MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (MCA)
About Us
Explore, Learn, Succeed: Your Pathway to Knowledge
The Department of Master of Computer Applications (MCA) was started in the year 2000, with an intake of 60 students. In this era of technological explosion, the department is dedicated to maintain a high standard of excellence through quality, technology and innovation. The MCA program seeks to prepare participants for high-level careers in the ever-expanding field of computer applications. It comprises a comprehensive and integrated sequence of courses aiming to develop knowledge and skills in all areas of computer applications
The Department of Master of Computer Applications, Brindavan College is approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and is affiliated to Bengaluru City University. Brindavan College is also awarded with NAAC ``A” grade twice.
VISION AND MISSION
Inspiring Innovation, Shaping Tomorrow
Imparting innovative and cutting-edge technologies of computer applications to the students to meet the global challenges
MISSION
To strive for excellence in development and deployment of computer applications.
To inculcate strong ethical values, innovative research capabilities and leadership abilities.
To foster problem solving and critical thinking abilities as an integral part of the profession
Salient Features
Shaping Tomorrow, Today
ICT Enabled Digital Classroom
Highly Experienced Faculties with Hands on Industry Experience.
Well-Equipped Computer Lab
Highly rich Library contented with 10,000 books and various Magazines, News Paper, National Journals.
Student Friendly Environment which gives them “At Home” feels
Placement and Training assistance given
Having proctor /Mentor system at individual basis.
Following Zero Tolerance policy for Ragging or any sort of Harassment
Students are given a platform to explore their ideas and creativity which shapes them to become a leader of tomorrow
Well-designed Infrastructure with all safety measures
On completion of MCA degree, the graduates will be able to:
PO1. Design and develop applications to analyse and solve all IT related
problems.
PO2. Design applications for any desired needs with appropriate
considerations for any specific need on societal and
environmental aspects
PO3. Analyse and review literature to invoke the research skills to design,
interpret and make inferences from the resulting
data work in an E-Business environment.
PO4. Pursue higher studies such as M.Phil., Ph.D. etc.
PO5. The students will have ample job opportunities in the field of
information technology, Computer application development,
Mobile application development, IOT and Artificial Intelligence areas.
PO6. Work in government or private sector jobs in different capacities as
Programmers, IT Officers, Database Administrators,
Data Scientists, Analysts etc.
PO7. Implement Web Applications using HTML 5, CSS, Java Script, jQuery,
Angular JS, PHP, Bootstrap, Ruby, Rails and AJAX.
PO8. Implement Database Applications using Oracle, MySql etc..
PO9. Implement Networking Applications using Linux/Unix and NS2 Tools
PO10. Implement Commuter Applications using C, C++, JAVA and J2EE, Python,
.Net, IOT Tools.
PO11. Work in the areas of software development, testing, designing,
networking etc.
PO12. Develop Websites and Mobile applications etc.
PO13. Set up an independent business for multimedia and other graphics
applications.
ATTENDANCE
In each Semester a candidate should be considered to have successfully undergone the prescribed Course of study if the candidate has attended at least 85% of the classes in each subject (Theory, Lab & project).
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
Lectures, Tutorials, Subject related activities, Seminars, Workshops, Guest Lectures, Case Studies, Quiz Competitions, Skill Development activities, Industrial visits, Internships, Coding and debugging, Movie and app making competitions, Web Designing, etc
USP
Your Unique Advantage: Experience the Difference with Us
Quality education at a low cost
Courses are designed as per industry
needs
High Teaching and Industry experienced
staff.
High speed Wi-fi enabled Campus.
Labs are 1:1 computer student ratio with
advanced software tools
and
internet facilities.
Located in IT hub Bangalore city.
Trained students for their minimum
Job facility throw CCA
and ECA.
Providing value added course/Certificate
Course
to
students based on industry needs
FACILITIES
University Examinations will be held twice in an academic year in Nov/Dec for odd semesters and in the month of May/June for even semesters. And eligible students are allowed to write University exams in regular semester and all the semesters back papers.
Computer Lab
Computer Lab is equipped with forty high definition Computers along with Wi-Fi and projectors.
Department Club
Student activities like Computation events, Fests, Gaming events, etc are conducted through the Department Club “CLOUD NEON” under the supervision of Club members and faculty.
Library
Library is contented with More the 2500 Computer Books Comprising National and International authors. News Papers like Times of India, The Hindu, Deccan Herald, Indian Express, Bangalore Mirrors, Economics Times, Mint and Vijaya Karnataka Various journal, Magazines, E-Journal – J GATE ( Social Science and Humanities)
Hostel
Full Furnished Boys and Girls Hostel with all facilities and safety measures taken into Consideration
Transportation
We are providing Comfortable buses which help the students and faculties commuting from the various part of the city. Drivers are well experienced and hired after complete verification check.
COURSE MATRIX
PROGRAM DETAILS
Comprehensive Learning: Explore the Depths of Our Programs
Master of Computer Applications is two years, four semesters program. This program is designed for the students, who want to pursue their career in the field of Computer Applications. The program covers the major areas ranging from fundamentals to the advanced concepts through the subjects offered in the program. Along with programming languages, students are exposed to subjects like Research Methodology & IPR, Soft Skills, Personality Development and Quantitative Techniques. The students develop industry-oriented applications in the form of mini and main projects in second, third and fourth semesters respectively.
Course Matrix
DURATION - Two Academic Years – Four Semester (each semester is of 16 weeks duration)
ELIGIBILITY
A candidate with any degree of a minimum of 3 years duration (10+2+3) of any University equivalent there in to with a minimum of 50% of marks in the aggregate of all subjects including languages, if any, provided further, that the candidate has studied mathematics - Computer science -Business Mathematics - Statistics - Computer Applications - Electronics as a subject at PUC level or equivalent HSC (XII Standard) or at Degree level is eligible for admission to MCA Course. Relaxation to SC-ST, Group I be extended as per University norms.
The candidates applying for government quota must appear for PGCET conducted by the Government of Karnataka. The candidates applying under management quota shall appear for National Level Entrance test or Karnataka K-MAT test.
| Sl. No | Paper Code | Subject | Hours per Week | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1MCA1 | The Art of Programming | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | 1MCA2 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | 1MCA3 | Computer Organization and Architecture | 4 | 4 |
| 4 | 1MCA4 | Theory of Computation | 4 | 4 |
| 5 | 1MCA5 | Object Oriented Programming | 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 1MCA6 | Data Structures | 4 | 2 |
| 7 | 1MCA7 | Data Structures Lab | 8 | 2 |
| 8 | 1MCA8 | Object Oriented Lab | 8 | 2 |
Course Matrix of II Semester MCA
| Sl. No | Paper Code | Subject | Hours per Week | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2MCA1 | Operating Systems | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | 2MCA2 | Database Management Systems | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | 2MCA3 | Computer Networks | 4 | 4 |
| 4 | 2MCA4 | Software Engineering | 4 | 4 |
| 5 | 2MCA5 | The Design and Analysis of Algorithm | 5 | 2 |
| 6 | 2MCA6 | Artificial Intelligence | 4 | 2 |
| 7 | 2MCA7 | Database Management System Lab | 8 | 2 |
| 8 | 2MCA8 | Unix Programming Lab | 8 | 2 |
Course Matrix of III Semester MCA
| Sl. No | Paper Code | Subject | Hours per Week | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3MCA1 | Research Methodology | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | 3MCA2 | Open Elective | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | 3MCA3 | 4 | 4 | |
| 4 | 3MCA4 | 4 | 4 | |
| 5 | 3MCA5 | 5 | 2 | |
| 6 | 3MCA6 | 4 | 2 | |
| 7 | 3MCA7 | MINI PROJECT | 8 | 2 |
Course Matrix of III Semester MCA
| Sl. No | Paper Code | Subject | Hours per Week | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MAIN PROJECT | 17 |
Note: University will decide second semester subjects based on the current requirements of the industry and will be updated before the commencement of the third semester classes.
For other details visit University Website :https://bcu.ac.in/pgscience.php
INDUSTRY ACADEMIA INTERFACE
Department has regular interactions with the established industries and eminent personalities in the industries. This enhances the teaching learning process to bridge the gap between industry and academics.
Department invites eminent personalities to deliver expert lectures. MoUs have been signed with many industries and training establishments to train the students in state of the art technologies such as Robotic, IOT, Embedded systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning The department has signed MOU with ATS InfoTech and conducts value added courses on Microsoft Certification Cross platform Mobile app development Programming Using Java Script Python Programming Cyber Security
Bengaluru City University Examinations will be held twice in an academic year in Dec/Jan for odd semesters and in the month of May/June for even semesters.
Scheme of Examination
The Internal Assessment marks are decided for each of the theory subjects by conducting 2 tests, each of 60 minutes duration, spread over the span of a Semester. A seminar should also be given by the student in the third year and the same to be assessed and evaluated for internal assessment along with the two tests. Internal marks also include the marks for students attendance, presentations, assignments and library hours
The Internal Assessment marks in practical course is based on the performance in the Laboratory along with marks for assignments and library hours. The Internal Assessment marks for Project work of a candidate is based on the dissertation Seminar.
Minimum for pass and declaration of results
Prepare, Perform, Succeed: Your Pathway to Exam Excellence
For a pass in a semester, a candidate shall secure a minimum of 40% of the marks prescribed for a subject in the University Examination (Theory, Practical, Project work) and 50% of the marks in Internal Assessment marks (IAM) and University Examination and University Examination marks & IAM in the aggregate of 50% obtained in all subjects put together.
The candidates who do not satisfy the above-mentioned criteria, shall be deemed to have failed and have to take exams in the subjects in which he has secured less than 40% at the University examination
DEPARTMENT CLUB ACTIVITIES
Students Club ELECTRO-PHOENIX has been established to give a stage to showcase their Technical skills in National Conference and Tech Fest Elcotsav.
ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
Lectures, Seminars, Workshops, Guest Lectures, Case Studies, Quiz Competitions, Skill Development activities, Industrial visits, Internships Coding and debugging, Movie and app making competitions, Web Designing, etc
DEPARTMENTS CREDITS
The Department of MCA has many achievements to its credit. One of them is in the form of a University Rank in June 2018.
ATTENDANCE
In each semester a candidate should be considered to have successfully undergone the prescribed Course of study if the candidate has attended at least 75% of the classes in each subject (Theory, Lab & Practical).
TEACHING HOURS
Theory 4 Hours / subject / week and Practical 8 hours/subject/week.
VACATION
From odd to even semester - 15 days. From even to odd semester - approximately one month
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
After completing the course, the students will have ample job opportunities in the field of information technology and business.
Work in Government or Private sector jobs in different capacities as Programmers, IT Officers, Database Administrators, Data Scientists, Analysts etc.
Work in the areas of software development, testing, designing, networking etc
Set up an independent business for multimedia and other graphics applications.
Develop Websites and Mobile applications…etc
Career Opportunities TRAINING & PLACEMENT
Students have been trained in General Aptitude, Technical kills, soft skills, Professional Ethics and Universal Human Values in association with various external agencies
Students have placed in reputed MNC companies like - Infosys Technologies Limited | Wipro | Accenture | Cisco | SKL software | Westline Shipping Company | HCL | Alcat Lucent | Honeywell Technologies | HP software Limited | Bosch | Indian Air Force | Nepal Telecom | BEL | BHEL | JNCASR | Sri Lanka Telecom | Sikkim Power corporation | Prestige Groups | VRL Media | Goldman Sachs etc.