Master of Computer Applications is a 2 years postgraduate programme.

How many colleges in Karnataka offer MCA?

We list 38 colleges offering MCA, across 14 districts. Use the directory filters to narrow by district and college type.

Which entrance exam do I need for MCA?

Our verified records show MCA seats allotted through Karnataka PGCET. The most competitive General Merit seat in our data closed at rank 41. Colleges may also admit through their own tests, which those publications do not cover.

What specialisations are available in MCA?

Commonly offered branches include Software Engineering, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security. Availability differs by college — check each college's course list.

Computer Applications & IT

Master of Computer Applications

Commonly known as MCA

Level

Postgraduate

Duration

2 years

Annual fee — indicative

₹60,000 – ₹4.00 L

Indicative, not a published figure — a band for the course generally. Ask the college for its fee structure and which quota it applies to.

About MCA

Admission through Karnataka PGCET conducted by KEA.

Specialisations

Branches commonly offered under MCA in Karnataka. Availability differs by college — check each college’s course list.

Software EngineeringData ScienceCloud ComputingCyber Security

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level; Karnataka PGCET score.

Career Scope

Software Engineer, Data Engineer, Systems Architect.

MCA by district

Every district with a college on this page. A district with three or more opens its ranked list; the rest open the directory filtered to that district.

Bangalore (25)Bangalore (24)Belagavi (Belgaum) (2)Ballari (Bellary) (1)Bangalore Rural (1)Dakshina Kannada (1)Davanagere (1)Dharwad (1)Hassan (1)Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) (1)Mandya (1)Mysuru (Mysore) (1)Shivamogga (Shimoga) (1)Tumakuru (Tumkur) (1)Udupi (1)

MCA — common questions

Answered from verified records — official closing ranks, published fees and accreditation. Not written by students. How we verify data.

How long is MCA?: Master of Computer Applications is a 2 years postgraduate programme.
How many colleges in Karnataka offer MCA?: We list 38 colleges offering MCA, across 14 districts. Use the directory filters to narrow by district and college type.
What does MCA cost in Karnataka?: ₹60,000 – ₹4.00 L. Indicative, not a published figure — a band for the course generally. Ask the college for its fee structure and which quota it applies to.
Which entrance exam do I need for MCA?: Our verified records show MCA seats allotted through Karnataka PGCET. The most competitive General Merit seat in our data closed at rank 41. Colleges may also admit through their own tests, which those publications do not cover.
What specialisations are available in MCA?: Commonly offered branches include Software Engineering, Data Science, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security. Availability differs by college — check each college's course list.

Colleges offering MCA (38)

B M S College of Engineering

Bengaluru Urban

AutonomousNAAC A++Est. 1946Profile checked

Affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)