MCA holders can try for higher study options like Ph.D in Computer Science, Ph.D in Computer and Information Science or M.Phil in Computer Application. Other than this, they can try for Software Developer/ Software Programmer profiles with MNC like Infosys, Wipro, and TCS. Public sector enterprises such as CDIT, CDAC, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, MSTC Limited, and the Institute of Company Secretaries of India often recruit these candidates to the job profile of ‘System Analyst’ and ‘Junior Manager (Systems).

Higher Study Options after MCA

• Master of Philosophy in Computer Science
• Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science
• Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science and Applications
• Master of Philosophy in Computer Application
• Doctor of Philosophy in Computer and Information Science

Career Prospects after MCA

Software Developer/ Software Programmer are one of the common profiles where MCA graduates can apply. Those with consistent academic records of 60-65% marks can try for such a job in MNC like Infosys, Wipro, and TCS. Attra Infotech, Sankalpa Software Solutions, CGI, etc are some of the firms that have recently invited applications for technical job positions.

Other than private sector firms, public sector enterprises also offer programming jobs to MCA graduates. CDIT, CDAC, Rajasthan Public Service Commission, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur , etc are examples of some of the public sector firms where these candidates can apply.

The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) allows MCA graduates to join to the position of ‘System Analyst’. Those with at least 2 year work experience in the role of project leader can enroll to this position and can earn salary around Rs. 39,100/- per month. MCA holders can apply for the same job profile with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, where selection is made through written test and interview.

The profile of ‘Junior Manager (Systems)’ is suitable for those candidates with at least 2 years work experience in government organization/PSU. Application for such a job position has been invited recently by MSTC Limited, a Government of India enterprise. Pay scale for the job position ranges between Rs. 16, 400- 40,500/- per month.

Other than software/technical jobs, MCA graduates have the option to work in banks. In banks, they can join to the profile of ‘Specialist Officer’ and can earn up to Rs. 36,200/- per month. SAIL, BHEL, DRDO, etc are some of the PSU where MCA graduates can try for a technical job profile. These firms often recruit fresh MCA graduates to the position of ‘Graduate Engineer Trainee’. By growing work experience, they can move to senior job positions.