The MCA Cloud Computing and DevOps at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a two-year postgraduate programme offered at Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management (YIASCM), Mangaluru, in partnership with IBM. The programme covers cloud computing fundamentals and service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), IBM Cloud architecture and deployment, DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), microservices architecture, cloud security and compliance, infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible), site reliability engineering (SRE) practices, cloud-native application development, monitoring and observability, and an IBM-certified cloud and DevOps capstone project, preparing graduates for cloud engineer, DevOps engineer, and cloud solutions architect roles. Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Total programme fee is INR 2,79,000 for the two years.
📋 Admission Status: Yenepoya University MCA Cloud Computing and DevOps admissions for 2026-27 are open. Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in. Admission is based on CUET-PG 2026 or Y-ENTRANCE score and graduation merit.
Key Points
- MCA Cloud Computing and DevOps at YIASCM, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru
- Industry partnership with IBM for curriculum and certification
- Covers cloud computing fundamentals and service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), IBM Clo and more
- Eligibility: BCA or B.Sc (Computer Science, IT, Mathematics) with minimum 50% aggregate
- Yenepoya University: NAAC A+ accredited; total fee INR 2,79,000 for two years
Yenepoya University MCA Cloud Computing and DevOps Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Fee (Year 1) | INR 1,40,000 |
| Fee (Year 2) | INR 1,39,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 2,79,000 |
- Source: Yenepoya Campus Fee Structure 2026-27.
- Registration fee INR 26,000 payable at admission; not included above.
- Hostel charges are separate; verify 2026-27 fee at yenepoya.edu.in.
Yenepoya University MCA Cloud Computing and DevOps Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-PG 2026 Exam (NTA) | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Result | April 24, 2026 |
| Yenepoya Application Window | June 25, 2026 to September 30, 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Registration End | Jan 25, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Exam Date | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Result | April 24, 2026 |
- Admission: CUET-PG 2026 or Y-ENTRANCE score; graduation merit.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with graduation marksheets and scorecard.
- Final merit list declared after document verification at YIASCM, Mangaluru.
- Confirm 2026-27 seat availability at yenepoya.edu.in or +91-8867754493.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a BCA, B.Sc (Computer Science / Information Technology / Mathematics), or equivalent degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST Karnataka candidates).
- A valid CUET-PG 2026 score (NTA) or Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test) score is required. Merit-based direct admission may be available; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Appear in CUET-PG 2026 (exam: Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026) conducted by NTA, or register for the Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test) at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with graduation marksheets, CUET-PG or Y-ENTRANCE scorecard, and supporting documents.
- Merit list is declared based on entrance score and graduation marks; shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer.
- Pay the Year 1 fee of INR 1,40,000 (plus INR 26,000 registration fee) and complete document verification at YIASCM, Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
- Complete IBM programme onboarding; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is cloud engineer, DevOps engineer, or site reliability engineer in a tech or cloud company
- BCA or B.Sc CS/IT background seeking an advanced cloud and DevOps PG qualification
- IBM partnership provides IBM Cloud certification and real-world DevOps toolchain experience
- Fee of INR 2.79 Lakhs for a 2-year MCA in cloud computing is among the most affordable in India
- Planning AWS, Azure, or GCP certifications alongside the MCA Cloud Computing degree
✗ Skip if
- Goal is M.Tech CS (Cloud) or MCA from a top NIT or IIT; Yenepoya MCA is strong regionally, not nationally branded
- Career interest is pure software development, cybersecurity, or data science rather than cloud and DevOps
- Fee of INR 2.79 Lakhs is outside budget without scholarship or financial support
- International cloud engineering career requires a globally ranked university PG degree
Yenepoya University MCA Cloud Computing and DevOps Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Yenepoya Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 marks or entrance exam rank; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Yenepoya Merit Scholarship: based on graduation marks or entrance rank.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships: SC/ST/OBC domicile students; state portal.
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