Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

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The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program at Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU) is one of the best options for students seeking to advance their careers in computer science and information technology. Recognized to have the best colleges for MCA in India, PCU offers a comprehensive curriculum covering software development, database management, web technologies, and more. With state-of-the-art facilities, experienced faculty, and strong industry connections, PCU ensures students receive hands-on learning through lab sessions, projects, and internships, making it one of the top MCA colleges in India with 100% placement. ‌

Why Choose MCA At PCU?

Curriculum

Industry-Aligned Specializations

Industry-aligned curriculum with specializations in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, and Software Development.

Training

Hands-On Technical Workshops

Practical exposure through MERN Stack, Java Full Stack, Data Science, and DevOps-focused workshops.

Experience

Real-World Problem Solving

Exposure to real-life industry challenges through hackathons, internships, and live project work.

Placements

Strong Placement Support

Dedicated placement assistance supported by skill-enhancement programs, mock interviews, and career readiness training.

Program Objectives

By achieving these program objectives, graduates of a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) are prepared to enter the workforce as competent and well-rounded professionals capable of addressing the complex challenges in the IT industry and contributing effectively to innovation, research, and professional practice.

Develop Core Competencies

To provide students with a strong foundation in computer science and its applications.

Provide Exposure to Emerging Technologies

The program intends to expose students to emerging technologies in the field of computer science such as artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning.

Foster Experiential Learning & Innovation

To foster practical skills by providing laboratory work, projects, and internships, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical situations, use various software and hardware tools, and gain hands-on experience.

Promote Research and Innovation

The program intends to encourage research and innovation in the field of computer science by providing opportunities for students to work on research projects and participate in industry collaborations.

Develop Professionalism and Ethics

To promote ethical and socially responsible behavior among students and to prepare them to contribute to the development of society through their work in the IT industry.

Enhance Employability

To enhance employability by providing career guidance and counseling, developing job-ready skills, and fostering industry connections and collaborations.

Program Highlights

Comprehensive Curriculum (NEP 2020)

Experiential Learning through Projects & Internships

Strong Industry-Academia Interface

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Premium Placements

Vision

Our Vision

To create computer application specialists who will benefit society, industry, and all stakeholders.

Mission

Our Mission

To provide people in the computer application sector with valuable academic, research, and employment prospects as well as social consciousness with ethical principles.

Preamble

Our Preamble

At Pimpri Chinchwad University, we present the Master of Computer Application (MCA), a Post Graduate Program designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of Computer Science and Application. Upholding integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct is fundamental as we embrace continuous learning and adaptability in an era of rapid technological advancement.

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Programme – Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Comprehensive overview of Programme Educational Objectives, Outcomes, and Specific Outcomes.

Programme Educational Objectives Programme Outcomes (POs) Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • To prepare the youth to take up positions as system analysts, system engineers, software engineers, and programmers.
  • To aim at developing systems thinking, abstract thinking, skills to analyze and synthesize, and skills to apply knowledge through extensive problem-solving sessions, hands-on practice under various hardware/software environments and projects developed.
  • To prepare students with social interaction skills, communication skills, life skills, entrepreneurial skills, and research skills, which are necessary for career growth and for leading a quality life.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

  • PO1. Computational Knowledge: Understand and apply mathematical foundation, computing and domain knowledge for the conceptualization of computing models from defined problems.
  • PO2. Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, critically analyze and formulate complex computing problems using fundamentals of computer science and application domains.
  • PO3. Design / Development of Solutions: Ability to transform complex business scenarios and contemporary issues into problems, investigate, understand and propose integrated solutions using emerging technologies.
  • PO4. Conduct Investigations of Complex Computing Problems: Ability to devise and conduct experiments, interpret data and provide well informed conclusions.
  • PO5. Modern Tool Usage: Ability to select modern computing tools, skills and techniques necessary for innovative software solutions.
  • PO6. Professional Ethics: Ability to apply and commit professional ethics and cyber regulations in a global economic environment.
  • PO7. Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for and develop the ability to engage in continuous learning as a Computing professional.
  • PO8. Project Management: Ability to understand management and computing principles with computing knowledge to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
  • PO9. Communication Efficacy: Communicate effectively with the computing community as well as society by being able to comprehend effective documentations and presentations.
  • PO10. Societal & Environmental Concern: Ability to recognize economical, environmental, social, health, legal, ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology and other consequential responsibilities relevant to professional practice.
  • PO11. Individual & Team Work: Ability to work as a member or leader in diverse teams in multidisciplinary environment.
  • PO12. Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Identify opportunities, entrepreneurship vision and use of innovative ideas to create value and wealth for the betterment of the individual and society.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • Investigate technical comprehension in varied areas of Computer Applications and experience a conducive environment in developing abilities for flourishing career and higher studies.
  • Understand, investigate, and develop computer programs in allied areas like Web, Mobile Apps, Algorithms, Multimedia and Design, and Data Analytics for efficient design of computer-based systems of varying complexity.

Course- Curriculum

1st Year 2nd Year Multidisciplinary Minor Audit Courses

Semester I

  • Python Programming
  • Python Programming Lab
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Data Structures and Algorithms Lab
  • Major Elective - I
  • Probability and Combinatorics
  • Professional Writing & Communication
  • Mini Project using Python/DSA
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Foreign Language - I

Semester II

  • Object Oriented Programming Using Java
  • Object Oriented Programming Using Java Lab
  • Big Data Analytics
  • Big Data Analytics Lab
  • Major Elective - II
  • Optimization Techniques
  • Introduction to AI & ML
  • Mini Project using Java/BDA
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Foreign Language - II

Semester III

  • Cloud Computing
  • Cloud Computing Lab
  • Machine Learning Using R
  • Machine Learning Using R Lab
  • Major Elective - III
  • Data Mining and Data Warehousing
  • Research Methodology and IPR
  • Mini project Using R

Semester IV

  • Crypto and Blockchain
  • DevOps
  • Major Project/ Research Project / Internship

Semester V

  • Advanced Software Engineering
  • Ethical Hacking and Digital Forensics
  • Full Stack Development
  • Mobile Computing
  • Major Elective - IV
  • Digital Signal Processing
  • Robotics Process Automation
  • Compiler Design
  • Mini Project on Full Stack

Semester VI

  • IOT & Embedded Systems
  • Computer Vision
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Cyber Security
  • Major Elective - V
  • Minor -V
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Quantum Computing
  • Blockchain Technologies
  • Mini Project on IOT

Semester VII

  • Major Project / Internship
  • Major Elective - VI
  • Open Elective - I
  • Foreign Language - III

Semester VIII

  • Major Project / Internship
  • Major Elective - VII
  • Open Elective - II
  • Foreign Language - IV

Multidisciplinary Minor Courses

Software Application Design and Development (AD)
Offering School: School of Engineering and Technology
  • AD Minor1: System Analysis and Design (# II/*IV)
  • AD Minor2: User Experience and Design (# III/*V)
  • AD Minor3: Introduction to GitHub. (# IV/*VI)
  • AD Minor4: Introduction to Gaming Applications. (# V/*VII)
  • AD Minor5: Mobile Application Development (# VI/*VIII)
Cyber Security (CS)
Offering School: School of Engineering and Technology
  • CS Minor1: Cyber Ethics, Cyber Law and Cyber Policy (# II/*IV)
  • CS Minor2: Introduction to Cryptography (# III/*V)
  • CS Minor3: Social Media Security. (# IV/*VI)
  • CS Minor4: Introduction to Blockchain. (# V/*VII)
  • CS Minor5: Data Security & Privacy. (# VI/*VIII)
Web Development (WD)
Offering School: School of Engineering and Technology
  • WD Minor1: Introduction of HTML (# II/*IV)
  • WD Minor2: Getting started with JavaScript (# III/*V)
  • WD Minor3: Server-side Programming with Node.js (# IV/*VI)
  • WD Minor4: Front-end Development with React & Type Script (# V/*VII)
  • WD Minor5: Back-end frameworks - Django, Ruby on Rails (# VI/*VIII)
Robotics Process Automation (RP)
Offering School: School of Engineering and Technology
  • RP Minor1: Basics of Robotics Process Automation (# II/*IV)
  • RP Minor2: Fundamentals of RPA Business Analysis (# III/*V)
  • RP Minor3: Automation Techniques in RPA (# IV/*VI)
  • RP Minor4: Future of RPA with Business Automation (# V/*VII)
  • RP Minor5: RPA Tool (# VI/*VIII)
Artificial intelligence & Machine Learning (ML)
Offering School: School of Engineering and Technology
  • ML Minor1: Artificial Intelligence (# II/*IV)
  • ML Minor2: Machine Learning (# III/*V)
  • ML Minor3: Natural Language Processing (# IV/*VI)
  • ML Minor4: Optimization Techniques (# V/*VII)
  • ML Minor5: Deep Learning For Computer Vision (# VI/*VIII)
Data Science (DS)
Offering School: School of Engineering and Technology
  • DS Minor1: Applied Data Science With Python (# II/*IV)
  • DS Minor2: Data Visualization With Tableau (# III/*V)
  • DS Minor3: Business Analytics (# IV/*VI)
  • DS Minor4: Data Analytics (# V/*VII)
  • DS Minor5: Generative AI (# VI/*VIII)
Media Communications (MM)
Offering School: School of media and communications studies
  • MM Minor1: Literary Study (# II/*IV)
  • MM Minor2: Digital Media Production (# III/*V)
  • MM Minor3: Photography (# IV/*VI)
  • MM Minor4: Performing Arts - Theater (# V/*VII)
  • MM Minor5: Film Studies (# VI/*VIII)
Psychology (PSY)
Offering School: School of science
  • PSY Minor1: Introductory Psychology (# II/*IV)
  • PSY Minor2: Foundations of Social Psychology (# III/*V)
  • PSY Minor3: Theories of Personality Development (# IV/*VI)
  • PSY Minor4: Industrial Psychology (# V/*VII)
  • PSY Minor5: Mindfulness and Mental Health (# VI/*VIII)
Nutrition (NUT)
Offering School: School of science
  • NUT Minor1: Human Nutrition (# II/*IV)
  • NUT Minor2: Lifestyle Management (# III/*V)
  • NUT Minor3: Introduction to Weight Management (# IV/*VI)
  • NUT Minor4: Food Quality and Management (# V/*VII)
  • NUT Minor5: Novel Foods and Application (# VI/*VIII)
Design Thinking & Methodologies (DM)
Offering School: Pune Design School
  • DM Minor1: Design Thinking (# II/*IV)
  • DM Minor2: Brand Identity Design (# III/*V)
  • DM Minor3: Digital tools for 2D design (# IV/*VI)
  • DM Minor4: Physical model making/ Prototyping (# V/*VII)
  • DM Minor5: Digital Tools for 3D design (# VI/*VIII)
Economics & Finance (FE)
Offering School: School of management
  • FE Minor1: Micro-economics (# II/*IV)
  • FE Minor2: Fundamentals of Accounting (# III/*V)
  • FE Minor3: Principles of Finance (# IV/*VI)
  • FE Minor4: Cost and Management Accounting (# V/*VII)
  • FE Minor5: Macro economics (# VI/*VIII)
Entrepreneurship and Innovations (EI)
Offering School: School of management
  • EI Minor1: Entrepreneurship-New venture Development (# II/*IV)
  • EI Minor2: Rural Entrepreneurship (# III/*V)
  • EI Minor3: Design Thinking (# IV/*VI)
  • EI Minor4: Institutional and Legal framework for Startups and small Businesses (# V/*VII)
  • EI Minor5: Managing creativity and learning organizations (# VI/*VIII)
Drugs & Healthcare (DH)
Offering School: School of Pharmacy
  • DH Minor1: Health and hygiene (# II/*IV)
  • DH Minor2: Know your drugs (# III/*V)
  • DH Minor3: Complementary and alternative medicine (# IV/*VI)
  • DH Minor4: Drug Discovery (# V/*VII)
  • DH Minor5: Forensic Science (# VI/*VIII)
English Literature(E)
Offering School: School of Liberal Arts
  • E Minor1: English for Competitive Examinations-I (# II/*IV)
  • E Minor2: English for Competitive Examinations-II (# III/*V)
  • E Minor3: English for Competitive Examinations-III (# IV/*VI)
  • E Minor4: English for Competitive Examinations-IV (# V/*VII)
  • E Minor5: English for Competitive Examinations-V (# VI/*VIII)
English Literature(E)
Offering School: School of Liberal Arts
  • Learning English With Shakespeare-Romeo and Juliet (Minor-I)(#II/*IV)
  • Learning English With Shakespeare-Hamlet (Minor-II)(# III/*V)

List of Audit Courses:

  • Human Rights
  • Indian Culture
  • NCC/NSS
  • Constitution Of India
  • Universal Human Values
  • Environment Studies
  • Practicing Meditation/Yoga/Sports
  • Community Work (Swatch Bharat Abiyan)

List of Foreign Languages:

  • German
  • Japanese
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Eligibility

Open Category student should have scored minimum 45% and 40% for reserved category candidate at 10+2 level from ICSE / CBSE / Any State Board Examination or equivalent qualification from any recognized board in Science, Commerce with preferably Mathematics or any Computer-related Subject.

Candidates are selected on the basis of entrance test conducted by PCU and merit.

Career Opportunities

The students can pursue further studies in specialized areas of computer applications or advanced degrees in the field. Upon graduation, students with an MCA degree can pursue various career paths in the IT industry. They may work as:

Data Scientists
Project Managers
IT Consultants
Database Administrators
System Analysts

FAQ

MCA stands for Master of Computer Applications, a postgraduate program focused on advanced computer science and IT skills.
PCET is recognised to have the best MCA colleges in Pune and India, offering a comprehensive curriculum, experienced faculty, and excellent placement opportunities.
Graduates can pursue roles such as software developers, systems analysts, database administrators, IT consultants, software engineers, network administrators, project managers, and cybersecurity experts.
PCU offers competitive tuition rates for its MCA program, making it one of the best MCA colleges in Pune with low fees. The annual fee is ₹1,60,000 per annum.
With PCET’s centralised placement, PCU boasts a 100% placement rate for its MCA graduates, with students securing positions in top IT companies.
Yes, PCU has strong industry connections that facilitate internships, providing students with hands-on experience and exposure to real-world IT environments.
Open Category student should have scored minimum 50% of marks in any graduation degree (e.g. BE / B.Tech / B.Sc / B.Com / B.Voc / BCA etc.) with Mathematics at 10+2 levels and 45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category. AND Positive score in the all India/State level entrance test/National level entrance/entrance test conducted by PCU. Candidates are selected on the basis of merit AND Personal Interview conducted by PCU.
The MCA program at PCU offers specializations in areas such as Software Development, Data Science, Cyber Security, and Artificial Intelligence, allowing students to tailor their education to their career interests and industry demands.