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MCA as a Career option

Over the last decade India has emerged as the largest contributor of software professionals to the world market. Indian Software professionals are the first choice with clients in the U.S., Europe and in other parts of the world. Individuals with an Engineering degree in Computers or those with an MCA/PG Diploma in Computer Applications from Top Institutes are preferred by Employers as Software Developers. Consequently MCA/PG Diploma in Computers has emerged as one of the sought after Post Graduate Qualifications by Graduates aspiring for a career in Software.


What is an MCA/PG Diploma

MCA is a 3 year Post Graduate Program in Computer Applications Provided by Universities in India. Following is the yearly course content of the Program.
  • 1st year is devoted to Basic concepts in Computer Technology
  • 2nd year is concentrates on Higher level concepts in Computer Applications
  • 3rd year is devoted to Specialisation and Industrial Project.

Autonomous Institutes in India provide various Post Graduate Diploma Programs in Computer Applications . These Programs are considered equivalent to an MCA and offer good Placement opportunities, at the same time they save precious time for you as most of these Programs are of a much shorter duration (1 or 2 year). However we would like to inform you that these Programs are often more costly compared with the regular MCA Programs ,also since these Programs are spread over a shorter duration they are more intensive and you will need to put in extra effort to complete the Program with above average grades.

 
Career Opportunities

 

 

Career Progression after an MCA/PG Diploma

The following figure shows a typical career progression after an MCA/PG Diploma spread over a period of 6-7 years.An MCA would typically start his career in an IT services based Company as a Software developer and then progress in various roles of higher responsibility as shown :-

 

 Criteria for selection of the right institute

Following are some of the parameters which will help you identify a Good MCA Program.

  • Placement opportunities available through the Program
  • Recognition for the Program by Employers in the Software Industry
  • Quality of Faculty
  • Quality of Infrastructure
  • Reputation of Alumni in Industry

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