First Year Semester - I Course Code Course Name Theory / Practical / Project Assessment Type CA EE Total MCA501 Web Technologies(WT) Theory 30 70 100 MCA502 Database Technologies(DT) Theory 30 70 100 MCA503 Discrete Mathematics Theory 15 35 50 MCA504 Lab on WT & DT Practical 50 50 100 Elective Course Select Any one (MCA505 and MCA 506) OR (MCA507 and MCA 508) MCA505 Java Programming Theory 15 35 50 MCA506 Lab Course based on Java Programming Practical 25 25 50 OR MCA507 Cloud Computing Theory 15 35 50 MCA508 Lab Course based on Cloud Computing Practical 25 25 50 MCA599 Research Methodology Theory 30 70 100     Total     220/550 Semester - II MCA509 Software Engineering & Testing Theory 30 70 100 MCA510 Computer Network Theory 30 70 100 MCA511 Advance Java Theory 15 35 50 MCA512 Lab Course based on Advance Java & Software Engineering & Testing Practical 50 50 100 Elective Course Select Any one (MCA513 and MCA 514) OR (MCA515 and MCA 516) MCA513 ASP.NET using C# Theory 15 35 50 MCA514 Lab Course based on ASP.NET Practical 25 25 50 OR MCA515 Python Programming Theory 15 35 50 MCA516 Lab Course based on Python Programming Practical 25 25 50 MCA517 Industry Internship and Field Project TW 50 50 100     Total     220/550 Second Year Semester - III MCA601 Artificial Intelligence Theory 30 70 100 MCA602 Mobile Application Development Theory 30 70 100 MCA603 Object Oriented Analysis and Design Theory 15 35 50 MCA604 Lab Course Based on Mobile App Dev Theory 50 50 100 Elective Course Select Any one (MCA605 and MCA 606) OR (MCA607 and MCA 608) MCA605 Cyber Security Theory 15 35 50 MCA606 Lab Course Based on Cyber Security Practical 25 25 50 OR MCA607 Web Frameworks Theory 15 35 50 MCA608 Lab Course based on Web Frameworks Practical 25 25 50 MCA609 Research Project-I Project 50 50 100     Total     220/550 Semester - IV MCA610 New Trends in IT Practical 50 50 100 MCA611 Business Intelligence Theory 15 35 50 MCA612 Project Project 75 750 150 MCA613 Web Services Theory 15 35 50 MCA614 Lab Course based on Web Services Practical 25 25 50 MCA615 Research Project-II Project 75 750 150     Total     220/550

Fee Structure :

Installments scheme available on request.  Payment mode online only.  Fees and syllabus are subject to change without notice. Fees once paid is not transferable and refundable in any situation. Students are requested to keep all receipts safely till end of the course.

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Examination Instructions

As per NEP2020, the evaluation pattern of the MCA Programme consists of the following components.

For each theory course of 100 marks, there will be 70 marks for University Assessment (End Examination [EE]) and 30 marks for Continuous Assessment (Home Assignments [CA])

Learner will have to obtain minimum 40% marks to pass in each course in university assessment and continuous assessment separately.

The marks obtained by the learner in Continuous Assessment will be shown separately in the Mark Sheet.

(A) Internal Assessment (Continuous Assessment i.e. Home Assignment): 30 Marks

1. Learners should submit ONE home assignment of 30 marks per course. Thus, in each Semester, for all theory courses home assignments will have to be MCA Prospectus Academic Session January 2025 13 submitted. (Except in case OJT/Field Project and Research Projects)
2. University will upload the home assignment questions on university website http://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac learners should download the home assignment questions from the university website.
3. The learners must submit neatly hand-written home assignments in softcopy format through the Home Assignment submission portal, as per the schedule declared by the University.
4. These assignments shall be evaluated for 30 marks by the Counselors of the concerned courses at the Learner Support Centre and the list of marks obtained by the learners would be submitted by the study centre to the University examination department.
5. It will be mandatory for the Learner Support Centers to submit these course wise marks to the university before the commencement of each semester end examination only in online mode i.e. through Learner Support Centre login athttp://ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac. The web-link for online submission of marks will be made available on the university website.
6. Learners are allowed to submit home assignments in hard copy at the Learner Support Centre only once in every semester, within the stipulated time period scheduled by the university and the Learner Support Centre, on the website or/and other means. Learners should follow the university guidelines regularly and communicate with their respective Learner Support Centers for submission of their assignments within time.
7. The learners who fail to submit these assignments within the stipulated time would not to be allowed to re-submit the same after the commencement of the Semester end examination and he/she would be awarded ‘zero’ marks/ABSENT, and the same would be displayed in his/her mark sheet.
8. If the learners fail to submit the assignment during that semester, he/she will not be allowed to submit assignments thereafter under any circumstances and will have to secure passing marks for that course by obtaining marks in end examination.
9. Learner Support Centre needs to contact at university headquarters Exam Unit-II for more details regarding submission of continuous assessment marks evaluation and submission.
10. Assignments submission for each course must be completed within the stipulated dates in the same semester of an academic year as communicated by the University. The university will not permit resubmission/late submission of assignment under any circumstances.

B) End Examination (EE)–70 Marks.

The End Examination will be of 70 marks for 4 credit courses and of 35 marks for 2 credit courses. The university will conduct end examination as per the schedule declared in advance. The learner will have to obtain minimum 40% marks to pass in each component.

Evaluation Pattern

Components	Number of Credits	University Assessment	Continuous Assessment	Total Marks	Passing Marks
Theory papers	4	70	30	100	Secure minimum 40% marks in University Assessment as well as Continuous Assessment separately.
	2	35	15	50
Field Project/OJT	4	50	50	100
Research Projects	4	50	50	100
	6	75	75	150

Theory Papers:

Continuous Assessment (CA):

For 30 marks	For 15 marks
Home Assignment 1: Total: 20 Marks	Home Assignment 1: Total: 15 Marks
One Long answer questions (10 Marks)	Two short answer questions (10 Marks)
One Long answer questions (10 Marks)	One short answer questions (5 Marks)
Home Assignment 2: Total: 10 Marks
10 objective type questions each of 1 mark

End Examination Question paper pattern

For 70 marks pattern	For 30 marks pattern
Q1. Long Answer (Any one out of two questions) 10 Marks	Q1. Long Answer (Any one out of two questions) 10 Marks
Q2. Long Answer (Any one out of two questions) 10 Marks	Q2. Short answer questions (Any two out of three questions) 10 Marks
Q3. Long Answer (Any one out of two questions) 10 Marks	Q3. Very Short answer questions (Any five out of six questions) 10 Marks
Q4. Short answer questions (Any five out of Six questions) 25 Marks
Q5. Very Short answer questions (Any five out of six questions) 15 Marks

Practical work Evaluation

1. For practical paper CA is of 50 marks and EE is of 50 marks. For practical CA a learner need to prepare workbook/Journal and need to attempt internal Viva -Voce Examination at their respective LSC.
2. If learner fail to complete practical work then she/he will be allowed to do it with next batch.
3. For practical papers of credits 2 and 4 two hours practical is permitted. One batch can contain 18 to 20 learners.
4. Practical work marks division:

	CA		EE		Total
Credits	Min Marks	Max Marks	Min Marks	Max Marks	Min Marks	Max Marks
2	10	25	10	25	20	50
4	20	50	20	50	40	100
6	30	75	30	75	60	150

Detailed evaluation structure of OJT, Field project, Research Project: will have CA and EE weightage of 50:50.

	CA		EE		Total
Credits	Min Marks	Max Marks	Min Marks	Max Marks	Min Marks	Max Marks
2	10	25	10	25	20	50
4	20	50	20	50	40	100
6	30	75	30	75	60	150

Detailed evaluation structure of Field Project

Module	Unit	% of Distribution of Marks	CA
1	Basic structure of society, key definition of problem area, analysis of preliminary data	30	15
2	Classroom-work-correspondence, formats, interactions and liaising	10	05
3	Field work and data gathering	30	15
4	Analysis and reporting	20	10
5	Feed back to community	10	05
	Total	100	50

On Job Training evaluation structure:

Sr. No.	Component	% of Distribution of Marks
1	Behavior, interest in assigned work, willingness to learn	10
2	Accept responsibility, cooperate with coworkers and supervisors, demonstrate organizational skills	10
3	Uses time, knowledge and expertise effectively, Analyzes problems effectively.	10
4	Demonstrates creativity, originality, any innovative contribution, professional ethics and accountability	10
5	Writes effectively, produces high quality work, skill proficiency	10
	Total	50

Learners Evaluation with Grade system:

1. “Absolute Grading”: the marks are converted to grades based on pre-determined class intervals.
2. “Letter Grade”: It is an index of the performance of students in a said programme. Grades are denoted by letters O, A+, A, B+, B, C, P and F.
3. “Grade Point”: It is a numerical weight allotted to each letter grade on a 10-point scale. Grade Point shall be “0 (Zero)” for Letter Grade “Ab” and “F”. The marks scored by the examinee shall be converted into grade points by dividing the marks scored in the aggregate and dividing the resulting number by maximum marks, multiplying the result by ten, retaining the integer part (ignore the fractional part). Thus, if a person has secured 56 marks out of 100 marks in aggregate for a course, we get (56/100) x 10 which is 5.6. Ignoring the fraction, we get 5 as the grade point.
4. The UGC recommends a 10-point grading system with the following letter grades and points as given below:

Marks Obtained out of 100	Grade Point	Semester GPA / Programme CGPA/ Semester/ Programme	% of Marks	Alpha-Sign/ Letter Grade Result
90 - 100	10	9.00 – 10. 00	90.0 - 100	O (Outstanding)
80 – 89.99	9	8.00 - < 9.00	80.0 - < 90.0	A+ (Excellent)
70 – 79.99	8	7.00 - < 8.00	70.0 - < 80.0	A (Very Good)
60 – 69.99	7	6.00 - < 7.00	60.0 - < 70.0	B+ (Good)
55 – 59.99	6	5.50 - < 6.00	55.0 - < 60.0	B(Above Average)
50 – 54.99	5	5.00 - < 5.50	50.0 - < 55.0	C(Average)
40 – 49.99	4	4.00 - < 5.00	40.0 - < 50.0	P(Pass)
0 – 39.99	0	Below 4.00	Below 40	F (Fail)

5. “Credit Point”: It is the product of grade point and number of credits for a course.
6. “Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA)”: It is a measure of performance of work done in a semester. It is the ratio of sum of the product of the number of credits with the grade points scored by a student in all courses taken by a student and the sum of number of credits of all the courses undergone by a student:


It shall be expressed up to two decimal places.

7. “Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)”:It is a measure of overall cumulative performance of a student over all semesters. The CGPA is the ratio of total credit points secured by a student in various courses in all semesters and the sum of the total credits of all courses in all the semesters. The CGPA is also calculated in the same manner taking into account all the courses undergone by a student over all the semesters of a programme.


Where, S_iis the SGPA of the i th semester & C_i is the total number of credits in that semester. It shall be expressed up to two decimal places.

8. “Transcript or Grade Card or Certificate”:Based on the grades earned, a grade certificate shall be issued to all the registered students after every semester. The grade certificate will display the course details (code, title, number of credits, grade secured) along with SGPA of that semester and CGPA earned till that semester.

A Learner must successfully complete first year, second year including project/ OJT/Field Project component in order to qualify for the award of the MCA degree.

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FAQ

Quick Ref. : Where is YCMOU | How do I register | Where will I get counseling | What is distance learning | Books & Study material | My Exams schedule | Job guarantee
Q	What is Open Learning?
A	Open learning refers to ‘openness’ in education. You can take the education that you want, at your pace and wherever it is needed. You are not bound to attend regular college. There is no upper age limit for a student. There is flexibility in course combinations.
Q	Does Distance Education have the same status as conventional education?
A	Yes, Distance Education is the accepted mode adopted by a number of Universities the world over. Almost all these universities use the conventional mode too. Considering that many institutions offer both the modes simultaneously, they are comparable.
Q	Is the YCMOU a recognised university?
A	Yes! (YCMOU) was set up in July 1989 by Act XX(1989) of the Maharashtra State Legistature. The YCMOU has headquarters at Nashik and provides support to its learners through study centers, which are spread all over the State of Maharashtra.
Q	Is the YCMOU student eligible for UPSC examinations?
A	Yes,. Please refer The Government GR on 'About University' link
Q	Are the YCMOU degrees, diplomas and certificates recognised for Government Jobs?
A	Yes, Please refer The Government GR on 'About University' link
Q	Where is the YCMOU located? <
A	The university Head Quarters is located at Nashik, Maharashtra, INDIA. The address is - Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Dnyangangotri, Near Gangapur Dam, Nashik - 422 222
Q	Do I need to go to Nashik for studying?
A	No! The YCMOU has established several Study Centres all over the India. Each academic programme is implemented at specified Study Centres. You may select the Study Centre most convenient to you and after registering at such a Study Centre, attend the contact/ sessions there.
Q	Does the University provide study material?
A	Yes, YCMOU provides study material to the students in the pdf form.
Q	What is included in the study material?
A	Self-instructional study-texts, etc.
Q	From where can I receive the study material?
A	From the Study Centres or from university website.
Q	How do I register myself with the YCMOU ? <
A	The university has a separate Registration Section to handle registration-related issues. Once you decide about the programme of study, you will need to purchase the Prospectus for the programme, collect all the relevant information about the period of registration, the applicable fees, etc. Contact the Study Centre Coordinator or the Principal for this.
Q	What is the registration procedure?
A	Collect the prospectus with form from the Study Centre. Fill up the form. Attach the necessary documents. Attach the proper Demand Draft of fees. Submit it to the Study Centre.
Q	What is counselling?
A	Counselling is the academic support given at the recognized Study Centre. It could be in the form of lectures delivered by an expert, group discussions, presentations, quizzes, etc.
Q	Where will I get counseling? <
A	At the study centre. Once your admission is confirmed, you are eligible for attending counselling sessions at the study centre.
Q	What documents are required for admission
A	Only attested zerox copies of the certificate and marksheets of Board exams that You have Passed. And originals only for verification.
Q	Can I continue my other graduation/ post graduation programs with other universities.
A	Yes open universities do not require any migration or original certificates for submission So you are eligible to continue Your other programs simultaneously. DUAL DEGREE IS PERMITTED.
Q	How exams will be conducted.
A	University has decided to conduct the descriptive end examination pattern from academic year 2016-17.
Q	What is distance learning and what is scope of it. <
A	Distance education is a field of learning which focuses on a convenient delivery of education to those who cannot attend regular classroom courses. Students of distance education access their courses through printed study material as well as online learning soft wares. This is an advanced branch of learning through which students from any corner of the world can pursue their desired degrees of course with help of today’s technology.
	Scope and Benefits: There are numerous distance learning benefits which you ought to consider when electing to take an online distance learning course.
	Distance education promotes the opportunity to meet the needs of students unable to attend on-campus classes. One of the biggest distance learning benefit is the issue of flexibility and time. A student is not confined to classroom for a certain number of hours on a given day. Online courses provide flexibility when it comes to the completion of lessons. Increased access to learning Promotes life long learning Increased compensation and promotion potential Another benefit of distance learning to students is the ability to do interactive teamwork between groups. Students have the opportunity to correspond with others from different backgrounds and to hear from a variety of speakers from around the world. Access to experts and tremendous volume of online databases is also a distance learning benefit. Instead of searching for hours through card catalogs and library stacks, you can utilize an online search engine to find countless experts' articles and research databases within seconds. Instructor communication is an additional distance learning benefit. With the evolution of e-mail and internet chat rooms, instructor-student contact can be maintained and strengthened. This fosters a better educational experience for the distance learning student. Ever had to make a special trip to campus to drop off homework assignment? At two o’clock in the morning? The use of email can allow you to send your homework assignment at any time of day to your professor - safe and convenient. What a benefit for distance learning! Have to take a test? Allows you to take an exam without the need for attending a traditional classroom miles away. Financial benefits of distance learning exist as well. Without the need to leave your home for spending a semester or a year in a distant city, you can substantially save on transportation, housing, and food costs. It goes without saying that you can keep your full or part time job at the same time you pursue a distance learning course. Social benefits of distance learning? Without having to leave your community, you maintain your personal, cultural, and social lifestyle. Your circle of comfort is maintained, reducing additional stress.
	Distance education is an education that aims to deliver education to students who are not physically present and the main advantage of distance education is the students rather than attending courses individually can communicate through internet with the teachers at their own time and can exchange the  material over the net, DLP India would be a great help for the students who are looking for distance learning courses in different field starting from Undergraduate to Post Graduate in Management and Technology.
Q	Do I need to refer other books in addition to material supplied by university. <
A	The course material delivered to You by university will cover the courses topics  in sufficient detail. How ever we also suggest certain reference books that you can read in order to get in depth knowledge on topics covered.
Q	Is entire Study material is available at a time
A	No It is delivered as per semester subjects.
Q	If there is need of Computer at home for practice.
A	Generally we provide sufficient practice (unlimited ) hours for students. A PC at home may be for additional practice  But not compulsion.
Q	Do I need to pass any entrance Test for taking admission for any of the program.
A	No Absolutely Not. You need to fulfill the eligibility criteria that’s all. Admissions are given First cum First Serve Basis.
Q	When will be My Exams scheduled. <
A	For YCMOU Exams will be In the Month Of December and June.
Q	How can I pay my fees in Cash or cheque.
A	You can pay your fees in cash, cheque or DD.
Q	Is there Education Loan available for these programs.
A	Yes. You can enquire that with your Bank also.
Q	Can I complete these programs while taking a job.
A	Yes. Definitely weekend batches are available for selected programs (sat-Sun).
Q	Do you provide job guarantee after these programs.<
A	Yes. (With conditions.) Please see the conditions on 'Why at us' link.