About the IGNOU Online MCA
The IGNOU Online MCA (Master of Computer Application) program is one of the most affordable options available for aspiring IT professionals. Indira Gandhi National Open University's online MCA is a 2 year postgraduate degree program delivered through a complete virtual learning environment.
The main objective of the IGNOU Online MCA course is to assist enrolled students in building productive careers in the software industry and academia. The course includes a blend of in-depth theoretical and application-oriented courses with an emphasis on in-demand computer software development.
Students will acquire a keen understanding of the application of software technology to solve mathematical, computing, communications/networking, and commercial problems. IGNOU Online MCA covers every aspect of core computer science subjects to develop industry-ready leaders.
Program Highlights
Approvals & Accreditations
NAAC A++
UGC Entitled
Fee Structure
| Payment Plan | Amount | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|
| Semester I | INR 13,000 | Year I |
| Semester II | INR 13,000 | Year I |
| Semester III | INR 13,000 | Year II |
| Semester IV | INR 13,000 | Year II |
Eligibility
Educational Qualification: BCA or an undergraduate degree in computer science engineering, or a relevant equivalent degree.
Alternative Qualification: Completed BSc/BA/BCom with mathematics at 10+2 or undergraduate level.
Minimum Marks Required: A minimum of 50% of aggregate marks at graduation is required (45% for reserved category students).
Bridge Courses for Non-Relevant Background: Students with a non-relevant bachelor's degree, such as BSc/BA/BCom, are required to complete additional bridge courses: MCS-201 (Programming in C and Python) and MCS-208 (Data Structures and Algorithms).
Admission Process
Syllabus
Semester I
Semester II
Placement & Certificate
To assist students in developing a successful and prominent professional career, IGNOU Online has a Campus Placement Cell (CPC). The main objective of CPC is to align every student enrolled in the IGNOU online MCA course with the right recruiter at the right place. Simultaneously, there are multiple MNCs and global business corporations partnered with IGNOU online, which recruit skilled candidates every year, some of which are mentioned below:
- Zee Media
- Pratham
- Axis Bank
- Amazon
- Doordarshan
- TCS
Your Degree Certificate
Upon successful completion of the term-end examination and assignment, IGNOU awards the student with a globally recognized certificate in online MCA.
Job Profiles After Graduation
Web Designer
Avg. salary: INR 4.2 LPA
Mobile Application Developer
Avg. salary: INR 6 LPA
Business Analyst
Avg. salary: INR 8 LPA
Database Administrator
Avg. salary: INR 7 LPA
Project Manager
Avg. salary: INR 14 LPA
Student Reviews
For me, IGNOU online MCA was a game changer, it really helped me in developing core technical skills and resulted in my job promotion.
Anonymous, Working ProfessionalThe faculty is helpful, and learning resources are quite impressive. Overall, I had an amazing experience and would recommend it to other working professionals too!.
Anonymous, StudentBeing a busy professional, I found IGNOU online MCA a perfect option as it has an extended duration with self-paced learning flexibility.
Anonymous, Working ProfessionalThe best thing about IGNOU online MCA is its fee structure; it provides almost everything similar to top private universities at a highly affordable fee range.
Anonymous, Student