Which course is better among MSc Computer Science and MCA?

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    Aadit Singh Uppal | Contributor-Level 10

    5 months ago

    After completing their undergraduate studies in Computer Science, students frequently think about their career options. Students usually get confused whether to pursue an MSc Computer Science or an MCA. While MCA is a two-year postgraduate programme in computer applications, MSc CS is a two-year postgraduate course in computer Science offered in the Science stream. The two programs differ in terms of job opportunities, course focus, eligibility requirements, and length of study. Let's take a closer look at how the courses differ from one another. Candidates can read the table below to understand the basic differences between them.

    Parameters

    MSc Computer Science

    MCA

    Full Form

    Master of Science in Computer Science

    Master of Computer Applications

    Course Duration

    2-year

    2-year

    Eligibility

    A bachelor's degree in B.Sc. (H) Computer Science or B.Sc. Applied Physical Sciences

    A bachelor's degree in computer applications (BCA) or a related field.

    Average Course Fee

    INR 1,890 to 33.85 Lakh

    INR 432 - 11 Lakh

    Entrance Exams

    CUET-PG, GATE, PU-CET (PG), CGET, etc.

    OJEE, KMAT, CUET, NIMCET, etc.

    Job Profiles

    Data Scientist, IT Manager, Database Admin, etc.

    Systems Analyst, IT Consultant, Network Engineer, etc.

    Top Recruiters

    Microsoft, Google, Wipro, TCS, etc.

    Accenture, Cisco Systems, Alcatel, BSNL, Amazon, etc.

    Average Salary Offered

    INR 5.4 LPA

    INR 6.4 LPA

    Note:

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