Last Updated: 7 April 2026

MCA Admission IPU 2026 – Programme Code 105 Complete Guide

The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) is one of the most sought-after postgraduate IT programmes in Delhi NCR. Offered under Programme Code 105, this 2-year course prepares graduates for careers in software development, data engineering, cloud, cybersecurity and IT consulting. MCA at IPU is delivered both at the flagship University School of Information & Communication Technology (USICT) and at 12+ affiliated colleges spread across Delhi NCR.

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About MCA at IPU

The MCA programme at IPU is a 2-year (4 semester) full-time master's degree designed to develop skilled IT professionals. The curriculum covers advanced programming, software engineering, DBMS, data structures & algorithms, computer networks, machine learning and a final-semester industry project. With both government and self-financed options available under GGSIPU, students get strong academic exposure plus solid placement support across Delhi NCR's IT industry.

Eligibility Criteria (Programme Code 105)

• Educational qualification: Bachelor's degree in BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT/Mathematics), B.Tech, or equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST/PwD).
• Mathematics requirement: Mathematics as a compulsory subject at 10+2 OR at the Bachelor's level.
• Final year students: May apply on a provisional basis subject to clearing the qualifying degree before admission.
• Age limit: No upper age limit as per current GGSIPU norms.

Entrance Tests for MCA Admission IPU 2026 (in order of priority)

1. NIMCET 2026: National-level NIT MCA Common Entrance Test — the highest priority entrance for MCA admission at IPU.
2. IPU CET PG 2026: University's own postgraduate Common Entrance Test, used when NIMCET seats are exhausted.
3. CUET PG 2026: Common University Entrance Test (PG) is also accepted where applicable.

MCA Specialisations / Variations Offered

• MCA (Regular): 2-year programme, 60–180 seats per institute depending on intake.
• MCA (Software Engineering) at USICT: 120 seats — the flagship MCA SE programme of GGSIPU.
• MCA (Lateral Entry / 2nd Shift): Available at multiple affiliated institutes for working/eligible candidates.

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MCA Fee Structure 2026-27

• USICT (Govt): approximately Rs 1,30,000 per year.
• Affiliated colleges: approximately Rs 1,30,000 per year (CDAC fee + University share + other charges as per the Greater Noida revised fee structure).

Admission Process 2026 – Step by Step

1. Appear in NIMCET 2026 or IPU CET PG 2026.
2. Register on the official IPU portal (ipu.ac.in).
3. Counselling registration in July 2026.
4. Choice filling — preference order of colleges.
5. Seat allotment based on rank and reservation category.
6. Document verification and fee payment at the allotted institute.

Important Dates 2026-27

• NIMCET 2026: April 2026 (tentative)
• IPU CET PG 2026: June 2026
• Counselling: July–August 2026
• Classes commence: August 2026

Refund Policy

GGSIPU follows the standard UGC refund policy: 100% refund before classes start, 80% within 15 days, 50% within 30 days, and 0% after 30 days from the start of classes.

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Source: Official GGSIPU PG Admission Brochure 2026-27.