Top Entrance Exams For MCA In India: Students who have completed their BCA can go for the Master’s program as the basic eligibility to apply for the admission of MCA is to clear BCA from a recognized Institute as well as score minimum marks required in the top entrance exams such as NIMCET, BIT MCA Entrance exam, MAKAUT CET, TANCET. Those who wish to apply for the exam must check out their portal as all the updated information is provided there.
Fees for the entrance examination depend on the exam you have chosen. For example, the fee for the NIMCET is 2500/- for the general category but the registration window has been closed right now. Those who have applied for the exam must keep a check on its official website.
There are several top colleges available for MCA such as Amity University Noida, D Y Patil International University, Chandigarh University (CU), MIT-WPU, and VIT Vellore, in which you can take admission for the best education.
MCA provides a higher level of knowledge to students in subjects like Database Management Systems, Object Oriented Programming, Mathematical Foundations, Computer Science, Software Engineering and Web Technologies. A student can earn up to INR 4.5 LPA.
Also, it is suggested that the students check the specific University criteria they are choosing for the best knowledge as different institutions have different criteria.
Check Also: Top Entrance Exams For BCA In India
List of Top Entrance Exams For MCA In India
| Entrance Exam | Exam date | Examination fees |
| BIT MCA Entrance Exam | N/A | – |
| MAKAUT CET | June 15, 2024 | INR 600/- |
| Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) | 29-Jun-2024 and 30-Jun-2024 | ₹650/- |
| Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) | 9 Mar 2024 |
INR 1000 for UR categories – INR 500 for reserved categories
|
| Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test (MAH-MCA CET) | 14 March 2024 |
INR 1200 (Unreserved Category) INR 1000 (Reserved Category)
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| NIMCET | 08 June 2024 | Rs. 2500/- |
1. BIT MCA Entrance Exam
This entrance exam is conducted by Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra for admission to its MCA program. The application for the exam was started on April 8, 2024, and is still going on. The exam is decided to be held on 18 June 2024 so, make your registration as soon as possible so, that you can have enough time for preparations.
| Events | Details |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours |
| Exam Name | BIT MCA |
| Exam Conducting Body | BIT Mesra, Ranchi |
| No. of Papers and Total Marks |
1 Paper, 480 Marks
|
| Level of the exam |
Postgraduate Exam at the National Level
|
| Courses Offered |
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
|
| Exam Fees |
INR 1,500 for Gen/OBC candidates
INR 1,000 for SC/ST candidates |
| Marking Scheme |
4 Marks for every correct answer
-1 Marks for every incorrect answer |
| Colleges Accepting Exam Score |
BIT Mesra and its campuses at Lalpur, Jaipur and Noida
|
2. Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET)
The conducting body is the Karnataka Examinations Authority for Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) those who wish to apply must do it as the last date to apply for the exam is June 2024. The exam will be conducted between 29-Jun-2024 and 30-Jun-2024.
| Events | Details |
| Exam purpose |
Admission into PG courses offered by over 178 institutes in Karnataka
|
| Karnataka PGCET full form |
Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test
|
| Exam name | Karnataka PGCET |
| Duration of test | 150 minutes |
| Courses for admission |
MBA/ MCA/ME/MTech/MArch
|
| Language of the test | English |
| Karnataka PGCET 2024 exam dates |
May 2024 (to be notified)
|
| Exam Level | State-level |
| Conducting Body |
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA)
|
| Mode of exam |
Online in CBT mode (indicative)
|
| Official website |
@cetonline.karnataka.gov.in @kea.kar.nic.in |
3. Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET)
Anna University conducts its entrance exam for admission to MCA programs offered by various universities and colleges in Tamil Nadu. Regularly check the website for more accurate information and further details. The duration of the TANCET Entrance exam is about 2 Hours. The Exam is conducted Once a year and It is a State-level exam.
| Events | Details |
| Exam name | TANCET |
| Conducting Body | Anna University |
| TANCET full form |
Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test
|
| Exam frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Level | State-level |
| Exam mode | Offline |
| Exam duration | 2 hours |
| Number and type of questions |
100 questions in MCQ format
|
| Exam fees |
– INR 1,000 for unreserved categories
– INR 500 for reserved categories (belonging to Tamil Nadu) |
| Exam medium | English |
| Exam website |
4. Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test (MAH-MCA CET)
This entrance exam is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Maharashtra for admission to MCA programs offered by various universities and colleges in Maharashtra. For further details must check out the website.
| Events | Exam Details |
| Exam Name |
Maharashtra MCA Common Entrance Test or MAH MCA CET
|
| Mode of Exam |
Computed Based Test (CBT)
|
| Exam Level |
Postgraduate Exam at National level
|
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Courses offered through Entrance Exam | MCA |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Conducting Body |
State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra
|
| Language/Medium of Exam | English |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Fees |
INR 1200 (Unreserved Category)
INR 1000 (Reserved Category) |
| Official Website |
5. National Institute of Technology MCA Entrance Exam (NIMCET)
This is the most popular national-level MCA entrance exam in India. It is conducted by the National Institutes of Technology (NITs) for admission to MCA programs offered by these institutes. It is suggested for all the candidates to make their preparation tight. The entrance exam is conducted once a year.
| Events | Exam Details |
| Exam Name |
NIMCET or NIT MCA Common Entrance Test
|
| Conducting Body |
National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur
|
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Level |
Postgraduate Exam at the National level
|
| Mode of Exam |
Computed Based Test (CBT)
|
| Courses offered through Entrance Exam | MCA |
| Exam Fees |
INR 2500 for the Gen/EWS/OBC category INR 1250 for the SC/ST/PwD category |
| Total Registrations | Around 50,000 |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
