Master of Computer Applications [MCA] From Panjab University, Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Chandigarh Estd 1882 State University 13 Questions Answered
7.863 reviews

Master of Computer Applications [MCA] Fees

36,305first year fees
2 Years DegreeOn CampusPost GraduationFull Time
Year12
Tution fees₹19910₹19910
Other fees₹16395₹16395
Total Year Wise fees36,30536,305

Course Details

Panjab University MCA admission 2023 is ongoing. Admissions to MCA are based on a common entrance test conducted by the university. PU CET PG 2023 answer keys have been released on June 22. Candidates who appeared for the entrance exam can check and download the answer keys through the official website – cetpg.puchd.ac.in. The last date to raise objections against the answer key is June 24, 2023 PU CET PG 2023 result will be released on July 05, 2023.

MCA at Panjab University is offered through the department of Computer Science and Applications. The program is offered in two shifts, i.e., in the morning and evening. The duration of the course is 3 years. There are a total of 6 semesters included in the course. The minimum eligibility is the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks and with mathematics as a compulsory subject at 10+2 or at graduation level (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD).

Panjab University MCA Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
PU-CET (PG) 2023 Application Window April 20 – May 20, 2023
Last date for PUCET (PG) 2023 Fee Submission May 23, 2023
Last date for uploading of photograph, signature with rest of the information on the website after depositing fee May 25, 2023
Availability of PU CET (PG) 2023 Admit Card June 5, 2023
PUCET (PG) 2023 Entrance Test June 10 & June 11, 2023
PUCET (PG) 2023 Answer Key Release Date June 22, 2023
Last Date To Challange PUCET (PG) 2023 Answer Key June 24, 2023
PUCET (PG) 2023 Result July 5, 2023

Panjab University MCA Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for M.Com admission at Panjab University, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

  • Students must hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks and with mathematics as compulsory subject at 10+2 or at graduation level (45% for SC/ST/OBC/PwD)

OR

  • B.C.A form the Panjab University with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST /OBC/PwD)

OR

  • B.Voc (Software development), B.Voc (Hardware and Networking), B.Voc multimedia (Graphics and Animation) with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/STBC/PwD) and with mathematics as compulsory subject at 10+2

OR 

  • Any examination recognised by Panjab University, Chandigarh as equivalent to any of the above examinations. 

Panjab University MCA Admission Process

Admission to Panjab University, Chandigarh M.C.A programme is based on PU CET-PG conducted by the University. After checking the eligibility criteria candidates can apply for PU CET-PG. PU CET is the full-form for Panjab University Common Entrance Test. The brief description for PU CET is mentioned below-

  • The mode of application is online. 
  • The exam is conducted in offline mode.
  • The medium of the paper is in the English language.
  • The duration of the paper is 70 minutes for each section.

Panjab University MCA Application Process

  • Visit the official website of Panjab University for registration.
  • Enter the required information.
  • Login by using login ID and password.
  • Fill the application form.
  • Enter the personal and academic details.
  • Upload the documents.
  • Submit the application form.
  • Pay the application fee through SBI Challan mode.
  • Take the printout of the filled application form.

Documents required:

  • Scanned photograph
  • Scanned signature
  • Scanned thumb Impression
  • Class 10th and 12th marksheet
  • Bachelor’s degree or marksheet
  • Category certificate (if required)

Check More: Panjab University Admission

PU-CET(PG) Exam Pattern

No. of sections 6
Time for each section 70 minutes
No. of questions is each section 60
Marks for each question 2
Negative Marking 0.25
Total marks for each section 120
Medium of Exam English
Mode of Exam Offline

Panjab University MCA Course Details

The MCA programme at Panjab university is of 3 years. It includes 6 semesters. The aim of the programme is to ingrain innovativeness and technical competence in the students through various competitions and regular guidance. The students get the opportunity of working in various development environments like LINUX. MS Windows. The students also get to work on the Internet development tools among other Visual and Non-visual. 

Check Panjab University Courses & Fees

Panjab University MCA Syllabus

First Semester

Programming in C
Computer Organization and Assembly Language
Database Management Systems
Mathematical Structures in Computer Science
Linux Operating System
MOOC

Second Semester

Data and File Structures
Object oriented programming
Data Communication and Networks
Computer based Numerical and Statistical Methods
Accounting and financial Management
MOOC

Third Semester

Software Engineering
Operating Systems
Analysis and Design of Algorithms
ASP.NET Using C#
Relational Database Management Systems

Fourth Semester

Data warehousing and Data Mining Techniques
Interactive Computer Graphics
Theory of computations
Artificial Intelligence
Advanced JAVA and Networking Programming

Fifth Semester

Computer Based Organization Techniques
Software Project Management
Mobile Communication and Application Development
Soft computing Techniques using Neural Networks
Seminar

Sixth Semester

Project work

Panjab University MCA Placements

The placement cell of the Panjab University ensures that each and every student gets placed. The placement cell of the university is responsible for grooming and training of the students. The placement rate of MCA program is around 80%. The median salary package offered to MCA students is INR 4.8 LPA.

Recruiting Companies

HCL Infosys Wipro Mahindra
Essar Steel Unisys Mindtree Ametek
Siemens Mu Sigma LT Samsung

Read Panjab University Placement

Panjab University MCA FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for MCA at Panjab University?

Ans. The eligibility criteria for PU CET PG is that the candidate must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised degree with at least 50% marks. Students in their final year of graduation and appearing for the qualifying examination are also eligible to apply for PU CET PG.

Ques. What is the Panjab University MCA Course fee?

Ans. PU CET PG Course fee:

General Category INR 2175/-
SC/ST/PwD INR 1088/-
Additional subject (for both General and SC/ST/PwD category) INR 575/- Additional per subject
P.U Employee concession 50%

Ques. How many seats are available in the MCA Programme offered by Panjab University?

Ans. Panjab University offers Master Master of Computer Applications in two shifts, i.e.,in morning and evening. The total number of seats available in M.C.A evening shift is 56, whereas the total number of seats available in M.C.A morning shift is 43.

Ques. What is the eligibility criteria of Panjab University for Physically handicapped candidates for MCA program?

Ans. The eligibility criteria of PU CET for Physically handicapped candidates is 1st preference will be given to candidates having Locomotor disabilities of lower limbs between 50%-70% and 2nd preference will be given to candidates suffering from Locomotor disabilities of lower limbs between 40%-50%. Candidates with blindness, including color blindness and those candidates wo are deaf and dumb will not be eligible to sit for PU-CET.

Ques. What are the documents needed to be submitted with the PU-CET Application form to Panjab University?

Ans. The documents needed to be submitted with PU CET Application form are Scanned photograph, Scanned signature, Scanned thumb Impression, Class 10th and 12th marksheet and Category certificate (if required).

SHOW LESS

Master of Computer Applications [MCA] Comparison

Panjab UniversityDUChandigarh University
Reviews Rating
Cost To Study
Total Fees
72610 (2 Years )
-
Total Fees
280000 (2 Years )
Ranking
-
-
-
Highest Salary-₹5880000₹17000000
Average Salary-₹2400000-
General Course Details
Duration - 2 Years
Course Offered - Full Time
Total Seats - 41
Mode - Full Time
Degree Type - On Campus
Course Level - Post Graduation
Course Credential - Degree
Duration - 3 Years
Course Offered - Full Time
Mode - Full Time
Degree Type - On Campus
Course Level - Post Graduation
Course Credential - Degree
Duration - 2 Years
Course Offered - Full Time
Mode - Full Time
Degree Type - On Campus
Course Level - Post Graduation
Course Credential - Degree
EligibilityGraduationGraduationGraduation with 50% + CUCET
Videos
Write a Review & Win Monthly Prizes upto ₹30000*
hand waveExtra Cash for Selected Collegesaction
Winners Will Get
prices
prices
prices
prices
Start Writing
Photos
Top Courses
Placements
Learn more about the courses
Udemy course