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Ques. What is M.C.A?
Ans. M.C.A ( Master of Computer
Application ) is generally a 3-year post
graduate degree/diploma in Computer
Applications. In some institutes it is called
PGDCA, PGDIT etc.
Ques. Should I opt for MCA or MBA in systems?
Ans. The classical dilemma faced by those
among you who are interested in a career in
software would be whether to go for an MCA or an
MBA in systems.
This dilemma according to us should simply be
converted into a question, which you should ask
yourself, do I want a technical career path or a
managerial one? The answer to this question
would be the answer to your dilemma.
The MBA systems graduate would be actively
involved in implementing the top and middle
managements IT initiatives, he would translate
the management's growth objectives into a plan
for system requirements that need to be put in
place in order to enable the above objectives
.He would then pass on these requirements to the
MCA who would implement the plan for system
requirements.
Thus one can see that the career path for the
MBA systems graduate is managerial while the
career path of the MCA graduate is technical.
Ques. What are the career opportunities after
M.C.A.?
Ans. Today's is an age of computers. As
an M.C.A you can work-
(a) In a consultancy firm such as TCS
(b) In a large corporation having an
in-house systems department such as TUL
(c) As an entrepreneur providing complete
(or specific) solutions to problems of your
(d) As systems developer in any
organization big or small.
Ques. What are the different specializations
I can opt in MCA?
Ans. There are many fields an MCA can
specialize in the last year/semester of his 3
year programme.
(a) Systems Management
(b) Management Information Systems (MIS)
(c) Systems Development
(d) Systems Engineering
(e) Networking
(f) Internet working
(g) Application Software
(h) Software Development
(i) Troubleshooting
(j) Hardware Technology
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for
MCA courses?
Ans. The final year students or graduates in
any discipline having studied Mathematics as one
of the major subjects in Higher Secondary
classes ( +1 & +2 ) can apply except few
universities like PTU etc. Generally there is no
minimum percentage required in graduation.
Ques. What are the different colleges in
India running MCA courses?
Ans. There are more than 100 Govt.
recognized colleges in India running MCA
courses.
Ques. What is the admission procedure for
selection to MCA courses?
Ans: Generally the students have to undergo
a written test and on the basis of that test the
selection is done. In some institutes the
students have to appear for a personal Interview
and Group-discussion and then the selection is
made after these stages e.g IMT, Ghaziabad.
Ques. Is it necessary for me to have prior
computer knowledge?
Ans. No institute requires you to have a
knowledge of computers as an eligibility
criteria.
Ques. What is the pattern for the written
test?
Ans. Every institute has its own pattern.
The best possible details can be collected from
TCY.
Ques How should I decide which institutes to
apply to?
Ans. There may be various factors affecting
your decision to choose particular institute i.e
Region Specific institutes ( one may have one's
own choice) · Preference according to the
placements of institute · Level of difficulty of
test · According to the syllabi of the course
Ques. How can I know the latest patterns of
different tests?
Ans. You should not worry at all. At TCY,
you can have the latest patterns and syllabi of
all the important exams.
Ques I am confused. How can I prepare for
such a wide variety of tests and syllabi?
Ans. It is indeed very difficult to have a
comprehensive approach towards almost all tests
and it is unwise too. The best way out is that
right from the beginning, you select particular
exams and keep preparing for the same. This can
be sorted out with interaction with TCY faculty.
Ques Are calculators allowed for the test?
Ans. No.
Ques. How will I come to know about the dates
of exams of different institutes?
Ans. These institutes publish the
advertisements in National papers. Anyhow
students need not waste time searching for
these. These advertisements will be displayed on
the Notice Board of TCY.
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