipur, Manipur
        5.0/52 Reviews
        Private
        MCA
          300+ Brochures downloaded so far
          300+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati

          Guwahati, Assam
          Private
          MCA
          300+ Brochures downloaded so far
          300+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Assam Rajiv Gandhi University of Cooperative Management, Sivasagar

          Sivasagar, Assam
          Public/Govt
          MCA
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Assam Women's University, Jorhat

          Jorhat, Assam
          5.0/51 Reviews
          Public/Govt

          Assam Women's University, Jorhat

          Jorhat, Assam Public/Govt 5.0/51 Reviews
          MCA
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur

          Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
          3.6/51 Reviews
          Public/Govt

          Atal Bihari Vajpayee Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur

          Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh Public/Govt 3.6/51 Reviews
          MCA
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Atmiya University, Rajkot

            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy, Uppal

            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore

            Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
            Public/Govt
            NIRF Ranking: 98
            MCA
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Jammu

            Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
            3.9/54 Reviews
            Public/Govt

            Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University, Jammu

            Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir Public/Govt 3.9/54 Reviews
            MCA
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak

            Rohtak, Haryana
            Private

            Baba Mastnath University, Rohtak

            Rohtak, Haryana Private 4.1/512 Reviews
            MCA
            600+ Brochures downloaded so far
            600+ Brochures downloaded so far

            BBAU Lucknow - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

            Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
            Public/Govt

            BBAU Lucknow - Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

            Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt 4.4/546 Reviews
            NIRF Ranking: 33
            NIRF Ranking: 33
            MCA
            1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
            1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Babu Dinesh Singh University, Garhwa

            Garhwa, Jharkhand
            Private

            Babu Dinesh Singh University, Garhwa

            Garhwa, Jharkhand Private
            MCA
            • Fees : 1.74 Lakhs
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Bagalkot University, Jamkhandi

            Jamkhandi, Karnataka
            Public/Govt

            Bagalkot University, Jamkhandi

            Jamkhandi, Karnataka Public/Govt 3.9/512 Reviews
            MCA
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
              100+ Brochures downloaded so far
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