MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Program Outcomes (PO)
Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions.
Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one's own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)
Design and develop computer applications by applying programming, database, networking, and system software knowledge to meet real-world requirements.
Apply modern computing technologies and frameworks, including AI, cloud, and web platforms, to build efficient, user-friendly, and secure applications.
Eligibility Criteria
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
Candidates should have passed a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc., B.Com., B.A., B.E., B.Tech., etc.) from a recognized university with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level or at graduation level.
Minimum aggregate percentage required:
- 50% for General candidates
- 45% for Backward Class including Muslim
- 40% for MBC & DNC
- 35% for SC/ST/SCA candidates
Admission is based on the entrance (TANCET) marks conducted by Anna University & Consortium of Self Financing Professional, Arts and Science Colleges in Tamil Nadu.
Admission Procedure
Government Quota
Admissions to the Government Quota are handled by the Directorate of Technical Education, Government of Tamil Nadu. Candidates seeking admission under the Government Quota must have written the TANCET exam (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test) conducted by Anna University. The single-window counseling normally takes place in the month of July / August every year at the Government College of Technology, Coimbatore.
The selection process is based on the scores in the entrance test as well as past academic record.
Management Quota
Admissions under the Management Quota are made purely on merit based on the TANCET entrance test scores and past academic record.
Required Documents
Candidates shall be required to submit the following documents at the time of admission:
- 10th Mark Sheet & Certificate
- 12th Mark Sheet & Certificate
- Bachelor's Degree Mark Sheets (All Semesters)
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate / Provisional Certificate
- TANCET Score Card
- Transfer Certificate
- Community Certificate (if applicable)
- Migration Certificate (if applicable)
Counselling Information
The counseling dates and time will be communicated through a call letter sent by post. The merit list will be drawn according to candidates' marks in the entrance test (TANCET) and thus their rank will be determined. The venue of attending counseling rounds will also be mentioned in the counseling letter.