Online MCA
A two-year master's in computer applications covering programming, databases, networks, cloud and data, with a specialisation in later semesters.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 2 years (4 semesters)
- Total fee
- ₹62,200 – ₹1,60,000
- Universities
- 17
About the MCA
Core subjects include programming, data structures, databases, operating systems, networks and software engineering.
Later semesters add a specialisation such as AI and Machine Learning, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security or Full Stack Development, and a project.
Who it is for
- BCA and B.Sc (CS/IT) graduates
- Graduates from other streams who studied Mathematics (some universities add a bridge course)
- IT professionals who want a master's degree
Eligibility
A bachelor's degree, usually with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation (or a BCA/B.Sc in Computer Science or IT).
Each university sets its own rule. The exact wording from each brochure is in the table below and on the university’s course page. Your advisor checks your marksheets before you apply.
MCA at 6 universities, side by side
Lowest total fee first. Fees, eligibility and duration as printed by each university (checked 11 November 2026). The approval line gives the S. No. in the UGC-DEB 2026-27 list.
| University | Total fee | Eligibility (as printed) | Duration | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaudhary Charan Singh UniversityOnline MCA | ₹62,200 | Graduate in any stream with Mathematics at 10+2 or UG, or BCA/BSc (CS/IT/CA), with 50% (5% relaxation SC/ST)CCSU MCA (Online Mode) p4 | 2 years | UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11991 |
| Sikkim Manipal UniversityOnline MCA | ₹1,10,000₹27,500/semester | BCA/CS/IT bachelor's, min 50% (45% reserved); other streams eligible with compulsory bridge course (and Maths bridge if no Maths)SMU-MCA.pdf p3 | Min 2 years (4 semesters) | UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 12337 |
| Chandigarh UniversityOnline MCA | ₹1,55,000₹38,750/semester | BCA/BSc CS/IT/BE/BTech CSE/IT, or any graduation with Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Programming or Statistics at 10+2 or graduationCU MCA .pdf p6 | 2 years | UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11730 |
| Manipal University JaipurOnline MCA | ₹1,58,000₹39,500/semester | BCA/BSc CS/IT with min 50% (45% reserved); non-computer graduates eligible with compulsory bridge course (and Maths bridge if no Maths)MUJ-MCA.pdf p3 | Min 2 years (4 semesters) | UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11945 |
| Vellore Institute of TechnologyOnline MCA | ₹1,60,000₹40,000/semester | BCA/BSc (CS/IT)/BE-BTech CS/IT with 50% (45% reserved), OR any 3-year bachelor's with 50% (45% reserved) and Mathematics at 10+2 or graduationVIT MCA Brochure p8 | 24 months | UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11266 |
| Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MCA | ₹1,60,000₹40,000/semester | Bachelor's (BE/BTech/BSc/BCom/BA/BVoc/BCA etc.) with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation; bridge course(s) if no Maths/Computers backgroundLPU Online Admission Eligibility Guidelines July 2026 (w.e.f 18.04.2026), row 2 | Min 2 yrs, max 4 yrs (4 semesters) | UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 12340 |
- UGC-DEB approved 2026-27 (DEB list S. No. 11991)
Chaudhary Charan Singh UniversityOnline MCA
₹62,200total · ₹31,200 first year- Eligibility
- Graduate in any stream with Mathematics at 10+2 or UG, or BCA/BSc (CS/IT/CA), with 50% (5% relaxation SC/ST)
- Duration
- 2 years
CCSU MCA (Online Mode) p7
- UGC-DEB approved 2026-27 (DEB list S. No. 12337)
Sikkim Manipal UniversityOnline MCA
₹1,10,000total · ₹27,500 per semester- Eligibility
- BCA/CS/IT bachelor's, min 50% (45% reserved); other streams eligible with compulsory bridge course (and Maths bridge if no Maths)
- Duration
- Min 2 years (4 semesters); 80 credits
SMU-MCA.pdf p4
- UGC-DEB approved 2026-27 (DEB list S. No. 11730)
Chandigarh UniversityOnline MCA
₹1,55,000total · ₹38,750 per semester- Eligibility
- BCA/BSc CS/IT/BE/BTech CSE/IT, or any graduation with Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Programming or Statistics at 10+2 or graduation
- Duration
- 2 years; 80 credits
- Specialisations
- 5
CU MCA .pdf p6
- UGC-DEB approved 2026-27 (DEB list S. No. 11945)
Manipal University JaipurOnline MCA
₹1,58,000total · ₹39,500 per semester- Eligibility
- BCA/BSc CS/IT with min 50% (45% reserved); non-computer graduates eligible with compulsory bridge course (and Maths bridge if no Maths)
- Duration
- Min 2 years (4 semesters)
- Specialisations
- 5
MUJ-MCA.pdf p4
- UGC-DEB approved 2026-27 (DEB list S. No. 11266)
Vellore Institute of TechnologyOnline MCA
₹1,60,000total · ₹40,000 per semester- Eligibility
- BCA/BSc (CS/IT)/BE-BTech CS/IT with 50% (45% reserved), OR any 3-year bachelor's with 50% (45% reserved) and Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation
- Duration
- 24 months
VIT MCA Brochure p2, p16
- UGC-DEB approved 2026-27 (DEB list S. No. 12340)
Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MCA
₹1,60,000total · ₹40,000 per semester- Eligibility
- Bachelor's (BE/BTech/BSc/BCom/BA/BVoc/BCA etc.) with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation; bridge course(s) if no Maths/Computers background
- Duration
- Min 2 yrs, max 4 yrs (4 semesters)
- Specialisations
- 5
LPU fee sheet xlsx, sheet 'National Fee (2026-1)', row 12
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These universities offer the MCA online and are on the UGC-DEB 2026-27 list. We are collecting their current fee sheets; ask an advisor for the latest fee.
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Amity University
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- Ask for the fee
D. Y. Patil University Online (Navi Mumbai)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Ask for the fee
Galgotias University
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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GLA University
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
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Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra, Haryana
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Parul University
Vadodara, Gujarat
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Sharda University
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
- Ask for the fee
Uttaranchal University
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Specialisations
The number shows how many universities offer each one, most common first. Similar names are grouped.
- Cyber Security4
- Cloud Computing3
- Data Science3
- AI & ML2
- Data Analytics2
- Full Stack Development2
- Full Stack Web Development2
- Agentic AI1
- AI & Data Science1
- AI & Machine Learning1
- Applied AI & Modern Computing1
- AR/VR (Game Development)1
- Artificial Intelligence1
- Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning1
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning1
- Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality with AI1
- Blockchain Technology & Management1
- Comprehensive Emerging Technologies1
- Computer science and Information Technology1
- Cybersecurity1
- Cybersecurity & Forensic1
- Fintech & AI1
- Full-Stack Development1
- Machine Learning & AI1
- Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence1
- Software Engineering1
Scope and careers
Typical roles
- Software developer
- Data analyst or data scientist
- Cloud engineer
- Cyber security analyst
- Database administrator
- Full stack developer
Further study
- PhD in Computer Science
- Industry certifications in cloud, data or security
Loans, EMI and scholarships
As printed by each university. Loan terms are set by the lender; ask for the current terms before you sign.
| University | Payment option or scholarship |
|---|---|
| Lovely Professional UniversityOnline MCA | Student Grant-I (20%): INR 32,400/sem; lump sum INR 117,440; no-cost EMI full fee INR 129,600LPU fee sheet xlsx, sheet 'National Fee (2026-1)', row 12 |
| Manipal University Jaipur | Scholarships for defence personnel, govt employees, differently abled, meritorious studentsMUJ-MBA.pdf p8 |
| Sikkim Manipal University | Scholarships for deserving candidates; Coursera accessSMU-MBA.pdf p4 |
| Chandigarh University | EBD = Early Bird Discount (13%-25% by programme); scholarships per onlinecu.inCU fee sheet image |
| Lovely Professional University | Student Grant-I: 20% waiver; extra 10% on lump-sum; no-cost EMI on full fee with 20% grantLPU fee sheet xlsx header |
Benefits of studying online
- Study from home while you work: live online classes plus recordings you can watch later.
- An online degree from a UGC-entitled university has the same standing as its campus degree (UGC Online Learning Regulations, 2020).
- Pay the university semester by semester; many offer no-cost EMI or scholarships (shown on each university's page).
- Credits are stored in your Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) account; admission also needs a DEB ID.
MCA questions
Still unsure? Ask an advisor.
I don't have a computer science background. Can I do an MCA?
Several universities accept graduates from any stream with Mathematics, and some ask you to complete a bridge course in the first semester (LPU, Manipal University Jaipur, Sikkim Manipal University). Check each university's rule in the table.
Is an online degree valid for jobs and government exams?
Yes, when the university is entitled by the UGC to teach that programme online in your admission year. Check the DEB approval line on each programme page; we show the row number from the UGC-DEB list so you can verify it yourself.
What is a DEB ID and an ABC ID?
The ABC ID is your Academic Bank of Credits account; the DEB ID is created from it on the UGC-DEB portal. Universities ask for both at admission. Your advisor will help you create them.
How are exams held?
Most universities hold proctored online exams at the end of each semester. Some, such as VIT, hold the end-term exam at a centre. Each university page says which.
Are there extra charges beyond the programme fee?
Usually a registration or application fee, and sometimes an exam fee per semester or per course. We list them under every fee table, copied from the university's brochure.
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