IGNOU –Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Master Degree:

Name of the course: IGNOU –Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

About Course: They has launched very perspective programme IGNOU –Master of Computer Applications for graduate students. The programme mainly emphasizes on software technology to solve mathematical, computing, communications/networking and commercial problems. The programme designed with different semesters.

The first years provides knowledge about skill development in computer by using various technologies. The second year provides knowledge on core courses by providing conceptual frame work and the third year provides the specialization with the project work.

Objective of the course: The main objective of the programme IGNOU –Master of Computer Applications is to provide productive career in software industry and academia by providing an outstanding environment for teaching and research in such discipline.

Subject Details: The whole programme is divided in 6 semesters (3 years). It includes the various subjects related to computer application.

Course Duration: Duration of the course is 3 to 6 years.

Course Fee: A candidate has to pay Rs.8000/- per semester as course fee. Student of the first year have to pay Rs.100/- extra as registration charges. Candidates, who haven’t pass with mathematics, Rs.1000/- has to be paid for CS-60.

Qualification Criteria: Candidate should have complete graduation from a recognized university. However, the students who have not Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 are required to pursue and pass the CS-60 course concurrently.

Age Criteria: There is no any age restriction. Any qualified person can get admission in particular course.

Contact Details:

E-Mail ID: mca@ignou.ac.in/

Telephone Number: +91-011-29572902, 011-29533436

IGNOU – Doctor of Philosophy in Computer & Information Science

Doctoral Degree:

Name of the course: IGNOU – Doctor of Philosophy in Computer & Information Science (Ph. D. in Computer & Information Science)

About Course: The Indira Gandhi National Open University has introduced Ph. D. Programme in Computer Science was launched in January 2009. This programme helps to software industries to discover, implement and test new approaches, tools and techniques for designing software solutions to problems. It also proves vast practical laboratory for experiments. Government and semi-government institutions such as MICT, CSIR, DST, DRDO etc., are also involved in research in different areas of applications of computer technology.

Objective of the course: The motive to launch the Ph. D. Programme in Computer Science was to develop the spirit of innovation and research among the faculties and scientists for expansion of fundamental knowledge and technological innovations. The aim of the department was to meet the requirement of higher learning.

Course Duration: Duration of the course is 2 to 5 years.

Programme Fee: The course fee is Rs.14000/- per year.

Qualification Criteria: Any candidate who have completed M. Phil Degree in the Computer Science / IT etc with 55% marks OR

Master's degree or its equivalent degree from any University or a recognized Institute of higher learning in any relevant branch of Science / Engineering & technology with minimum 60% marks OR

Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology with 70% marks with five years of experience in teaching or in the software industry may apply for the admission.

Admission Process: The admission will be made on the basis of merit list of taken entrance examination. Sub-committee will decide the eligibility criteria.

Age Criteria: There is no any age restriction. Any person can get admission in particular course.

Course Material (various Programmes): The following programmes are held for providing knowledge and solution to difficulties.

I) Teleconferencing: IGNOU - Ph. D. Programme in Computer Science course has a facility for Teleconferencing. It is a one- way video and two-way audio device which make possible to communication. The facility is available at the Regional Centre and Selected Study Centres. Teleconferencing is done through Gyan Darshan Channel. Candidates must regularly attend these sessions. These will help students to clarify doubts and interact with other learners all over the country.

II) Audio-video Programme: This programme facilitate with audio-video cassettes which can be helpful in viewing and listening. A one can also hire these cassettes during the course.

IV) Radio counseling & Telecast: The department also provides facility of radio counseling through FM. students can ask queries by toll free telephone number 110012345. The programme also telecasted on television at DD Metro channel. The schedule is telecasted in advance so that one can prepare for subject properly.

Contact Details:

E-mail address: mlal@ignou.ac.in

Telephone Number: 011- 29536207 / 011-29572902

IGNOU recognition

IGNOU is granted the authority to confer degrees by Clause 5(1)(iii) of the IGNOU Act 1985. IGNOU is also recognized as a Central University by the University Grants Commission of India (UGC). The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) recognizes IGNOU conferred degrees as on par with the degrees conferred by its members and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) recognises the Master of Computer Applications and Master of Business Administration program of IGNOU.

In 1993, IGNOU was designated by the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) as its first Centre of Excellence for Distance Education empowered "to actively participate in Commonwealth co-operative endeavors to identify, nurture, and strengthen open learning institutions throughout the Commonwealth, particularly in the Third World ..".

IGNOU also operates as an ac-creditor for open university and distance education systems in India through the Distance Education Council (DEC). Authority to do so is granted under Clause 16 and Statute 28 of the IGNOU Act 1985.