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Which option is better for pursuing MCA: distance or regular and why?

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Sakshi Sharma | Contributor-Level 8

3 years ago

MCA through distance mode is valid but not worthy as it is a technical course and you need to attend regular classes for better learning and labs for practical work. If you merely want degree then you can go for a distance mode MCA but if you want to do job and want better career growth then you sho

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Konatham Abhishek | Scholar-Level 17

6 years ago

But it is found that market acceptance of regular MCA graduates is higher in comparison to MCA by distance learning. Most of the recruiters feel that MCA by distance learning programme is not very rigorous and these students knowledge, skills and depth of knowledge is lesser in comparison to regular

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Vishnu Agarwal | Contributor-Level 10

10 months ago

I would suggest, one should go for a regular degree. If you are going to the campus, then do choose one which is among the best and provide campus placement. Getting a job for a fresher outside the college is tough. You will eventually get the job, but the process is difficult. In addition to that,

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Sunil Soni | Scholar-Level 18

8 years ago

Mode of examination and syllabus for obtaining the MCA degrees through distance and regular mode is same. Duration of the regular and distance learning MCA course is also same. But it is found that market acceptance of regular MCA graduates is higher in comparison to MCA by distance learning. Most o

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Harsh Ranjan | Scholar-Level 17

8 years ago

Master's in Computer Application is a course to be done after BCA or Bachelors in any computer field. As it is a Masters course so its curriculum is totally in depth of the all topics which need guidance and practical work. Regular MCA is preferable in comparison to distance learning. By regular cl

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