The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) Program grooms students with high-end expertise in the Computer Applications domain. It helps them explore new ways to attain the next level of skills in the same line.
After completing the MCA Program, graduates may also go in for start-ups in the IT field.
| Admission Calender | |
| Last Date for submission of completed Application Form | Sunday, 26 July 2026 |
| Reporting for Interview, submission of certificates and verification by producing originals | Sunday, 26 July 2026 |
| Admission Decision after scrutiny of documents | Thursday, 30 July 2026 |
| Commencement of Classes | Saturday, 01 August 2026 |
The MCA Program is organized into four semesters spread over two years. Students are required to do Summer Internship Program in summer term after completion of Year I.
Electives
During the 2nd year, students are exposed to elective courses in their respective field of specialization. These elective courses provide an intense knowledge on specialized areas.
| Program Structure | ||
| Year- I | Semester- I | Semester- II |
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| Summer Internship Program | ||
| Year- II | Semester- III | Semester- IV |
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| Electives: Artificial Intelligence, Advance Operating Systems, Theory of Computing, Database Security & Administration, Program Paradigms, Software Project Management, Data Warehousing & Data Mining, Mobile Computing, Software Design Pattern, Embedded Systems, Advanced Topic in Computer Network, Neural Network Computing, Bio-informatics, Parallel & Distributed Database System, Multimedia Systems, Software Testing & Quality Management, IT in Banking & Accounting, Management Accounting, Enterprise Solution, Compiler Design, Image Processing, Unix/Linux System Administration, Computer Simulation and Modeling, Spatial Database, Investment Banking & Financial Services, Financial Markets | ||
The program structure is tentative, subject to change
Admission Modalities
The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus-based MCA Program offered by the ICFAI University, Raipur. The medium of instruction is English.
Eligibility Criteria
Pass in Graduation in any discipline with 40% and above aggregate marks.
Note: Students awaiting final examinations results are also eligible.
Final year students who have not received the original certificates from the Board / University by august 01, 2026 will be admitted provisionally. Their admission will be confirmed subject to their passing the qualifying examination and meeting the minimum requirements as indicated above. The registration of the candidates not meeting the criteria by September 14, 2026 will be cancelled. In such cases, admission fee will be forfeited and only 50% of the semester fee will be refunded after notifying the cancellation of the seat by the University.
For the purpose of determining eligibility, based on aggregate percentage of marks for the respective program, the procedure used by the respective Board / University in award of the Certificate / Degree will only be taken into consideration. All applicants should have completed a minimum 15 years of formal education for MCA program by August 01, 2026.
The selection of applicants for all programs is made through application and interview. While evaluating applicants for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra co-curricular activities.
On receiving the application, applicant will be intimated about the Interview Schedule. The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the campus. This is to determine the applicants’ attitude and motivation to pursue the program. Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification.
The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected students will be required to pay the admission fee towards confirmation of seat.
There shall be a special provision for admission of applicants belonging to the State of Chhattisgarh in any course of ICFAI University, Raipur, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) percent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the applicants meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred to above. Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.
Eligible students can apply by any one of the following methods:
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Online Application
Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iuraipur.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 500 towards the cost using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Net-Banking) through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.
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Download of Application Form
Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.iuraipur.edu.in and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft of Rs. 500 towards the cost of the application in favor of “The ICFAI University, Raipur - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Raipur.
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Fill the Application Form
Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office
Applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.
Application Form
- Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
- Fill-up the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS
- Provide all available information under appropriate sections
- Make sure to sign the Application Form
- Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form
Applicants have to enclose self attested copies of the following certificates:
- Date of Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate
- Marks sheets of Class XII / Degree certificate (as may be applicable)
- Domicile Certificate in case the applicants belong to the state of Chhattisgarh
- Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.
The completed Application Form for Admission may be submitted at:
Admissions Office
The ICFAI University, Raipur,
NH-53, Raipur-Bhilai Road, Km Stone 20, PO. Kumhari,
Dist. Durg - 490 042, Chhattisgarh.
Ph: 9714954099, 8709445599
E-mail: admissioncell@iuraipur.edu.in
Website: www.iuraipur.edu.in
The fee for each program is mentioned in the table below.
| Program | Duration | Admission Fee | Caution Deposit | Program Fee | |
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| Fee per semester | Total Program Fee (Excluding Admission Fee and Caution Deposit) | ||||
| MCA | 2 years | 20,000 | 10,000 | 38,800 | 1,55,200 |
Program Fee
Program Fee is to be paid in equal installments as shown against the respective program, as per announced schedule.
Caution Deposit
All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest to the students on completion of the respective program. Caution deposit shall not be adjusted to any fee dues etc.
Merit scholarships
The ICFAI University, Raipur (IUR) offers merit scholarships to students pursuing the MCA program. These scholarships are based on past academic record and semester-wise performance.
Percentage of marks achieved in Class XII (or equivalent) for MCA program will decide the amount of scholarship. Scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining a minimum 6.0 GPA in the previous semester. The details are presented in the following table.
| Programs | No. of Semesters | Amount in Rs. * | |||
| % achieved in qualifying examination | |||||
| (≥ 90%) | (≥ 80% to < 90% ) | (≥ 70% to < 80%) | (≥ 60% to < 70%) | ||
| MCA | 4 | 46,400 | 38,800 | 31,000 | 23,200 |
* Above scholarship amount would be disbursed equally in 4 semesters for MCA program.
Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance in addition to the scholarship based on the past academic record. Details are given below.
| Program | No. of Semesters | Academic Performance (CGPA) Amount of Scholarship in Rs. (per semester) | ||
| Category I (≥ 9.00) | Category II (≥ 8.50 to < 9.00) | Category III (≥ 8.00 to < 8.50) | ||
| MCA | 4 | 11,600 | 8,500 | 5,800 |
Detailed guidelines for the Merit Scholarship Scheme will be provided in the Student Handbook.