Is a student doing MCA from IGNOU eligible for a Ph.D. from IITs?

Yes, students doing MCA from IGNOU are eligible for a Ph.D. in IITs. Given below is more information regarding the MCA program of IGNOU and its validity.

Preliminaries of MCA:

• The minimum time required to complete the degree: 3 Years

• The maximum time required to complete the degree: 6 Years

• Course Fee: INR 72,000

• The admissions are open twice a year: January and June.

• Applications can be made online or students can register through the nearest offline IGNOU center.

Eligibility:

• For MCA, students must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with Math as the core subject during the 10+2 classes.

• Aspirants without a bachelor's degree can take an additional BCS-012 course in parallel to their MCA degree from IGNOU. Course fee for BCS-012 – Rs. 1400/- (1st semester only).

Merits of completing MCA from IGNOU:

• IGNOU is one of the best open universities in India in terms of admission and diversity.

• Along with a running website, it also has regional centers throughout the country.

• IGNOU's updated coursework makes way for sophisticated assignment submission and practical studies, which vastly aids in the overall growth of the students.

• IGNOU's programs and degree is highly preferred and is a valid pathway to further education.

IIT Ph.D. Admission criteria:

• Aspirants who have completed their bachelors' degree are eligible for admission into the IIT Ph.D. program.

• Candidates in the midst of pursuing their final semester/year of U.G or P.G degree can apply for a direct Ph.D. program.

• Candidates must have a good researching record in addition to their master's degree.

• Candidates must also have engineering discipline and outstanding final score.

• Candidates must also have a valid GATE/CSIR-JRF/NET/UGC-JRF score.

Master of Computer Application, a 3-year course, heeds to the core values of a computer engineering syllabus. Hence we understand that an MCA degree from IGNOU fulfills the requirements to secure an IIT admission in the highly competitive field of Ph.D.

The syllabus of IGNOU'S MCA is competitive and up to date, with inclusions from nations' top courses. Hence, students interested in the path forward are primed to earn a Ph.D. from any IIT.