Which is a better option, do MCA/MSc from Sikkim Manipal University or MCA from Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University as distance?

Distance courses are always a preferred option especially in the present scenario where offline physical classes are not possible. Sikkim Manipal University offers distance education through SMU (DE) in both the courses like MCA/MSc while BVP offers only the MCA program. The prominent details are described below.

Academics Structure:

Both the courses are post-graduate courses but their duration varies according to the institute.

• Sikkim Manipal University offers an MCA program with a duration of 3 years while MSc (IT) program completes in 2 years.

• BVP offers the MCA program for 2 years.

Curriculum:

Distance courses generally are chosen on the strength of their curriculum as they normally provide more insights into the concepts of the subject.

Sikkim Manipal:

It follows a credit mechanism for both its courses. The credit distribution for the MCA program is as follows.

Bharati Vidyapith:

It has a 72 credit system with a complete project and practical work timeline. The entire MCA course is summed up in 4 semesters through great structural alignment.

Fee Structure:

• Sikkim Manipal offers the MCA course at a fee range of Rs. 18,250 per semester. MSc course is offered at Rs. 20000 per semester.

• BVP offers the MCA course at Rs. 60, 500 for 2 years.

Eligibility:

Since the courses offered are of post-graduation level, the minimum eligibility stands at graduation scores from relevant universities.

• MCA establishes a mandatory requirement of graduation with mathematics as a compulsory subject in the case of Sikkim Manipal University.

• BVP has a requirement of a bachelor’s degree in computer sciences or any other graduation degree with mathematics as a subject.

Placement Scenario:

Sikkim Manipal:

• More than 400 corporates participated in the placements drives.

• 40000 candidates walk-in for drives. More than 8500 offers were made

• Alumni work in companies like Tech Mahindra, Rakuda, Aegis, Amazon, Airtel.

Bharati Vidyapith:

• According to the placement statistics of 2020, the average CTC received by the students is 7 LPA. While the highest is 12 LPA.

• Some of the top recruiters at the institute are TCS, Amazon, JP Morgan, HDFC Bank, etc.

Both the institutes offer good options for learning but Sikkim Manipal exceeds the expectations due to its features like dedicated academic advisors, technology-driven learning, and the development of skills holistically.