The MCA Program offered by the ICFAI University, Dehradun is a professional program in Information Technology.

The MCA Program trains students in state-of-the-art technology. The emphasis is on helping students learn the theory and apply it successfully in developing information systems.

Students are trained to design and implement information systems that enhance organizational and financial functions, add value to existing products or customers, provide new products, enhance or add to distribution channels or enhance decision-making.

Validity of Enrollment

The students are required to complete Groups A, B and C of the  MCA Program within a maximum period of three years from the date of enrollment. Students who are unable to complete Groups A, B and C within three years, but still keen on continuing the program,  are required to register de novo  by paying the requisite fee.

Eligibility

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/ Applications with 45 per cent and above aggregate.

• Graduates* (any discipline) with 45 per cent and above aggregate.

* Note 1: Graduates with non-computer background (at degree level) are required to pursue and complete the Foundation Course in Computers (FCC) along with Groups A, B & C of the MCA Program.

Note 2: Graduates with non-mathematics background (at 10+2 level) are also required to concurrently pursue and complete the Foundation Course in Mathematics (FCM) along with the Groups A, B & C of the MCA Program.

Note 3: Graduates with non-computer (at degree level) and non-mathematics (at 10+2 level) background are required to concurrently pursue and complete both the Foundation Course in Computers (FCC) and Foundation Course in Mathematics (FCM) along with Groups A, B & C of the MCA Program.

Duration : Three Years.

Medium of Instruction: English

Foundation Course in Computers (FCC)

For non-computer students: Students who do not have computers background (at degree level) are required to concurrently pursue the Foundation Course in Computers (FCC) along with Groups A, B & C of the MCA Program.

Students will not be assessed through examinations for this FCC course. However, they are required to submit the necessary assignments.

Foundation Course in Mathematics (FCM)

For non-mathematics students: Students who do not have mathematics background (at 10+2 level) are required to concurrently pursue the Foundation Course in Mathematics (FCM) from the University along with Groups A, B & C of the MCA Program.

Students will not be assessed through examinations for this FCM course. However, they are required to submit the necessary assignments.

Computer Lab Practicals (Compulsory) 

Students enrolled into the MCA Program are required to attend the computer lab as a part of practical training. These practicals are compulsory for the nine subjects specified in the MCA Program Structure (given in the table on page 7, marked *). Students are mandatorily required to attend these practicals before appearing for the examinations in these nine subjects.

The computer lab practicals facility will be provided at approved colleges / institutions all over India.

Further details regarding the computer lab practicals will be provided in the Students Regulations Book.

However, following  categories of students are exempted from attending computer lab practicals.

Exemption from Attending Computer Lab Practicals

The following category of students are exempted from attending Computer Lab Practicals:

• Students who are working with software companies and have undergone a computer training course of minimum six months duration.

• Students who have 6 years of software experience.

Note: Necessary supporting documents and certificates should be enclosed for claiming above exemptions.

Such students have to submit three assignments per subject in lieu. Such students will not be entitled for any reduction in fee based on exemption from computer lab practicals.

Award of MCA Degree

On successful completion of the MCA Program, the students will be awarded the "Master of Computer Applications" (MCA) Degree by the ICFAI University, Dehradun.

Membership in the Alumni Federation

All the students who successfully complete the MCA Program are eligible to become the members of Alumni Federation subject to fulfillment of criteria prescribed for such membership.

Study and Examinations

The MCA Program is based on self-study and examinations.

Self-Study: The University provides a detailed study plan and prescribed books specially designed and published as per the curriculum of the University meant for self-study.

Examinations: The examinations serve to finally assess and certify the students' understanding of the subjects.