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VTU MCA Admission: Eligibility, Fees, Placements, Syllabus

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Master of Computer Applications [MCA]

Course Fees

Course Duration

2 Years

Total Fees

1.28 Lakhs

Detailed Fees

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Total Fees	₹ 1.28 Lakhs

Course Information

Course Details

VTU MCA program is a two-year program and offers good career prospects for those who want a career in the IT sector. The admission process is available through both online as well as offline modes. Admissions to the MCA program are based on the score obtained in Karnataka PGCET The candidates are short-listed based on the merit obtained and seats available and the list is released and hoisted on the official website.

Table of Content

VTU MCA Course Highlights
VTU MCA Important Dates
VTU MCA Eligibility Criteria
VTU MCA Admissions

4.1 How to Apply?

VTU MCA Course Details

5.1 MCA Syllabus

5.2 Karnataka PGCET

VTU MCA Placements
VTU MCA FAQs

VTU MCA Course Highlights

The MCA program is available in offline mode.
The minimum duration of the MCA program is 2 years and the maximum duration is 3 years.

VTU MCA Important Dates

Events	Dates
Start of Karnataka PGCET 2021 application process	September 2, 2021
Last date to apply for Karnataka PGCET 2021	October 3, 2021
Release of Karnataka PGCET 2021 admit card	Last week of October 2021
Karnataka PGCET 2021 exam date	November 14, 2021
Announcement of result	To be Notified

VTU MCA Eligibility Criteria

Admissions to MCA course shall be open to candidates who have passed Bachelor degree with 50% of marks in aggregate of all the years of the degree examinations with mathematics or statistics or computer sciences or computer programming or computer application or business mathematics or business statistics as one of the electives or optional at degree.

VTU MCA Admissions

The admissions to the PG courses in the college are carried out based on merit. The Eligible criteria for a candidate seeking admissions in PG courses are, the candidate must have passed a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. Read VTU Fees

Selection Criteria

Candidates seeking admission to the MCA program need to appear and qualify for Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) Conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
The merit list for admission at the VTU is prepared based on marks obtained by the students in the Karnataka PGCET
Admission processes are through online and offline mode and forms can be filled as provided and directed by the college itself.
By submitting all the required details and paying the required amount of fees admissions will be offered to candidates after the successful verification of documents and payment of fees at the VTU Belgaum.

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How to Apply?

The application process is mostly the same for all courses of this college. The application process is through online mode. The application process is given below:

Go to the official website of the Visvesvaraya Technological University www.vtu.ac.in
Fill the Registration Form for Obtaining User ID and Password
User ID and Password will then be sent through SMS and Email.
Fill the Application Form and Upload your photograph, signature, and thumb impression
Make a payment of fees and submit the application form.
Take a printout of the filled application form with transaction ID printed on it.

VTU MCA Course Details

The 2 year MCA program curriculum offers courses and subjects that enhance student’s abilities to employment and/or self-employment opportunities, management skills, Statistical analysis, fiscal expertise, etc.

In the first year, course work has 50 credits with 18 courses in total
In the second year, course work has 50 credits with 12 courses in total
As a part of the course Research Methodology & IPR, presenting the seminar is mandatory
In the IInd and IIIrd Semester students can choose electives as per their own preferences.
All the students have to undergo a mandatory internship of 4 weeks during the vacation of the IIIrd semester to gain practical exposure to industrial work.
The internship shall be considered as a head of passing and shall be considered for the award of the degree
The candidate should carry out the project in any industry or R&D institution or educational institution under a guide/co-guide.
During project work evaluation there shall be three project presentations each to be considered for 5 marks (total of 15 marks) and a final presentation for 15 marks
The student has to publish a research paper in an indexed journal/conference. Publications follow the Thesis

VTU MCA Syllabus

Semester I	Semester II
Data Structures with Algorithms Operating System with Unix Computer Networks Mathematical Foundation for Computer Applications Research Methodology & IPR Data Structures with Algorithms Lab Unix Programming Lab Computer Networks Lab Basics of Programming & CO	Database Management System Object-Oriented Programming with Java Web Technologies Software Engineering Elective-1 Elective-2 DBMS Lab Java Programming Lab. Web Technologies Lab with Mini-project

Semester III	Semester IV
Data Analytics using Python IoT Advances in Java Elective-II Elective-III Data Analytics Lab with Mini-project IoT Lab with Mini Project Advances in Java Lab	Advances in Web Technologies Programming using C# Industry Internship Project work Phase 2

The detailed syllabus for the MCA curriculum offered by VTU Belgaum is as follows: Click here.

VTU MCA Electives

Students have to choose according to their own choice an optional or electives in IInd Semester (Elective I and Elective II) and IIIrd Semester (Elective III and Elective IV).

Elective I	Elective II	Elective III	Elective IV
Cybersecurity Data Mining and Business Intelligence Enterprise Resource Planning User Interface Design Optimization Techniques	Cryptography and Network Security Artificial Intelligence Mobile Application Development Distributed operating System Natural Language Processing	Blockchain Technology Cloud Computing Digital Marketing Software Testing NOSQL	Deep Learning Big data Analytics Wireless Ad Hoc Networks Software Project Management Software-Defined Networks

Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET)

PGCET is a state-level entrance test conducted every year by Karnataka Entrance Authority. Based on merit obtained in PGCET candidates are offered PG admissions to MBA, MCA, ME, M.Tech, M.Arch programs. The eligibility criteria for applying to PGCET is undergraduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university. There are slight nuances in eligibility criteria depending on fields of study. For the MCA program, the eligibility criteria are undergraduate degree with Mathematics or Statistics or Computer with 50% aggregate for general category and 45% for reserved category (SC/ST/OBC). Check Karnataka PGCET Exam pattern & Syllabus

How to apply for Karnataka PGCET?

Go to the official website of the Karnataka Entrance Authority kea.kar.nic.in
Fill the Application Form with personal details carefully, the course you are applying for, etc.
Upload your photograph, signature, and thumb impression in jpeg format
Pay the required examination fees (Rs. 650/- for general category and Rs.500/- for reserved category) and Submit the application form
Take a printout of the filled application form with transaction ID printed on it.

VTU MCA Placements

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has a Centralised Placement Cell (CPC) that looks after the placements and recruitments. It facilitates students with career counseling, guidance, and assists students to choose what’s best for them. Throughout the year CPC was involved in organizing placement drives for various reputed organizations. CPC connects the students with opportunities for internship, projects, industry exposure, job-search, overseas study support, and training

VTU MCA FAQs

Ques. What are the fees of the MCA Program at VTU?

Ans. The fee shall be paid online through the VTU web portal and the receipt of the same shall be enclosed with it. The fee structure for students aspiring to get admitted to VTU for the MCA program is as follows:

Origin	Fees (INR)
1st year	2nd year
Karnataka (Indian state)	7980/-	2480/-
Non-Karnataka/ SAARC Country	9480/-	2480/-
Foreign National/ PIO/NRI	19480/-	2480/-

Ques. Is it worth doing an MCA at VTU?

Ans. As the faculty members of VTU Belgaum are well experienced, knowledgeable, and amicably supportive. The MCA students are encouraged to understand MSME industry-related problems in the form of research projects, case studies, and industrial visits. The identified problems are made to solve creatively and innovatively. Gain confidence in the modeling of systems and algorithms. Students are made to handle advanced instruments to increase their technical skills and knowledge.

Ques. Can students be awarded a postgraduate degree in MCA if they didn’t complete the internship at VTU?

Ans. The internship is mandatory for the MCA program at VTU. Those who do not complete the internship shall be declared as fail in the internship course and have to complete the same during the subsequent semester. After satisfying the internship requirements the degree will be awarded.

Ques. Is the preparation of the project mandatory for the MCA program at VTU?

Ans. Yes, The project is compulsory to be prepared individually by the student for the duration of a minimum of 4 months or the duration of that semester. The project should be original and not derivative in nature.

Ques. What are the assessment tools used by the coordinator for the Professional Core Courses of the VTU MCA program?

Ans. The course coordinator selects suitable assessment tools for continuous evaluation such as weekly Multiple Choice Questions quiz, high cognitive level questions as an assignment, and case study questions useful for learning and its application. Average marks of three internal tests are considered for CIE (Courses Internal Assessment) along with other continuous evaluations.

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Visvesvaraya Technological University - [VTU]: 40 answered questions

How is CGPA calculated for Visvesvaraya Technical University (VTU) Karnataka from given percentage?

Sagardeep

24 Jan 23

There is no universal formula for converting your percentage to CGPA or vice versa, and it is also dependent on where you intend to use it.

If you want to apply for graduate studies (assuming you do), your alumni who have applied recently can help you. Contact them through LinkedIn. Seek assistance from your professors/college administration as well, as they may have witnessed/aided other students who have faced similar issues in the past.

Otherwise, if you're just curious about your percentage's equivalent GPA, see if your college, VTU has an established conversion formula for students who want to pursue higher education and must include an equivalent GPA in their applications.

How do I calculate engineering aggregate percentage of 8 semesters in VTU?

Arun Nayak

29 Sept 21

Having a cousin who graduated from VTU and read online reviews here’s what I got to know. Firstly, you have to calculate the obtained marks divided by maximum marks obtained from 1 to 8 semesters * 100 to calculate your overall aggregate in engineering.

To calculate your final obtained marks in respective subjects. Final obtained marks will be different in many cases. For example,

In the first case, if a student is cleared on the 1st attempt, then the 1st attempt marks will be their final marks.
In the second case, if a student is cleared in the 2nd or 3rd attempt, then the final marks will be their 2nd or 3rd respectively.

Also, according to VTU, they use only 5th semester to 8th-semester 1st attempt marks for awarding the degree or rank's purpose. So, it can’t be considered as overall engineering aggregate marks.

If a company or an exam asks for overall engineering aggregate marks, one should use their final obtained marks from 1st semester to 8th-semester marks.

What are some tips for scoring high marks in VTU?

Deeksha Mukharjee

25 Apr 22

The trick for scoring well in VTU is simple. You should choose 5 units and go through them thoroughly. Don’t skip any topics from these units. You can keep the last unit optional. Solve the previous 5 years' questions. However, don’t rely on these papers alone.

Take all three internals and don’t take the third internal lightly. It will prepare you for the external. Try to score well in practicals. In the examination, present your answer in an effective way.

How many marks are required to clear VTU?

Arshit Jain

24 Jan 23

Visvesvaraya Technological University, VTU's minimum passing mark is 35%, with 40% in practical, project work, viva voce, and so on. It should be 40% after aggregation, including theory and internal marks. If a student fails only one subject, passes all exams with grace marks, or receives minimum pass marks in theory, practical, or internal and scores less after aggregation, 5 marks will be awarded.

Each candidate must receive at least 50% of the marks allotted for each subject's internal assessment, including the seminar. Candidates who receive less than 50% of the Internal Assessment marks in any subject are ineligible to take the exam in that subject.

For passing a theory subject, a candidate must obtain a minimum of 40% in the University Examination and a minimum of 50% in the aggregate including the Internal Assessment marks.

Is VTU good?

Nivedita Roy

05 Oct 21

I have a few friends who completed their engineering degrees from VTU. They didn’t have a good experience at the institute. Here are some of the things that they complain about.

The examination papers are tough.
The syllabus is vast.
Evaluation does not depend on how well you did in your paper, it is completely up to luck.
The faculties are not that cooperative. You will get little to no help in terms of academics from the faculty.

Going by all these factors I will say go for other institutes if you have that option.

Can I apply for VTU transcript by paying fees online?

Ritika Mitra

05 Oct 21

Yes, you can apply for VTU transcripts by paying online.

You need to go to the college website, download, and fill the form. The form can also be filled in by hand. The amount of the first copy has increased to 500 and the subsequent copies cost 300 each.
You need to have self-attested copies of mark sheets of all semesters.
Payments can be made via card/ net banking and PayUMoney. You will have to pay a convenience fee of around rupees 20 to 30, based on your mode of payment.
You need to put a valid email address for receiving the invoice of the payment.
The payment details should be filled with precision.
Get a good envelope for sending the payment invoice and filled form. It is better to send the form and the payment by speed post to the said address on the website.
VTU will send the transcripts to your address within 25 to 30 days.
They will be sending a photocopy of the transcripts and the required number of transcripts in a separate envelop with a seal.

Fees once paid are never refunded so it is very important to check it properly before submitting.

What is the FCD at VTU What percentage is required to get into the FCD criteria?

Ankita Sinha

17 Jun 22

FCD is First Class with Distinction. Students scoring over 70% of the total marks at VTU are considered for FCD. Below is a brief highlight of VTU’s grading system.

70-100% - First Class with Distinction (FCD)
60-69% - First Class (FC)
35-59% - Second Class (SC)

Students scoring above 70% are rewarded with a distinction for their academic excellence.

What happens when one gets a year back at VTU? Do I have to rewrite all the exams from that year again?

Ipsita Chaterjee

21 Oct 21

I have a few friends who graduated from VTU and here are their insights about this.

As per VTU rules, any year, you can carry 4 backs of the previous year into the next year.
You need to clear all 4 backs from the previous year in the next year. You can carry 4 backs from the current year again to the next year. This circle goes on until you reach your final year.
If you fail to clear your backs in some years’ time, you will be considered as NFFTE (not fit for technical education) by VTU.
If you have 5 subjects back then you will need to clear at least one subject and join next year. You will have the chance to clear all subjects that year and join as a fresh entry next year without any backlogs for the second year.
But try to clear all your subjects every year. If you can manage to clear your labs with 95% and get first-class in theory, you will get an aggregate of distinction.
Try to score well in your internals. If you can score 22+ in your internals, there is a good chance that you will be able to get first-class.
Make sure that your internal score doesn’t go below 15. If you score below 15 in internals, you may end up failing the subject, even if you score the passing mark, i.e. 35 in external.

Now, if you are opting for revaluation, you can get permission for attending the classes until you get the revaluation result by applying to the college administration. You may need to pay some extra fee for that.

If you have good aggregate and decent logical reasoning and communication skills then you can get a good job via campus placement after completing your degree.

What is the percentage of student passes after revaluation in VTU?

Ajay Gupta

21 Oct 21

I have a few friends from VTU, and according to their experience, very few people pass after revaluation. It completely depends on the person that will correct your answer script.

I know people who needed 5 marks to pass but didn’t get it. I also know people who needed more than 10 marks and eventually got it. So, it’s better to apply for revelation irrespective of how many marks you need.

How is the correction done in VTU? Is it strict?

Rajanya Dasgupta

21 May 22

No, the evaluation process at VTU is not that strict. You can easily score decent marks if you write the answer according to the books recommended by VTU. The answer scripts are evaluated according to the answer key prepared by the board that sets up the question paper. So, follow VTU recommended books for preparation.