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Anna University MCA Admission 2024: Fees, Eligibility, Entrance Exam, Application Form, Last Date

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Master of Computer Applications [MCA]

Course Fees

Course Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

58 K

1 Year Fees

58 K

Total Fees

1.74 Lakhs

Detailed Fees

general

year	Tuition Fees	Total Fees
year 1	₹ 58000	₹ 58 K
year 2	₹ 58000	₹ 58 K
year 3	₹ 58000	₹ 58 K

Course Information

Course Details

Anna University MCA admission 2024 will be done through the TANCET examination. ANCET 2024 result is out now. Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination can download their score card through the official website @tancet.annauniv.edu. The last date to download the TANCET 2024 score card is May 03, 2024. Check Anna University Admission 2024

Anna University MCA is a 2-year full-time program at the PG leveal. Admission to the MCA program at Anna University is done through a common entrance exam, TANCET- Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. Applicants with an undergraduate degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate are eligible to apply for the program. Prospective applicants must have studied Mathematics/Statistics at intermediate level.

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Anna University MCA Course Highlights

The program is available in both Online and offline mode.
The course is offered by the College of Engineering, Anna University and Anna University Centre for Distance Education
The CEG- College of Engineering, Anna University was ranked 9th among the top engineering colleges in India.
Admission to the program is based on the overall marks of the candidates in the state level entrance test – TANCET conducted by Anna University and DEET- Distance Education Entrance Test.
Students need to complete 122 credits over 2 years.

Table of Content

Anna University MCA Eligibility
Anna University MCA Admission Criteria
Anna University MCA Course Details
MCA Scholarship/ Financial Assistance
Anna University MCA Placement
Anna University MCA FAQs

Anna University MCA Eligibility

Candidates having 10+2 along with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply.
A candidate must have passed 10+2 with 55% marks in minimum and must have mathematics/statistics as a compulsory subject at the intermediate level.
BCA / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent degree. Candidates should have obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.
Candidates must have passed the TANCET exam with a valid score.
A candidate seeking to apply for the Distance learning course must appear in the DEET exam- Distance Education Entrance Test.
Those candidates who have appeared and have valid scores in the TANCET exam are exempted from appearing in the DEET exam.

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Anna University MCA Admission Criteria

Candidates are selected on the basis of the TANCET scores and TANCA Counselling.

How to Apply?

Candidates can apply by visiting the official website of the University.
Next, the candidate is required to register themselves with the institute.
The candidate should download the application from the official website and duly fill up the form.
Complete application should be sent to ‘The Director, Centre for Admission, Anna University, Chennai – 600025’.
To apply for the distance education program the candidate should follow the following steps:
- The application could be obtained from Centre for Distance Learning, Anna University through Demand Draft of INR 650 issued to- “The Director, Centre for Distance Learning, Anna University”, payable at Chennai.
- Duly filed application must be submitted with relevant attached information and sent to

The Director,

Centre for Distance Education, Anna University,

Chennai - 600 025.

TANCET Exam- Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test

The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test is conducted by the state government for admission to various postgraduate courses.
It is conducted and governed by the Anna University, Chennai.
More than 200 colleges and institutes accept the TANCET results.
There is no age restriction for candidates appearing for the TANCET.
Applicants for MBA and MCA course must have completed his/her graduation from a recognized institute or university in any discipline
For all other courses, candidates should have completed their B.Tech/BE from a recognized institute or university in the relevant field.
Those candidates who have completed 10+2+AMIE or 10+3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE are also eligible for TANCET.
Based on the TANCET marks the candidates are shortlisted according to their scores in the appearing test.

DEET Exam- Distance Education Entrance Test

DEET- Distance Education Entrance Test is a common exam conducted by Anna University.
Aims to provide admission to the Distance Education program of the university.
DEET scores are valid only for 1 year.
Distance Education at Anna University is provided by Centre for Distance Education, Anna University, Chennai.

Anna University TANCET- MCA Cut- Off

Category	TANCET Cutoff
General	73
OBC	47
SC	36
ST	27
Other	26

Seat Reservations

Seats Reservations category wise is as follows- 31%
Open Competition- 26.50%
Backward Class- 3.50%
Backward class Muslim- 20%
Most Backward Class and De- notified Communities- 15%
Schedule Cast-3%
Schedule Tribe-1%

Anna University MCA Course Details

The Masters in Computer Application is a 3- year postgraduate level program. The program includes foundational, functional perspective building with development of conceptual knowledge and technical skill in the field of IT with moral and ethical values in industry and research centric environment.

Program Objective

To prepare students to excel in computer applications to succeed in industry/ technical profession.
To provide students with a solid foundation in mathematical and computing fundamentals and techniques required to solve technology related problems and also to pursue higher studies and research.
To train students with breadth of knowledge so as to comprehend, analyze, design and create computing solutions for the real life problems.
To inculcate a professional and ethical attitude in students, in order to work towards a broader social context.

Credit Requirements

Semester	Credits
I	19
II	20
III	21
IV	23
V	20
VI	12
Foundational Courses	7

Anna University MCA Syllabus

Semester	Syllabus
Semester I	Mathematical foundations of Computer Science Digital Logic and Computer Organization Problem Solving using Python Database Management Systems Research Methodology and IPR Programming in Python Laboratory Database Management Systems Laboratory
Semester II	C Programming and Data Structures Operating Systems Software Engineering Advances in Databases Web Programming Personality Development Through Life Enlightenment Skill C Programming and Data Structures Laboratory Web Programming Laboratory
Semester III	Computer Communication and Networks Java Programming Advanced Data Structures and Algorithm Design Program Elective I Program Elective II Java Programming and Networks Laboratory Advance Data Structures and Algorithms Laboratory Socially Relevant Project
Semester IV	Data Science Embedded Systems and Internet of Things Distributed and Cloud Computing Program Elective III Program Elective IV Program Elective V Data Science Laboratory IoT and Cloud Laboratory System Development Laboratory
Semester V	Mobile Application Development Techniques Information Security Cost Management of Engineering Projects(OEC) Program Elective VI (one from list of electives VI) Program Elective VII (one from list of electives VII) Mobile Application development Laboratory Software Development Laboratory Summer Internship
Semester VI	Project Work

Note: Applicants can access the complete detailed syllabus here. Click Here

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Anna University MCA Scholarship/ Financial Assistance

Tamil Nadu e-District Community Scholarship-

Provided to regular courses (BC/BCM/MBC) students, whose annual parental income is below 2 lakhs.

Hostel Loan Scholarship-

Students in ACTECH hostel whose annual parental income is below 2 Lakhs.

AICTE Scholarship Schemes

Students can apply for various schemes and special scholarships run by AICTE to promote technical education.

NSP Scholarship

Students can apply Central and UGC/AICTE scholarship scheme through online application in National Scholarship Portal

Comparison of AU MCA from various similar institute to that of Anna University

Colleges/ Institutes	NIRF Ranking 2022	Fee
Anna University, Chennai	20	INR 41000
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi	3	INR 8500
Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi	2	INR 4000
Calcutta University, Kolkata	8	INR 19,100

Anna University MCA Placement

Year wise total students placed and average annual salary for MCA program at Anna University:

Year	Students Placed	Average Annual Pay
2022	200+	INR 5- 6 Lakhs

Some of the top- recruiters at the placement drive are:

Accenture
Bayer CropSciences
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
Cognizant
Essar
Fluor
Gharda Chemical Limited
GlaxoSmithkline
Heinz
Hindustan Petroleum
IBM, Indian Oil, Infosys, Larsen and Toubro, Pfizer, Ranbaxy, Sanmar, SATYAM COMPUTERS, Shell, Vedants and Wipro .

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Anna University MCA FAQs

Ques. What is the TANCET cutoff for admission to Anna University MCA course?

Ans. The cut- off marks for the general category candidate opening last year year stood at 106 and closing at 89. Similarly, the cut – off marks for the reserved category stood between 95 and 44.

Ques. What marks are required to get a Lateral Entry to Anna University MCA course?

Ans. A 98 to 99.9% ( last two semester aggregate only) in the past qualifying exam is a must to get lateral entry into Anna University Master of Computer Application course.

Ques. How are the placements at Anna University for MCA?

Ans. The university has a very dedicated placement wing to facilitate the recruitments. The highest package in the last placement drive for MCA was around 5.6 lacs/ annum.

Ques. How to apply for admission to MCA, Anna University Chennai?

Ans. Anna University, Chennai offers admission to MCA through a state based common entrance test TANCET- Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. A candidate has to register with the university and apply for this exam. The selection of the candidate is on the basis of their marks in the qualifying exam.

Ques. Does Anna University provide a Distance Education program in MCA?

Ans. Yes , Anna University offers MCA in Distance Education mode. The admission is done on the basis of the DEET- Distance Education Entrance Test.

Placement

Highest Placement	₹ 36.0 Lakhs
Average Placement	₹ 7.0 Lakhs
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Is Amrita University better than Anna University?

Pritha Sengupta

01 Apr 22

Comparably Anna University is better than Amrita University. It is a state government university and changes a lower course fee. The institute offers great academics. The university has a great alumni network. Anna University notable alumni list incudes name like A. P. J. Abdul Kalam- Former President of India & Bharat Ratna awardee, Venu Srinivasan - Chairman of Sundaram, Sujatha Rangarajan - Writer.

However, being a private university Amrita offers better infrastructure.

Having been a topper in all my unit tests how should I prepare further for my anna university "first semester" exam to get a cgpa of 10?

Harshita Saravanan

14 Sept 21

Having mentioned that you are a topper in all the unit tests, getting a CGPA of more than 9 would be an easy task for you. Having 20 marks in all your internals would be even more beneficial.

To get a CGPA of 10 is possible, in your first year. Here are some things you should keep in mind for your preparation.

Utilize study holidays effectively – For the first semester examinations, the gap between them maybe a day or two. You have to complete the syllabus in the 10 to 15 days of study holidays. Make sure to revise every important portion the day before the exam.
Engineering Graphics – Practice more drawings and present the diagrams clearly and neatly. It is a 4 credit paper.
Engineering Mathematics – Do not just read the problems, work them out then and there. This will make you confident on the day of your exam.
Engineering Physics and Chemistry – The physics and chemistry papers are much easier compared to the class 12th syllabus. Study the textbook thoroughly. Understand the concepts. Present the answers with diagrams wherever necessary. Instead of writing long paragraphs, use points.
Technical English – Focus on the grammar first, Examiners tend to read that part fully while evaluating. So try getting full marks in that part which creates a good impression. That might help to get more marks in the forthcoming sections.

Presentation is one of the most important aspects. While writing use blue or black pens. Write answers in points and use Sub-headings. Try to keep your answer sheet neat and tidy and avoid unnecessary scribbling.

How is the Anna University percentage calculated from the CGPA?

Arunima Desai

19 Jul 22

You need to multiply your CGPA with 10 to get the percentage. So, percentage = CGPA*10. This method is only applicable to colleges affiliated with Anna University. You can find information regarding methods for the calculation of CGPA, on the backside of your university marksheet. There will be detailed info regarding credit letters and credit values.

Which university is better for aerospace engineering - SRM, Anna, or Madras Institutes of Technology, or Hindustan University?

Siddant Gupta

19 Jul 22

Madras Institute of Technology is under Anna University. These two aren’t separate. If you want good job profiles with cushy salary packages, after completing your degree, MIT isn’t a good option. Not many core companies visit the campus drive for recruitment. Although placements in the non-core sector are good. MIT offers good academics and you can benefit from the institute if you are aiming to pursue higher studies. The course fee is nominal. The course costs around INR 1.58 lakhs.

SRM is a good option if infrastructure is your priority. Although the university fees are a little higher.

How good is Anna University in India?

Sreeja Prasad

07 May 22

Overall, Anna University is a good place to study. The university offers varied range of UG, PG and PhD courses. It has collaborated with 37 international universities and provide student exchange programs.

Anna University Placement shows the highest CTC to be INR 12 LPA. Students get recruited in Core, IT and ITES sectors.

Is Anna University better than BITS?

Moinak Roy

12 Jul 22

BITS is definitely better than Anna University. It has a better brand value and offers excellent placements. BITS Pilani placements 2022 witnessed the highest CTC of INR 1.33 CPA. While the average CTC offered was INR 28.99 LPA. Microsoft, Amazon, Walmart, etc. are some of the major recruiters that took part in the placement drive.

Although BITS fees are way higher. Anna University courses cost about one-tenth of BITS.

Is Anna University's counselling different for CBSE and matriculating students?

Gomathi Venkat

01 Dec 22

No, the counselling procedure is the same for both CBSE and matriculating students. You will be counseled in the batches as per your cut off. But the cutoff calculation procedure is different for CBSE and matriculating students.

For State Board students Cut off= (math/2) + (phy/4)+(chem/4)

For CBSE students Cut off= (math) +(phy/2)+(chem/2)

Apart from this CBSE students get normalisation as it’s difficult to get such high cut offs. Under this, usually 5 marks are added to your cutoff.

How can non Tamil Nadu state students apply for Anna University and affiliated universities Whats the eligibility criteria?

Gaurav Mishra

19 Jul 22

Non-Tamil Nadu students are eligible to apply to Anna University and affiliated universities. The admission is merit-based. The prerequisites for admission are that you need to be a citizen of India. Applicants should also have passed 10+2 with a minimum average percentage. For general category students, the minimum required average is around 45%. While for SC/ST category students, the required percentage is 40%.

Is there any possibility to clear engineering arrears after the 8 years time in Anna University?

Hariraj Sampath

01 Dec 22

No, the maximum duration to complete your degree in Anna University is 7 years. This includes 4 years in college and 3 additional years for those who are unable to complete their degree within 4 years. But after 7 years you cannot complete your degree.

Before 2017, the students who would fail even after 7 years would get a grace period of 1 year. But this practice has been abolished according to the new regulations.

The decision has made it impossible for anyone who had enrolled before 2011 to clear engineering arrears again.

How do I get Anna University transcripts?

Sreshtha Devi

16 Dec 22

The procedure to get transcripts from Anna University is quite easy and straightforward.

Simply Google Anna University transcript.
Create an account there; you can also sign up with your Facebook account.
Choose the transcript you require, whether it is a CGPA to percentage conversion or a grade sheet consolidation.
You must properly fill out the application form, including your personal information, college name, college code, register number, and so on.
The fifth step is to upload your consolidation certificate and mark sheet.
Then you must pay the fee set by Anna University for the aforementioned certificates.

The certificates will arrive at your door in 14 -15 days. You can also monitor the status of your certificate by logging in to your itranscript account.