IGNOU

Post Graduate Programs Offered Through Indira Gandhi National Open University

About Us

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, has continuously striven to build an inclusive knowledge society through inclusive education. It has tried to increase the Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) by offering high-quality teaching through the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode.

The University began by offering two academic programmes in 1987, i.e., Diploma in Management and Diploma in Distance Education, with a strength of 4,528 students.

Today, it serves the educational aspirations of over 3 million students in India and other countries through 21 Schools of Studies and a network of 67 Regional centers, around 2,000 Learner Support Centres and 20 overseas institutions. The University offers about 200 certificate, diploma, degree and doctoral programmes, with a strength of nearly 250 faculty members and 230 academic staff at the headquarters and regional centers and over 35,000 academic counselors from conventional institutions of higher learning, professional organization, and industry among others.

Dr. B.M.N. College is the study center ( study center No: 49033P) for Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) And Masters in Computer Applications (MCA) Programs.

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
  • Masters in Computer Applications (MCA)

Programme Objectives

The broad objective of the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) programme is to prepare graduate students for productive careers in software industry. 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 PG Diploma is a stand-alone programme consists of 10 (6 theory and 4 practical) courses worth 32 credits. It has been designed with a semester approach in mind. The courses are aimed at skills development in computers using various technologies. It prepares the student to aim for a programmer level / web developer in a software company to design and develop small business application software or lab personnel / technician in institutions or a freelancer to develop software projects.

Eligibility Criteria

Any Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 (three) year duration from a recognized University AND Mathematics as one of the subject at 10+2 level or Graduation level.

OR

Any Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 (three) year duration from a recognized University AND doesn’t have Mathematics as one of the subject at 10+2 level or graduation level. These students are required to successfully complete BCS-012 (Graduate level Mathematics course) as Bridge Course.

Note: It is essential to obtain at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category) for admission to MCA

Duration of The Programme

Minimum – 1 Year, Maximum – 3 Years

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction is only English. The course material will also be in English.

Fee Structure

Rs. 21,600/- for full Programme to be paid semester wise @Rs.10800/- per semester. Non-Maths students have to pay Rs.1400/- additional in the first semester.

PGDCA Syllabus

Course Code Title of the Course Theory / Practical / Project Credits
Semester I    
MCS-201 Programming in C and Python Theory 4
MCS-202 Computer Organization Theory 4
MCS-203 Operating Systems Theory 4
MCSL-204 WINDOWS and LINUX Lab Practical 2
MCSL-205 C and Python Lab Practical 2
       
Semester II    
MCS-206 Object Oriented Programming Using Java Theory 4
MCS-207 Database Management Systems Theory 4
MCS-208 Data Structures and Algorithms Theory 4
MCSL-209 Data Structures and Algorithms Lab Practical 2
MCSL-210 DBMS and Java Lab Practical 2
No. of Theory Courses - 06     |     No. of Practical Courses - 4     |     Total Credits : 32

Programme Objectives

The broad objective of the MCA programme is to prepare graduate students for productive careers in software industry and academia by providing an outstanding environment for teaching and research in the core and emerging areas of the discipline. 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 theoretical knowledge and practical skills development in core computers science subjects. The second year is more focused on advanced courses providing conceptual framework and the project work.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Passed BCA / B.Sc(Computer Science/IT) / Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or Equivalent Degree
  • Obtained atleast 50% marks in the qualifying examination (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category)

OR

  • Any Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 (three) year duration from a recognized University AND Mathematics as one of the subject at 10+2 level or graduation level.
  • Obtained atleast 50% marks in the qualifying examination (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category).
  • Successfully completed PGDCA of IGNOU

Duration of The Programme

Minimum - 2 Years, Maximum - 4 Years

Medium of Instruction

Medium of Instruction The medium of instruction is English. The course material is in English.

Fee Structure

Rs. 48,000/- for full Programme to be paid Semester wise @Rs. 12000/- per Semester.

MCA SYLLABUS

Course Code Course Title Theory / Practical Credits
Semester I    
MCS-211 Design and Analysis of Algorithms Theory 4
MCS-212 Discrete Mathematics Theory 4
MCS-213 Software Engineering Theory 4
MCS-214 Professional Skills and Ethics Theory 2
MCS-215 Security and Cyber Laws Theory 2
MCSL-216 DAA and Web Design Lab Practical 2
MCSL-217 Software Engineering Lab Practical 2
       
Semester II    
MCS-218 Date Communication adn Computer Networks Theory 4
MCS-219 Object Oriented Analysis and Design Theory 4
MCS-220 Web Technologies Theory 4
MCS-221 Data Warehousing and Data Mining Practical 2
MCSL-222 OOAD and Web Technologies Lab Practical 2
MCSL-223 Computer Networks and Data Mining Lab Practical 2
       
Semester III    
MCS-224 Artificial Intelligence and Mechine Learning Theory 4
MCS-225 Accountancy and Financial Management Theory 4
MCS-226 Data Science and Big Data Theory 4
MCS-227 Cloud Computing and IoT Theory 4
MCSL-228 AI and Machine Learning Lab Practical 2
MCSL-229 Cloud and Data Science Lab Practical 2
       
Semester IV    
MCS-230 Digital Image Processing and Computer Vision Theory 4
MCS-231 Mobile Computing Theory 4
MCSP-232 Project Project 12
No. of Theory Courses - 15     |     No. of Practical Courses - 6     |     Project - I     |     Total Courses - 22     |     Total Credits : 32

Some of The Top Job Profile for MCA Graduates are :

App Developers : App Developers are individuals designing, building and maintaining mobile application for android, iOS, Windosm Blackberry Platforms etc.
Business Analyst : A Business Analyst typically Mentors People Aiminig to Start a Business of Their own
Database Engineer : Database Engineers are hired by Computer Systems Companies with an Aim to design and monitor complex database. The role revolves around ensuring the operation,validity and relevancy of the data.
Ethical Hacker : Ethical hackers are experts who access a network or computer system on behalf of its owner to uncover security vuinerabilities that a malicious hacker could possibly expioit.
Hardware Engineer : Hardware engineers install and test system to ensure proper functioning of the internet.These folks are also involved in the testing and production of hardware equipment.
Manual tester : As the name suggests, manual testers physically test software for defects,These individuals are required to play the role of an end user who makes use of almost all the features of the application to ensure behaving accurately.
technical Writers : Being a technical writer, one is expected to write technical documents like product description, design specificationsm user manuals and guides etc.
Trouble-Shooters : Troubleshooters are experts who ensure that technology - both hardware and software - come handy to those who need it. In case of an issue, they resolve the same to make sure that projects are delivered on time.
Social Media Handler : Companies hire social media specialist to handle their popularity and presence amongst people through the virtual world.
Web Designer/Developer : Web developer/designer are mainly responsible for constructing a website. With a creative mind and well versed software skills,these individuals develop and design World Wide Web applications HTML, Photoshop, Flash etc.

Top Companies Hiring MCA Graduates :

  • Infosys
  • Microsoft
  • Naukri.com
  • ORACLE
  • TCS
  • Polaris
  • WIPRO Systems
  • Jeevansathi.com
  • MAHINDRA
  • Texas Instruments
  • HCL Technologies
  • NTPC
  • SAP
  • GAIL
  • 99acress.com
  • BHEL
  • D.E. Shaw
  • Accenture
  • IBM
  • Cognizant

For More Information Please Contact

Regional Center

IGNOU Regional Centre Mumbai 1st, 2nd & 3rd Floor,
Plot No. 43, Sector - 09, Opp. DAV Public School,
New Panvel East, Pin - 410206,
Tal - Panvel, Dist.- Raigad,
Maharashtra, India.
Email : rcmumbai@ignou.ac.in
Phone No : 022-27489764
Office Hours : Monday to Friday 09.30 AM to 06.00 PM
Saturday and Sunday (Closed)

Study Center

Study Center No: 49033P
Dr. B.M.N.College of Home Science
338, R.A.Kidwai Road, Matunga, Mumbai – 400019.
Program Incharge : Mr. Shahajahan Khan
Contact No : +91 9867997415
Email: ignoumumbai49033@gmail.com, khan@bmncollege.com
022-24095792 (College)