Overview
MCA is a postgraduate programme in computer applications and it. It usually takes 2 years. Who can apply: A bachelor's degree; Mathematics at Class 12 or degree level is often required.
Who can apply
A bachelor's degree; Mathematics at Class 12 or degree level is often required
Entrance exams
- CUET-PGPG at central and participating universities
Where it can lead
- Software development
- Web and app development
- Cloud and DevOps
- Data analysis
- IT support and networking
- Cybersecurity
Colleges offering MCA
From our directory. Each page has the admission route, programmes and an enquiry option.
Amity Noida
Amity University, Noida
- Location
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2005
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Commerce
- +7 more
- Location
- Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab
- Type
- Private, est. 2012
- Main entrance
- CUCET or merit
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Computer applications
- +6 more
- Location
- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2011
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Computer applications
- +2 more
IP University (GGSIPU)
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1998
- Main entrance
- Depends on the programme
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Computer applications
- +3 more
J.C. Bose University (YMCA)
J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA
- Location
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Type
- Government, est. 1969
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Science
- Management
- Computer applications
KIET Ghaziabad
KIET Deemed to be University
- Location
- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 1998
- Main entrance
- JEE Main, KEE, CUET-UG or merit
- Engineering
- Management
- Pharmacy
- Computer applications
KIIT
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Type
- Private, est. 1992
- Main entrance
- KIITEE
- Engineering
- Medical
- Law
- Management
- +1 more
LPU
Lovely Professional University
- Location
- Phagwara, Punjab
- Type
- Private, est. 2005
- Main entrance
- LPUNEST or merit
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Computer applications
- +6 more
Manav Rachna (MRIIRS)
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
- Location
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Type
- Private, est. 2008
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Management
- Allied health
- Computer applications
- +1 more
NIT Trichy
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
- Location
- Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government, est. 1964
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Management
- Computer applications
NIT Warangal
National Institute of Technology Warangal
- Location
- Warangal, Telangana
- Type
- Government, est. 1959
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Science
- Management
- Computer applications
NITK Surathkal
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
- Location
- Surathkal, Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Type
- Government, est. 1960
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Management
- Computer applications
- Location
- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2009
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Medical
- Management
- Law
- +3 more
VIT Vellore
Vellore Institute of Technology
- Location
- Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Private, est. 1984
- Main entrance
- VITEEE
- Engineering
- Computer applications
- Management
MCA: common questions
How long is MCA?
MCA usually takes 2 years.
Who can apply for MCA?
A bachelor's degree; Mathematics at Class 12 or degree level is often required.
Which entrance exams are used for MCA?
Most admissions use CUET-PG. Some colleges also run their own tests or admit on Class 12 marks; each college page lists its route.
Other computer applications courses
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.