MCA (Master of Computer Applications) Course in India

MCA (Master of Computer Applications) is a 3 year post graduate program offered by Universities in India. The MCA course is a very good option for those who want to pursue a career in software. MCA courses offer very good job opportunities for graduates in Multinational as well as other software firms with an attractive pay package.
Eligibility for admission to an MCA Course :
Most of the Colleges/Institutes offering MCA course needs the candidates to be a graduate in any stream with Mathematics as a subject at the plus two level.
Admission procedure for MCA:
Generally, the students has to take an entrance test for admission to an MCA program. In some institutes like IMT, Ghaziabad the candidates has to go through the process of a group discussion and an interview for getting admission. Selection will be based on the performance of the student in the written entrance test/interview/group discussion.
Different Universities conduct Entrance tests separately for MCA. The MCA entrance examinations are generally based on Mathematics and reasoning. Most of these tests are purely objective in nature. The test is generally of 2-3 hours duration. Some tests will have the system of negative marking for wrong answers.
The number of seats for the MCA Programme is very limited in all the Universities. Different colleges have different syllabi for the MCA
Entrance, hence it is difficult to have an integrated approach while preparing for it. The aspirants needs to be good at Mathematics (some will be upto B.Sc level) as most of the MCA entrance papers will have questions from Mathematics and Statistics. A knowledge of computers will be also beneficial.
All India MCA Common Entrance Test (AIMCET):
There is an All India MCA Common Entrance Test organized by IIT, Roorkee. AIMCET is intended for admission on an all India basis or have seats earmarked for candidates from other states. Certain state governments (for state quota seats) and institutes (for management quota seats) have also indicated that admission to their MCA programmes will be based on the AIMCET Score.
Career Opportunities for an MCA graduate:
As today is an age of computers, a candidate with an MCA degree will have great job opportunities in top level IT companies and consultancy firms like TCS, Wipro, IBM, Oracle etc. They will have opportunities in large corporations having an in-house systems department. An MCA graduate can work for any IT company big or small as a system developer and various other roles.
MCA Specializations:
There are many fields or areas that an MCA student can specialize in the final semester or the last year of his course. Some of these areas are :
*  Systems Management
*  Systems Development
*  Systems Engineering
*  Application Software
*  Internet
*   Management Information Systems (MIS)
*  Software Development
* Troubleshooting
*  Hardware Technology
*  Networking

Other related Courses:
Some Institutes in India provide various Post Graduate Diploma Programs in Computer Applications like PGDCA, PGDIT etc which are considered equivalent to an MCA and offer good placement opportunities.
Top 10 MCA Institutes/Colleges in India :
There are many Govt. recognised colleges and institutes offering MCA programs. Top 10 institutes, eligibility criteria and the number of seats are listed below:
SNo.    Colleges/Institutes    Eligibility Criteria    Number of Seats
1.    Pune University    50% marks in Graduation    60
2.     Delhi University    50% marks in graduation and at least 2 Maths papers in graduation (or) one Maths and one Statistics or Computer Science    40
3.    J. N. U., New Delhi    50% marks in Graduation    30
4.    R.E.C. Trichy    60% marks in graduation with Math or Statistics as one paper    60
5.     MNNIT, Allahabad    Bachelors degree in  any subject & Math at +2    60
6.    B.H.U.    50% marks in graduation. Math at +2 level    30
7.     IIT Roorkee    60% marks in B.Sc/B.C.A. Maths at graduation level    30
8.     ICSE Indore    50% in graduation .Maths at +2 level    60
9.    V.J.T.I., Mumbai    55% marks in graduation. Maths at +2 level    30
10.    Jalgaon University    50% in graduation .Maths at +2 level    30
Other Reputed Institutes/Universities/Colleges offering MCA program:
In addition to the top ten, there are various other institutes of reputation offering MCA course. Some of them are listed below:
* PSG Coimbatore
* REC Surathkal
* REC Warangal
* REC Rourkela
* Vellore Engineering College
* Hyderabad Central University
* Thapar Institute
* Punjab University
* BITS Mesra
* RIT Jamshedpur
* Goa University
* Anna University    * H.P.Shimla University
* Indraprastha University
* Kurukshetra University
* Madurai Kamaraj University
* Pondicherry Central University
* Cochin University
* Nagpur University
* Gujarat MCA
* Andhra MCA
* Mangalore University
*  University of Rajasthan
* GNDU Amritsar

Persue MCA In India

List of colleges in India with, eligibility criteria and course duration which provides MCA degree..

Degree / Course	College / Institute	State	Eligibility	Course Duration
MCA	Affiliated to Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Institute of Technology and Science, Gaziabad	Uttar Pradesh	Graduation	3 years
MCA	Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh	Uttar Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Banaras Hindu University, Varnasi	Uttar Pradesh	Graduation (must have Passed Class XII with Mathematics)	3 years
MCA	Motilal Nehru Regional Engineering College, Allahabad	Uttar Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Dr. BR Ambedkar University, Agra	Uttar Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Institute of Management-Education, Ghaziabad	Uttar Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	College of Engineering , Department of Computer Science and Technology, Kakinada	Andhra Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Kakatiya University, Warangal	Andhra Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Mahatma Gandhi College, Guntur	Andhra Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Visakha Institute for Professional Studies, Vishakapatnam	Andhra Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Hyderabad University, Hyderabad-500046	Andhra Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam	Andhra Pradesh	Graduation(50%)	3 years
MCA	JNTU College of Engineering, Mahaveer Marg, Hyderabad	Andhra Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Assam Engineering College, Dibrugarh	Assam	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Tezpur University,Tezpur	Assam	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Banasthali	Rajasthan	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Birla Institute of Information technology, Pilani	Rajasthan	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Jodhpur University, Jodhpur	Rajasthan	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	University of Rajasthan, Jaipur	Rajasthan	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Magadh University, Patna	Bihar	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Regional Institute of Technology, Jamshedpur	Jharkhand	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Birla Institute of Information technology, Mersa, Ranchi	Jharkhand	BSc./ BA with Mathematics(50%)	3 years
MCA	Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi	Delhi	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Delhi University, Delhi	Delhi	Class XII	2 years
MCA	Delhi University, Delhi	Delhi	BCA/ BSc.	3 years
MCA	jamia Hamdard University, hamdard Nagar, New Delhi	Delhi	BCA/ Graduation with CIC	3 years
MCA	Guru Gobind Singh IP University , Kashmere Gate	Delhi	Graduation	3 years
MCA	Goa University, Talcigas Plateau	Goa	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Gujarat University, Ahmedabad	Gujarat	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	South Gujarat University, Surat	Gujarat	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidya Nagar	Gujarat	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar	Gujarat	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	MS University of Baroda, Vadodara	Gujarat	Graduation(55%)	3 years
MCA	Gulbarga University, Gulbarga	Karnataka	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi	Delhi	BCA/ Graduation with CIC	3 years
MCA	Karnataka Regional Engineering College	Karnataka	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Christ College, Houst Road, Banglore	Karnataka	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Banglore Insttute of Technology, banglore	Karnataka	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Visweshwara Technological University, Banglore	Karnataka	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Manglore Unversity, Mangalagangotri	Karnataka	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Adminstrative Management College, JayaNagar,Banglore	Karnataka	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Mahatma Gandhi Uniersity, Kochi	Kerala	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra	Haryana	Graduation (60%)/ Must Have Passed any 2: Pysics/mathematics/Electronics/Computer Science/Statistics/management/Economics or BE/Btech./Bcom (60%)/PG (55%)/Post BSc./ Diploma in Computer Science and Application/Post MA/MSc. Diploma in Computer Science	3 years
MCA	Vikram University, Ujjain	Madhya Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Pt. Ravi Shankar Shudra University, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Devi Ahilya Vshwavidyalaya Institute of Management Studies, Indore	Madhya Pradesh	BSc./Bcom/BA with mathematcis at Class XII level (55% aggregate)	3 years
MCA	Madhya Pradesh Bhuj University, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Maulana Azad College of Technology, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Jiwaji University of Technology, Gwalior,	Madhya Pradesh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Amravati University, Amravati	Maharashtra	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon	Maharashtra	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Government College of Engineering, VidyaNagar, Karad	Maharashtra	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	University of Pune, ganeshkhind, Pune	Maharashtra	Grauation(50%) pass mark for Reserved Category/inal year graduate/appearing in GATE 2001	3 years
MCA	Bharti Vidyapeeth's Institute of Management and Entreprenuership Development, Pune	Maharashtra	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	University of Bombay, Mumbai	Maharashtra	Graduation in any Dicipline	3 years
MCA	Behrampur University, Behrampur	Orissa	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Punjab University	Chanigarh	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Bharatisadan University, Thanjavur	Tamil Nadu	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Nehru Mechanical College, Tiruchchirappalli	Tamil Nadu	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Anna University, Guindy, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Bharathiar University, Coimbatore	Tamil Nadu	Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Stats/Communication/Physics/Chemistry/Electronics/BBM/Computer Science/APSC/Computer Technology with Ancil Mathematics in ICI	3 years
MCA	Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai	Tamil Nadu	bachelor's(1 division) in Applied Science with mathematics as Major Subject/ Bcom/BBA wth Mathematics at Senior Secondary	3 years
MCA	Ponicherry Engineering College, Pondicherry	Tamil Nadu	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Sri Vasavi College, Erode	Tamil Nadu	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Madras Christian College, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Presidency College, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	University of Calcutta, Kolkata	West Bengal	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Vidyasagar University, Midnapore	West Bengal	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	North Bengal Unversity, Darjeeling	West Bengal	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	Jadavpur University, Jadavpur, Kolkata	West Bengal	Bachelor's degree with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics. Etc.	3 years
MCA	University of Jammu, Jammu	Jammu & kashmir	Graduation(50%) (40% fro SC/ST)	2 years

What Is Simulation Engineering?

Simulation engineering is a broad term used to describe computer simulation technologies and programs used to model engineering projects and evaluate the risks and benefits in a virtual environment. The use of these types of programs has expanded exponentially in the past 10 years, allowing engineering advances in every area, ranging from bioengineering to environmental science. There are four main components to simulation engineering: software, memory requirements, hardware resources, and user interfaces.

All simulation engineering tools are designed for use by trained engineers or engineering technologists. Many engineering post-secondary programs now have courses in simulation engineering, when it should be used, and how to interpret the results. This advance in technology has greatly reduced costly errors, allows engineering research to expand into new areas at a much lower cost, and to work out the landscape of their research before actually starting the physical project.

The software used in simulation engineering is specifically designed for each discipline. The quality and flexibility of these programs have increased dramatically with expanded usage. As such, the software products available now include time lapse and projections, impact of natural forces over extended time frames, and the impact of temperature fluctuations.

One of the remaining hurdles with simulation engineering is the sheer volume of memory and system resources required to use this type of software. It is interesting to note that it was not a change in the requirements, but improved processing and lower costs for memory that have allowed this industry to expand. As computer memory manufacturers improve their processes, costs decreased. According to Moore’s law, the cost for memory should drop by 50 percent every 18 months.

Hardware requirements for these software products are significant. In the interest of cost savings, many large research universities combine resources and funding to create separate institutes for engineering research. These institutes function independently, but are responsible to a board of directors representing all the partner institutes. As such, the research is able to progress, and the knowledge shared. This type of partnership is not uncommon in the post-secondary sector, but is not viable in the private sector.

User interfaces required for simulation engineering have advanced in the past few years. Traditionally, users were required to learn programming languages, and key in all the specifications and requirements. The computer would process the request and provide the results of the calculations. Advances in technology and resource allocation now allow users to have graphical interfaces, multidimensional projections, and view the impact of specific actions on the shape and other physical characteristics.

What is a Nuclear Engineer?

A nuclear engineer is someone who works with atomic particles. This field is incredibly diverse, encompassing everything from building high powered nuclear weapons to developing new techniques in nuclear medicine with the goal of diagnosing disease. Working conditions for nuclear engineers typically include long hours in a laboratory environment, and most nuclear engineers are good at working on teams to solve complex problems. Pay scales in this field vary widely, depending on what type of work a nuclear engineer does and what sort of training he or she has received. As a general rule, most people enter this field out of genuine interest, rather than a desire to make money.

To become a nuclear engineer, someone must generally receive a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering and then pursue graduate level coursework. In some cases, someone can work as a technician on a nuclear reactor such as one found in a power plant with only a bachelor's degree, but people who are interested in working with innovative nuclear technology should plan on a master's degree at a minimum.

In many cases a nuclear engineer works for a government, developing defense systems, helping to handle nuclear waste, and studying radioactivity. Others work specifically in the defense industry, or for companies which develop new medical equipment, along with utilities. In nations which utilize nuclear power, nuclear engineers help to keep that power safe, clean, and effective for the nation's citizens. A limited number work in research for various companies in the private sector.

Among other things, a nuclear engineer may work with nuclear fission, such as that which powers reactors, nuclear fusion in experimental engineering, radioactive materials, weapons, and nuclear fuel. In medicine, nuclear engineers study the effect of radiation on the human body, and develop radiological tools for diagnosis and treatment of various conditions. Nuclear engineers also address issues like handling radioactive materials safely, and disposing of spent nuclear fuel and other radioactive products.

Some nuclear engineers prefer more theoretical work in the field of nuclear physics. This branch of physics studies atomic activity at a range of levels, in a controlled laboratory environment where people can observe and experiment with atomic particles. Many nuclear physicists work for educational institutions, pursuing post-graduate work and working with up and comers in the field. Some also work for government-sponsored research centers, in an attempt to learn more about radiation and how it can be harnessed for useful purposes.

What Is a Forensic Engineer?

A forensic engineer is an engineer who applies his or her engineering experience to forensic topics. Forensic engineers typically work with civil cases involving products which have failed to perform as expected, but they can also be involved in criminal cases, and they may be called upon to investigate patent disputes and other legal issues which require the input of an experienced engineer. A typical forensic engineer holds at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, and he or she may have a graduate degree or two as well.

In a classic example of how forensic engineering might be applied, after a bridge failure, a city government might call an engineer to find out how and why the bridge failed, and who might be liable. Lawyers and public safety agencies can also use forensic engineers in product liability cases, and in other situations where the failure of an engineering product caused an undesirable outcome. In investigations into patent claims, forensic engineers can examine the product being patented, and determine whether or not it is truly original.

In criminal cases, a forensic engineer may talk about various engineering-related conditions which are relevant to the case. If, for example, someone is accused of filing another person's brake lines with the goal of causing them to sever, leading the brakes to fail, a forensic engineer could talk generally about how brakes work and which techniques could be used to make them fail, and he or she could examine actual physical evidence to see what happened, and whether or not the case is valid.

Engineering can also become relevant in more abstract ways, ranging from claims by a defendant which are designed to provide an alibi which could be disproved by an engineer, to examining homemade weapons to determine how they were engineered, what level of expertise would have been needed to make them, and how well they would have worked. Forensic engineers work both in the laboratory and in the field, relying on a variety of tools and skills to perform their work.

In some cases, a forensic engineer may be hired by a government agency, such as a police force. Others work for firms which specialize in forensic engineering, or for companies which manufacture products like cars, which require a great deal of engineering expertise to make their products safe. Others may work as professors or instructors, serving as forensic engineering consultants on the side.

What is a Project Engineer?

A project engineer is an individual who leads the engineering design on a specific project. He may be the sole designer on the job, or may be the leader of a large design team. There are various levels of project engineers at different firms, and a senior engineer may manage several individual project engineers, who may themselves manage other designers, draftsmen, and assistants. The term “project engineer” should not be confused with the licensing designation of “Professional Engineer (PE).”

There are a number of different types of project engineer, and each relies on different training and skills to produce designs. Civil and geotechnical engineers perform site designs, study soil composition, and create plans for roads and other municipal structures. Mechanical engineers design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems as well as machines used in manufacturing and industry. Electrical engineers may create municipal utility systems, or calculate appropriate power supplies for buildings and homes. Finally, structural engineers use weights and loads of materials to design safe buildings and other projects.

To perform these specialized tasks, a project engineer will usually have a graduate level degree as well as several years of experience as an assistant or draftsman. He or she may pursue the title of Professional Engineer, but this designation is not required of all engineers. Most countries and states require that building plans and other technical documents be reviewed and stamped by a PE, but generally don't require that all designers obtain this title. To use the title of Professional Engineer, an individual must obtain a graduate degree as well as several years of experience, then pass a state licensing exam.

The daily routine of a project engineer is ever-changing. He may meet with architects and other engineers on a project to coordinate design issues, or may spend the day determining the best system to meet the technical and functional needs of a new building. He might walk the job site to inspect a project as it progresses, and help contractors with questions or problems related to the engineering design. Finally, he may simply spend the day in the office, reviewing schedules and budgets, selecting materials, and managing his fellow team members.

In the construction industry, the title of project engineer is given to new project managers, or job site assistants. Many individuals who enter this field have engineering or construction management degrees, though the responsibilities of those in construction differs significantly from a designing engineer. Construction project engineers typically work out in the field, representing the general contractor and managing the day-to-day project activities. They do no design work, and instead, they help guide tradesmen on the job by interpreting the project's building plans. After several years of increased responsibility, the project engineer is usually promoted to project manager, and is given his own projects to run.