Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at Government Engineering College Thrissur (GECT) is a 2-year, 4-semester postgraduate programme affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), designed to train graduates in software development, computing, business functions, and mathematics relevant to Information Technology. The programme has an approved intake of 60 seats and is offered in full-time on-campus mode. Fees are highly affordable at approximately Rs. 40,255 for the entire course, making it one of the most cost-effective MCA programmes in Kerala. Admission is through the LBS Centre for Science and Technology's Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) based on the LBS MCA Entrance Examination. The MCA at GECT is popular for its government institution status, strong academic environment, KTU affiliation, and excellent placement opportunities in the IT sector.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch have been completed. Based on the 2026 schedule, the LBS MCA Entrance Examination notification was released in April 2026, applications were open from May to June 15, 2026, and the first allotment was published in July 2026 with joining on July 22, 2026. For the 2027-28 batch, the admission process is expected to begin tentatively in April-May 2027, with the entrance exam likely in June-July 2027 and admissions in July-August 2027. Candidates are advised to monitor the official LBS Centre website (lbscentre.kerala.gov.in) for the 2027-28 notification.

Key Points

Affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU), one of Kerala's premier technical universities
Admission is through LBS Centre's Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) based on a state-level entrance examination
Mandatory reservation policy applies: 50% State Merit, 30% SEBC, 10% SC/ST, 10% EWS
SC/ST and OEC candidates are eligible for full fee concession under government norms
The programme includes a bridge course for students without a Mathematics background
Final year graduation students are also eligible to appear for the entrance examination

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Scholarships
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GECT MCA Fees

The MCA programme at GECT Thrissur is one of the most affordable postgraduate programmes in Kerala, being a government institution. The total course fee for the entire 2-year (4-semester) programme is approximately Rs. 40,255 for general category students. SC/ST and OEC candidates are eligible for full fee concession and need to pay only a token caution deposit of Rs. 1,000 at the time of allotment. The fee structure includes tuition fees, registration fees, and examination fees payable semester-wise.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year 1 (Rs.)	Year 2 (Rs.)	Total (Rs.)
Tuition Fees	11,085	19,170 (9,585 x 2 semesters)	30,255
Registration Fees	1,000	-	1,000
Examination Fees	3,000	6,000 (3,000 x 2 semesters)	9,000
Total Academic Fees	15,085	25,170	40,255
Hostel Fees (if availed)	Variable	Variable	1,080 - 4,430 per year
Total Fees (without hostel)	15,085	25,170	40,255

Fees are refundable as per AICTE norms if a student withdraws before the start of the course (processing fee of up to Rs. 1,000 may be deducted).
SC/ST and OEC candidates eligible for fee concession need to pay only Rs. 1,000 as caution deposit at the time of allotment.
Hostel fees are not mandatory; they apply only if the student opts for hostel accommodation.
Fee structure may be revised as per Government of Kerala orders from time to time.
No EMI option is available; fees are paid semester-wise.

GECT MCA Admission 2026

Admission to MCA at GECT Thrissur is conducted through the LBS Centre for Science and Technology's Centralised Allotment Process (CAP). Candidates must appear in the LBS MCA Entrance Examination and secure a rank in the state rank list. The 2026-27 admissions have been completed. For the 2027-28 batch, the process is expected to follow a similar timeline as 2026, with the notification likely in April 2026 and admissions in July-August 2026.

College-Specific Admission Dates

Event	2026-27 (Actual)	2027-28 (Tentative)
LBS MCA Prospectus / Notification Release	April 10, 2026	April 2027
Online Application Start	May 2026	May 2027
Last Date for Application	June 15, 2026	June 2027
LBS MCA Entrance Examination	June-July 2026	June-July 2027
Rank List Publication	July 2026	July 2027
First Allotment & Joining	July 22, 2026	July 2027
Second Allotment	July-August 2026	July-August 2027
Spot Admission (if seats vacant)	August 12, 2026	August 2027
Batch Commencement	August 2026	August 2027

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Conducting Body	Mode	2026-27 (Actual)	2027-28 (Tentative)
LBS MCA Entrance Examination	LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Kerala	Offline (OMR-based)	June-July 2026	June-July 2027

The LBS MCA Entrance Examination is the primary and mandatory exam for admission to MCA at GECT Thrissur. No other entrance exam (such as KMAT Kerala or Kerala PGCET) is accepted for this programme through the CAP process.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed any graduation degree (B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc./B.Com./B.A./B.Voc./BCA etc.) from a recognized university
Minimum 50% marks in the qualifying examination (45% for reserved category candidates); no rounding off permitted
Mathematics at 10+2 level or at graduation level is preferred; students without Mathematics background must complete a bridge course as per KTU norms
Final year graduation students are also eligible to appear for the entrance examination (admission is provisional until degree certificate is produced)

Admission Process

Register online at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in and pay the application fee (Rs. 1,300 for General/SEBC; Rs. 650 for SC/ST)
Upload required documents including nativity proof, academic marksheets, community/income certificates (if applicable)
Appear for the LBS MCA Entrance Examination at the designated centre (Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, or Kozhikode)
Secure a rank in the state rank list published by LBS Centre
Register options online during the option registration window
Receive allotment through the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) and remit the prescribed token fee
Report to GECT Thrissur on the notified joining date with all original documents for admission

GECT MCA Scholarships 2026

Students admitted to MCA at GECT Thrissur can avail a range of government and institutional scholarships. Being a government institution with very low fees, most students from economically weaker sections can effectively study at near-zero cost through the E-Grantz scheme. Several central and state government scholarships are also available for students from reserved categories and merit-based backgrounds.

Available Scholarships

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount	Offered By
E-Grantz Scholarship	SC/ST/OEC and other backward community students with annual family income below Rs. 1 lakh	Full tuition fee reimbursement (up to Rs. 15,000/year)	Government of Kerala
Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST)	SC/ST students	Full tuition fee + maintenance allowance	Government of India / State Government
Central Sector Scholarship	Top 20 percentile in 12th standard, family income below Rs. 8 lakh	Rs. 10,000/year (PG level)	Ministry of Education, Govt. of India
Merit Cum Means (MCM) Scholarship for Minorities	Minority community students with family income below Rs. 2.5 lakh	Up to Rs. 30,000/year	Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India
Pragati Scholarship (for Girls)	Female students in technical education, family income below Rs. 8 lakh	Rs. 30,000/year + Rs. 2,000 contingency	AICTE
SAFE Scholarship (Alumni)	Financially backward students with good academic record	Rs. 10,000/year	GECT Alumni Association
Prime Minister's Scholarship	Wards of ex-servicemen/ex-coast guard personnel	Rs. 3,000/month (girls), Rs. 2,500/month (boys)	Ministry of Defence, Govt. of India

E-Grantz applications are submitted online through the Kerala government portal; students must apply within the stipulated deadline each academic year.
SC/ST students are eligible for full fee concession at the time of allotment itself (token deposit of Rs. 1,000 only).
Scholarship amounts and eligibility criteria are subject to revision by the respective authorities.
Students are advised to apply for scholarships early in the academic year to avoid missing deadlines.

GECT MCA Placement 2026

Placement Record

Aspect	Details
Placement Strength	GECT Thrissur has a strong placement record overall. MCA graduates from government engineering colleges in Kerala are well-regarded in the IT industry
Key Locations	Companies based in Technopark (Thiruvananthapuram), Infopark (Kochi), and Cyberpark (Kozhikode)
Companies	TCS, Infosys, Wipro, UST Global, and various Kerala-based IT firms
Support	The college's Training and Placement Cell actively facilitates campus recruitment

GECT MCA FAQs

Ques. Is the MCA at GECT Thrissur a 2-year or 3-year programme?

Ans. The MCA at GECT Thrissur is a 2-year (4-semester) programme as per the revised AICTE norms. Earlier, MCA was a 3-year programme, but it has been restructured to 2 years. The current batch admitted from 2022-23 onwards follows the 2-year curriculum under KTU.

Ques. What is the intake for MCA at GECT Thrissur and how competitive is the admission?

Ans. The approved intake for MCA at GECT Thrissur is 60 seats. Admission is through the LBS MCA Entrance Examination and is highly competitive, as GECT is one of the top government engineering colleges in Kerala. A good rank in the LBS entrance exam is required to secure a seat here.

Ques. Can students from non-Computer Science backgrounds apply for MCA at GECT Thrissur?

Ans. Yes, any graduate (B.Sc., B.Com., B.A., BCA, B.Tech., etc.) with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) can apply. Students without a Mathematics background at 10+2 or graduation level are required to complete a bridge course as mandated by KTU. Mathematics at 10+2 level is preferred but not mandatory.

Ques. What is the fee for MCA at GECT Thrissur and are there any hidden charges?

Ans. The total fee for the entire 2-year MCA programme is approximately Rs. 40,255 for general category students. This includes tuition fees, registration fees, and examination fees. There are no development fees or lab fees as it is a government institution. SC/ST and OEC students are eligible for full fee concession. Hostel fees are additional and optional.

Ques. How is the placement scenario for MCA graduates from GECT Thrissur?

Ans. GECT Thrissur has a strong placement record overall. MCA graduates from government engineering colleges in Kerala are well-regarded in the IT industry, particularly in companies based in Technopark (Thiruvananthapuram), Infopark (Kochi), and Cyberpark (Kozhikode). Students are placed in companies like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, UST Global, and various Kerala-based IT firms. The college's Training and Placement Cell actively facilitates campus recruitment.

Ques. Is hostel facility available for MCA students at GECT Thrissur?

Ans. Yes, GECT Thrissur provides hostel facilities for students. Hostel fees range from approximately Rs. 1,080 to Rs. 4,430 per year depending on the type of accommodation. However, hostel seats are limited and allotted based on availability and distance from home. Students who do not get hostel accommodation can find private paying guest accommodations near the campus.