Master of Computer Applications [MCA] From SASTRA, Thanjavur

Thanjavur, Tamil NaduDeemed to be UniversityEstd 1984
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Master of Computer Applications [MCA] 
first year fees:  ₹97,000
2 YearsFull Time
Yearsyear 1year 2
Total Year Wise fees97,00081,000
Semester1234
Total Fees₹57000₹40000₹41000₹40000
Tuition fees₹40000₹40000₹40000₹40000
other fee₹17000-₹1000-

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must have done graduation

Course Details

SASTRA University offers a full-time Master Computer Applications (MCA) program for a duration of two years. Candidates seeking admission to the MCA course can register online on the official website of the varsity. Apply Here. Admission to this course is strictly merit-based through candidates’ qualifying examination scores.

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SASTRA University MCA Course Highlights

  • The MCA programme spreads over six semesters that involves core courses, elective courses, laboratory, project work and software design courses along with seminars and practical training. 
  • The student has to acquire 162 credits to be eligible for the award of the degree. 
  • The sixth semester of the M.C.A. program shall be allotted exclusively for Project work.
  • SASTRA University charges INR 1.78 Lakhs for its MCA program.
  • The varsity is ranked 48th overall by NIRF 2020.

SASTRA University MCA Eligibility Criteria 

Educational Qualifications

The candidates applying for admission to the M.C.A. program at SASTRA University must have the following educational qualification obtained from any of the recognized universities:

  • Regular Entry - For Admission to First Year (I Semester)
    • The candidate must possess a B.C.A / B.Sc / B.Com / B.A degree with Mathematics as one of the subjects at 10+2 level or at graduation level.
  • Lateral Entry - For Direct Admission to Second Year (III Semester)
    • Any Undergraduate Science or an Applied science degree with a duration of three years in Computer Applications or Computer Science or Information Technology or other computer-related areas.
    • Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application after completion of a 3-Year Degree programme.

Age Criteria

According to SASTRA University norms, there is no age bar for admission to the M.C.A. programme.

SASTRA University MCA Admission Criteria 

For admission to the M.C.A. programme at SASTRA University, every candidate needs to satisfy the academic eligibility criteria and the cutoff/merit set by the University.

The admission to the course is purely based on merit in the qualifying examination. The mode of application to the course is both Online and Offline.

How to Apply? 

  • Visit the official website of SASTRA University @sastra.edu.
  • Fill in the application form online carefully after checking the eligibility criteria.
  • Upload the required documents such as certificates for the educational qualification, Transfer Certificate/ Migration Certificate and Community Certificate.
  • Once the filled application form is submitted, the candidate will receive a unique User ID and password on the registered Email.
  • The candidate needs to log in to the portal and pay the application fee and edit the necessary details.
  • The shortlisted candidates will be informed in their Email regarding the counseling dates. The call letter would be sent by mail only.

Candidates can apply offline by downloading the application form or get the form from the university office.

SASTRA University MCA Application Fees

The aspirants from all the categories need to pay an application fee of INR. 650. The students need to pay the application fees in offline mode. The application fee must be in the form of DD favouring SASTRA payable at Thanjavur.

Documents Required 

The candidates need to bring or submit the following documents in original along with Xerox copies during the time of admission:

  • Graduation Degree / Marksheet / Certificate
  • Class 12th mark sheet and passing certificate
  • Class 10th mark sheet and passing certificate
  • Transfer Certificate/ Migration Certificate
  • ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter‘s Identity Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License)
  • Valid Caste certificate, sub-category certificate, if applicable

SASTRA University MCA Course Details

SASTRA University offers a full-time three-year M.C.A. programme that allows students to seek professional knowledge and specialisation in computer science with technical, professional and communication skills. The MCA program is divided into six semesters that covers various aspects of computational theory, programming, algorithm design and optimization, network and database management, mobile technologies, etc.

The course work involves laboratory, project work, software design courses and practical training. It aims to impart comprehensive knowledge with equal emphasis on theory and practice.

SASTRA University MCA Program Structure 

The M.C.A. programme involves the following components:

  • Core Courses (To give a broad base in the main field of study in the academic programme)
  • Elective Courses (To be chosen by the student in consultation with the faculty adviser)
  • Laboratory, project work and software design courses (emphasis on the application of knowledge to real?life problems)
  • Seminars and Practical Training
  • Audit courses (In consultation with the faculty adviser)

Project Work

  • The students need to complete a mini project in the fourth semester and a main project in the sixth semester.
  • The sixth semester of the M.C.A. programme shall be allotted completely for Project work.
  • The project work shall be chosen by the student and the guide and should be approved by the Head of the department by the end of the fifth semester.
  • The students need to submit two typed copies of the Project Report to SASTRA through the Head of the Department on or before the date fixed by SASTRA.

Course Credits

The students admitted to the M.C.A. programme earn credits by passing courses every semester. A student has to acquire 162 credits in order to be eligible for the degree.

The credits are assigned according to the pattern tabulated below:

Lecture Period 1 Credit each
Tutorial Period 1 Credit each
Practical Session (Includes 2 periods) 1 Credit for each Session
Practical/Project Session (Includes 3 periods) 2 Credits for each Session

Assessment and Evaluation

The assessment for each course that a student undergoes is done in two ways:

  • Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) - 50%
  • Semester-End Examination - 50%

A student is declared to have passed a course if he/she gets 50% or more in the internal assessment, and 50% or more in the end semester examination.

Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA)

A candidate must secure at least 50% of the total marks allotted to the CIA, i.e., 25 marks for all theory and practical courses. The internal assessment is based on the performance in the following parameters:

  • Regularity in Attendance
  • Best performance in the two monthly tests out of three monthly tests
  • Performance in seminars, quizzes, assignments

Continuous Internal Assessment for Theory and Laboratory Courses

The marking scheme for internal assessment for both theory and practical courses is tabulated below:

Theory Courses (Best two performance out of three tests will be considered for CIA calculation) Laboratory Courses
First Test (20 Marks) Algorithm / Pre?lab work (15 Marks)
Second Test (20 Marks) Demonstration (15 Marks)
Third Test (20 Marks) Record (10 Marks)
Seminar / Quiz / Assignment (10 Marks) Viva?voice (10 Marks)

Semester-End Examination

There will be one examination of three hours duration at the end of the semester for each credited theory course. A student needs to score at least 50% in the semester-end examination to pass the course.

NOTE: A student should complete the M.C.A. programme within a period of 5 years from the date of admission. In case of unsuccessful completion within the specified period his/her registration to the M.C.A program automatically stands canceled.

SASTRA University MCA Placements

SASTRA University provides the best Campus Placement Opportunities and has a dedicated training and placement cell working towards wonderful placement opportunities for its students. The University boasts of definite placement by reputed organizations with a decent package.

The top recruiters include reputed companies like Microsoft, Paypal, TCS, Accenture, Oracle India Ltd, IBM Corporation, ICICI, Hindustan Unilever Ltd, etc.

Read More: SASTRA University Placements

SASTRA University MCA Admission FAQs 

Ques. What are the attendance norms for SASTRA University MCA?

Ans. A SASTRA University MCA student can appear in an end?semester examination for a particular course only when he/she has a minimum attendance of 75% in that course. Else he/she will not be allowed to appear for the end?semester examination. The student will have to repeat the year.

Ques. What are the annual fees for SASTRA University MCA?

Ans. The tuition fee for the course is INR 80,000 per annum. However, in the first year, the students need to pay the development charges, sports fees, and other expenses as a one-time payment. So, the annual charges in the first year are INR 97,000.

Ques. What would be the SASTRA University MCA coursework for the sixth semester?

Ans. The sixth semester of SASTRA University MCA shall be allotted exclusively for Project work. The evaluation of the sixth semester would be based on continuous internal assessment and final viva-voice and project evaluation. The Internal and External Examiners appointed for the final evaluation of the Project Work shall decide the allocation of marks for Viva?voce and Report Evaluation in consultation with the Programme Coordinator.

Ques. What does the lateral entry to SASTRA University MCA mean?

Ans. SASTRA University provides Lateral entry to its MCA course which means direct admission to the second year, i.e. third semester. Such students are exempted from the courses of the first and second semester if the student has already studied these subjects in the undergraduate programme.

Ques. What is the academic schedule for SASTRA University MCA?

Ans. The odd semester classes for SASTRA University MCA are conducted from July to December With semester-end examinations in December. The semester classes are conducted from January to May with exams in May?June.

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