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Master of Computer Applications

duration Duration

  • 2 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in Graduation with minimum 50% marks and Mathematics as one of the subjects either at XII or Graduation Level

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: Jul 21, 2026

Master of Computer Applications (MCA) is a postgraduate program to help construct a sparkling profession in programming and application improvement. MCA is a two year, four semester full time campus based program. The Program provides enhanced skills to equip students with comprehensive and critical understanding in the field of Computers programming and Information Technology.

Admission Process

Admission is based on Merit and Personal Interview.

Award of Degree

Students who successfully complete the program will be awarded MCA Degree from The ICFAI University Jharkhand, subject to University regulations.

Events Important Dates
Last Date for submission of completed Application Form Jul 21, 2026
Interviews from Jul 24, 2026
Admission Decision Jul 31, 2026
Last Date for Payment of Admission Fee Aug 04, 2026
Registration and payment of Semester Fee Aug 07, 2026
Commencement of regular classes Aug 08, 2026

Program Structure

Year I

Semester - I

Semester - II

  1. Data Structure & Algorithm using C & C++ (T+P)
  2. Probability & Statistical Method
  3. Compiler Design
  4. Software Engineering
  5. Advanced WEB Technologies (T+P)
  6. Business Communication
  7. Life Skills and Employability
  1. Advanced Database Management Systems (T+P)
  2. Discrete Mathematics
  3. Internet of Things
  4. Data Warehousing & Data Mining (T+P)
  5. Elective- I
  6. Operation Research
  7. Theme Project I

Internship Program I (8 Weeks)/Major Project/Certification Course

Year II

Semester - III

Semester - IV

  1. Cryptography & Network Security (T+P)
  2. Python Programming (T+P)
  3. Elective- II
  4. Cloud Computing
  5. Design and Analysis of Algorithms
  6. Project I
  1. Internship/Major Project Work
  2. Elective- III
  3. Elective- IV
  4. Universal Human Values
Electives

Elective I: Advance Operating System (T+P); PHP with MySQL (T+P); Computer Graphics (T+P); Enterprise Application Development using Java (T+P).

Elective II: Enterprise Application Development using Java (T+P); Smartphone Computing and Applications (T+P); Introduction to Data Science (T+P); Object-Oriented Analysis and Design using UML (T+P).

Elective III: Unix & Shell Programming (T+P); Image Processing (T+P); Big Data Analytics (T+P).

Elective IV: Organizational Behaviour; Block Chain Technologies; Soft Computing Natural Language Processing; Deep Learning

Program structure is tentative, subject to change.

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based MCA Program offered by the ICFAI University, Jharkhand. The medium of instruction is English.

Elgibility

Pass in Graduation with minimum 50% marks and Mathematics as one of the subjects either at XII or Graduation Level.

The selection of applicants into the Program is made through screening of application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to their academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.

Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of payment of first semester fee. The original certificates will be returned after verification.

The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process.

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:

  • Online Application

    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iujharkhand.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 500 towards the cost of the application fee using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card) / Internet Banking through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.

  • Download of Application Form

    Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.iujharkhand.edu.in and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Bank Demand Draft of Rs. 500 drawn on a Scheduled Commercial Bank towards the cost of the application fee in favor of “The ICFAI University, Jharkhand - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Ranchi.

  • Fill the Application Form

    Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

  • Please make sure that applicant should meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
  • Fill the Application Form in Capital Letters.
  • Provide all the available information under appropriate sections.
  • Make sure to sign the Application Form (in case the application is not filled-in online).
  • Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.
  • Enclose DD for Rs. 500 drawn in favour of “The ICFAI University, Jharkhand - Fee Collection A/c”. In case the application was downloaded from the University website OR purchased from the University, enclose receipt for Rs. 500.

Applicants have to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates.

  • Date of Birth Certificate/Class X Certificate.
  • Marksheet of Class X / Class XII / Intermediate / Degree (as applicable).
  • Domicile Certificate (if applicable).
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
  • No Objection Certificate from the current employer, if the candidate is currently working in an organisation.

The completed Application Form for Admission should be submitted at

The ICFAI University, Jharkhand,

#2065, Daladali Chowk, Simalia, Near Ring Road,

Ranchi - 835 222, Jharkhand.

Ph: 8709445599.

E-mail : admissions@iujharkhand.edu.in

Website : www.iujharkhand.edu.in

City Office

The ICFAI University, Jharkhand, #237B,

Road No. 2, Ashok Nagar, Ranchi - 834 002, Jharkhand,

Cell: 9714954099, 8709445599 & 7257004504

Fee Schedule

The fee for MCA program is mentioned in the table below.

Program Duration Admission Fee Rs. Semester Fee Rs. Caution Deposit Rs.
Domicile Non - Domicile
MCA 2 years 10,000 25,000 27,500 5,000

Note: Applicants in their final year of Qualifying Examinations also can apply for all regular programs

Students are required to pay a Caution Deposit as mentioned in the table above along with the first semester fee. It will be refunded without interest to the students on completion of the respective program. Caution Deposit shall not be adjusted to any fee dues etc.

Fee payments can be made in any of the following modes.

  • By way of Bank Demand Draft drawn on a Scheduled Commercial Bank in favor of “The ICFAI University, Jharkhand - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Ranchi, Jharkhand.
  • Through Credit Card or Debit Card at the University.
  • Fee payment by cash is not accepted.

Any requests for withdrawals, refunds will be processed as per the prevailing UGC Notification, with regard to Refund of fees and non-retention of Original Certificates.

Following are the details of the Merit Scholarships, offered by The ICFAI University, Jharkhand.

A. Merit Scholarships based on Past Academic record

Percentage of marks achieved in qualifying examination will decide the amount of scholarship. Scholarship amount can be adjusted in the Semester I fee payable.

Performance in Qualifying Exam Scholarship amount (% of semester fee)
Marks in % CGPA
>= 90% >= 9.9 50%
>= 80% and < 90% >= 8.8 and < 9 .9 40%
>= 70% and < 80% >= 7.7 and < 8.8 30%
>= 60% and < 70% >= 6.5 and < 7.7 20%

B. Merit Scholarship in Semester II to last semester

Based on previous semester performance (GPA) Minimum 7.00 CGPA required Scholarship amount (% of semester fee)
Top 5% of the class 50%
*Next 5% of the class 30%

*Remarks: Only if no. of students in the class is 20 or more.

Note: Terms and Conditions for the award of the Merit Scholarship will be specified in the Student Handbook.