Applications are invited for admission to the full-time Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Programme 2009-2012, at Mesra and our Extension Centres at Allahabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lalpur and Noida. Please click link for addresses and contact details of Centres.

Eligibility:  (Please see detailed eligibility criteria)

1. Candidates must hold a recognized Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum in 10+2+3 system), in any of following:

a)   BCA, or

b)   B.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics, or

c)   B.Sc. / B.A. with Mathematics or Statistics at graduate level.

2. Candidates of B.Sc. / B.A. Honours must have minimum 60% (45% for SC/ST) marks in average in their Honours subject. Candidates of BCA and other graduate courses must have minimum 60% (45% for SC/ST) marks in average in graduation, marks to be computed as average of marks obtained in ALL subjects in which candidate has appeared (excluding optional subjects).

3. Candidates graduating in 2009 can also apply, provided they can submit marksheets by 31 October 2009. Also, at the time of applying, they must have requisite marks as above, based on latest grades / marks. (Please click link for detailed Eligibility Criteria)

4. Candidates with qualifications acquired through correspondence or distance-learning programmes are eligible only if they acquired such qualifications as working professionals / while in employment.

Selection Procedure:  Online Entrance Test on 23 and 24 May 2009 at Allahabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Patna and Ranchi.  It is proposed to hold the MCA 2009 Online Entrance Test at the following Test Centres - Allahabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Patna and Ranchi - provided there are sufficient number of candidates at each of the given Test Centres. In case the number of candidates opting for a given Test Centre is less than a certain minimum, the Institute reserves the right to shift candidates to the nearest alternative Centre.

How to Apply:  The MCA 2009 Application Material including the Information Brochure 2009 can be obtained from all our Centres (please click link for addresses and contact details):

(a) In person from 18 March 2009 to 27 April 2009 on payment of Rs. 1,200/- and

(b) By post on payment of Rs. 1,250/- (All payments by crossed DD in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi). Postal requests must be received by 22 April 2009, and must include covering letter & two slips of paper (10x10 cm) with name, address in capitals and telephone number. To apply for the programme, eligible candidates may EITHER
(a) Fill in the printed form, available with the MCA 2009 Application Material, and send the completed form with 2 photographs and photocopies of all certificates, to reach the office of the Dean Admissions, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Ranchi 835215, by 30 April 2009, OR
(b) Fill in the online application form on our website, and send a printout of the completed form with 2 photographs, crossed DD for Rs. 1,200/- in favour of Birla Institute of Technology, payable at Ranchi, and photocopies of certificates by 30 April 2009, at the same address. On receipt of the completed form and DD, eligible online applicants will be sent a copy of the MCA 2009 Application Material and Information Brochure 2009 for reference.

Counselling: Counselling schedules of candidates will be based on their performance in the above Test, and will be notified by 7 June 2009, on the Institute website and Notice Boards only. The counselling will be held tentatively between 13 to 22 June 2009 at Allahabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mesra and Noida, at the addresses provided. No separate intimation will be sent to candidates. Candidates must visit our website occasionally for updates or any other matters related to the admission procedures. 

Provisional selections for the MCA programme will be based on performance in the Online Entrance Test of such candidates who have applied, provided they satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria mentioned above. Provisional selection lists, along with procedures for admissions, will be notified the day after the counselling, on the Institute website and Notice Boards of the Institute / concerned Extension Centres only. No separate intimation will be sent to candidates. Provisionally selected candidates will be required to take admission by the date given, failing which vacant seats may be allotted to waitlisted candidates. The list of waitlisted candidates will also be announced on our website and Institute Notice Boards only. No separate intimation will be sent to candidates. Candidates must therefore visit our website occasionally for updates or any other matters related to the admission procedures.

DATES FOR THE MCA 2009 ONLINE ENTRANCE TEST: 23 & 24 MAY 2009

Option A: IMPORTANT DATES FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS

Filling of online form commences from 9 am on                      18 March 2009

Filling of online form closes at 4 pm on                                    27 April 2009

Last date for receipt of printouts of duly
completed online forms + Demand Drafts:                               30 April 2009

Option B: IMPORTANT DATES FOR APPLICATIONS ON PRINTED FORMS

Sale of Application Material commences from:                        18 March 2009

Last date for receipt of postal requests:                                    22 April 2009

Last date for counter sale:                                                        27 April 2009

Last date for receipt of completed forms:                                 30 April 2009

By order of the Vice Chancellor
Dean Admissions