AICTE declared Master of Computer Applications a two-year program from academic year 2020-2021. University of Mumbai designed new syllabus for this 2 years program. Since the M.C.A. program is inclined more towards Application Development and thus has more emphasis on latest technology and tools to develop better and faster applications using integrated approach. In the present curriculum self-learning topics, skill based laboratories and mini projects are incorporated every semester, Semester IV offers MOOC course to enable selflearning. Bridge course is designed additionally as a prerequisite for graduates coming from non IT/CS background. Inclusion of Institute Social Responsibility is another flavor of the curriculum, aimed to inculcate social awareness, values and environmentally responsible behavior among the learners. Curriculum offers the courses from emerging areas like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Quantum Computing, IoT, Blockchain. Soft skill lab will enable the learners to get proficiency in soft skills.

Eligibility Criteria:

The candidate those who are seeking admission into MCA programme they should fulfill the following eligibility criteria:

1) The candidate should be an Indian National

2) Passed BCA or Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalentDegree and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (at least 45% in case of candidatesof Backward Class categories, economically weaker section and Persons with Disabilitycategory belonging to Maharashtra State);

Or

2) Passed B.Sc. or B.Com. or B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level(with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University) andobtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (at least 45% in case of candidates of BackwardClass categories, economically weaker section and Persons with Disability categorybelonging to Maharashtra State);

Note:

• Aggregate marks means the grand total of marks obtained by the candidate inSubjectson which the class declaration is made in the particular University fromwhich the candidate is passing the qualifying examination.

• In case the candidates are awarded grades/CGPA instead of marks, theconversion of grades/CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on theprocedure certified by the University/institution from where they have obtainedthe bachelor'sdegree.

• The percentage of marks shall be calculated by rounding off to two places afterdecimal.

• The candidates belonging to SC, VJ/DT (NT (A)), NT (B), NT(C), NT (D), OBC, SBCcategories should produce “Caste Validity Certificate” issued by ScrutinyCommittee of Social Welfare Department and the Candidate belonging to STcategoryshould submit “Tribe Validity Certificate” issued by Scrutiny CommitteeofTribal Department and valid Non Creamy Layer certificate except SC, STcandidates at the time of verification of documents

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