RCM Bhubaneswar MCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

RCM MCA Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition and Programme Fees (per year)	INR 1,26,500
Hostel Charges (optional, per year)	INR 36,000 to INR 60,000
Total Fees (2 years, excl. hostel)	INR 2,53,000

Hostel accommodation is optional and charges are excluded from total fees.

Fee payment accepted via demand draft, net banking, or debit/credit card.

RCM MCA Admission 2026

Event	Date
CUET PG Exam	March 6 to March 27, 2026
CUET PG Result	April 24, 2026
OJEE Exam	May 4 to May 9, 2026
OJEE Result	June 6, 2026
NIMCET Exam	June 6, 2026
NIMCET Result	June 29, 2026
RCM MCA Application and Admission	July 2026 (Tentative)
Class Commencement	August 2026 (Tentative)

CUET PG, OJEE, and NIMCET 2026 exams and results have all concluded.

RCM shortlists MCA candidates based on OJEE, CUET PG, or NIMCET scores.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks

BCA, B.Sc Computer Science, B.Sc Mathematics, B.Sc IT, or equivalent graduation preferred

Valid OJEE, CUET PG, or NIMCET score from the current admission cycle is required

Students completing their final year graduation may apply, subject to result before enrollment

No upper age limit has been specified by the college for MCA admission

Admission Process

Download scorecard from the respective exam authority after result declaration

Visit RCM official website and fill the MCA application form online

Submit graduation marksheet, entrance scorecard, and identity documents

Merit list is prepared based on entrance exam score and graduation performance

Attend document verification and pay fees at the campus to confirm the seat

✓ Opt for this if

Seeking a NAAC A accredited MCA programme in Bhubaneswar
Have OJEE or NIMCET score and want an Odisha-based MCA option
BCA graduates from RCM looking for lateral progression in same campus
Planning an IT career in software development or systems engineering
Looking for the Rocketry Scholarship for top OJEE-ranked MCA candidates

✗ Skip if

Targeting top NIT MCA programmes through NIMCET with high rank
Expecting heavy research focus or deep computer science lab infrastructure
Prefer a pure technology university rather than a management college campus
Looking for MCA with dedicated specializations in AI or data science

RCM MCA Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Rocketry Scholarship (MCA specific)	Partial tuition waiver	OJEE rank between 1 and 500
Merit Scholarship (PG)	Partial tuition waiver	High graduation percentage or entrance rank
Reserved Category Concession	5% relaxation in qualifying marks	SC/ST/OBC students
Odisha State Government Scholarship	As per government norms	Odisha domicile students meeting income criteria
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year	Family income below INR 4.5 Lakhs

Rocketry Scholarship is exclusive to MCA students with top OJEE ranks.

Government scholarship applications are submitted through the NSP portal.

RCM MCA FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for MCA at RCM Bhubaneswar?

Ans. The total fees for the 2-year MCA programme at RCM Bhubaneswar are INR 2,53,000 for the full course duration, excluding hostel. Annual programme fees are INR 1,26,500 per year. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs INR 36,000 to INR 60,000 per year. Fee payment is accepted through demand draft, net banking, and debit/credit cards. Students should verify the current fee structure with the college admissions office.

Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted for MCA admission at RCM Bhubaneswar?

Ans. RCM Bhubaneswar accepts OJEE, CUET PG, and NIMCET scores for MCA admission. OJEE 2026 was held from May 4 to May 9, 2026, with results declared on June 6. CUET PG 2026 was held from March 6 to March 27, 2026, with results in April 2026. NIMCET 2026 was conducted on June 6, 2026, with results declared on June 29. Candidates with any of these scores may apply.

Ques. What is the eligibility for MCA at RCM Bhubaneswar?

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with minimum 50% aggregate marks. Graduates in BCA, B.Sc Computer Science, B.Sc IT, B.Sc Mathematics, or equivalent streams are preferred. A valid OJEE, CUET PG, or NIMCET scorecard is required. Final-year graduation students may also apply, provided they submit their result and degree certificate before enrollment.

Ques. What career options are available after MCA from RCM Bhubaneswar?

Ans. MCA graduates from RCM can work as software engineers, systems analysts, web developers, database administrators, and IT project managers. Companies like TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Amazon, and Flipkart have visited the campus for placements. Graduates may also appear for central and state government IT sector exams, or pursue Ph.D. in Computer Science for academic careers.

Ques. What is the Rocketry Scholarship at RCM for MCA students?

Ans. The Rocketry Scholarship is an RCM-specific financial aid programme designed exclusively for MCA candidates who secured an OJEE rank between 1 and 500. This scholarship offers a partial tuition waiver and is aimed at attracting high-performing OJEE rankers to the MCA programme at RCM Bhubaneswar. Eligible candidates should apply for this scholarship at the time of enrollment. The exact scholarship amount should be verified from the college directly.

Ques. Is RCM Bhubaneswar a good option for MCA compared to NIT MCA programmes?

Ans. RCM Bhubaneswar holds NAAC A accreditation and has over 40 years in professional education. For students who cannot secure a seat in NIT MCA through NIMCET, RCM offers a NAAC-accredited alternative in Bhubaneswar at INR 2,53,000 total fees. NITs offer stronger brand value and higher average placements, but RCM suits candidates seeking affordable, accredited postgraduate computer education in Odisha.