MCA
Master of Computer Applications
An industry-aligned MCA covering programming, machine learning, cloud, AI, and cybersecurity with hackathons and cert prep.
Fees & payment plans
Transparent. Pay the way that suits you.
Pay the full programme in one instalment, split it annually, or pay per semester - the earlier you commit, the more you save.
| Category | Total Programme Fees | Semester Fees Payment Plan | Annual Fees Payment Plan with 10% Concession | One Installment Fees Payment Plan with 15% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Nationals | ₹1,50,000 | ₹37,500 | ₹67,500 | ₹1,27,500 |
| Foreign Nationals | ₹3,00,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹1,35,000 | ₹2,55,000 |
Registration fee: ₹1,000, non-refundable, charged once at enrolment (same for every nationality).
Examination fee: ₹1,500/semester for Indian nationals, ₹3,000/semester for foreign nationals.
What you'll be able to do
Key Outcomes
Ship a production-grade application from scratch using Python or Java.
Train and deploy a basic ML model to production using cloud infrastructure.
Design and secure a multi-tier system across AWS or Azure.
Run penetration tests using industry-standard ethical-hacking tools.
Lead a small dev team and walk through your code in technical interviews.
Placement records
Career Opportunities after MCA
Software Developer
6-12
Data Scientist
10-18
Machine Learning Engineer
12-20
Cybersecurity Analyst
8-15
DevOps Engineer
10-18
Top hirers
TCS
Technology Services
Infosys
Technology Services
Wipro
IT Services
HCL
Technology Services
IBM
Enterprise Tech
Tech Mahindra
IT & Digital
Accenture
Strategy & Consulting
Amazon
E-commerce & Cloud
Technology
Microsoft
Technology
Cognizant
IT Services
Capgemini
IT Consulting
Flipkart
E-commerce
LTIMindtree
IT Services
Oracle
Enterprise Tech
Career services included
Personal placement officer
Dedicated coach assigned to every batch
Resume & LinkedIn review
Two rounds of feedback from industry coaches
Mock interviews
3+ HR and technical rounds before drives
Alumni network
12,000+ alumni across India and the GCC
Curriculum
What You'll Study
Semester 1
23 credits- 01Mathematical Foundation for Computer Application3
- 02Fundamental of Computer and Programming in C Lab4
- 03Operating Systems4
- 04Database Management System4
- 05Software Engineering and Project Management3
- 06Virtualization & Cloud Technology3
- 07Web Technology Lab2
Semester 2
23 credits- 01Object Oriented Programming using Java4
- 02Data Structures and Algorithms Using C4
- 03Machine Learning with Python4
- 04Computer Networks4
- 05Linux and Shell Programming4
- 06Introduction to Data Science (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)3
Focus areas
Elective pool
What you'll learn
What you'll learn
What you'll learn
Annual Fee
Total program cost: ₹1,50,000
Coursera + LinkedIn Learning
Both included free, for your full course duration
July 2026 admissions are open
Enroll before seats fill up
How you'll study
Built around your work week.
Live sessions sit on the weekend so the rest of your week stays free for work, family and self-paced study at your own rhythm.
Live Sessions
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM IST · weekly during academic terms
Self-Paced LMS
8-10 hours weekly
VGU Learning Platform - works on mobile and desktop
Cohort & Mentor
110-140 learners per batch
Monthly 1-on-1 with a programme mentor
A typical week
Roughly 12-14 hours total - designed to fit around a full-time job
Mon-Fri
8-10 hrs total
Self-paced LMS modules, recorded lectures and assignments
Saturday
3 hrs
Live faculty session and case discussion
Sunday
3 hrs
Live faculty session and Q&A
Your Faculty
The people teaching this programme
Working professionals and academics who lead live sessions, mentor students and assess coursework.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Professor, Algorithms & Systems
PhD, IIT Delhi · 17 yrs exp
Prof. Neha Rastogi
Associate Professor, Data Science
MS, Georgia Tech · Google-certified
Dr. Kiran Pillai
Industry Faculty, Cloud & DevOps
Ex-Principal Eng, Microsoft · AWS SAA
Prof. Manish Joshi
Associate Professor, Cybersecurity
CISSP · CEH · 15 yrs exp
Dr. Deepti Agarwal
Assistant Professor, AI & ML
PhD, IIT Kanpur · 14 yrs exp
Prof. Rahul Mishra
Industry Faculty, Full-Stack Dev
Ex-SDE II, Google · 11 yrs exp
Dr. Priya Verma
Assistant Professor, Computer Vision
PhD, IISc Bangalore · 9 yrs exp
Prof. Suresh Kumar
Industry Faculty, Distributed Systems
Ex-Principal Eng, Flipkart · 15 yrsIncluded with every program
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