The semester one MCA paper of PTU is a 60 mark paper. The total duration for the same is three hours. The total number of questions asked in the exam is 9. The candidate is expected to write any one question from each of the sections – A,B,C,D. Section E is a compulsory question. Only the use of non-programmable calculator is allowed. Section has two questions from which the candidate is expected to answer one for 10 marks.

Section B,C,D also follows the same pattern .it is only in Section E where the candidate has 10 options and is expected to write 2 of them for a total of 20 marks. The MCA first semester has papers like Introduction to Information Technology, Programming in C, Accounting & Financial Mgmt, Computer Mathematical Foundation and System Analysis and Design.

To gain more detailed information use the university website. You can also try speaking to senior students with experience in the field. Time management is also an important factor. You need to be sure that you are able to answer in a precise manner. It is very crucial to support the answer with adequate examples, programmes, etc.