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Online MCAFees, eligibility and universities

Online MCA (Master of Computer Applications) is a 2-year postgraduate degree you can study online. JJM lists it at 45 universities, with indicative total fees from ₹25,100 to ₹2.3 L.

Duration
2 Years
Total fee
₹25,100 – ₹2.3 L
Universities
45
Specialisations
20

Universities offering Online MCA

45 programmes, lowest fee first. Tap “Add to compare” to shortlist up to 4.

Online and distance degrees from Indian universities must be entitled by UGC-DEB. Every university on this page appears in the official UGC-DEB list for this programme.

Online MCA fees at a glance

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Indicative fees as of 3 Nov 2026. Confirm with the university before paying.
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open UniversityTotal fee₹25,100Per semester—Duration3 YearsModeOnline
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University OnlineTotal fee₹46,000Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open UniversityTotal fee₹50,000Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Chaudhary Charan Singh University, MeerutTotal fee₹52,200Per semester₹13,000Duration2 YearsModeOnline
KL University OnlineTotal fee₹60,000Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Mangalayatan University OnlineTotal fee₹67,000Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Integral University OnlineTotal fee₹67,500Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
MATS University OnlineTotal fee₹71,000Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
University of Mysore OnlineTotal fee₹72,625Per semester—Duration3 YearsModeOnline
Andhra University OnlineTotal fee₹76,200Per semester₹17,800Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Kurukshetra University OnlineTotal fee₹76,647Per semester₹19,947Duration2 YearsModeOnline
MMU OnlineTotal fee₹84,000Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Galgotias University OnlineTotal fee₹84,200Per semester₹21,050Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Jamia Hamdard University OnlineTotal fee₹87,500Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Assam Down Town University OnlineTotal fee₹90,000Per semester₹22,500Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Guru Kashi University OnlineTotal fee₹90,000Per semester₹22,500Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Mody University OnlineTotal fee₹90,000Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
UPES OnlineTotal fee₹93,500Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
GLA University OnlineTotal fee₹94,300Per semester₹21,500Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Uttaranchal University OnlineTotal fee₹96,000Per semester₹24,000Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT)Total fee₹99,996Per semester₹23,333Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Manav Rachna University OnlineTotal fee₹1,08,000Per semester₹27,000Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Sikkim Manipal University OnlineTotal fee₹1,10,000Per semester₹27,500Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Vignan University OnlineTotal fee₹1,10,000Per semester₹27,500Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Marwadi University OnlineTotal fee₹1,11,000Per semester₹25,000Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Chandigarh University OnlineTotal fee₹1,16,250Per semester₹29,063Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Centurion University Of Technology and Management OnlineTotal fee₹1,20,000Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Dayananda Sagar University OnlineTotal fee₹1,30,000Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Sharda University OnlineTotal fee₹1,30,000Per semester₹32,500Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Amrita University OnlineTotal fee₹1,40,000Per semester₹35,000Duration2 YearsModeOnline
DMIHER University OnlineTotal fee₹1,40,000Per semester₹35,000Duration2 YearsModeOnline
DY Patil University OnlineTotal fee₹1,40,000Per semester₹35,000Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Parul University OnlineTotal fee₹1,40,000Per semester₹35,000Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Visveswaraiah Technological University OnlineTotal fee₹1,41,218Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
SRM University OnlineTotal fee₹1,45,000Per semester₹36,250Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya OnlineTotal fee₹1,47,200Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Vivekananda Global University OnlineTotal fee₹1,50,000Per semester₹37,500Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Manipal University OnlineTotal fee₹1,58,000Per semester₹35,550Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Bharati Vidyapeeth University OnlineTotal fee₹1,60,000Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Jain University OnlineTotal fee₹1,60,000Per semester₹40,000Duration2 YearsModeOnline
LPU OnlineTotal fee₹1,60,000Per semester₹40,000Duration2 YearsModeOnline
VIT OnlineTotal fee₹1,60,000Per semester₹40,000Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Amity University OnlineTotal fee₹1,99,000Per semester₹49,800Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Sastra University OnlineTotal fee₹2,00,000Per semester₹50,000Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Christ University OnlineTotal fee₹2,30,000Per semester—Duration2 YearsModeOnline
Indicative fee as of 3 Nov 2026. Confirm on the university's official website before paying.

Online MCA specialisations

Each specialisation page lists only the universities that offer it.

Eligibility and duration

The most common requirements across these universities. Each programme page has its exact rules.

  • (IT) / B.E
  • (CSE) / B.E
  • (CSE)/ B.Tech
  • (IT) / B.Tech

Duration

  • 2 Years43 universities
  • 3 Years2 universities

About Online MCA

What is an online MCA?

An online MCA (Master of Computer Applications) is a two-year postgraduate degree in computing. It covers programming, data structures, databases, operating systems, networking and software engineering, and most universities add electives such as cloud computing, data science, AI or cyber security.

Who is it for?

  • BCA and B.Sc graduates who want a master's degree to move into development or IT roles.
  • Graduates from other streams who studied mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level. Some universities ask them to take bridge courses first.
  • IT professionals who need a postgraduate qualification for promotion.

What to check before you choose

  1. UGC-DEB approval for the MCA programme and your admission session.
  2. Whether you need mathematics at 10+2 or graduation, and whether bridge courses are offered.
  3. How practical work and labs are handled online.
  4. The electives available in your batch.

Careers after Online MCA

Common directions learners take. Outcomes depend on your experience and effort; no programme guarantees a job.

  • Software developer

    Build web, mobile and enterprise applications.

  • Data analyst or data engineer

    Work with databases, pipelines and reporting.

  • Cloud or DevOps engineer

    Deploy and run applications on cloud platforms.

  • QA and test engineer

    Design tests and automate quality checks.

Online MCA: questions answered

What is the fee for Online MCA?

Across the 45 universities with a published fee on JJM, the indicative total fee for Online MCA ranges from ₹25,100 to ₹2,30,000. The lowest listed fee is at Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University. We collected these fees on 3 Nov 2026; confirm the current fee on the university’s website.

How long does Online MCA take?

Most universities list a duration of 2 years. Some list 3 years. Many also allow extra time to finish if you need it; check the programme page for each university.

Who can apply for Online MCA?

Common requirements include: (IT) / B.E; (CSE) / B.E. Eligibility differs by university, so check the programme page before you apply.

Is an Online MCA valid in India?

Yes, when the university is entitled by UGC-DEB to offer it in that mode for your admission session. UGC treats such degrees as equivalent to the same degree studied on campus. Every university listed for Online MCA on JJM appears in the official UGC-DEB list; still confirm your exact session on deb.ugc.ac.in before paying.

Which universities offer Online MCA?

Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University Online, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, KL University Online and 40 more. See the full list with fees on this page.

What specialisations are available in Online MCA?

Popular choices on JJM include General, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and 14 more. Availability varies by university.

Need help choosing Online MCA?

Talk to a JJM counsellor. It’s free, and there is no pressure to enrol.