IGNOU MCA Admission 2026: Last Date, Syllabus, Fee & Eligibility

Here’s a comprehensive guide for IGNOU MCA Admission 2025-26, covering key details like last date, syllabus, fees, and eligibility:

Application Start Date: Expected in May 2025 (Tentative)
Last Date for Admission:
- July 31, 2025 (for July session)
- January 31, 2026 (for January session, if applicable)
Course Duration: 2 to 4 years (Min: 2 years, Max: 4 years)

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level.
- OR
- BCA/B.Sc (Computer Science/IT) graduates are eligible without additional math requirements.
Minimum Marks: 50% for general category, 45% for reserved categories.

The MCA program consists of 21 courses (84 credits) divided into:

Semester-wise Breakdown:

First Semester:
- MCS-011 Problem Solving and Programming
- MCS-012 Computer Organization & Assembly Language
- MCS-013 Discrete Mathematics
- MCS-015 Communication Skills
Second Semester:
- MCS-021 Data and File Structures
- MCS-023 Operating Systems
- MCS-014 Systems Analysis & Design

(Check IGNOU’s official website for the full syllabus.)

Total Course Fee: ?72,000 (can be paid in semester-wise installments)
- 1st Year Fee: ?36,000
- 2nd Year Fee: ?36,000
Exam Fee: ?200 per course (approx.)

(Fees may vary slightly; check IGNOU’s official notification.)

Online Application: Visit ignou.ac.in
Steps:
1. Register on the IGNOU admission portal.
2. Fill out the MCA application form.
3. Upload documents (Degree, Marksheet, ID Proof).
4. Pay fees online (Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking).

Job Roles: Software Developer, System Analyst, Database Administrator, IT Consultant.
Higher Studies: Ph.D. in Computer Science, MBA in IT Management.

For the latest updates, check IGNOU’s official website or contact the regional center.

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