MCA stands for Masters of Computer Applications. This is a postgraduate degree in India, in the field of computer applications. Students opting for MCA should have Mathematics as their subject in either 10+2 or in graduation. The MCA entrance examination is held for the students seeking admission to the best national institutes as per merit. Exam Preparation Tips for Masters of Computer Applications Tip #1 Prepare well for the exam. Start preparing as soon as you plan to pursue MCA. It will be beneficial for you to be familiar with the exam. Tip #2 One should be aware of the exam pattern. There are three sections in the paper. So the candidates should give equal time to each section to score well. Tip #3 The first section tests your analytical ability. One can practice such questions from the last few years' question papers. Also, some good practice books are available in the market. Practising these questions will put the candidate in a habit of answering such questions and help sharpen the mind. Tip #4 The second section consists of the mathematical ability questions for which the candidates should thoroughly practice mental mathematics questions. Tip #5 The third section evaluates the candidate's communication ability. This again should be well practiced. These questions may seem easy but are difficult to attempt and require a lot of practice and training to get an accurate answer because they are highly confusing. Tip #6 One can start the preparation for MCA entrance in the final year of graduation. If a good amount of time, 5 hours -6 hours is put in, each day then 5-6 months will be more than enough for the total preparation. Tip #7 Since this exam has an unusual pattern, one may take many mock tests for practice to get a complete idea of the exam. Tip #8 Also, candidates must keep in mind that the questions are pretty confusing so one should take care of the time. Time management is one key factor that is responsible for success. Tip #9 Candidates should do enough research to find out the best colleges and universities and prepare according to the particular exam. MCA entrance for different universities may differ. Tip #10 One may join a preparation institute but preparation for MCA can be done on your own if given proper guidance and dedication.
