VTU MCA : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Belgaum, KarnatakaState UniversityEstd 1988NAAC Grade B++
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28 May, 2025 VTU has released the Fee Structure 2025-26 for various MCA programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 1.77 Lakhs. For the detailed fee structure, Click Here.

Master of Computer Applications [MCA] 
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VTU MCA is offered as 2 Years Full Time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for MCA is Graduation. The total fees for VTU MCA in 2025 is ₹ 1.77 Lakhs for the complete course duration, which includes total tuition fees of ₹ 1.77 Lakhs. Earlier, the fees in 2023 - 2024 for MCA was ₹ 1.28 Lakhs.


Year (2025 - 2026)12
Tuition fees₹91890₹84630
Yearly Fees91,89084,630
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Course Description

MCA at VTU is a 2 Years Degree. The course is offered On Campus as a Full Time program. VTU MCA Total Fees is INR 1,27,810 for 2023.

Candidates must have at least Graduation to be eligible for admissions. Admissions are offered based on Karnataka-PGCET. Check VTU Admission 2025

VTU Karnataka-PGCET Cutoff 2024 rank is 12979 for the 1G category. Further, the cutoff rank is 11200 - 11615 for 2AG category, 10074 for 2BG category, Earlier, the Karnataka-PGCET cutoff rank 2023 was 12684 for the 1G category.

VTU MCA Fees 2025

VTU MCA Fee has not been released yet. For reference you can check the previous year academic fees in the section below.

VTU MCA Previous Fees

Fees (2023 - 2024) Total Fees
Total Fees (2023 - 2024) 1.28 Lakhs

* Fees is refundable

VTU MCA Admission 2025

The minimum eligibility for admission to MCA at VTU is Graduation. Candidates are allotted seats based on Karnataka-PGCET.

You can check VTU MCA admission dates 2025 in the section below.

Karnataka-PGCET Dates 2025

Events Dates
Karnataka PGCET Exam (ME, M.Tech & M.Arch) May 31, 2025
Karnataka PGCET Result Oct 22, 2025

VTU MCA Cutoff 2025

VTU MCA Cutoff 2025 has not been released yet. You can check the previous year Karnataka-PGCET cutoff rank for MCA admissions in the section below.

Categories (2024) Round 1 Round 2
1G 12979 12979
2AG 11200 11615
2BG 10074 10074
2BH 13490 13490
3AG 10602 10037
3BG 7316 7593
3BH 11795 11496
GM 6687 6835
GMH 11496 11362
SCG 15412 15412
STG 15371 15371
ex defence 10664 -

VTU MCA Cutoff 2023

Categories Round 1 Round 2
1G 12684 -
2AG 11121 10132
2AH 12182 -
2BG 10107 -
3AG 12294 -
3BG 7675 -
3BH 9363 -
GM 7062 9192
GMH 8817 -
SCG 14227 10645
STG 11996 -

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Course Details

VTU MCA program is a two-year program and offers good career prospects for those who want a career in the IT sector. The admission process is available through both online as well as offline modes. Admissions to the MCA program are based on the score obtained in Karnataka PGCET The candidates are short-listed based on the merit obtained and seats available and the list is released and hoisted on the official website. 

Read more: Top MCA Colleges in Karnataka

VTU MCA Course Highlights

  • The MCA program is available in offline mode.
  • The minimum duration of the MCA program is 2 years and the maximum duration is 3 years.

VTU MCA Important Dates

Events Dates
Start of Karnataka PGCET 2021 application process September 2, 2021
Last date to apply for Karnataka PGCET 2021 October 3, 2021
Release of Karnataka PGCET 2021 admit card Last week of October 2021
Karnataka PGCET 2021 exam date November 14, 2021
Announcement of result To be Notified

VTU MCA Eligibility Criteria

VTU MCA Admissions

The admissions to the PG courses in the college are carried out based on merit. The Eligible criteria for a candidate seeking admissions in PG courses are, the candidate must have passed a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university. Read VTU Fees

Selection Criteria

  • Candidates seeking admission to the MCA program need to appear and qualify for Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) Conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA)
  • The merit list for admission at the VTU is prepared based on marks obtained by the students in the Karnataka PGCET
  • Admission processes are through online and offline mode and forms can be filled as provided and directed by the college itself.
  • By submitting all the required details and paying the required amount of fees admissions will be offered to candidates after the successful verification of documents and payment of fees at the VTU Belgaum.

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How to Apply?

The application process is mostly the same for all courses of this college. The application process is through online mode. The application process is given below:

  • Go to the official website of the Visvesvaraya Technological University www.vtu.ac.in
  • Fill the Registration Form for Obtaining User ID and Password
  • User ID and Password will then be sent through SMS and Email.
  • Fill the Application Form and Upload your photograph, signature, and thumb impression
  • Make a payment of fees and submit the application form.
  • Take a printout of the filled application form with transaction ID printed on it.

VTU MCA Course Details

The 2 year MCA program curriculum offers courses and subjects that enhance student’s abilities to employment and/or self-employment opportunities, management skills, Statistical analysis, fiscal expertise, etc.

  • In the first year, course work has 50 credits with 18 courses in total
  • In the second year, course work has 50 credits with 12 courses in total
  • As a part of the course Research Methodology & IPR, presenting the seminar is mandatory
  • In the IInd and IIIrd Semester students can choose electives as per their own preferences.
  • All the students have to undergo a mandatory internship of 4 weeks during the vacation of the IIIrd semester to gain practical exposure to industrial work.
  • The internship shall be considered as a head of passing and shall be considered for the award of the degree
  • The candidate should carry out the project in any industry or R&D institution or educational institution under a guide/co-guide.
  • During project work evaluation there shall be three project presentations each to be considered for 5 marks (total of 15 marks) and a final presentation for 15 marks
  • The student has to publish a research paper in an indexed journal/conference. Publications follow the Thesis

VTU MCA Syllabus

Semester I Semester II
  • Data Structures with Algorithms
  • Operating System with Unix
  • Computer Networks
  • Mathematical Foundation for Computer Applications
  • Research Methodology & IPR
  • Data Structures with Algorithms Lab
  • Unix Programming Lab
  • Computer Networks Lab
  • Basics of Programming & CO
  • Database Management System
  • Object-Oriented Programming with Java
  • Web Technologies
  • Software Engineering
  • Elective-1
  • Elective-2
  • DBMS Lab
  • Java Programming Lab.
  • Web Technologies Lab with Mini-project
Semester III Semester IV
  • Data Analytics using Python
  • IoT
  • Advances in Java
  • Elective-II
  • Elective-III
  • Data Analytics Lab with Mini-project
  • IoT Lab with Mini Project
  • Advances in Java Lab
  • Advances in Web Technologies
  • Programming using C#
  • Industry Internship
  • Project work Phase 2

The detailed syllabus for the MCA curriculum offered by VTU Belgaum is as follows: Click here.

VTU MCA Electives

Students have to choose according to their own choice an optional or electives in IInd Semester (Elective I and Elective II) and IIIrd Semester (Elective III and Elective IV).

Elective I Elective II Elective III Elective IV
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Mining and Business Intelligence
  • Enterprise Resource Planning
  • User Interface Design
  • Optimization Techniques
  • Cryptography and Network Security
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Distributed operating System
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Blockchain Technology
  • Cloud Computing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Software Testing
  • NOSQL
  • Deep Learning
  • Big data Analytics
  • Wireless Ad Hoc Networks
  • Software Project Management
  • Software-Defined Networks

Karnataka Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET)

PGCET is a state-level entrance test conducted every year by Karnataka Entrance Authority. Based on merit obtained in PGCET candidates are offered PG admissions to MBA, MCA, ME, M.Tech, M.Arch programs. The eligibility criteria for applying to PGCET is undergraduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university. There are slight nuances in eligibility criteria depending on fields of study. For the MCA program, the eligibility criteria are undergraduate degree with Mathematics or Statistics or Computer with 50% aggregate for general category and 45% for reserved category (SC/ST/OBC). Check Karnataka PGCET Exam pattern & Syllabus

How to apply for Karnataka PGCET?

  • Go to the official website of the Karnataka Entrance Authority kea.kar.nic.in
  • Fill the Application Form with personal details carefully, the course you are applying for, etc.
  • Upload your photograph, signature, and thumb impression in jpeg format
  • Pay the required examination fees (Rs. 650/- for general category and Rs.500/- for reserved category) and Submit the application form
  • Take a printout of the filled application form with transaction ID printed on it.

Read more: PGCET Eligibility in detail

VTU MCA Placements

Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) has a Centralised Placement Cell (CPC) that looks after the placements and recruitments. It facilitates students with career counseling, guidance, and assists students to choose what’s best for them. Throughout the year CPC was involved in organizing placement drives for various reputed organizations. CPC connects the students with opportunities for internship, projects, industry exposure, job-search, overseas study support, and training

Read more: VTU Placements

VTU MCA FAQs

Ques. What are the fees of the MCA Program at VTU?

Ans. The fee shall be paid online through the VTU web portal and the receipt of the same shall be enclosed with it. The fee structure for students aspiring to get admitted to VTU for the MCA program is as follows:

Origin Fees (INR)
1st year 2nd year
Karnataka (Indian state) 7980/- 2480/-
Non-Karnataka/ SAARC Country 9480/- 2480/-
Foreign National/ PIO/NRI 19480/- 2480/-

Ques. Is it worth doing an MCA at VTU?

Ans. As the faculty members of VTU Belgaum are well experienced, knowledgeable, and amicably supportive. The MCA students are encouraged to understand MSME industry-related problems in the form of research projects, case studies, and industrial visits. The identified problems are made to solve creatively and innovatively. Gain confidence in the modeling of systems and algorithms. Students are made to handle advanced instruments to increase their technical skills and knowledge. 

Ques. Can students be awarded a postgraduate degree in MCA if they didn’t complete the internship at VTU?

Ans. The internship is mandatory for the MCA program at VTU. Those who do not complete the internship shall be declared as fail in the internship course and have to complete the same during the subsequent semester. After satisfying the internship requirements the degree will be awarded. 

Ques. Is the preparation of the project mandatory for the MCA program at VTU?

Ans. Yes, The project is compulsory to be prepared individually by the student for the duration of a minimum of 4 months or the duration of that semester. The project should be original and not derivative in nature.

Ques. What are the assessment tools used by the coordinator for the Professional Core Courses of the VTU MCA program?

Ans. The course coordinator selects suitable assessment tools for continuous evaluation such as weekly Multiple Choice Questions quiz, high cognitive level questions as an assignment, and case study questions useful for learning and its application. Average marks of three internal tests are considered for CIE (Courses Internal Assessment) along with other continuous evaluations. 

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VTU: Students' Opinion

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The reviewer, a BCA graduate, chose to pursue an MCA at VTU College Mysore after passing the PGCET exam, attracted by the college's strong reputation and promising future prospects. The faculty is noted for being highly supportive and experienced, contributing significantly to students achieving good academic results. The cost of studying at this government college is 36,000, a fee structure deemed affordable for middle-class families. VTU College Mysore also facilitates campus placement drives, with 30 to 40 companies offering job packages between 5 to 7 lakh per annum.

These opportunities are available to over 60% of students who have cleared their exams, and the college provides preparatory training to enhance their success. Although the reviewer applied for government scholarships, they have not accessed any college-specific scholarships due to a lack of information on them.

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