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MCA subjects in the 2nd year are Operating Systems, Systems Software, Software Engineering & TQM, Unix and Shell Programming, Graphics & Multimedia, Intelligent Systems and Database Management System.
Practical subjects in MCA 2nd year syllabus are Unix Lab, Statistics and Numerical Analysis Lab, Accounting Systems Lab, Software Project Management Lab etc.
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Top Projects in MCA 2nd year subjects are SMS-based alert app and enhancement of women's security, an Agricultural app to aid farmer’s needs and demands, Overcoming the penalty collection and management for the traffic department, A digital book tracing for the Police Department etc.
Top authors whose books are followed in the MCA syllabus in 2nd year are Galvin, Silverschatz, John Wiley, Sumitava Das, Ritch & Knight, James B. Scarborough, V.S. P. Rao & Harikrishna etc.
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MCA Syllabus in 2nd year
The MCA program is a 2-year course divided into 4 semesters. The below mentioned table gives a detailed account of the syllabus of MCA in the 2nd year:
| Semester III | Semester IV |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems and Systems Software | Software Engineering & TQM |
| Unix and Shell Programming | Graphics & Multimedia |
| Intelligent Systems | Database Management System II |
| Statistics and Numerical Techniques | Operation Research & Optimisation Techniques |
| Business Management | Environment and Ecology |
| Management Accounting | Software Project Management lab (Practical) |
| Unix lab (Practical) | Graphics & Multimedia Lab (Practical) |
| Statistics and Numerical Analysis lab (Practical) | Advanced Database lab (Practical) |
| Accounting Systems lab (Practical) | - |
MCA Subjects in 2nd year
MCA course comprises both theoretical as well as practical subjects as the course focuses on teaching in a theoretical as well as practical manner. Below discussed are the subjects for the first year:
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MCA Subjects 3rd semester
- Operating Systems and Systems Software- This subject teaches students about the basic concepts and terminology of OS, the journey of command execution, design and implementation of OS.
- Unix and Shell Programming- This subject teaches us about the UNIX operating system, general-purpose utilities, shell commands and simple programming, etc.
- Intelligent Systems- This subject provides students with an overview of artificial intelligence, problems of AI, AI techniques and problem-solving.
- Statistics and Numerical Techniques- This subject teaches students about basic statistics, measures of central tendency, dispersion, probability, density function, etc.
- Business Management- This subject teaches students about the process of planning, controlling, directing and organizing business activities or an organization for the sole purpose of achieving its objectives
- Management Accounting- This subject teaches about financial accounting, financial statements and analysis.
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MCA Subjects 4th semester
- Software Engineering & TQM- This subject teaches students about software engineering, Software life cycles - different models, Software Project Management.
- Graphics & Multimedia- This subject teaches about the application of Computer Graphics, Graphics Devices, Cathode Ray Tubes, Raster Scanning, Raster Refresh graphics displays.
- Database Management System II- This subject teaches about Database Design: Multivalued dependencies, theory of normalization, etc.
- Operation Research & Optimisation Techniques- This subject teaches students about linear programming, integer programming, network optimization models, dynamic programming, queuing theory, game theory, inventory control, sequencing, etc.
- Environment and Ecology- This subject teaches students about components of the environment, environmental degradation, ecology, Air Pollution and Control, Water Pollution and Control, Land Pollution, Noise Pollution, etc.
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Top MCA Colleges in India
There are many government and private colleges that teach the MCA course. Following colleges have been listed below that offer the MCA programme:
| Name of the College | Average fees (INR) |
|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi | 4,071 |
| University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad | 1,24,000 |
| Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women, Delhi | 2,30,000 |
| Sharda University | 3,19,000 |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi | 1,55,000 |
| Jamia Hamdard University, Delhi | 3,20,000 |
| KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad | 3,92,000 |
| Institute of Management Studies, Ghaziabad | 3,10,000 |
| Amity University, Noida | 4,94,000 |
| University of Delhi, Delhi | 47,290 |
MCA Books in Second Year
There are many books written by renowned authors that help in understanding the basic concepts of the course and provide an in-depth clarity of the concepts. Some of these books have been listed below:
| Subject | Name of the book | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Systems and Systems Software | Operating Systems | Galvin & Silverschatz, John Wiley |
| Unix and Shell Programming | UNIX: Concepts & Applications | Sumitava Das |
| Intelligent Systems | Artificial Intelligence | Ritch & Knight |
| Statistics and Numerical Techniques | Numerical Analysis | James B. Scarbarough |
| Business Management | Mgmt. Text & Cases | V.S. P. Rao & Harikrishna |
| Management Accounting | Financial Accounting for Business Managers | Bhattacharyya |
| Software Engineering & TQM | Software Engineering | Rogers G. Pressman |
| Graphics & Multimedia | Engineering Graphics | K.Venugopal |
| Database Management System II | Database Management Systems | A.K. Pujari |
| Operation Research & Optimisation Techniques | Operation Research | Kanti Swaroop |
| Environment and Ecology | Environmental Pollution Analysis | S.N. Khopkar |
MCA 2nd Year Practical Subjects
The MCA course focuses on theoretical as well as practical knowledge. Following are the practical subjects mentioned below:
- Unix Lab
- Statistics and Numerical Analysis Lab
- Accounting Systems Lab
- Software Project Management Lab
- Graphics & Multimedia Lab
- Advanced Database Lab
MCA 2nd Year Projects
The MCA course also teaches students about developing a certain set of skills and applying them adequately. Listed below are some of the MCA project topics:
- SMS-based alert app and enhancement of women's security
- Agricultural app to aid farmer’s needs and demands
- Overcoming the penalty collection and management for the traffic department
- A digital book tracing for the Police Department
- Loan application and verification management system
- Ayurvedic recommendation app for the general public
- Seminar hall booking app for college exams
MCA 2nd Year Electives
The MCA course provides with many elective subjects that the students can choose from to pursue a career:
- Advanced Database Management Systems
- Operational Research
- Numerical and Scientific Computing
- Distributed Systems
- Software Project Management
- Organizational Behavior
- Multimedia Technologies
- Advanced Computer Architecture
MCA Subjects 2nd Year: FAQs
Ques. What are the subjects of MCA First Year?
Ans. MCA subjects 1st year include topics like Operating Systems and Systems Software, Software Engineering & TQM, Unix and Shell Programming, Graphics & Multimedia, Intelligent Systems, Database Management System II, etc.
Ques. What is the syllabus of MCA ?
Ans. The syllabus of MCA includes Operating Systems and Systems Software, Software Engineering & TQM, Unix and Shell Programming, Graphics & Multimedia, Intelligent Systems, Database Management System II, etc.
Ques. What are the total marks of MCA ?
Ans. The MCA entrance marks are of 2 hours which is a total of 200 marks .
Ques. How many semesters are there in MCA?
Ans. There are a total of 4 semesters in MCA.
Ques. Is MCA useful or not?
Ans. Yes, MCA offers a wide range of opportunities in both private as well as public sector.
Ques. Does MCA have Math as a subject?
Ans.. YES, MCA does require Math as a subject.
Ques. Do I need a minimum aggregate marks for getting admission in MCA ?
Ans. Yes, a candidate must have scored a minimum of 60% or above to get admission in MCA.
Ques. What is the minimum age of MCA?
Ans. The candidate must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Ques. Is MCA good for girls?
Ans. Yes, MCA can be a very good study option for candidates.
Ques. What is the average fees of MCA?
Ans. The average fees of MCA is INR 3000 - 2.5 LPA.
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