Dr. Rajendra Prasad Memorial Degree College Lucknow MCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MCA programme at RPMDC, Lucknow is INR 1,83,600. This covers the complete programme duration as per the college fee schedule. No separate hostel charges are included in this amount. Students from reserved categories and economically weaker sections can apply for government scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal to receive financial assistance and offset the overall cost of the MCA programme at RPMDC.

Ans. CUET-PG score is accepted for admission to MCA at RPMDC, as the college is affiliated with the University of Lucknow. Candidates with a valid CUET-PG score in Computer Science apply through the LU PG admission portal. Candidates who have not appeared for CUET-PG may apply offline at the RPMDC campus, where admission is based on graduation aggregate marks in BCA, B.Sc CS, or equivalent qualifying degrees.

Ans. The MCA programme at RPMDC covers advanced topics including object-oriented programming, design patterns, database management, computer networks, software engineering, web technologies, mobile application development, data warehousing, artificial intelligence fundamentals, and cloud computing across four semesters. Students complete a project in the final semester under University of Lucknow guidelines, applying computing concepts to a real-world application and demonstrating practical software development capability.

Ans. MCA graduates from RPMDC can pursue careers as software developers, system analysts, database administrators, IT project coordinators, and network engineers in the private sector. Government recruitment for junior programmer and senior computer operator roles through SSC, state PSC, and UPPCL is also accessible. Some graduates pursue a PhD in Computer Applications or pursue certifications in cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure for specialised career growth in the IT industry.

Ans. Candidates must hold a BCA, B.Sc Computer Science, B.Sc IT, or equivalent degree with Mathematics from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for reserved category candidates). A valid CUET-PG score is accepted for University of Lucknow affiliated admission. Candidates without a CUET-PG score may apply at the RPMDC campus where graduation aggregate marks serve as the basis for shortlisting to MCA.

Ans. Yes, MCA students at RPMDC can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/EWS students and the Central Sector Scheme for top Class 12 performers with family income below INR 8 LPA. Both scholarships are applied for on the National Scholarship Portal. Students should submit applications within the annual deadlines set by the state and central government to receive timely disbursement of the scholarship amount during the MCA programme at RPMDC.