NIET Noida MCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at NIET Greater Noida is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme (4 semesters) approved by AICTE and affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU), Lucknow. Established in 2001, the programme covers advanced computing, software development, data structures, algorithms, database management, AI, machine learning, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, making it one of the most sought-after PG tech programmes in the Delhi NCR region. The total course fee is Rs. 3,27,600 for the complete 2-year duration, with a seat intake of 300 seats. Admission is primarily through UPTAC counselling based on CUET PG scores, and the programme is offered in full-time on-campus mode. NIET's MCA is NBA accredited and the institute holds a NAAC A Grade (3.23), making it a credible choice for students seeking quality PG education in computer applications.

Admissions for the 2026-28 batch are currently open. CUET PG 2026 was conducted from March 13 to April 1, 2026, and results are expected on May 6, 2026. UPTAC counselling for MCA 2026 is expected to begin from May-June 2026 (tentative, based on last year's schedule where registration ran from May 27 to July 31, 2025). Direct admission (management quota, 15% seats) applications are also open at applynow.niet.co.in.

Key Points

• NBA Accredited MCA programme; NIET holds NAAC A Grade (3.23) and is ranked among Top Engineering Institutes of India (Band 101-150 by NIRF).
• The curriculum includes industry-relevant electives such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and Data Science, designed in consultation with industry experts.
• Students can earn Honours Degrees through MOOCs platforms like Coursera and Infosys Springboard, with certifications from Oracle, Salesforce, and other global tech companies.
• Twinning programmes with foreign universities are available, offering students international exposure during the MCA programme.
• The department has 100+ research publications in peer-reviewed national/international journals, 20 patents published, and an active collaboration with IIT Roorkee.
• MCA students are eligible for campus placements from the second semester onwards, with companies like TCS, Capgemini, Infosys, Wipro, and HCL visiting the campus.
• The institute has dedicated Innovation Labs including AI Centre of Excellence, Capgemini 5G Lab, IoT Lab, and Metaverse Centre of Excellence in AR/VR.

NIET MCA Fees

Component-wise Fee Breakdown (2026-27)

Hostel Fees (Optional - 2026-27)

• Security Deposit of Rs. 4,750 is refundable at the time of leaving the institute, subject to no dues.
• Hostel fees are not mandatory.
• Students opting for hostel must pay an additional security deposit of Rs. 5,000 (refundable).
• A 5% discount is available on one-time payment of the full year's fee (Year 1 one-time: Rs. 1,70,100; Year 2 one-time: Rs. 1,40,400).
• Fee can be paid in semester-wise instalments: Semester 1 - Rs. 1,19,700; Semester 2 - Rs. 59,400; Semester 3 - Rs. 89,100; Semester 4 - Rs. 59,400.
• Hostel fees are subject to revision.
• Air-cooled/Air-conditioned room booking is subject to availability.
• Demand Drafts should be made in favour of 'Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida' payable at New Delhi/Greater Noida/Noida.

NIET MCA Admission 2026

NIET MCA 2026 - College-Specific Admission Dates

Entrance Exam Dates (CUET PG 2026)

• UPTAC 2026 official schedule for MCA is yet to be released.
• Based on 2025 schedule, UPTAC MCA registration ran from May 27 to July 31, 2025.
• The 2026 schedule is expected to follow a similar timeline.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) from any recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates).
• Candidates must have studied Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level or at graduation level.
• For direct admission (management quota), a minimum of 45% aggregate in the qualifying degree is required, with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level.

Admission Process

• Step 1: Register and appear for CUET PG 2026 (conducted by NTA) for UPTAC counselling route.
• Step 2: Register on the UPTAC portal (uptac.admissions.nic.in) after CUET PG results are declared.
• Step 3: Pay counselling registration fee and upload required documents on the UPTAC portal.
• Step 4: Fill in college and course choices; participate in seat allotment rounds.
• Step 5: Upon seat allotment, report to NIET with original documents and pay the first-year fee.
• Step 6: For direct admission (15% seats), apply directly at applynow.niet.co.in; admission is based on qualifying exam marks and college-level counselling.
• Step 7: Submit documents to AKTU for university enrollment.

NIET MCA Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

• UP State Scholarship covers only academic/tuition fees and does not cover hostel fees.
• Students admitted through UPTAC counselling are eligible for UP State Scholarship; management quota students may not be eligible.
• AICTE scholarships are disbursed directly to students' bank accounts.
• Scholarship applications must be submitted within the deadlines announced each academic year; late applications are generally not accepted.
• Students who get admitted through UPTAC counselling and are eligible for UP scholarship may effectively pay as low as Rs. 50,000-60,000 for the entire 2-year programme.

NIET MCA Placement 2026

MCA Placement Details