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For doing MCA , mathematics is mandatory either in 12th or graduation. You are a commerce student (12th) and you have not studied mathematics in 12th but you will study mathematics in graduation if you choose BCA and would be eligible for doing MCA. The course emphasis on latest programming languages and tools to develop better and faster applications. BCA makes a base while MCA adds a specialized touch in the subjects studied in BCA.
Eligibility:
Students who have done their graduation in any discipline like Science, Commerce, Arts, Engineering, BCA / BSc IT/ BSc CS from any recognized university are eligible to apply for this course.
Aspirants should have studied Mathematics subject in the 10+2 standard or graduation level.
The qualifying examination must be passed with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST category candidates).
MCA Specializations:
Students can opt any one the specialization during the last year of course:
Systems Management
Management Information Systems (MIS)
Systems Development
Systems Engineering
Networking
Internet working
Application Software
Software Development
Troubleshooting
Hardware Technology
Admissions in MCA course is given on the basis of all India basis entrance examinations. Many top colleges and universities in India offer admission on the basis of merit list prepared as per the marks scored in the entrance test. Generally, the entrance examination is based on Mathematics and reasoning. There is a different exam pattern of each entrance test. The best colleges for MA are:
National Institute of Technology, Surathkhal
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad
National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
Lovely Professional University, Punjab
VIT University, Vellore
Birla Institute of Technology (BITS), Ranchi
During the initial time of joining, candidates are provided with a few months of training. Thereafter, they can work on Live projects. MCA candidate can start their career as an entry level trainee programmer. At the beginning, they have to work in different roles and areas. Responsibilities of an IT professional is to develop, test and maintain softwares/applications.
Candidates with MCA degree can also choose their profession in teaching field. They can also work as a lecturer in reputed colleges/Universities.
Best of luck
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