Mumbai University allows candidates to pursue MCA course through distance and open learning mode. Bachelor degree holders with a minimum of 45% marks can apply. Such students must have studied mathematics as a subject either at 12th or higher level. Admission process for eligible candidates is done on the basis of an entrance test. Algebra, probability and statistics, computer basics, computer architecture, programming in C, database management systems, etc are the main topics asked for the entrance test.

Eligibility Criteria for MCA (Distance) in Mumbai University

Bachelor degree holders from any of the recognized Universities with a minimum of 45% marks can apply. Reserved category candidates need to hold a minimum of 40% marks only. Such students must have studied mathematics as a subject either at 12^th or higher level. Final year students or those who are awaiting final year results can also participate in the admission process. Moreover, the applicant must be an Indian citizen. Foreign and NRI students are not eligible to join the course.

Admission Process for MCA (Distance) in Mumbai University

Admission process for eligible candidates is done on the basis of an entrance test. The objective of the test is to evaluate candidate’s aptitude to pursue the master level course in computer application. Only objective model questions are asked for the entrance test. Duration of the test is 2 hours. Syllabus for the test is as follows.

Algebra

• Arithmetic Progression
• Basic operations in Algebra
• Binomial theorem
• Expansion
• Factorization
• Geometric Progression
• Harmonic Progression
• Indices
• Logarithms
• Permutations and combinations
• Quadratic equations

Probability and Statistics

• Averages
• Binomial, Poisson and normal distributions
• Correlation and regression
• Curve fitting
• Frequency distributions
• Measures of dispersions
• Principle of least squares
• Probability theory

Arithmetic

• Ratios and proportions
• Time-work
• Distance-speed
• Percentage

Basic Set Theory and Functions

• Mappings
• Relations
• Set

Mensuration

• Area and circumference of circles
• Areas
• Triangles and quadrilaterals
• Volumes and surface areas of simple solids

Computer Basics

• Back-up devices
• Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• Computer memory
• Input / output devices
• Memory organization
• Organization of a computer
• Structure of instructions in CPU

Data Representation

• Binary and hexadecimal representations
• Binary Arithmetic
• Fractions
• Integers
• Representation of characters

Computer Architecture

• Structure of computers
• Communication between processor and I / O devices
• Interrupts

Computer Language

• Assembly language
• Computer Programming in C
• High level language
• Multiprogramming operating systems
• Time sharing operating systems

Programming in C

• Arrays
• Control Structures
• Data types
• Functions
• Pointers

Database Management Systems

• Data Models
• E-R Diagrams
• Foreign key
• Normalization
• Primary key
• RDBMS
• Structured Query Language

Application fee for attending the entrance test is Rs. 500/-. After fee payment applications can be submitted online through the web site of Mumbai University.