Master of computer applications (MCA)

About MCA: Amrita offers MCA at four campuses; Amritapuri, Coimbatore, Kochi and Mysore. In the latter two campuses, Kochi and Mysore, MCA is offered by the schools of Arts and Sciences.

Emphasizing the design and application of information systems, MCA provides students with a solid background in business functions. Latest developments in areas where commerce and technology blend together successfully to define the state-of-the-art are covered

The curriculum enables students to acquire strength in principles, concepts and foundations of computer science, information technology and various applications. They will also gain extensive programming/software development experience over a wide variety of platforms and applications. The curriculum explicitly includes lab components for every course that helps students understand implementation principles.

Eligibility: Candidates with a BCA (Bachelor of computer applications), B.Sc., B.Com or with any other degree of three years duration in any discipline, with Mathematics or Statistics as one of the subjects, from a recognized university, with an aggregate of minimum 60% marks may apply.

Candidates appearing for their final year degree exam and expect to score a minimum of 60% are also eligible to apply

Selection is based on the performance in the entrance test conducted by the university and subsequent interview

Admission procedure: Admission is based on performance in the entrance examination conducted by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and a subsequent interview.

How to Apply: The application form can be downloaded from the website, completed and mailed to the corresponding address; Amrita School of Engineering Clappana (P.O), Amritapuri, Kollam-690525, Tel 0476-2801280; Amrita School of Engineering, Ettimadai (P.O), Coimbatore-641105, Tel 0422-2656422, 2685509; Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Brahmasthanam Campus, Edapally (N), Kochi-682024, Tel 0484-2801489, 1965, 2899; Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, #114, 7th Main, Bogadi II Stage, Mysore, Karnataka-570006, Tel 0821-2343479/80; or by post with a draft for Rs. 650/- favouring Amrita school of engineering, payable at Coimbatore; or by person from the admission co-ordinator (PG admissions) of any of the schools mentioned on payment of Rs 650/-. 

Important dates

Application forms issued from:February 15, 2010

Last date for receiving completed applications:17th April, 2010

Date of entrance examination:May 9, 2010

Exam centers: Andhra Pradesh – Hyderabad; Karnataka – Mysore; Kerala - Amritapuri (Kollam), Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Kannur; Tamil Nadu - Coimbatore, Chennai, Salem, Trichy, Madurai

Excellent placement record with more than 100 companies visiting the campus for placement, past students working in leading companies like Accenture, Cognizant, HCL Tech., Honeywell, IBM, Infosys, MindTree, TCS, Wipro etc

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