MDU MCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MCA at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, is INR 42,847, payable as INR 38,557 in Year 1 and INR 4,290 in Year 2. Hostel and transport charges are payable separately. Candidates should confirm the current fee structure at mdu.ac.in, as fees may be revised for the 2026-27 academic session.

Ans. MCA admission at Maharshi Dayanand University is through the MDU MCA entrance test. The exam is scheduled for July 13 to 17, 2026. Candidates must register at mdu.ac.in and submit the application form before the deadline. After the entrance exam, a merit list is prepared and seats are allotted through counselling. Final admission is confirmed after document verification and payment of the first-year fee.

Ans. The minimum eligibility for MCA at Maharshi Dayanand University is a bachelor’s degree with at least 45% marks, with Mathematics studied at graduation or at 10+2 level. BCA, B.Sc Computer Science, and graduates in any stream with Maths are eligible. SC/ST candidates from Haryana qualify at 40% marks. Final eligibility criteria are specified in the official MDU MCA admission notification for 2026-27.

Ans. After MCA from Maharshi Dayanand University, graduates can work as software developer, system analyst, database administrator, network administrator, web developer, or IT project manager. Government sector opportunities include NIC, DRDO, public sector banks, and HSSC technical recruitment. Haryana and Delhi NCR IT firms recruit MCA graduates for development and management roles. Graduates can also pursue Ph.D in Computer Science or teach at degree college level after qualifying UGC NET.

Ans. The regular 2-year MCA at Maharshi Dayanand University is open to all graduates with Mathematics, including non-BCA graduates. Admission is through the MDU MCA entrance test. The MCA Lateral is also a 2-year programme but designed specifically for BCA and B.Sc CS graduates entering the second year directly via HSTES OCET lateral track. Both programmes lead to the same MCA degree from MDU Rohtak and are recognised for government IT recruitment.

Ans. MCA from Maharshi Dayanand University, a NAAC A+ state university, is recognised for government IT recruitment including NIC, DRDO, public sector banks, and state government IT departments. SSC CGL and HSSC technical posts accept MCA as a qualifying degree. Haryana government IT department recruitment also favours MCA graduates from state-recognised universities. For candidates prioritising government IT career pathways at low tuition fees, MDU MCA is a practical choice.