JNU School of Computer and Systems Sciences: MCA, M.Tech

About School of Computer and Systems Sciences, JNU

JNU’s School of Computer and Systems Sciences, set up in 1974, offers a two-year MCA, a two-year M.Tech and a PhD in computer science.

The School of Computer and Systems Sciences (SC&SS) at Jawaharlal Nehru University was started in 1974 and has looked after computing at JNU since then. It is a postgraduate and research school on the main JNU campus off New Mehrauli Road in south Delhi. Its teaching programmes are a Master of Computer Applications and a Master of Technology, each spread over four semesters, and a PhD programme. JNU fills most of its master’s places through CUET (PG) as set out in its yearly e-prospectus, and PhD places follow the university’s NET/JRF or GATE-based process.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Master of Computer Applications	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Technology	Full-time	2 yrs	—	—	—
Doctor of Philosophy	Full-time	—	—	—	—

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Entrance test

Admissions are run centrally by Jawaharlal Nehru University. Undergraduate and certificate places are filled through CUET-UG and master's places through CUET (PG), both conducted by NTA, followed by JNU's own admission process described in the yearly e-prospectus. PhD admission is mainly on the basis of NET/JRF or GATE scores, as set out in the PhD e-prospectus.

Typical eligibility

Master of Computer Applications: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT) or equivalent
Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

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