About The Programme
The broad objective of this programme is to prepare graduate learners for the software industry as well as academia by providing a rich learning environment for teaching and research in the core and emerging areas of the discipline. The programme is of 108 credits, spread over a period of 3 years (six semesters).
Who May Take the Programme
The programme’s thrust is on giving the students a thorough and sound background in theoretical and application-oriented courses relevant to the latest computer software development. The programme emphasizes the application of software technology to solve mathematical, computing, communications / networking and commercial problems.
This Master’s Degree Programme has been designed with a semester approach in mind. The first year courses are aimed at skills development in computers using various technologies, the second year is more focussed on core courses providing a conceptual framework and the third year provides the specialization and the project work.
Admission Eligibility
Any Graduate from a recognized university. However, the students who have not pursued Mathematics as a distinct subject at 10+2 are required to pursue and pass the CS-60 course concurrently.
Note:
- Regarding Marks and percentage-Pass class is sufficient.
- There is no Entrance Test for MCA.
- There is no Lateral Entry scheme.
Detailed Fee Structure
The Programme fee is to be paid semester wise. The details are listed as below:
| MCA | Rs. 8100/- Ist semester, further semesters Rs. 8000/- per semester |
| CS-60 | Rs. 1000/- |
Important Dates
To come Later.
Detailed Programme Structure
The Detailed Programme structure is as follows:
| FIRST YEAR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | ||||
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Title of the Course | Type of Course | Credits |
| 1 | MCS-011 | Problem Solving and Programming | Core | 3 |
| 2 | MCS-012 | Computer Organisation and Assembly Language Programming | Core | 4 |
| 3 | MCS-013 | Discrete Mathematics | Core | 2 |
| 4 | MCS-014 | System Analysis and Design | Core | 3 |
| 5 | MCS-015 | Communication Skills | Core | 2 |
| 6 | MCSL-016 | Internet Concepts and Web Design | Core | 2 |
| 7 | MCSL-017 | C and Assembly Language Programming Lab | Core | 2 |
| Total: | 18 | |||
| Second Semester | ||||
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Title of the Course | Type of Course | Credits |
| 8 | MCS-021 | Data and File Structures | Core | 4 |
| 9 | MCS-022 | Operating System Concepts and Networking Management | Core | 4 |
| 10 | MCS-023 | Introduction to Database Management Systems | Core | 3 |
| 11 | MCS-024 | Object Oriented Technologies and Java Programming | Core | 3 |
| 12 | MCSL-025 | Lab (Data Structures using C, WINDOWS 2000, LINUX/UNIX, JAVA and MSACCESS, MYSQL) | Lab | 4 |
| Total: | 18 | |||
| SECOND YEAR | ||||
| Third Semester | ||||
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Title of the Course | Type of Course | Credits |
| 13 | MCS-031 | Design and Analysis of Algorithms | Core | 4 |
| 14 | MCS-032 | Object Oriented Analysis and Design | Core | 3 |
| 15 | MCS-033 | Advanced Discrete Mathematics | Core | 2 |
| 16 | MCS-034 | Software Engineering | Core | 3 |
| 17 | MCS-035 | Accountancy and Financial Management | Core | 3 |
| 18 | MCSL-036 | Lab (based on MCS-032, 034 and 035) | Lab | 3 |
| Total: | 18 | |||
| fourth Semester | ||||
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Title of the Course | Type of Course | Credits |
| 19 | MCS-041 | Operating Systems | Core | 4 |
| 20 | MCS-042 | Data Communication and Computer Networks | Core | 4 |
| 21 | MCS-043 | advanced Database Management | Core | 4 |
| 22 | MCS-044 | Mini Project | Mini Project | 4 |
| 23 | MCSL-045 | Lab (Unix & Oracle) | Lab | 2 |
| Total: | 18 | |||
| THIRD YEAR | ||||
| Fifth Semester | ||||
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Title of the Course | Type of Course | Credits |
| 24 | MCS-051 | Advanced Internet Technologies | Core | 3 |
| 25 | MCS-052 | Principles of Management and Information Systems | Core | 2 |
| 26 | MCS-053 | Computer graphics and Multimedia | Core | 4 |
| 27 | MCSL-054 | Lab (based on MCS-051 & 053) | Lab | 2 |
| 28 | MCSE-003 | Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Management | Elective | 3 |
| 29 | MCSE-004 | Numerical and Statistical Computing | Elective | 3 |
| 30 | MCSE-011 | Parallel Computing | Elective | 3 |
| Total: | 20 | |||
| Sixth Semester | ||||
| Sl. No. | Course Code | Title of the Course | Type of Course | Credits |
| 31 | MCSP-060 | Project | Project | 16 |
| Total: | 16 | |||
| TOTAL Credits for Programme: | 108 | |||
Useful Forms
All useful forms regarding this programme can be downloaded from the Downloads section of this page.
Instructional systems
The methodology of instruction in this university is different from that of the conventional universities. The Open University system is more learner-oriented, and the student has to be an active participant in the teaching-learning process. Most of the instruction is imparted through a distance with only a small component of face-to-face communication. The University follows a multi-channel approach for instruction. It comprises a suitable mix of:
- self-instructional printed material
- audio / video cassettes and CDs
- audio-video programmes transmitted through AIR and Doordarshan, and at study centre
- face-to-face counselling at Study Centres by academic counsellors
- reference library at study centre
- web based academic support
- assignments
- practicals
- Gyan Darshan Channel, including teleconferencing, Eklavya exclusively for Technology programmes
- Gyan Vani.
Evaluation System
Completion of the programme requires successful completion of both assignment component and the Term-end Examination component for each of the course’s in the programme. The total numbers of courses in this MCA programme are 31 and the total number of credits is 108.
Evaluation for each course covers two aspects:
(a) Continuous evaluation through Assignment with a weightage of 25% (please refer to the table in the programme guide). Viva- voce is compulsory for all the Asignments for which 20 marks are allocated.
(b) Term-end examination with a weightage of 75% (please refer to the table in the programme guide).
Note: A learner should not apply for appearing at the term-end examination of any course without getting registered for the same and that if s/he does so, her/his result would not be declared and the onus shall be on him. Also, Submitting the assignment of a course is mandatory before appearing in TEE of the particular course.
Contact To Whom For What
Telephone numbers of the Divisions/ Schools are provided on the website under the “Contact Us” option. Students are advised to be in touch with their Study Centres for advance / timely / day-today information or visit the website with URL www.ignou.ac.in
For your information, the following officers deal with different educational aspects:
* Student Registration related issues
Registrar (SRD) Indira Gandhi National Open University , Maidan Garhi New Delhi -110068, 011-29532741 (SRD), 1302/1316 (SRD), Email: sre@ignou.ac.in
* Exam Centres, Results, Rechecking of answer scripts, Discrepancies in Result, marks update etc.
Registrar (SED), Indira Gandhi National Open University , Maidan Garhi New Delhi -110068, Phone No: 011-29535828/2482 (SED), Intercom No. 2204/2205(SED), FAX No.011-29534429 068
* Admission, Fees, Scholarship, Change of Course/Programme,Change of Address, Study Centre/Regional Centre, Isssue of Bonafide Certificate, Migration Certificate, Duplicate Identity Card and Non-receipt of Self-learning/Study Materials, Assignments etc.
Regional Director of concerned Regional Centre
* Academic Matters
MCA Programme Coordinator Visveswarayya Bhawan, C-Block, New Academic Complex, Maidan Garhi New Delhi - 110 068 Indira Gandhi National Open University Phone: 011-29533436 and 011-29572902 Fax no.011-29534542 Email:mca@ignou.ac.in
* Administrative and counseling matters, missing score of theory and practical Director of assignments, Assessment Sheets
Co-coordinator of your Study Centre/Regional the Regional Centre concerned
* Issue of Degree/Diploma/Certificate, Dy. Registrar (Exam-I) Despatch of returned Degrees, Examination –I verification of Degree
Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi New Delhi -110068, Phone No.011-29535438 Intercom No.2224/2213 e-mail sred@ignou.ac.in
* For any general assistance
Student Support Centre Indira Gandhi National Open University , Maidan Garhi New Delhi -110068, Phone: 011-29535714, 29572512, 29572514, 29533869 and 29533870 e-mail : ssc@ignou.ac.in
Study Centres for this Programme
For the details of Study Centre(Regional Centre wise) which offering this Progamme, Please Follow this LinkLocate Your Study Centre and select the Rquired field & submit the form.
Contact Details
Dr. Naveen Kumar
Coordinator,MCA Programme
C-133,School of Computer and Information Sciences
Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
E-Mail: mca@ignou.ac.in
Coordinator,MCA Programme
C-133,School of Computer and Information Sciences
Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
E-Mail: mca@ignou.ac.in
