Master of Computer Applications [MCA] From Anna University, Chennai

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Master of Computer Applications [MCA] Fees

20,500first year fees
3 Years DegreeOn CampusPost GraduationFull Time
Year123456
Tution fees₹20500₹20500₹20500₹20500₹20500₹20500
Total Year Wise fees20,50020,50020,50020,50020,50020,500

Anna University Master of Computer Applications [MCA] Important Dates


Important Events

EventDate
TANCET Result Date
Apr 14, 2024Tentative

Expired Events

EventDate
TANCET Registration Timeline
Feb 01, 2024 - Feb 28, 2024
TANCET Admit Card Date
Mar 11, 2024
TANCET Exam Date
Mar 25, 2024

Important Events

EventDate
TANCET Result Date
Apr 14, 2024Tentative

Expired Events

EventDate
TANCET Exam Date
Mar 26, 2024
TANCET Exam Date
Mar 25, 2024
TANCET Admit Card Date
Mar 11, 2024

Course Details

Anna University MCA admission 2024 will be done through the TANCET examination. TANCET 2024 registrations are open and the last date to apply is February 07, 2024. Interested candidates can register online on the official website @tancet.annauniv.edu. TANCET 2024 exam for the MCA program will be held on March 09, 2024.Check Anna University Admission 2024

Anna University MCA is a 2-year full-time program at the PG leveal. Admission to the MCA program at Anna University is done through a common entrance exam, TANCET- Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. Applicants with an undergraduate degree with a minimum of 50% aggregate are eligible to apply for the program. Prospective applicants must have studied Mathematics/Statistics at intermediate level.

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Anna University MCA Course Highlights

  • The program is available in both Online and offline mode.
  • The course is offered by the College of Engineering, Anna University and Anna University Centre for Distance Education
  • The CEG- College of Engineering, Anna University was ranked 9th among the top engineering colleges in India.
  • Admission to the program is based on the overall marks of the candidates in the state level entrance test – TANCET conducted by Anna University and DEET- Distance Education Entrance Test.
  • Students need to complete 122 credits over 2 years.

Anna University MCA Eligibility

  • Candidates having 10+2 along with a Bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply.
  • A candidate must have passed 10+2 with 55% marks in minimum and must have mathematics/statistics as a compulsory subject at the intermediate level.
  • BCA / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent degree. Candidates should have obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) in the qualifying examination.
  • Candidates must have passed the TANCET exam with a valid score.
  • A candidate seeking to apply for the Distance learning course must appear in the DEET exam- Distance Education Entrance Test.

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Anna University MCA Admission Criteria

Candidates are selected on the basis of the TANCET scores and TANCA Counselling.

How to Apply?

  • Candidates can apply by visiting the official website of the University.
  • Next, the candidate is required to register themselves with the institute.
  • The candidate should download the application from the official website and duly fill up the form. 
  • Complete application should be sent to ‘The Director, Centre for Admission, Anna University, Chennai – 600025’.
  • To apply for the distance education program the candidate should follow the following steps:
    • The application could be obtained from Centre for Distance Learning, Anna University through Demand Draft of INR 650 issued to- “The Director, Centre for Distance Learning, Anna University”, payable at Chennai.
    • Duly filed application must be submitted with relevant attached information and sent to

The Director,

Centre for Distance Education, Anna University,

Chennai - 600 025.

TANCET Exam- Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test

  • The Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test is conducted by the state government for admission to various postgraduate courses.
  • It is conducted and governed by the Anna University, Chennai.
  • More than 200 colleges and institutes accept the TANCET results.
  • There is no age restriction for candidates appearing for the TANCET.
  • Applicants for MBA and MCA course must have completed his/her graduation from a recognized institute or university in any discipline­
  • For all other courses, candidates should have completed their B.Tech/BE from a recognized institute or university in the relevant field.
  • Those candidates who have completed 10+2+AMIE or 10+3 years diploma (awarded by the State Board of Technical Education) + AMIE are also eligible for TANCET.
  • Based on the TANCET marks the candidates are shortlisted according to their scores in the appearing test.

DEET Exam- Distance Education Entrance Test

  • DEET- Distance Education Entrance Test is a common exam conducted by Anna University.
  • Aims to provide admission to the Distance Education program of the university.
  • DEET scores are valid only for 1 year.
  • Distance Education at Anna University is provided by Centre for Distance Education, Anna University, Chennai.

Anna University TANCET- MCA Cut- Off

Category TANCET Cutoff
General 73
OBC 47
SC 36
ST 27
Other 26

Seat Reservations

  • Seats Reservations category wise is as follows- 31%
  • Open Competition- 26.50%
  • Backward Class- 3.50%
  • Backward class Muslim- 20%
  • Most Backward Class and De- notified Communities- 15%
  • Schedule Cast-3%
  • Schedule Tribe-1%

Anna University MCA Course Details

The Masters in Computer Application is a 3- year postgraduate level program. The program includes foundational, functional perspective building with development of conceptual knowledge and technical skill in the field of IT with moral and ethical values in industry and research centric environment.

Program Objective

  • To prepare students to excel in computer applications to succeed in industry/ technical profession.
  • To provide students with a solid foundation in mathematical and computing fundamentals and techniques required to solve technology related problems and also to pursue higher studies and research.
  • To train students with breadth of knowledge so as to comprehend, analyze, design and create computing solutions for the real life problems.
  • To inculcate a professional and ethical attitude in students, in order to work towards a broader social context.

Credit Requirements

Semester Credits
I 19
II 20
III 21
IV 23
V 20
VI 12
Foundational Courses 7

Anna University MCA Syllabus

Semester Syllabus
Semester I
  • Mathematical foundations of Computer Science
  • Digital Logic and Computer Organization
  • Problem Solving using Python
  • Database Management Systems
  • Research Methodology and IPR
  • Programming in Python Laboratory
  • Database Management Systems Laboratory
Semester II
  • C Programming and Data Structures
  • Operating Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • Advances in Databases
  • Web Programming
  • Personality Development Through Life Enlightenment Skill
  • C Programming and Data Structures Laboratory
  • Web Programming Laboratory
Semester III
  • Computer Communication and Networks
  • Java Programming
  • Advanced Data Structures and Algorithm Design
  • Program Elective I
  • Program Elective II
  • Java Programming and Networks Laboratory
  • Advance Data Structures and Algorithms Laboratory
  • Socially Relevant Project
Semester IV
  • Data Science
  • Embedded Systems and Internet of Things
  • Distributed and Cloud Computing
  • Program Elective III
  • Program Elective IV
  • Program Elective V
  • Data Science Laboratory
  • IoT and Cloud Laboratory
  • System Development Laboratory
Semester V
  • Mobile Application Development Techniques
  • Information Security
  • Cost Management of Engineering Projects(OEC)
  • Program Elective VI (one from list of electives VI)
  • Program Elective VII (one from list of electives VII)
  • Mobile Application development Laboratory
  • Software Development Laboratory
  • Summer Internship
Semester VI
  • Project Work

Note: Applicants can access the complete detailed syllabus here. Click Here

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Anna University MCA Scholarship/ Financial Assistance

Tamil Nadu e-District Community Scholarship- 

  • Provided to regular courses (BC/BCM/MBC) students, whose annual parental income is below 2 lakhs.

Hostel Loan Scholarship-

  • Students in ACTECH hostel whose annual parental income is below 2 Lakhs.

AICTE Scholarship Schemes

  • Students can apply for various schemes and special scholarships run by AICTE to promote technical education.

NSP Scholarship

  • Students can apply Central and UGC/AICTE scholarship scheme through online application in National Scholarship Portal

Comparison of AU MCA from various similar institute to that of Anna University

Colleges/ Institutes NIRF Ranking 2022 Fee
Anna University, Chennai 20 INR 41000
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi 3 INR 8500
Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi 2 INR 4000
Calcutta University, Kolkata 8 INR 19,100

Anna University MCA Placement

Year wise total students placed and average annual salary for MCA program at Anna University:

Year Students Placed Average Annual Pay
2022 200+ INR 5- 6 Lakhs

Some of the top- recruiters at the placement drive are:

  • Accenture
  • Bayer CropSciences
  • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited
  • Cognizant
  • Essar
  • Fluor
  • Gharda Chemical Limited
  • GlaxoSmithkline
  • Heinz
  • Hindustan Petroleum
  • IBM, Indian Oil, Infosys, Larsen and Toubro, Pfizer, Ranbaxy, Sanmar, SATYAM COMPUTERS, Shell, Vedants and Wipro .

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Anna University MCA FAQs

Ques. What is the TANCET cutoff for admission to Anna University MCA course?

Ans. The cut- off marks for the general category candidate opening last year year stood at 106 and closing at 89. Similarly, the cut – off marks for the reserved category stood between 95 and 44.

Ques. What marks are required to get a Lateral Entry to Anna University MCA course?

Ans. A 98 to 99.9% ( last two semester aggregate only) in the past qualifying exam is a must to get lateral entry into Anna University Master of Computer Application course.

Ques. How are the placements at Anna University for MCA?

Ans. The university has a very dedicated placement wing to facilitate the recruitments. The highest package in the last placement drive for MCA was around 5.6 lacs/ annum.

Ques. How to apply for admission to MCA, Anna University Chennai?

Ans. Anna University, Chennai offers admission to MCA through a state based common entrance test TANCET- Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test. A candidate has to register with the university and apply for this exam. The selection of the candidate is on the basis of their marks in the qualifying exam.

Ques. Does Anna University provide a Distance Education program in MCA?

Ans. Yes , Anna University offers MCA in Distance Education mode. The admission is done on the basis of the DEET- Distance Education Entrance Test.

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