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Both Computers and the Internet are considered to be one of the most powerful inventions globally. With this advancement, there are multiple options available for the candidates professionally. According to a survey, “overall employment in computer and information technology is projected to grow 15% from 2021 to 2031, which is faster than the average of many occupations.” The IT sector in India is one of the key aspects of the national economy. According to 2017 data, IT has contributed around 8% of the country’s general GDP.” Cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, New Delhi , Hyderabad are some of the top cities in India contributing to the growth of the IT sector. 

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MCA is a 3 year undergraduate professional degree course that deals with various intricacies and aspects of computer science applications. Post pursuing the course, candidates can be employed as Software EngineerSoftware Developer, Software Programmer, IT Team Leader, Technical Architect, Web Developer etc. Candidates after pursuing an MCA degree are employed across consultancies , system maintenance, government agencies, stock exchange, banking, data analytics, cyber security, Graphic design, game design etc. Some of the top recruiters include HCL Technologies, TCS, Capgemini, Sony, Accenture etc.

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MCA Jobs

The scope of MCA is very vast and there are a number of sectors where they can seek multiple opportunities to get a high paying job after graduation. In India, the salary of an MCA graduate is amongst the highest for freshers and there are a number of top recruiters looking to hire fresh as well as experienced candidates. 

Tabulated below are some of the top job profiles in India after completing MCA.

Job Profile Description Average Annual Salary (INR)
App Developer App Developers are skilled professionals who design and build mobile applications for mobile phones including ios, android, windows etc. They create, test and develop applications. 6.50 L
Business Analyst Business analysts are employed to look after the technical and non-technical aspects of the businesses and on the analyses of that they improve their processes. 7.00 L
Software Application Architect Software application architects are skilled professionals who create documentation and also help in maintaining and also help in application design processes, component integration, testing guidelines etc. 22.00 L
Software Consultant A software consultant is one who helps the company to moderately and effectively manage technological content. They help in software development and the data they contain including web content, digital records and asset management 8.20 L
Hardware Engineer A hardware Engineer is a skilled professional who research , design, develop and test computer systems and all its components including circuit boards, memory devices, networks and routers 4.00 L
Web Designer Web Designers are one who plan, create and code internet websites and other web pages and also combine sounds, pictures, graphics and also update the existing website. 2.87 L
Web Developer A web developer is a programmer who develops www applications and uses HTML, CSS and Javascripts. They look after the site’s technical performance and capacity. 3.00 L

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Jobs After MCA : Sector Wise

With the advancement of technology, job opportunities after completing MCA have multiplied. Now, candidates can find jobs in both the private sector as well as the public sector and also be self-employed. WIth adequate experience and knowledge , candidates can land a reputed job in one of the top MNC’s . Some of the fields that offer the highest salary are consultancy, software development, e-commerce, stock exchange , software engineering, etc. 

Discussed below is the sector wise jobs available for the candidates in detail for their better reference, 

Jobs After MCA : Private Jobs

Many of the candidates opt for the private sector due to the several advantages that tags along with it. Not only is the salary of the private sector high but candidates can get tremendous career growth if they are hardworking and ambitious. Some of the top organizations include TATA Consultancy services, Accenture, Wipro, Deloitte, HP, IBM etc. The average pay of a MCA graduate in the private sector is around INR 7.90 LPA.

Job Profile Description Average Annual Salary (INR)
IT Team Leader They are skilled professionals who manage a team or group of computer programmers in order to resolve matters. A team leader sets goals for their team. To be a successful team leader, candidates need to communicate effectively, should have problem solving skills etc. 9.34 L
Application Developer An application developer is a professional who develops apps for the mobile or laptop or PC and also resolves any issue faced. 6.50 L
Project Manager A project manager is a professional who is responsible for planning, procurement, execution and completion of the project. They basically look after the whole of the project. 14.5 L
Java Developer A Java Developer is one who is responsible for developing applications using Java and Software programming and they also connect with software engineers, web developers for developing websites , software etc. 4.20 L

Jobs After MCA : Government Jobs

There are multiple opportunities and positions available for the candidates in the public sector that are not limited to only IT companies but also various options under central and state governments as well as public sector undertakings. 

Some of the departments that hire MCA graduates are the Ministry of ELectronics, Ministry of Broadcasting, TASC, IT Cell, Cyber Cell, Banks and financial institutions etc.

Job Profile Description Average Annual Salary (INR)
Software Engineer The main role of software engineers is to apply their engineering knowledge and principles and programming language to build software solutions. 5.40 L
Quality Assurance Engineer A Quality Assurance engineer is one who creates, tests and identifies issues before the launch of the product. They develop and run tests to find a solution in fixing program bugs. 4.00 L
Test Engineer A test Engineer is one who check materials, procedures and make sure that the consumer fet a high quality product. They also run tests on various features to identity and fix any technical issues. 5.20 L

MCA Jobs in India

 The job prospects of MCA Graduates are very high with a number of opportunities available and along with high pay. With adequate experience in the field, the salary of a MCA graduate also increases.

Some of the areas where candidates can find placements are consultancies, System maintenance, government agencies, stock exchange, cyber security etc. 

Job Profile Average Annual Salary (INR)
Technical Architect 14.11 L
Software Developer 5.40 L
IT Project Leader 9.34 L
Technical Consultant 8.20 L
Web developer 3.30 L
Data Analyst 4.40 L

MCA Jobs : Top Recruiters

There are many multinational organizations looking for hiring fresh as well as experienced candidates post completing MCA. Some of the top recruiters are tabulated below for your reference.

Google Tata Consultancy Services Capgemini
Cognizant Hewlett Packard Samsung
Sony Deloitte Accenture

MCA Jobs: Salary

According to Payscale, the average pay of a MCA graduate is around INR 7.90 LPA. While deciding the salary several factors are to be kept in mind including specialization, skills, academic qualifications, experience, company profile etc. 

Some of the salaries have been listed below.

Job Profile Average Annual Salary (INR)
Software Developer 4.85 L
Web Developer 2.81 L
Systems Analyst 6.54 L
Technical Consultant 10.1 L
Software architect 20 L
IT Team Leader 10.20 L
Java Developer 4.80 L
Test Engineer 8.20 L
Full-Stack Developer 7.10 L

MCA Jobs: FAQs

Ques. What do MCA graduates do?

Ans. A MCA graduate can choose to do the following:

  • They can be employed as software engineer
  • Web developer
  • App Developer
  • Project manager.

Ques. What are the career prospects of MCA?

Ans. There are career options after MCA :

  • Web developer
  • Hardware Engineer
  • Technical Architect
  • Software consultant

Ques. What are the skills required to become a Professor?

Ans. The skills required to become a Professor are:

  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Knowledge of Computer Science
  • Communication skills

Ques. Who are the top recruiters for MCA graduates?

Ans. Some of the top recruiters for MCA graduates are:

  • Google
  • Wipro
  • Accenture
  • Deloitte

Ques. Is there any internship required to become a Software Engineer ?

Ans. Yes, there is a requirement before internship before becoming a software engineer. 

Ques. Can a student from an Arts background become a Software Engineer ?

Ans. NO, students only from science background who have computer science as one the compulsory subjects can become a software engineer

Ques. Can one pursue MCA from distance learning?

Ans. Yes, one can pursue MCA from distance learning but it is preferable to pursue it from a regular college. 

Ques. What is the highest salary of a MCA graduate?

Ans. The highest salary of a MCA graduate can be around INR 36 LPA.

Ques. What does an App Developer do?

Ans. App Developers are those who help in developing apps for mobile applications, laptops, PC etc. and also helps in resolving any issues faced by them. 

Ques. What is the highest salary of aSoftware Engineer?

Ans. The highest salary of a Software Engineer in India is around INR 30 LPA. 

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Sunita Guha

30 Aug 22

Thapar University offers a good MCA program. The institute has a brilliant MCA faculty base. It offers good learning resources, and laboratory facilities to meet the requirement of students. 

Thapar University placement highlights show the average CTC offered to MCA students is around INR 7 LPA. While the highest CTC offered is around INR 8 LPA. TCS, Infosys, and Fidelity are among the major recruiters in the placement drive. 

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Nitin Mishra

15 Jul 22

JNU placements for MCA are good. Some of the major recruiters for MCA are Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Adobe, etc. Students usually receive an average CTC of around INR 4-5 LPA. While the highest CTC goes up to INR 9-11 LPA. 

But JNU is a research-oriented university. If you want excellent placement in the technical field, it will be better to join the top IIT or NIT. You will get better technological exposure at these institutes. 

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Saswata Guha

05 Apr 22

Yes, IGNOU MCA is difficult compared to other ODL courses and even some regular MCA program. The course is demanding with Mathematics, Programming, lab papers, theory papers, various assignments, and projects. 

IGNOU Syllabus MCA 2022 is as follows. 

IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 1:

Course code  Title of the course  Total credits
MCS-011 Problem Solving & Programming  3
MCS-012 Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming 4
MCS-013 Discrete Mathematics  2
MCS-014 System Analysis and Design  3
MCS-015 Communication Skills 2
MCSL-016 Internal Concepts and Web Design  2
MCSL-017 Cand Assembly Language Programming Lab  2

IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 2: 

Course code  Title of the course  Total credits
MCS-021 Data and Structures 4
MCS-022 Operating System Concepts and Networking Management Systems 4
MCS-023 Introduction to Database Management Systems 3
MCS-024 Object-Oriented Technologies and Java Programming  3
MCSL-025 Lab (Based on MCS-021, 022, 023, and 024) 4

IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 3: 

Course code  Title of the course Total credits
MCS-031 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 4
MCS-032 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design 3
MCS-033 Advanced Discrete Mathematics 2
MCS-34 Software Engineering 3
MCS-035 Accountancy and Financial Management 3
MCSL-036 Lab (Based on MCS-032,034, and 035) 3

IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 4:

Course code Title of the course  Total credits
MCS-041 Operating Systems 4
MCS-042 Data Communication and Computer Networks 4
MCS-043 AdvancedDatabase Management Systems 4
MCS-044 Mini Project 4
MCSL-045 Lab (UNIX & Oracle) 2

IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 5: 

Course code Title of the course Total credits
MCS-051 Advanced Internet Technologies 3
MCS-052 Principles of Management and Information System 2
MCS-053 Computer Graphics and Multimedia 4
MCSL-054 Lab (Based on MCS-051 & 053) 2
MCSE - 003 MCSE-004 MCSE-011 Elective Courses -  Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Management  Numerical and Statistical Computing  Parallel Computing 3

IGNOU MCA Syllabus for Semester 6:

Course code Title of the course  Total credits
MCSP-060 Project 16

Lab attendance is mandatory for MCA. Scoring passing marks in lab examinations will be difficult if you don’t attend labs and practical classes regularly. 

You can’t take the coursework lightly, even if it is a distance learning course. 

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Shrish Tripathi

18 Nov 22

In 2011, a Placement Coordination Cell (PCC) was established in BHU to take full responsibility for placements of the entire university (except IIT/IMS).

This body has improved the placement drives at BHU to a large extent. BHU is now visited by reputed firms for recruitment.

As far as CTC is concerned, nearly 18% to 20% of students were placed this year. The highest salary was 4.5 LPA. The lowest salary was 3.5 LPA and the average salary was 4.2 LPA.

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Sekhar Juneja

04 May 22

In US, Indian software engineers earn around $60k-$80k in entry-level jobs. After 3-5 years of work experience, the salary amount becomes $90k-$130k. For software engineering professionals with around 5-10 years of experience, the salary package is around $130-$200k. 

Jobs in the Software industry have little to do with the university you graduated from. The international recruiters look for skills. If you have industry-relevant skills, you will receive good placement opportunities. After doing an MCA you can get jobs in US, if you fulfill the skill requirement. 

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Avinash Kohli

10 Oct 22

The average package is between 5-7 lacs. In 2017, Amazon offered the highest package of 16 lacs, while many companies offered the lowest package of 4.5 lacs. As a result, if you are an average student, you will have plenty of opportunities to demonstrate your worth.

DU MCA has 46 seats in total, and classes are held in the department itself. When compared to the rest of Delhi University, only the North campus provides it.

Axis Bank, Deloitte, ICICI, Infosys, LG Electronics, Nestle, Shopclues.Com, Tata Power, and TCS are among the hiring firms.

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Princeparth Rajpara

28 Oct 22

One of my cousins completed an MCA from IGNOU while doing a job. She shared her experience with me. I have summarised it in points for better understanding:

  • The Degree Certificate of IGNOU MCA will enable you to appear for an interview 

  • There are regular classes on weekends. But these classes are only on paper so you can skip them.

  • Students will have to approach self-study only

  • Projects are only formalities and have no real value

  • Institutes that run the MCA IGNOU program offer no help when it comes to getting a job.

  • There is no value of IGNOU MCA in Infosys, TCS, Wipro, etc

Apart from this various advertisements in newspapers specifically mention that IGNOU candidates will not be able to apply. So I will not recommend that you complete an MCA from IGNOU.

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Vikram Saini

28 Dec 21

The MCA course in general is a very demanding subject in the IT industry. You need to keep yourself updated with the latest trends in the industry to match proper excellence.

  • In Sanskriti University reputed companies like Infosys, TCS, HCL, Deloitte, etc. frequently visit the campus during placements. 
  • They usually offer students with an average salary package of 4.5-5 LPA. 
  • This also increases to 8-10 LPA depending on the student’s overall academic performance.
  • They have a specific cell for training and placement which helps students to gain proper knowledge for the interview, group discussion, communication and analytical skills, etc. 
  • Students mastering these skills have a better chance to secure a job offer. 
  • Sanskrit University has a 95% placement every year. 
  • Their faculty is highly experienced and will give you the required guidance for doing your best in the field.
  • It is very beneficial to pursue an MCA from Sanskriti University because the MCA students have a huge demand in the IT industry. 
  • They produce industry-ready professionals every year. 

Some of the top IT companies visit the campus include Oracle, TCS, Genpact, IBM, Byju's, Infosys, Wipro, and many others. Therefore it is totally worth it to pursue an MCA degree from Sanskriti University.

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Sushmita Mukharjee

10 Nov 21

Hyderabad Central University conducts an entrance examination for student intake into various courses during Feb-March each year. The entrance test is the only way you can get admission into the courses offered by HCU. So, you should keep an eye on the official website for admission notification from Oct-Nov. Once the notification is out, you can apply online. 

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Epshita Roy

11 Nov 21

MCA placement at Tezpur University is good. In the recent placement drive, the highest CTC offered was 20 LPA. Around 60% of students from MCA got placement offers. 

CSE department is among the oldest department at TU. Few years back it was declared as the ‘Center of Excellence’ by MHRD for its contributions. The department offers three different courses, i.e. B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA. All the courses are well-reputed. The department organizes various seminars and workshops around the academic year. The faculty members of the department are actively engaged in various research projects.

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