Master of Computer Applications (MCA) 

at Punjabi University Patiala, Patiala

Punjabi University imparts over 800 courses in a variety of fields ranging from Engineering, Law, Science, Arts & Humanities, Commerce and Accounting, Management, Computers & IT, Pharmacy to Library sciences, and many more. Admission to all these courses is based on the aggregate score of the candidates in the qualifying exams. Tabulated below are a few Punjabi University courses along with their percentage:

Punjabi University is a state public university located in Patiala, Punjab. It was established in 1962 and is the second university in the world to be named after a language. Punjabi University has over 70 teaching and research departments under its umbrella. The disciplines offered are Arts, Humanities & Sciences. The university has more than 270 affiliated colleges, 9 campuses, 12 constituent colleges, and 6 regional colleges. With a campus sprawling across 600 acres, at present, Punjabi University offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PG Diploma, UG Diploma, Certificate and Doctorate degree programmes.

Yes, Punjabi University, Patiala offers the BTech degree. It is offered under five specialisations: Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Electronics and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. The eligibility criteria for BTech admission require a minimum grade point average of 50% (45% for reserved categories) in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as subjects. Additionally, candidates with a B.Sc. degree with 60% aggregate (55% for reserved categories) or a Diploma in Engineering and Technology with a minimum of 50% aggregate (45% for reserved categories) are also eligible to apply.

To be eligible for admission to the MCA programme at Punjabi University, the following criteria must be met:

MCA:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ST and differently-abled students with at least 40% disability).
The bachelor's degree should have Mathematics/Statistics/Business Mathematics/Business Statistics/Quantitative Techniques or an equivalent subject as a compulsory or optional subject.
MCA (Lateral Entry):

Bachelor's degree of minimum 3-year duration in BCA, BSc (Computer Science/Information Technology), BSc (Mathematics and Computing), BSc (Computer Science, Statistics, and Mathematics), or BVoc (Software Development).
Minimum aggregate required is 50% (45% for SC/ST and differently-abled students).
Mathematics should be a subject at Class 12 or graduate level.

To get admission in Punjabi University, Patiala, candidates should have either appeared or passed the Class 12 exam from the CBSE board or any equivalent examination recognised by a council/board/university. The selection process is based on the merit scores obtained in the qualifying exam or through national-level/university-level entrance exams. After the entrance exams, candidates are further selected through counseling sessions. For specific and detailed admission criteria, it is advisable to refer to the official website of Punjabi University or contact their admissions department directly.

Punjabi University does not offer scholarships of its own. Students of Punjabi University can avail of various government-sponsored scholarships. Some of the scholarships are Merit Cum Means Based Scholarship, Loan Scholarships Scheme, State Harijan Welfare Scheme, UGC Post-Graduate Merit Scholarship, and many more. There are different eligibility criteria for the schemes. Candidates must visit the official website and read about the prerequisite requirements. If the candidate has fulfilled the criteria of the chosen scholarships, then they must fill out the application form and submit it.

Punjabi University, Patiala, has kept up its spree of winning the highest A grade on a four-point scale amongst over 350 universities in the country. The status is awarded by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Punjabi University offers various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PG Diploma, UG Diploma, Certificate and Doctorate degree programmes. Candidates can apply online for registration. Punjabi University offers courses in the fields of Pharmacy, Library sciences, Management, Commerce, Languages, Computer Application, Performing Arts, Law, Engineering, and Business Administration. The university also has the provision of Lateral entry for some courses.