Icfai School of Information Technology conduct MCA entrance test commonly called the ISIT MCA test or IMCAT. The ISIT is under the ICFAI university one of the major universities in India. The ICFAI courses are affiliated under UGC and the institutes is an example of providing world class ambiance for learning. The eligible candidates of IMCAT can join into the MCA program in ISIT and the institute ensures that the students are placed in the well known IT companies across the globe.

Structure of ISIT MCA Test

The IMCAT is a multiple choice objective type examination with 200 questions. The areas of the question paper are divided into,

Analytical ability & Logical Reasoning - 40 Questions

Computer Awareness - 40 Questions

General Awareness - 20 Questions

Mathematics - 100 Questions

The duration of the examination is three hours and the medium of the question paper is English.

Syllabus for ISIT MCA Test

Mathematics

• Algebra
• Analytical Plane Geometry
• Analytical Solid Geometry
• Convergence Series
• Differential Calculus
• Differential Equations
• Integral Calculus
• Linear Algebra
• Linear Programming
• Numerical Analysis
• Statistics & Probability

Analytical and Reasoning

• Alphabet Test
• Blood relations
• Coding/Decoding test
• Dissimilar Test
• Number series & Time
• Ordering
• Questions based on Passage and Course of Action
• Statement and Conclusion
• Syllogism

General English

• Business and computer terminology
• Comprehension
• Functional grammar
• Meaning of words and phrases
• Prepositions and articles
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Technical writing
• Usage of correct forms of verbs
• Vocabulary
• Word power

General Awareness

• Current affairs
• General Science
• History of India

Fundamentals of Computer Awareness

• Binary and hexadecimal representations
• Binary arithmetic
• Boolean algebra
• Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• Computer memory and back-up devices
• Floating point representation of numbers
• Input/output devices
• Integers and fractions
• Organization of a computer
• Representation of characters
• Structure of instructions in CPU
• Truth tables
• Venn diagrams

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks in the final examination is the basic requirement of taking the IMCAT. They must study mathematics in any of the two levels, higher secondary or graduation. Only an Indian citizen with more than 21 years can apply for the examination. The aspirants can find more details of the examination from the ICFAI web portal.

How to Apply?

The application can be submitted either by the online or by the offline method. One can purchase the form from the ICFAI center with the cash payment. They can also get the form by post by sending an application. One can download the form from the IMCAT webpage or can apply by online visiting the same webpage.

How to fill the Form?

The candidates who wish to fill the form by online can get the instruction on the website itself. The instruction for filling the form is given along with the application form. Candidates can fill the form by exactly following the directions. You can fill the form by either using a pen or pencil as described. You need to paste the photo and put your signature on the suggested column. After checking the given information send the filled form to the mentioned address before the closing date. Keep the copy of the filled form so as to refer if there any confusion occurs.

Important Dates (Tentative)

Last date of submitting application forms: Third week of April, 2012

Date of IMCAT entrance examination: First Week of May, 2012

Result of IMCAT: Last week of May, 2012

List of ISIT MCA Test centers

The IMCAT will held in various centers at,

• West Bengal
• Uttarakhand
• Uttar Pradesh
• Tripura
• Tamilnadu
• Punjab Rajasthan
• Orissa
• Maharashtra
• Madhya Pradesh
• Kerala
• Karnataka
• Jharkhand
• Jammu & Kashmir
• Haryana
• Gujarat
• Delhi
• Chattishgarh
• Chandigarh.
• Bihar
• Assam
• Andhra Pradesh

Contact Address for the ISIT MCA Test

• The Admissions Officer, ICFAI University, Rajawala Road, Central Hope Town, Selaqui, Dehradun – 248197
• Phone: 0135-3246450 / 51
• Email: [email protected],
• Website: www.iudehradun.edu.in

Colleges Accepting the ISIT MCA Test score

• ICFAI School of Information Technology, Hyderabad
• ICFAI School of Information Technology, Bengaluru
• ICFAI School of Information Technology, Visakhapatnam

Reference Books for ISIT MCA Test

• ANCET MCA-Anna University by V.V.K. Subburaj
• Arihant’s MCA preparatory book
• Complete Guide for MAT by Disha Experts
• IGNOU openment Entrance Exam for M.B.A and M.C.A by V.V.K. Subburaj
• IGNOU openment Entrance Exam for M.B.A and M.C.A written by V.V.K.
• Logical reasoning and DI section by S Chand or by Pearson Education
• Mathematico for MCA Entrance Examination By Amit Choudhary Neelam
• MCA Entrance Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board
• MCA entrance examination by J.V. Subramanyam
• MCA Entrances by Amit M Agarwal
• Quantitative ability by O.P Sinhal
• Ramesh MCA Entrance Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board
• TANCET MCA-Anna University written by V.V.K. Subburaj
• The Pearson Guide to MCA Entrance Examination by Edgar Thorpe
• The Pearson Guide to MCA Entrance Examinations
• Verbal Ability by Wren and Marten

Coaching Centers for ISIT MCA Test

• Academy of Management and Technology
• Aim4career
• Brilliant Achievers
• Brilliant Tutorials
• Career Launcher
• Hartron
• IMS
• Infomat
• Pathfinder
• Success Guru
• Tara Institutes
• TCYonline
• TIME

Study Plan

A well structured preparation plan will help you to perform well in the examination. Start your preparation as early as possible. Before making the study plan go through the structure and pattern of the examination and make sure that the syllabus should be covered fully. Allot time for each area and follow the time table. The reference books and the coaching center will be helpful. You can read the English newspapers and can watch the news channels to update yourself with the current affairs and to improve your language proficiency. The journals and magazines dealing with the current issues and happenings are also useful for the IMCAT aspirants. Take the exam with a clear mind and sound preparation.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The candidates will get the result at the ISIT admission center. It is also available at the official website of ICFAI. The candidates can receive a individual score card after the result is announced.

Score Validity

The score will remain applicable for one year and is valid until the seats in ISIT are filled.