Best MCA Institutes in India 2024: Ranking, Admission, Fees and Placements

Vinay Kumar

Senior Content Specialist | Updated On - Feb 18, 2024

MCA, a master's program in computer science and information technology, has achieved popularity in recent years among Indian students who choose to specialize in the field of computer application after their graduation. Certain premier NITs, IITs, BITS Pilani and other private colleges occupy the top position in the MCA ranking in India. The NITs and IITs are one of government institutions that allow student on high competition and where are prominent for their wonderful teachers and building. For instance, MCA courses covering data science, cloud computing, AI, etc. are offered by NITs such as Trichy, Warangal, Surathkal, and Calicut. On the other hand, some premium colleges like BITS Pilani, Manipal Institute of Technology, and PES University have renounced reputation for providing top-notch infrastructure. The MCA training received at the top colleges entails practical exposure as well as internships at renowned IT industries which is made mandatory. Students gain a comprehensive technical knowledge, which is considered the standard requirement for industries increasing their employability.

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MCA Institutes Highlights in India 2024

Feature	Details
Level	Postgraduate
Duration	3 years (full-time), 2 years (part-time)
Course Types	Regular, Distance Learning (limited options)
Eligibility	Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (may vary based on institute)
Admission Process	Entrance Exam / Merit Based (may vary)
Popular Entrance Exams	NIMCET, JNU MCA Entrance Test, KMAT, Manipal Institute of Technology Entrance Test, State-Level Exams
Selection Process	Entrance Exam Score / Merit in Qualifying exam / Interview (may vary)
Course Fee	INR 50,000 - INR 5 Lakh+ per year (may vary significantly based on institute and location)
Specializations Offered	Application Development, System Design, Networking, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, etc. (may vary)

Top 10 MCA Colleges in India with Fee Structure

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 MCA Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.

Name of the institute	Fees
NIT Surathkal	INR 103,460
NIT Trichy	INR 106,750
NIT Durgapur	INR 82,900
NIT Kurukshetra	INR 98,350
Harcourt Butler Technological University	INR 120,000
Government Engineering College	INR 15,085
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology	INR 228,400
Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College	INR 80,015
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies	INR 221,800
College of Engineering	--

How to Apply in MCA Institutes in India

1. Narrow down your list of colleges and universities you want to apply to by considering factors such as rankings, tuition, specialization, as well as the place of location.

2. Check on the eligibility criteria for colleges related to acreman marks, entrance exam requirements. You should ensure that you satisfy them.

3. Both fill in the form online on the college website portal or offline by reaching the college and picking application forms which should be finished and submitted by the application deadline.

4. For any kind of entrance exams like NIMCET, IPU-CET be present and get good grades. This will improve your selection chances.

5. If selected, carry out the admission process by submitting all necessary documents and paying the admission fees up to graduation date to secure your space.

6. After utilization of this opportunity, the next process will be the completion of the hostel or scholarship application if necessary. Complete on-site in the college the college during orientation.

Top 10 MCA Colleges in India with Low Fees

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 MCA Colleges in India with Low Fees, including their key features.

Name of the institute	Fees
Jawaharlal Nehru University	INR 371
South Travancore Hindu College	INR 479
Quaide-E-Millath Government College for Women (Autonomous)	INR 700
St. Maryâs Group of Institutions	INR 700
Government Arts College	INR 795
Gobi Arts and Science College	INR 1,000
Government Arts College (Autonomous)	INR 1,235
Government Arts College (Autonomous)	INR 1,235
Presidency College Chennai	INR 1,415
University of Allahabad	INR 1,510

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Top Entrance Exams for MCA Institutes

The renowned admissions test for the Master of Computer Application (MCA) at various reputed colleges in India include the NIMCET, WBJEE, KMAT, CMAT, IPU CET, PGCET, JMI Set Test, BHU PET, AMU Entrance Test, and the IIT JAM. NIMCET, run by NITs, is a well-received test for admissions to MCA and acknowledged due to the fierceness of competition it attracts. While WBJEE aims at admissions into undergraduate programs in West Bengal, KMAT helps in MCA admissions for Karnataka.

OJEE	IPU CET
PU CET	CUSAT CAT
HPCET	UPCET
LPUNEST	ITM NEST
JUEE	IEMJEE

Top 10 Private MCA Colleges in India with Fee Structure

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private MCA Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.

Name of the institute	Fees
Harcourt Butler Technological University	INR 120,000
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology	INR 228,400
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute	INR 87,084
Rustamji Institute of Technology	INR 54,636
Barkatullah University Institute of Technology	INR 35,330
MBM Engineering College	--
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies	INR 221,800
K J Somaiya Institute of Management	INR 332,000
Chitkara University	INR 154,000
Lovely Professional University	INR 192,000

Top MCA Institutes in India Eligibility Criteria

1. Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) - Getting into IITs for MCA will require the candidate to have graduated at least with a bachelor's degree in any discipline for minimum 50% aggregate marks.

2. Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani - For those seeking admission to the postgraduate program in MCA, candidates must fulfill the educational requirement of a bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 60% or equivalent.

3. National Institute of Technology (NIT) - MCA programs at NITs are admissions via NIMCET exam. Criteria is Master's degree with 50 to 60% aggregation depending upon reservation categories depending based on category of reservation.

4. This is done through MCA examinations like PGCET/ Karnataka CET conducted by IIIT - IIITs and many other state level entrance exams. The eligibility is having 50-60% aggregate marks in any discipline following graduation.

5. Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) – Indian Statistical Institute has predefined a minimum of 55% aggregate marks in a bachelor’s degree as an eligibility criterion for admission to the MCA course there.

6. Banaras Hindu University (BHU) - Hundreds of MCA aspirants appear at BHU for centralized test at the University center. The eligibility criteria involve the student having a bachelor’s degree of any subject and passing with minimum 50% marks.

Top 10 Government MCA Colleges in India with Fee Structure

Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government MCA Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.

Name of the institute	Fees
NIT Durgapur	INR 82,900
NIT Kurukshetra	INR 98,350
NIT Surathkal	INR 103,460
NIT Trichy	INR 106,750
College of Engineering	--
University School of Information, Communication and Technology	INR 102,000
JNTUH College of Engineering	INR 33,000
Government Engineering College	INR 15,085
Govind Ballabh Pant Engineering College	INR 80,015
Kamla Nehru Institute of Technology	--