About

The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program at IIIT Vadodara will address the growing demand for highly skilled professionals in the field of computer science and information technology. With the advent of transformative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Cloud Computing, and Cybersecurity, the program aims to equip students with cutting-edge technical expertise and analytical skills to excel in dynamic and competitive global markets.

IIIT Vadodara offers programs in Computer Science and IT, supported by research labs and a focus on emerging technologies.

Leveraging IIIT Vadodara's strong foundation in technology education and research, the MCA program will emphasize hands-on learning, industry collaboration, and innovation. The curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications, preparing graduates for leadership roles in the IT industry, academia, and entrepreneurship.

Objective

The objectives of the MCA program at IIIT Vadodara are:
1. Advanced Knowledge and Skills: To provide in-depth knowledge in computer science and IT, fostering expertise in software development, system design, and emerging technologies.
2. Problem-Solving and Innovation: To nurture problem-solving and analytical skills, encouraging innovative approaches to address real-world challenges in diverse application domains.
3. Industry Readiness: To bridge the gap between academia and industry through internships, collaborative projects, and exposure to contemporary tools and practices.
4. Research and Development: To inspire students to pursue research and contribute to the development of innovative solutions in computing and allied fields.
5. Ethics and Professionalism: To instill professional ethics, social responsibility, and teamwork, enabling students to contribute meaningfully to society.
6. Capacity Building: To build an ecosystem for sustainable human resource development in the field of IT.
7. Lifelong Learning: To prepare graduates for lifelong learning and adaptability in rapidly evolving technological landscapes.

The MCA program aligns with IIIT Vadodara’s mission to foster excellence in education, research, and innovation in the field of computer science and engineering.

Duration of the Program

Three Years (Six semesters)

Broad Program Credit Structure

The proposed credit structure and the courses have been designed based on the discussions and deliberations in the committee on program objectives and also considering curricula of similar programs offered by other national institutes. The fixation of the credit distribution is based on the NEP 2020 guidelines. The table below presents the credit distribution for the proposed programs.

Sr. no.	Broad Area	Credits
1	Mathematics & Statistics	10-14
2	Computer Science & Information Technology	64-70
3	Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Knowledge System	10-14
4	Soft Skills, Management Studies, Entrepreneurship and Innovation	10-14
5	Project / Internship	25-30
	Total Credits	128-134

Semester-wise course listing

A tentative semester-wise course listing is placed below as reference.

			Credits ( Lecture - Tutorial - Practicals)			Total Credits (C)
Semester	Course Code	Course Name	L	T	P	Total Credits (C)
I	MS441	Discrete Mathematics	3	1	0	4
	CS441	Computer Programming and Problem Solving	3	0	3	5
	CS443	Python Programming	3	0	2	4
	CS445	Operating Systems	3	0	2	4
	CS447	Basics of Web Programming	2	0	2	3
	HS441	Spoken and Written Communication	1	0	2	2
	IK101	Introduction to Yoga	0	0	2	1
		Total Credits	15	1	13	23
II	MS442	Probability & Statistics	3	1	0	4
	CS442	Data Structures	3	0	2	4
	EC442	Digital Designs and Computer Architecture	3	0	2	4
	CS444	Database Management Systems	3	0	2	4
	CS446	Computer Networks	3	0	2	4
	HS442	Technical writing	0	1	2	2
		Total Credits	15	2	10	22
III	MS541	Linear Algebra	3	1	0	4
	CS541	Design & Analysis of Algorithms	3	0	2	4
	CS543	Web Technology	2	0	2	3
	CS545	Software Engineering	3	0	2	4
	CS547	Object Oriented Programming	3	0	2	4
	HS541	Science, Technology and Society	2	1	0	3
	CS591	Minor Project – I	0	0	6	3
		Total Credits	16	2	14	25
IV	CS542	Big Data Analytics	3	0	2	4
	CS544	Machine Learning	3	0	2	4
	CS546	Information Security	3	0	2	4
	CS548	Elective – I	3	0	0	3
	CS552	Elective – II	3	0	2	4
	CS592	Minor Project – II	0	0	6	3
		Total Credits	15	0	14	22
V	CS641	Artificial Intelligence	3	0	2	4
	CS643	Distributed and Cloud Computing	3	0	0	3
	CS645	Elective – 3	3	0	0	3
	CS647	Elective – 4	3	0	2	4
	CS649	Elective – 5	3	0	0	3
	CS691	Minor Project-III	0	0	8	4
		Total Credits	15	0	12	21
VI	CS692	Dissertation (Major Project)	0	0	36	18
VI		Total Credits	0	0	36	18

Seats Matrix (AY 2025-26)

Gandhinagar Campus

Branch	GEN EWS	GEN EWS PWD	Total	OPEN	OPEN PwD	Total	ST	ST PwD	Total	SC	SC PwD	Total	OBC	OBC PwD	Total	G. Total
MCA	11	1	12	46	2	48	9	1	10	17	1	18	31	1	32	120

Fees Structure

	MCA	Admission Batch 2025-26
Ser No		Sem I	Sem II	Sem III	Sem IV	Sem V	Sem VI
1	Caution Deposit(Refundable)	10000	10000	-	-	-	-
2	I Card Fee (One time)	100	-	-	-	-	-
3	Institute Development Contribution (IDC) (One time)	5000	5000	-	-	-	-
4	Tuition Fee	125000	125000	125000	125000	125000	125000
5	Exam Fee	750	750	1000	1000	1000	1000
6	Student Activities Centre Fees	2000	2000	2000	2000	2500	2500
7	Student Insurance	120	-	120	-	120	-
8	Medical Fees	1500	1500	2000	2000	2000	2000
9	Hostel & Mess Reserve Fund	1500	1500	1500	1500	1500	1500
10	Lib Fee	750	750	750	750	750	750
11	Alumni Fee	-	-	1250	1250	1250	1250
12	Convocation Fee	-	-	1000	1000	1000	1000
	Sub Total	146720	146500	134620	134500	135120	135000
Note	1. Tuition Fee shall remain fixed for the duration of course, Other Fees are indicative and may vary. 2. Boarding, lodging, and transportation are not mandatory. The institute may recommend a hostel if needed, with fees charged as per actual costs.

Eligibility Criteria

Indian Nationals securing at least 60% marks in aggregate or 6.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale (55% marks or 6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale in case of SC/ ST/PwD) in
(i) Any UG program of minimum Three years with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects.
OR
(ii) B.E./ B.Tech. from a recognized University/Institution are eligible to appear for NIMCET-2024.
Note: Conversion of scored marks from CGPA to percentage and vice-versa is not permitted. CGPA other than 10-point scale will be converted to 10-point scale based on unitary method.

Admission Process

The admission in MCA programme will be based on an all India entrance examination NIMCET score. The admission criterion for MCA will be the same as decided by the NIMCET committee. The institute may conduct SPOT admissions after conclusion of the NIMCET admission process for available seats.
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Program Coordinator

Dr. Naveen Kumar
Email: naveen_kumar@iiitvadodara.ac.in
Contact no: +91 80000 86132

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)