HPU Shimla Master of Computer Application (MCA) Admission 2020, Eligibility, Fees, Selection

Start Date of Online Application Process

06th May 2020

Last Date of Submission of the Hard Copy of the Application

30th May 2020

Entrance Exam Date

Will be notified later, on the website

Declaration of Result

Will be notified later, on the website

Counseling Starts

Will be notified later, on the website

Duration of the Course

3 years (6 Semesters)

Subsidized Seats

30 + 02 + 02

Non-Subsidized Seats

90 + 03

Total Seats in MCA Course

120 + 02 + 02 + 03 = 127

Few Supernumerary seats for foreign nationals who apply through ICCR are also available as per H.P. University Rules

The Eligibility Criteria for HPU MCA 2020 is as follows:

 
Any of the following option may be satisfied

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST) from a University established by law in India, with Mathematics at +2 level. OR

BCA/B. Sc. (IT)/ B. Sc. (Computer Science)/B.Sc. Physical Science(Computer Science)/ B.A. with Computer Science/B.Sc. Honours with Computer Science or any graduate with computers as one of the subjects in all the three years of graduation with at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST) from a University established by law in India.

Age Limit

(i)

Maximum age limit for admission to MCA Course is 26 years for general category, 29 years for SC/ST category and 28 years for girl candidates, as on the 01st July of the year concerned.

(ii)

The Vice-Chancellor may permit age relaxation up to a maximum of six months.

i.

Application form will be release online at Himachal Pradesh University’s official website

ii.

All the applicants are advised to read the Prospectus/information brochure of Computer Science Dept., H.P. University, Shimla-171005 in PDF Format Available on www.hpucs.ac.in or www.hpuniv.in, carefully and also ensure their eligibility in terms of the conditions/provisions mentioned in the information brochure

iii.

It is required to upload scanned files of photograph, signature and documents (if applicable)

SC/ST/IRDP/ANTYODAYA

Rs.500/-

General Category

Rs.1000/-

Payment Mode

It is payable online or through challan mode. Fee once paid shall not be refunded in any case.

The exam pattern for HPU MCA 2020 is as follows

Type of Questions

MCQ

Total Marks

130

Duration

2 hours

Medium of exam

English

Number of sections

4

Section

Subject

Marks

Section A

General logical ability & aptitude

40

Section B

Mathematics of +2 level

50

Section C

Basics of Computers and its Awareness

25

Section D

General English

15

The counseling shall be held in the H.P. University campus for admission to the MCA Course 2020. Candidates are required to check the website of the Dept. www.hpucs.ac.in

No separate result cards and intimation regarding counseling shall be sent to the candidates; the counseling shall be held strictly as per the duly published counseling schedule posted on the website.

The Entrance Test for admission to the MCA course shall be held at the following centres:

a)

H.P. University Campus, Summer Hill, Shimla

b)

Government College, Mandi

c)

Government College, Hamirpur

d)

H.P. University Regional Centre, Dharamshala, Kangra

HPU MCA 2020 E-Admit Card will be released on the official website of Department of Computer Science, Himachal Pradesh University

It is mandatory to carry a valid ID proof along with the admit card on exam day. Candidates will not be permitted to appear for the written test without a valid e-admit card.