Preamble:

Preamble:

1. The name of the programme shall be Master of Computer Application (M.C.A)
2. The revised MCA Curriculum 2024 builds on the implementation of the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). The curriculum takes the MCA programme to the next level in terms of implementing National Education Policy (NEP) and Outcome Based Education (OBE) along with the CBCS and Grading System.
3. The Institutes should assist in placements for M.C.A. students by interacting with Industries. Institute’s placement cell should focus on identifying industrial expectations and institutional preparation for meeting industrial needs.
4. Industry and academia should identify possible areas of collaboration and work together to cater to the rapidly changing scenario.
5. During each semester students can attempt to complete various certifications for better opportunities in the industry.

MCA Programme Outcomes (POs): At the end of the MCA programme the learner will possess the following Program Outcome:

Introduction:

1. Definition: Outcome Based Education: 1.1 Outcome Based Education (OBE) Approach: Outcomes are about performance, and this implies:
   1.1.1 There must be a performer – the student (learner), not only the teacher
   1.1.2 There must be something performable (thus demonstrable or assessable) to perform
   1.1.3 The focus is on the performance, not the activity or task to be performed
   1.2 Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs): Programme educational objectives are broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the programme is preparing graduates to achieve. Programme Educational Objectives are a set of broad future focused learner’s performance outcomes that explicitly identify what learners will be able to do with what they have learned, and what they will be like after they leave institution and are living full and productive lives. Thus, PEOs are what the programme is preparing graduates for in their career and professional life (to attain within a few years after graduation).
   1.3 Programme Outcomes (POs): Programme Outcomes are a set of narrow statements that describes what students (learners) of the programme are expected to know and be able to perform or attain by the time of graduation.
   1.4 Course Outcomes (COs): Course Outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do at the end of each course. These relate to the skills, knowledge, and behavior that students acquire in their matriculation through the course.
   1.5 Learning Outcomes: A learning outcome is what a student CAN DO because of a learning experience. It describes a specific task that he/she can perform at a given level of competence under a certain situation. The three broad types of learning outcomes are: a) Disciplinary knowledge and skills b) Generic skills c) Attitudes and values
   1.6 Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs): The set of pedagogical tools and techniques or the teaching and learning activities that aim to help students to attain the intended learning outcomes and engage them in these learning activities through the teaching process.
   1.7 Assessment and Evaluation: Assessment is one or more processes, carried out by the institution, that identify, collect, and prepare data to evaluate the achievement of programme educational objectives and programme outcomes. Evaluation is one or more processes, done by the evaluation team, for interpreting the data and evidence accumulated through assessment Curriculum for First Year MCA (Pattern 2024) - Savitribai Phule Pune University practices evaluation determines the extent to which programme educational objectives or programme outcomes are being achieved, and results in decisions and actions to improve the programme.

2. MCA Programme Focus: The basic objective of the Master of Computer Application (MCA) is to provide a steady stream of necessary knowledge, skills and foundation for acquiring a wide range of rewarding careers into rapidly expanding world of Information Technology
   2.1 Programme Educational Objectives: PEOs are defined by institution. Following are the guidelines for defining PEOs
   2.1.1 PEOs should be assessable and realistic within the context of the committed resources.
   2.1.2 The PEOs should be consistent with the mission of the institution.
   2.1.3 All the stakeholders should participate in the process of framing PEOs.
   2.1.4 The number of PEOs should be manageable.
   2.1.5 It should be based on the needs of the stakeholders.
   2.1.6 It should be achievable by the programme.
   2.1.7 It should be specific to the programme and not too broad.
   2.1.8 It should not be too narrow and similar to the POs.
   

BRIDGE COURSE

Bridge courses can be considered as supplementary knowledge that can be provided to students to teach basic knowledge in them about the advanced subjects that will be taught to them in the tenure of the course. A Bridge Course for newly admitted students is conducted every year before the commencement of the first semester classes. The main objective of the course is to bridge the gap between subjects studied at Post graduation level and subjects that they would be studying in the Graduation level. The syllabus for the course is framed in such a way that they get basic knowledge on the subjects which they would be learning through graduation.

Employability Enhancement Programme (EEP)

The rapid change in economy calls for quick implementation of those changes. Today’s manager needs to have multiple skills right from advanced computer knowledge, communication skills, soft skills, administrative skills and many more. Suryadatta organises Employability Enhancement programmes through expert agencies for the students to enhance the required skills in them. Some of the EEP programs done during last two years are:

“Connect with Work” Program –Improving the employability skills:

1)Get trained by Corporate Trainers 2)Enhance your Soft skills 3)Improve chance of success in interviews.

Life Skills training:1)Organizational Culture 2)Public Speaking 3)Presentation Skills 4)E-mail Etiquettes 5)Grooming 6)Group Discussion 7)Personal Interview 8)Outbound Training

Preparations for Campus Recruitment Process (CRP)

1.Collection & Studying Profiles of Students 2.Soft Skills Training 3.Software Development Projects 4.Industry S / W Projects 5.Value Added Certifications 6.Intensive Grooming Sessions for Employability Enhancement 7.Feedback from Recruiters

Admission Details:

Eligibility for Admission: The eligibility criteria for admission for the MCA course will be as decided by the All Indian Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Maharashtra. It will be published on their respective websites time to time. The current eligibility norms are :

(i) The candidate should be an Indian National;

(ii) Passed BCA or Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or equivalent Degree and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (at least 45% in case of candidates of Backward Class categories, economically weaker section and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State);

Or

(ii) Passed B.Sc. or B.Com. or B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University) and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate (at least 45% in case of candidates of Backward Class categories, economically weaker section and Persons with Disability category belonging to Maharashtra State);

(iii) Obtained non zero positive score in MAH-MCA-CET 2020.

Reservation of Seat: As per the norms given by Government of Maharashtra, time to time.

Selection Basis: The selection would be done as per the guidelines given by the Director of Technical Education, Maharashtra State, time to time through Centralised Admission Process

Structure of the Programme and detail syllabus of each course: