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The broad objective of the MCA is to prepare graduate students for productive careers in software industry by providing an outstanding environment for teaching and research in the core and emerging areas of the discipline. The program's thrust is on giving the students a thorough and sound background in theoretical and application-oriented courses relevant to the latest computer software development. The Master's Degree Program has been designed with a semester approach in mind. The first year courses are aimed at skills development in computers using various technologies, and the second year provides the specialization and the project work.

4-year BCA Degree (Honours) : A four-year BCA Degree (Honours) degree in the major discipline will be awarded to those who complete a four-year degree programme with 160 credits and have satisfied the credit requirements as per UGC guidelines.

Award

Students successfully completing the program are awarded degree in their respective discipline by the University, in accordance with the University rules

Program Structure

The MCA program consists of 18 courses covered in four semesters spread over two years. Students are also required to do a research Project during 4th semester. Students are also exposed to discipline specific elective courses in their respective field of specialization. The actual offering of electives will however, depend on optimal number of students opting for the same elective.

Admission Calendar
Last date for submission of duly completed Application Form along with Admission Fees & release of Provisional Admission Letters 16 September 2024
Registration with scrutiny of original certificates & Payment of First Semester Fee 19 September 2024
Commencement of Classes 23 September 2024

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

First Year

Semester I

Semester II

SE I

Soft Skills-I

SE II

Soft Skills-II

CC 1

Software Engineering

CC 6

ASP.NET

CC 2

Advanced Database Management Systems

CC 7

Cloud Computing

CC 3

Advanced Computer Networks

CC 8

Python

CC 4

PHP MYSQL

DE I

Discipline Elective-I

CC 5

Mathematics-II (Numerical Analysis to Software Approach)

DE II

Discipline Elective-II

Second Year

Semester III

Semester IV

CC 9

Theory of Computation

RP

Research Project

CC 10

Object oriented Analysis and Design (OOA D)

CC 11

Design Analysis of Algorithm

CC 12

Data Warehouse and Data Mining (DW/DM)

DE III

Discipline Elective-III

DE IV

Discipline Elective-IV

AE-Ability Enhancement Course, CC-Core Course, SE-Skill Enhancement Course, GE- General Elective Course, DE-Discipline Specific Course, TH-Thesis Course Student has to opt only from each group given below:

Discipline Specific Electives(DE)

DE I

DE II

Artificial Intelligence Mobile Robotics

Internet of Things (IoT) E-Commerce and M-Commerce

DE III

DE IV

Android Application Development Simulation and Modelling

Big Data Analytics Software Quality Assurance

Admission Modalities

The admission modalities are with reference to the full-time campus programs offered by the ICFAI University, Sikkim. All applicants who meet the eligibility criteria specified for the program and have studied in English medium in their qualifying examination are eligible to apply. Final year students awaiting results can also apply. Their admission will be provisional, subject to qualifying in the final examination. The registration and admission of these applicants is liable to be cancelled in case they do not fulfill the eligibility criteria by September 19, 2024.

Semester System

The University follows semester pattern for all its programs. Each academic year consists of two semesters. Continuous evaluation is carried out through mid-semester examinations, assignments, quizzes etc., culminating in an end semester examination. The students also have to undergo faculty supervised internships for practical training.The medium of instruction is English

Eligibility

  • The selection of applicants into the UG/PG programs of the University is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria made through screening of the applications.
  • Due weightage is given to academic distinction, honors and awards in sports, cultural events, extra-curricular activities viz debates, quizzes and adventure sports.
  • All applicants meeting the selection criteria will be given a provisional admission subject to verification of the documents at the time of registration and payment of fee.

Registration

  • All applicants having received the provisional admissions are required to present themselves with Original academic/other certificates and residence proof/HRDD Govt. of Sikkim allotment letters in case seeking fee concessions, for verification along with semester and other fees on the date of Registration.
  • In addition, photocopies are also required to be submitted for retention in their record with the University. Original certificates will be returned after verification

Admission Criteria

  • The selection of applicants into the UG/ PG programs of the University is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria made through screening of the applications.
  • Due weightage is given to academic distinction, honors and awards in sports, cultural events, extra-curricular activities viz debates, quizzes and adventure sports.
  • All applicants meeting the selection criteria will be given a provisional admission subject to verification of the documents at the time of registration and payment of fee.

Special Reservation

  • There shall be a special provision for admission of applicants belonging to the State of Sikkim in any course of the ICFAI University, Sikkim, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the applicants meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred below.
  • Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.
  • The Government Quota students will be given a fee concession of 50% on program fees.
  • In addition to the Government quota, seats will be reserved with fee concession for applicants from the state of Sikkim, GTA area and the nearby North Bengal region as per the mandate of the University to serve the educational needs of the state of Sikkim and the nearby areas.

Anti-ragging & Anti-sexual Harassment

The ICFAI University provides a ragging free campus. The University follows the UGC guidelines and norms regarding the anti-ragging and anti-sexual harassment policies. The students are required to submit the duly signed affidavit for Anti-ragging at the time of admission to the University.

Application Modalities

Guidelines on how to Complete the Application Form :

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form :

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
  2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
  3. Please provide all available and correct information in appropriate sections.
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  5. Retain a photo copy of the Application Form along with documents stipulated.
  6. Demand Draft for Admission Fee (One Time) of ₹3,000/- as applicable for the program applied for, towards Admission Fee drawn in favor of “The ICFAI University, Sikkim-Fee Collection A/c” payable at Gangtok

Attested Copies of Certificates :

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate
  • Marksheets of Class XII / Degree Certificates (as may be applicable)
  • Fee concession (if applicable) requisite documents to be attached.
  • Nationality Certificate/Proof, for foreign students only.
  • Other certificates pertaining to academic and extra curricularactivities.

Submission of Application Form :

The completed application form along with the Admission Fee DD should be submitted or sent at the address given below

The ICFAI University, Sikkim, Ranka Road, Lower Sichey, Gangtok (Sikkim) - 737101.
E-mail: admissions@iusikkim.edu.in

The scanned application form and the Admission fee DD to be sent along with the courier consignment number to the e-mail address given above in case sent through mail or courier.

Fee Schedule

Admission Fee

Admission Fee (One Time) of ₹3,000/- for all programs is to be paid by all the students along with the application forms.

Exam Fee

All the students need to pay an amount of ₹2,000/- per semester for UG PG programs towards Exam Fee along with the Program Fee.

Caution Deposit

All students are required to pay a Caution Deposit (One Time) of ₹5,000/- along with the First Semester Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest and after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

Program Fee

Students have to pay the fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be notified separately at the relevant time.

Program

Duration

Category

Fee in Rs. ** (Per Semester)

MCA

2 Years

Non Domicile

38,500

Domicile

27,000

Govt. Quota

19,300

* The ICFAI University, Sikkim is enabling an equal opportunity for all. However, limited seats will be available for SC ST students with relaxation in the eligibility criteria as per the Govt. of Sikkim norms wherever applicable. Students awaiting for final year examination results are also eligible for admission. The Management reserves the right to accept or reject any application with valid ground/s.

# Note: Age restriction for Law Programs can be relaxed as per BCI guidelines.

** Fee Concession: The University proposes to give 50% of the program fee concession to the students coming from Sikkim Government Quota & 30% to the students from North East States, GTA Region & North Bengal respectively.

Remittance: All payments should be made by way of Demand Draft, banker’s cheque drawn in favor of “The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Gangtok, Sikkim. or through University website only.

Merit Scholarships

The ICFAI University Sikkim offers merit scholarships to students pursuing the UG PG Programs. The scholarships are based on performance in Class XII (or equivalent)/ Graduation (or equivalent) and Semester-wise performance during the Program.

A. Merit Scholarships based on past academic record: Percentage of marks achieved in qualifying examination will decide the amount of scholarship. The Scholarship amount will be awarded in 2 equal instalments i.e. in the first and second semester of the program. The second instalment of the scholarship will be awarded on securing a minimum 8.00 GPA in the first semester. The students availing 50% program fee concession (i.e., Govt. Quota students) will not be eligible for scholarships based on Past Academic Record. However, they will be eligible for scholarships based on semester-wise performance. The scholarship details are as presented in the following table.

Aggregate % in qualifying examinatio % of 1st Semester program fee given as merit scholarship
≥ 90% 75%
≥ 80% - < 90% 60%
≥ 70% - < 80% 50%

All subjects will be taken into consideration for calculating the percentage for Entry Level Scholarship.

B. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance: Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance (Details presented in the table given below). These scholarships are offered in addition to the scholarships based on the past academic record.

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I ≥ 9.00 Category II ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00 Category III ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50
% of Program fee of the semester will be awarded as scholarship 30% 22% 15%