Are you looking forward to pursuing a career in Software Development or Information Technology? If yes,  then choosing to study Master of Computer Application might be the right choice. 

Purbanchal University has introduced a master of Computer Application in Nepal.  Master of Computer Application (MCA) is a two-year program designed to impart theoretical and practical knowledge to fulfil the demand for qualified professionals in the IT field. 

You will be employed in IT companies once you graduate with an MCA degree. MCA graduates can work in an IT company as a system developer and in various other roles such as Software Programmer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Systems Analyst, Software Application Architect, and Software Consultant.  

Career opportunities are also available in government sectors in open competition. Besides this, they can find better roles in private and NGO/INGOs to fulfil the demand of IT specialists, computer professionals or IT professionals. 

Eligibility Criteria for Master of Computer Application (MCA)

• You must have a minimum of 45% or 2.0 CGPA in BCA, BIT, B.Sc. Computer Science, BIM, BBIS, BCIS, or any IT-related program or university-approved PGDCA course. 
• You must appear and pass the written test conducted by Purbanchal University. 

MCA Entrance Explanation in Nepal

Purbanchal University, Institute of Science and Technology, Biratnagar, holds the entrance examination for the MCA program. 

You must pass the entrance examination conducted by Purbanchal University to secure your admission to Purbanchal University affiliated and constituent colleges/campuses. 

Colleges Offering MCA under the Faculty of Institute of Science and Technology, Purbanchal University 

1. Kantipur City College (Private College)
2. School of Engineering and Technology, Purbanchal University (Constituent Campus)   

The Studying MCA program at Kantipur City College costs NPR 4,60,000, and the total allocated seats are 30. 

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Curricular Structure for MCA at Kantipur City College (KCC)

Year:I                                                                   Semester: I

Year:I                                                               Semester: II

Year:II                                                                Semester: I

Year:II                                                     Semester: II

Concentration/Specialization Areas at KCC 

Specialization area courses have been designed in four significant areas for in-depth knowledge. Students develop specialized expertise in the specialization area.

Students must take four specialization courses from the selected area, two courses each in the second and third semesters of the MCA program.

Specialization areas are Information System Management, Networking and Cloud Computing, E-Commerce and Web Application Development, and Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics.

Specialization courses should be chosen from one of the following four areas of specialization. The same area of specialization should be followed for choosing courses for specialization in the subsequent semesters.

Career after Master of Computer Application in Nepal

Per the salary explorer website, a person working as a Software Engineer in Nepal usually earns around Rs. 75,900 monthly. Salary ranges from Rs. 40,200 (lowest) to Rs. 115,000 (highest). 

These are some job profiles for MCA graduates in Nepal. 

• Software Developer
• Software Engineer
• Project Leader
• Project Manager
• System Analyst 
• System Manager 
• Hardware Engineer 
• Web Designer/Developer 

Scholarship Offered by Purbanchal University 

As of 2075, Purbanchal University provides 10 % scholarships (5% to high-performing students and 5% to reserved quota). 

Students should visit their colleges of choice and fill out the scholarship application form along with their educational certificates and submit it to the respective institutions to be eligible for the scholarship entrance examination. 

Check this site to learn more about the updates regarding admission to the MCA program and scholarship. 

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