What are the eligibility criteria for a BCA with an MCA graduate student to pursue M.Tech in Computer Science and IT?

<p>BCA + MCA graduate may do M.Tech in Computer Science &amp; IT but on the condition of AICTE + individual University stipulations. Full details are as follows:</p><p><strong>General Eligibility Criteria for M.Tech in CSE/IT (for MCA Graduates)</strong></p><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.9845%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 50.0372%;"><col style="width: 50.0372%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th><strong>Criteria</strong></th><th><strong>Details</strong></th></tr><tr><td><strong>Educational Qualification</strong></td><td>MCA degree from a recognised university (usually 2-year or 3-year program)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Background</strong></td><td>Must have studied <strong>Mathematics</strong> at 10+2 or graduation level</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Minimum Marks</strong></td><td>Typically <strong>50%–60% aggregate</strong> in MCA (varies by institute)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Entrance Exams</strong></td><td>GATE (CS), or institute-level entrance tests (if GATE not mandatory)</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Recognized Degree</strong></td><td>MCA must be<strong> </strong>AICTE/UGC approved</td></tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Entrance Exams Accepted</strong></p><table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 99.9845%;" border="1"><colgroup><col style="width: 50.0372%;"><col style="width: 50.0372%;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><th><strong>Exam</strong></th><th><strong>Purpose</strong></th></tr><tr><td><strong>GATE (CS)</strong></td><td>Required for most IITs, NITs, IIITs, top universities</td></tr><tr><td><strong>PGCET / TANCET / OJEE / Andhra Pradesh PGECET</strong></td><td>State-level M.Tech entrance exams in respective states</td></tr><tr><td><strong>University-level Tests</strong></td><td>Some private or deemed universities conduct their own tests</td></tr></tbody></table><p><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Institute-Specific Notes</span><br>IITs/NITs: The IITs and the NITs accept the MCA with a GATE-CS score, but the preference is usually with the B.E./B.Tech candidates.<br><br>IIITs, Central Universities: Most of them accept MCA grads through GATE or by their tourney.<br><br>Private Colleges: Most of them can be joined directly or through improvised exams.<br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Not Qualified to:</span><br>M.Tech streams that are not Computer Science/IT and are not related to your UG background (such an example is Mechanical, Civil and so on)<br><br><span style="text-decoration: underline;">&nbsp;Summary</span><br>Yes, being a BCA + MCA graduate, you can be considered to the M.Tech in computer science/IT, on condition that:<br><br>You have pursued the study of mathematics at 10+2 or UG.<br><br>You have a MCA degree in a reputable university.<br><br>You become eligible through GATE or important entrance test.</p>

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