Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

United Group of Institutions (UGI), Allahabad offers the Master of Computer Applications [MCA] {Lateral} as a 1-year full-time postgraduate programme affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow, and approved by AICTE. This lateral entry programme is designed for candidates who have already completed BCA/B.Sc. (Computer Science/IT) or the first year of MCA, enabling them to directly join the second and final year of MCA. The total course fee for the 1-year lateral programme is Rs. 93,100. Admission is through UPTAC counselling based on CUET PG scores or graduation marks. The MCA programme at UGI covers advanced topics in software development, database management, networking, and emerging technologies, preparing graduates for careers in IT, software development, and management.

Admissions for the 2026-27 session are expected to open from May 2026 onwards. UPTAC counselling registration for MCA/MCA Lateral is tentatively scheduled to begin in July-August 2026, based on the 2025 cycle. Candidates should monitor the official UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) for exact dates.

Key Points

Lateral entry directly into 2nd (final) year of MCA, completing the degree in 1 year
Affiliated to AKTU (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University), Lucknow; AICTE approved
Offered at United Institute of Management (UIM) under UGI Allahabad
Admission through UPTAC counselling based on CUET PG / graduation marks
Ideal for BCA/B.Sc. (CS/IT) graduates seeking a postgraduate degree in computer applications
Two installment-based fee payment system per academic year

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Fees
Admission
Scholarships
FAQs

UGI MCA Lateral Fees

The total fee for the MCA {Lateral} programme at UGI Allahabad (1-year, Session 2026-27) is Rs. 93,100. This covers tuition and other annual dues and book bank charges, along with one-time charges (enrollment fee and caution money). University dues (AKTU) of Rs. 7,500 are paid separately by the student directly to AKTU. Fees are payable in two installments.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount
Tuition Fee & Other Annual Dues	Rs. 86,600
Book Bank	Rs. 2,000
Enrollment Fee (one-time)	Rs. 1,500
Caution Money - Refundable (one-time)	Rs. 3,000
Total Fees (1 Year - MCA Lateral)	Rs. 93,100
Hostel Fee - 2-Seater Non-AC (per year, optional)	Rs. 86,000 + Rs. 3,000 registration (one-time)
Hostel Fee - 3-Seater Non-AC (per year, optional)	Rs. 71,000 + Rs. 3,000 registration (one-time)

Caution Money of Rs. 3,000 is refundable at the time of leaving the institution.
University Dues (AKTU) of Rs. 7,500 are paid directly by the student to AKTU as and when demanded; not included in the above total.
Fees are payable in two installments: 1st installment at the time of admission (Rs. 45,900), 2nd installment by 31st October 2026 (Rs. 47,200).
Hostel is optional and not included in Total Fees above.
AC electricity charges for AC rooms are payable as per actual consumption (quarterly).

UGI MCA Lateral Admission 2026

Admission to the MCA {Lateral} programme at UGI Allahabad is conducted through UPTAC (Uttar Pradesh Technical Admission Counselling) by AKTU. Candidates who have completed BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science/IT/Mathematics), or the first year of MCA from a recognized university are eligible. The process involves online registration, document upload, choice filling, seat allotment, and physical reporting. For 2026-27, the schedule is expected to follow a similar timeline as 2025.

UGI Allahabad Admission Dates

Event	Tentative Date
UGI Admissions Open	May 2026
UPTAC Registration & Document Upload (MCA/MCA Lateral)	July - August 2026 (tentative)
UPTAC Round 1 Choice Filling & Seat Allotment	August 2026 (tentative)
UPTAC Round 2 & Special Rounds	August - September 2026 (tentative)
Physical Reporting at UGI	As per UPTAC allotment letter
Batch Commencement	August - September 2026 (tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Event	Date
CUET PG 2026 Registration	March - April 2026 (tentative)
CUET PG 2026 Exam	May - June 2026 (tentative)
CUET PG 2026 Result	June - July 2026 (tentative)

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science / Information Technology / Mathematics) or equivalent 3-year graduation from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates from UP).
Candidates who have completed the first year of MCA from an AKTU-affiliated college are also eligible for lateral entry into the 2nd year.
Candidates must be Indian nationals; NRI/KM quota seats are available separately.

Admission Process

Appear in CUET PG (for MCA lateral entry) or use graduation marks for eligibility.
Register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) and pay the registration fee of Rs. 1,000.
Upload required documents: graduation marksheets, category certificate, domicile certificate, photo ID.
Fill in college and course choices on the UPTAC portal.
Check seat allotment result and pay seat confirmation fee (Rs. 20,000 for General/OBC; Rs. 12,000 for SC/ST).
Report physically to UGI Allahabad with original documents within the stipulated date.
Pay the first installment of course fees at the time of admission.

UGI MCA Lateral Scholarships 2026

MCA {Lateral} students at UGI Allahabad can avail government scholarship schemes and institutional fee relaxation policies. The UP Post-Matric Scholarship is available for eligible SC/ST/OBC students, while UGI's institutional scholarship for MCA students is based on graduation marks. The UGI MCA merit scholarship rewards high-performing graduates with fee relaxations of up to Rs. 15,000.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Amount / Benefit
UP Post-Matric Scholarship (State Government)	SC/ST/OBC/General (EWS) students domiciled in UP; family income criteria apply	Tuition fee reimbursement (up to full tuition fee for SC/ST)
NSP - Central Sector Scheme (Government of India)	Top 20 percentile in graduation; family income below Rs. 8 Lakhs per annum	Rs. 20,000 per annum (PG)
UGI MCA Merit Scholarship (Graduation Marks 85% and above)	Graduation marks 85% and above	Rs. 15,000
UGI MCA Merit Scholarship (Graduation Marks 70% to 84.99%)	Graduation marks 70% to 84.99%	Rs. 10,000
UGI MCA Merit Scholarship (Graduation Marks 60% to 69.99%)	Graduation marks 60% to 69.99%	Rs. 5,000
UGI Sibling Fee Relaxation	Real sibling currently studying at UGI	Rs. 10,000 - Rs. 15,000 relaxation on tuition fee

UGI MCA scholarship continuation requires the student to maintain the same or higher percentage as their graduation score in the MCA programme.
UP Post-Matric Scholarship applications are typically accepted from July to October each year on the official UP Scholarship portal (scholarship.up.gov.in).
NSP scholarships are applied for on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
Only one institutional scholarship/relaxation scheme can be availed at a time; the higher-value scheme takes priority.
Fee relaxation, once discontinued, will not be reinstated.

UGI MCA Lateral FAQs

Ques. Is MCA Lateral at UGI a 1-year or 2-year programme?

Ans. MCA {Lateral} is a 1-year programme. Eligible candidates (BCA/B.Sc. CS/IT graduates or those who have completed MCA 1st year) are admitted directly into the 2nd and final year of MCA. Upon successful completion, they are awarded the MCA degree by AKTU.

Ques. Is a BCA graduate directly eligible for MCA Lateral at UGI, or do they need to complete MCA 1st year first?

Ans. BCA graduates are directly eligible for MCA Lateral entry under AKTU/UPTAC norms. They can apply for lateral entry into the 2nd year of MCA without completing the 1st year. This is one of the primary pathways for BCA graduates to obtain an MCA degree in just 1 year.

Ques. What is the difference between MCA and MCA Lateral at UGI Allahabad?

Ans. The regular MCA is a 2-year programme for graduates from any discipline (with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level). MCA Lateral is a 1-year programme specifically for BCA/B.Sc. (CS/IT) graduates or those who have completed MCA 1st year, allowing them to directly enter the 2nd year. Both lead to the same AKTU MCA degree.

Ques. What are the career prospects after MCA Lateral from UGI Allahabad?

Ans. MCA graduates can pursue careers as software developers, system analysts, database administrators, IT consultants, and project managers in IT companies, banks, government organizations, and PSUs. They are also eligible for government IT jobs and can appear for GATE for M.Tech (CS) admissions.

Ques. Does UGI Allahabad offer placement assistance for MCA Lateral students?

Ans. UGI has a placement cell that facilitates campus recruitment for all eligible students including MCA graduates. However, specific placement statistics exclusive to MCA Lateral are not separately published. Students benefit from the same placement infrastructure as regular MCA students.

Ques. Can I apply for MCA Lateral at UGI if I completed BCA from a different state (not UP)?

Ans. Yes. Candidates from other states can apply for MCA Lateral at UGI through UPTAC counselling. However, domicile-based reservation benefits (UP state quota) will not apply to out-of-state candidates. They will be considered under the general/open category seats. NRI/KM quota is also available for eligible candidates.