1. Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
The broad objective of the MCA is to prepare graduate students for productive careers in software industry academia by providing an outstanding environment for teaching and research in the core and emerging areas of the discipline. The programme’s thrust is on giving the students a thorough and sound background in theoretical and application oriented courses relevant to the latest computer software development. The programme emphasizes the application of software technology to solve mathematical, computing, communications/networking and commercial problems.
The Master’s Degree Programme has been designed with a semester approach in mind. The first year courses are aimed at skills development in computers using various technologies, and more focused on core courses providing a conceptual framework and the second year provides the specialization and the project work.
Eligibility:
(a) Passed BCA / B.Sc(Computer Science/IT) / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or Equivalent Degree(b) Obtained at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category)
OR
(a) (i) Any Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 (three) year duration from a recognized University AND Mathematics as one of the subject at 10+2 level or graduation level.(ii) Obtained at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category).
(b) Successfully completed PGDCA of IGNOU
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 4 years; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions
Fee Structure: Rs. 48,000/- for full programme to be paid semester wise @Rs. 12000/- per semester.
Programme Details:
The programme has been divided into two semesters per year (January-June and July-December). Consequently, there will be two examinations every year – one in the month of June for the January to June Semester courses and the other is December for the July to December semester courses. The students are at liberty to appear any of the examinations conducted by the University during the year subject to completing the minimum time frame and other formalities prescribed for the programme.
2. Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
The basic objective of the programme is to open a channel of admission for computing courses for students, who have done the 10+2 and are interested in taking computing/IT as a career. After acquiring the Bachelor’s Degree (BCA) at IGNOU, there is further educational opportunity to go for an MCA at IGNOU or Master’s Programme at any other University/Institute. Also after completing BCA Programme, a student should be able to get entry level job in the field of Information Technology or ITES.
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration: Minimum 3 years and Maximum 6 years; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.
Fee Structure: Rs. 40,200/- for full programme to be paid Semester wise @Rs. 6,700/- per semester
3. Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)
This is a programme which not only imparts fundamentals of Computer Systems and Information Technology but also introduces advanced technologies such as Multimedia and Internet. This programme is also having a dedicated practical course. Students get hands-on experience in the areas of Word Processing, Spread Sheets, Presentation Tools, Databases and Web Site Development. One of the highlights of this programme is that students also learn a little bit of Programming using ‘C’ language.
Eligibility: 10th Pass OR SSC OR BPP from IGNOU OR DLC from Microsoft or equivalent
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration: Minimum 6 months and Maximum 2 years; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.
Fee Structure: Rs.6000/- for full programme
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
This PG Diploma is a stand-alone programme. It has been designed with a semester approach in mind. The courses are aimed at skill development in computers using various technologies. It prepares the student to aim for a programmer level / web developer in a software company to design and develop small business application software or lab personnel / technician in institutions or a freelancer to develop software projects.
Eligibility:
Any Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3(three) year duration from a recognized University and Mathematics as one of the subject at 10+2 level or Graduation level; else the student is required to pursue and pass the BCS-012 course concurrently with IGNOU’s PGDCA. If you had studied Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 or Graduation level, then you need not register for BCS-012.
Medium of Instruction: English
Duration: Minimum 1 year and Maximum 4 years; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.
Fee Structure: Rs. 10,800/- per semester. For non-maths students, an additional fee of Rs. 1,400/- has to be paid for BCS-012 course.