Suppose you want to grow and are interested in computer programming. In that case, you should take the best course of MCA (Master of Computer Applications). MCA is a field in which you can study many things like- Programming Languages, Database Management Systems, Computer Networks, Operating Systems, Software Engineering, Web Technologies, Data Structures and Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, And many more things, that are related to the IT sector.
What is MCA?
The complete MCA form is Master of Computer Applications. If you want to increase your knowledge and skill in the IT sector, then the MCA course is one of the best courses for you. This course will not only improve your skills but also increase your salary in the future.
In this blog, you will read about how much salary you get after doing an MCA and how much time it will take if you do an MCA. And we will also discuss many other factors.
Duration of MCA course?
MCA is a 2-3 years course, which depends on your graduation. If you have done BCA, your course will be completed in 2 years, but your MCA will be completed in 3 years if you are from any other field.
Eligibility criteria?
If you are doing BCA, then you must have 55% marks. Only then will you be able to do MCA. And if you have not done BCA, then also you can do MCA, but there are some ways for it –
Direct Admission: Many such colleges and universities allow students to do MCA without BCA. No matter which field, you can choose B.Sc., B.Com., or B.A., but there are some criteria for that like you should have a mathematics degree from high school (12th class).
Entrance Exam: there are entrance exams at the national and state levels, such as NIMCET, MAH MCA CET, or JNU MCA, which can be done by taking these exams and getting good scores. But there is a condition that you should have Mathematics in 10+2.
Scope of MCA course?
After doing MCA, you have many options for jobs like-
Software Development: You can work as a software engineer or developer within a company, where you will do web development, mobile app development, and enterprise software development.
IT Consulting: You can help an IT consultant company with technology solutions and strategies. But for this, you should also know about both technology and business.
Database Administration: In a database system, you get the job of handling database security, database system maintenance, and optimization.
Network Administration: In network administration, you can do installation, configuration, and management.
Cybersecurity: In cybersecurity, you can be a Security Analyst and Information Security Manager.
Data Science and Analytics: Role-Data Scientist, Data Analyst, and Machine Learning Engineer.
You can get jobs in many more fields, such as computing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, academic and research roles, and entrepreneurship. In which you will have different roles.
Salary after doing MCA?
For freshers, their salary package is 3 to 6 LPA. For those who are at mid-level, their salary package is 6 to 12 LPA; for those who are at senior level, their salary package is 12 to 20 LPA.
Conclusion:
MCA is an excellent course, and it will help you a lot in the future, but only if you are interested in computer programming to do this course. The demand for MCA graduates is also increasing in the IT(informational technology) sector because they are better suited to work. But before doing it, do proper research on the syllabus and see whether you will be able to do this course or not, then do this course.
