INTRODUCTION

The Institute
The Institute of Distance Education (IDE) has been established by the University of Mumbai in 1971 to provide facilities to those who wish to pursue higher education but are not able to attend for any reason, the courses in affiliated colleges due to their restrictions in terms of admissions, courses offered, compulsory attendance, face-to-face mode of teaching in the class-rooms and conduct of examinations. It helps them to improve their employment prospects and offers opportunities for academic achievement in the process of life-long education. Only those persons who are otherwise eligible and who are citizens of India and who are residing in India are allowed to take admission at the Institute. Non-Resident Indians or foreign students whether residing in India or abroad are NOT eligible. The IDE learning processes are mainly through the medium of printed study material which is supplemented by Personal Contact Programmes and Response Sheets in some subjects apart from Audio-Visual and Electronic aids being added to the system. The Institute offers the following courses i.e. B.A., B.Com., M.A., M.Com., M.Sc. (Mathematics),M.A.(Education), Two years Post-graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM) and Two years Post-graduate Diploma in Operations Research for Management( PGDORM)), B.Sc (IT),B.Sc.(Computer Science),B.Sc.(Nautical Technology),M.Sc.(IT),M.Sc.(Computer Science) & MCA (Master of Computer Application

Special Features
1. Eligibility requirements Curricular content, mode of examination and the award of degrees are on par with the colleges affiliated to the University of Mumbai & the Departments of the University of Mumbai. 2. Printed study material in English. 3. Personal Contact Programme Lectures and Practical are arranged in the during evening hours daily/ Saturday/ Sundays/Holidays in the city of Mumbai and around for guidance of the students. 4. Home-lending of books against deposit.

Important Achievements
The Institute is presently located in its own building of about 77, 000 square feet area and having a separate library exclusively for the distance learners with more than 25, 000 books. Some of our students have topped the merit list of the

University and have bagged Gold Medal in MA. Sanskrit, MA. Marathi and Chancellors Medal in M.A. Hindi. At the M.Com. Degree Examination of the University held in April 2003, April 2005 .3 of our IDE students were awarded first three ranks in the Merit List of the University and all three of them had been awarded First Class with Distinction. Many students of IDE have gone abroad for seeking higher education in USA, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand etc. during last year. So far as the academic performance of the students is concerned, there were a good number of students who secured FIRST CLASS at B.A./B.Com. & M.A./M.Com. degree examinations last year.

Instructional System
The methodology of instructions at institute of Distance Education of the University of Mumbai is different from that of the conventional University/College. Our system is more learner oriented & the learner is an active participant in the teaching learning process.

Preamble
Distance learning educational programs to be offered by the University of Mumbai is being presented here. These have been engineered from the ground up, to provide the students with a new and better educational experience. Learning by doing instead of by lectures. Collaboration instead of competition. one-on-one mentoring. These programs consist of a set of carefully designed courses. The most critical skills and knowledge from each course are embedded into a series of realistic projects based on the real-world issues and challenges graduates will face on the job. Students work in teams with fellow students doing analyses, solving problems, and creating real project deliverables. A rich set of information resources is available to support learning in each project, including faculty lectures and course websites. Expert mentors provide guidance and feedback every step of the way.

Delivery Methods
The program accommodates the needs of both full-time and part-time students as well as online learners by using a variety of delivery modes including inperson on-site sessions like the latest synchronous and asynchronous online learning technology, and a possible future video conferencing & Virtual Classroom.

Study Centres:
University may decide on the available study centres for personal contact programs & Practical. However the overall responsibility and monitoring will be with the University of Mumbai. The study material will be the sole property of the University of Mumbai.

Guidance Lectures & Practicals

The Institute Organizes Personal Contact Programmes for the benefit of students, in the evening from 6.00 to 8.00 p.m. from Monday to Fridyay and Practicals held on Saturday, Sundays/Holidays in Mumbai only. Attendance about 75% lectures and Practicals are compulsory. It is an attempt to provide guidance to students in solving their academic difficulties

COURSES & ELIGIBILITY

MCA (Master of Computer Application) : - Three years (Six semesters) Post Graduate Degree Course Min. Qualification: Graduate in any faculty of a statutory University with minimum 45% marks (minimum 40% for reserved category) and Mathematics at XII or higher level. There will be an aptitude test for the admission in MCA course. Entrance Test: Provisional selection for the Entrance Test will be made through Institute of Distance Education, University of Mumbai.

SUBJECTS

MCA FIRST YEAR SEMESTER I

(Revised Syllabus from 2007-2008 onwards ) Sr.No. Subject 1 Programming with C 2 System Analysis Design 3 Computer Organization and Architecture 4 Discrete Mathematics 5 Principles of Economics and Management 6 Introduction to Web Technology

MCA FIRST YEAR SEMESTER II

(Revised Syllabus from 2007-2008 onwards ) Subject Sr.No. 1 Data Structures

2 3 4 5 6

Operating Systems Financial Management Computer Graphics Probability and Statistics Communication and Soft Skills

MCA SECOND YEAR SEMESTER III

Sr.No. 1 2 3 4 5 Subject Object Oriented Programming with C++ Database Management Systems Data Communication Networks Technical Writing & Organizational Behavior Optimization Techniques

MCA SECOND YEAR SEMESTER IV

Sr.No. 1 2 3 4 5 Subject Introduction to Java & Web Technology Object Oriented Modeling & Design using UML Software Engineering & Project Management Management Information Systems Computer Graphics

MCA THIRD YEAR SEMESTER V

Sr.No. 1 2 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Subject Network Security Advanced Data Based Techniques Elective (Any one) Parallel Processing Advanced Neural Networks Advanced Java Multimedia Embedded Systems & Programming Network Programming Robotics GIS

MCA THIRD YEAR SEMESTER VI

Sr.No. 1 2 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8

Subject Wireless Technology Distributing Computing Elective II (Any one) Strategic IT Management Customer Resources Management Project Management Supply Chain Management Business Process Reengineering Industrial Engineering & ERP E-Commerce & Industrial Financing IT Laws & Patents

DETAILS OF ADMISSION FEES

All fees to be paid in one installment only by Demand Draft or pay order drawn on a Nationalised / Scheduled Bank in favour of Institute of Distance Education, University of Mumbai, payable at Mumbai. M.C.A. (Master Of Computer Application) First Year (Sem I & II)
a. Other University Students Total fees Rs. 14,995/b. University of Mumbai Aff. College Students Total fees Rs.

14,875/-

c. Old I.D.E. Students Total fees Rs. 14,775/-

M.C.A. (Master Of Computer Application) Second Year (Sem III & IV)
a. University of Mumbai Aff. College Students Total fees Rs. 14,575/b. ;b. MCA I.D.E. Students Total fees Rs. 14,475/-

M.C.A. (Master Of Computer Application) Third Year (Sem V & VI)

Rs. 13,825/a. University of Mumbai Aff. College Students Total fees

b. MCA I.D.E. Students Total fees Rs. 13,725/-

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

FIRST YEAR M.SC.(IT) , M.SC.(COMPUTER SCIENCE) & MCA ( MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION)

Mark-sheet for Bachelors Degree Course (as per eligibility criteria) Original + 3 Attested Xerox copies ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE :- (Only for Other University Students) Provisional Eligibility Certificate issued by Eligibility Section, Dr.Ambedkar Bhavan, Vidyanagari, Kalina Campus, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400 098. (Original + Two attested Xerox Copies) PROOF OF DATE OF BIRTH : Original with two attested copies of the School / Jr. College Leaving Certificate / Birth Certificate / X std. (S.S.C.) Passing Certificate. Original Will be returned Immediately after verifying the attested Xerox copies. PROOF OF RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:- Original with one attested Xerox copy of theRation Card / Voters Identity Card issued by Election Commission/ Driving License /Telephone Bill / Electricity Bill / Indian Passport or any other document issued byState / Central Govt. as proof of residential address. Original will be returned immediately after verifying the attested Xerox copy. Four (passport Size) recent photographs. One affixed on the Admission Form and Second on the Identity Card. T.C. Form to be filled and submitted along with the Admission Form (Only for Students from affiliated Degree Colleges of University of Mumbai) Identity card of respective class of IDE ( Only for previous Students of Institute of Distance Education)

SECOND YEAR M.SC.(IT) , M.SC.(COMPUTER SCIENCE) & MCA ( MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION)

Part I / sem I / II passed marksheet : original marksheet + 3 attested Xerox copies. Bachelor Degree / Convocation Certificate: original + 3 attested Xerox copies. No objection certificate (NOC) only those students who have passed in part I / sem I / II in colleges

Affiliated to university of Mumbai / University Departments: original + 2 attested Xerox copies. Date of Birth certificate. Proof of Residential Address. Four passport size photograph T.C. Form to be filled and submitted along with the Admission Form (Only for Students from affiliated Degree Colleges of University of Mumbai) Identity card of respective class of IDE( Only for previous Students of Institute of Distance Education)

THIRD YEAR MCA ( MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION)

Semester I & II Passed Marksheet : original Marksheet + 3 attested Xerox copies. Semester III & IV Passed Marksheet : original Marksheet + 3 attested Xerox copies Bachelor Degree / Convocation Certificate: original + 3 attested Xerox copies. No objection certificate (NOC) only those students who have passed in sem III / IV in colleges Affiliated to university of Mumbai / University Departments: original + 2 attested Xerox copies. Date of Birth certificate. Proof of Residential Address. Four passport size photograph T.C. Form to be filled and submitted along with the Admission Form (Only for Students from affiliated Degree Colleges of University of Mumbai) Identity card of respective class of IDE ( Only for previous Students of Institute of Distance Education)

For taking Admission Old Students of IDE must bring their previous Identity
Card issued by the I.D.E. In case they do not have it, they will have to apply for Duplicate I-Card with Fees of Rs. 25/- in cash as per procedure, resulting into delay in taking their Admission.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Important Notice
1. Incomplete forms without any of the required documents / information will be rejected.

2. The N.O.C., Statement of Marks / provisional Eligibility etc. submitted by the students will be sent for verification of authenticity / validity to their earlier Colleges / Institutions and Provisional Admission will be granted only after documents get authenticated. Otherwise the provisional admission given to the student will automatically get cancelled without any intimation / notice to the student. No refund of any fees will be given. The matter will also be reported to the police. The Circulars/ Notifications giving details of the Personal Contact Programme Lectures, dates of filling in the Examination Forms, Declaration of Results, submission of remaining documents, if any, change of subject granted etc. will be displayed on the Notice Boards of the Institute. Details of these will not be send individually to any student. It is the responsibility of the students to obtain information about such matters from time to time. Non-receipt of any such information can not be accepted as an excuse for lapse on the part of the student.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Whenever you approach the IDE office for any work you should present your valid Identity Card and fee receipt. In case you are required to depute some one to the IDE, you should give a letter of authority in the name of the person with your signature and also handover Identity Card (with the Roll No. entered in it, if received) and Fee Receipt. If you are approaching the Institute by postal correspondence, for any purpose, you should clearly mention personal details such as the course of study, class and Roll Number, academic year of registration, postal address with Pin Code, Telephone Number, Fax or E-mail, if any, in your letter. Immediately after securing admission, you should collect your study material on the same day or during the dates notified by the study Material Section of the Institute. Whenever you apply for obtaining the following documents / certificates viz.

Transference Certificate (Fee of Rs.100/-) Duplicate Identity Card (Fee of Rs.25/-) Duplicate Statement of Marks (Fee of Rs.100/-) Transcript Certificate (Fee of Rs.1000/-) Bonafide Certificate (Fee Rs.10/-)

You should fill in the prescribed application form available in the particular Section of I.D.E. Pay the relevant fees at the cash counter during the cash transaction hours from 11.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. with lunch break from 1.00 to 1.30 p.m. on any working day from Monday to Friday and obtain the receipt. Enclose the relevant receipt to the application form and submit the same to the clerk at the counter and obtain an acknowledgment. Collect the document / certificate on the day, as indicated on the acknowledgments receipt.

Please note that no document / certificate shall be issued on the day of application.

The students admitted provisionally to the M.Sc (IT & Comp.Sc) Part II Course without passing appearing at the M.Sc Part I Exam held in April / May 2007 for earlier should or note that they should submit M.Sc Part - I passing Mark sheet within 10 days of passing the said examination to be held on Oct./Nov. 2007 Those who fail to do so, will not be allowed to appear for their final examination. If You have taken admission on the basis of Provisional Statement of Eligibility you will not be allowed to appear for your final examination, unless you submit the Migration & Degree/Convocation Certificate from your earlier university on or before November 2007 for confirmation of your provisional eligibility.

University Examinations are held twice in a year (i) March/ April and (ii) October/ November. Application forms for admission to these examinations are generally to be filled in by the students at least Three months in advance. Since you have secured fresh admission, you are required to fill the examination form at the time of your admission to the respective course. However, the applications for admission to examination by the EXstudents/Repeaters are accepted in the month of June (for the examination to be held in October/ November) and in the month of November (for the examinations to be held in March/April). It is the responsibility of such students (i.e. Repeaters) to inquire from the Institute about the exact dates fixed for accepting the applications for examinations. The Institute does not take the responsibility of contacting student individually to intimate him/ her about the dates fixed for accepting the examination forms. If you wish to discontinue your studies, you should apply for the same in a prescribed form available in your Admission Kit along with other required documents. N.B.: You should read carefully the relevant rules/ordinances in respect of refund of fees so as to avoid in inconvenience/ loss to you.

All the cash payments for obtaining the documents are to be made first, along with the application at the cash counter (This includes the payment of Library Deposit for home-lending of books.) Application for No Objection Certificate (N.O.C.) should be made in the prescribed form. The Certificates applied for, are not issued on the same day. You should make all the enquiries only at Enquiry Counter. You may meet the Public Relations Officer, if you are not satisfied with the clarification given at the enquiry counter. You or your relatives/ friends should not approach any other officer directly for your enquiries. You are advised to refer to the last page of the Prospectus carefully. It is an attempt made by the Institute to communicate with you about the use of information technology and A.V. aids. You should avail of this facility.

SUPPORT SERVICES
Personal Contact Programme (Guidance Lectures & Practicals)
The Institute Organizes Personal Contact Programmes for the benefit of students, in the evening from 6.00 to 8.00 p.m. from Monday to Fridyay and practicals held on Saturday, Sundays/Holidays in Mumbai only. Attendance about 75% lectures and Practicals are compulsory. It is an attempt to provide guidance to students in solving their academic difficulties.

Library Facilities
IDE has well-equipped library consisting of good collection of around 28,000 books on various subjects of study, IT & Computer Science like Economics, Politics, Education, Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, History, Accounts, Management, Mathematics and Literature in Marathi, Hindi & English language etc. The textbooks for further reading mentioned in the Study Material/Syllabus are available in the library for reading. The Library has built special collection of reference books like Encyclopedias, Dictionaries of languages & Subject Dictionaries, Directories, Yearbooks in various disciplines of knowledge. Some of these are the library also subscribes to few important Periodicals viz., Economic & Political Weekly, Business India. The Economist, World Focus, Finance India, Applied Sciences Periodical of Mathematics, University News etc., which provide latest information in the subject. The Library offers the following services to the IDE students :

Reading Room Facility - Only IDE students can use the Reading Hall facility for their studies available in the library both in the IDE Bldg. at Vidyanagari, Santacruz (East) and the Vidyapeeth Vidyarthi Bhavan,

B Road, Churchgate, MUMBAI 400 020. During Examination Season, the Reading Room remains open from 8.00 a.m. to 8. p.m. on working days (Monday to Saturday) except on 2nd and 4th Monday. Reading of Library Deposit - The refund of Library Deposit should be claimed by the student at the end of the academic year but not later than 31st December of the next calender year, failing which the Library Deposit paid by the student will get forfeited. Home Lending of Books Facility - Students may avail this facility of taking a book at home for their studies by paying Rs.300/- deposit. Referring Question Paper & Syllabus - Students may obtain question papers of last two years and Syllabus for reference in the library. Question papers may also be photocopied from outside, against a deposit.

Audio - Video Centre

The following curriculum based Video Cassettes in the subject of ECONOMICS are available in the Audio-Video Center of the IDE located on 2nd Floor, Room No.205 for the students of M.A. (ECONOMICS)

INSTITUTE RULES
Cancellation of Admission / Refund of Fees
If you who wish to cancel your admission, you should apply in the prescribed form (separately included in your Admission Kit) within thirty days from the date of admission and your fees will be refunded as per circular No. UG/ 36 of 2002. Amount Deducted Rs. 500/20% of the total fees 30% of the total fees 50% of the total fees No refund

Up to 10 day of admission 11th to 60th day of admission 61st to 90th day of admission 91 to 120 day of admission After 120th day
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Changes in Name, Address and Subject

For intimating changes in your name and address, you should apply to the Director, IDE, in the prescribed forms. Change in the name should be supported with documentary evidence such as a Gazette Notification, Marriage Certificate. For changing the subject once offered, the students must apply for it before 30th September of the same Academic Year. For rules and procedure regarding subject change please contact the enquiry counter. Students admitted after 30th September; if any, will not be allowed to change any subject

Issue of Duplicate Identity Card, Mark sheet, Bonafide Certificate, Transcript Certificate etc
(a) Duplicate Identity Card (Rs.25/-) The prescribed fee for applying for Duplicate Identity Card is Rs.25/- to be paid in cash on any working day from Monday to Friday during cash transaction hours (11 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. with lunch break from 1.00 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.) The Prescribed Form which gives the documents required to be submitted with it, is included separately in this Admission Kit. For Ex-students, the Form will be available in the Institute. b) Duplicate Mark sheet (Rs.100/-) The prescribed fee for applying for Duplicate Mark sheet is Rs.100/- to be paid in cash during cash transaction days and hours. The Prescribed Application Form, which gives the details of documents required to be submitted with it, is available in the Institute in the case of F.Y. /S.Y. B.Sc IT & Computer Science Examinations. In the case of. M.Sc IT / Compute Science / MCA Examination, the Prescribed Application Form is available with the Examination Section of the University at the Mahatma Jotirao Phule Bhavan (Exam House) in Vidyanagari Campus. (c) Bonafide Certificate (Rs.10/-) and Transcript Certificate (Rs.1000/-) The prescribed fee for applying for the Bonafide Certificate is Rs.10/- and the Transcript Certificate is Rs.1000/- to be paid in cash during cash transaction days and hours. The Prescribed Application Forms for this purpose are available in the Dispatch Section of IDE. The details of documents required to be submitted are given in these forms.

Examinations
Generally examinations are held twice a year i.e. in March/April and October-November i.e. the First and Second Half of the Calendar Year. The Students should however confirm the exact dates of Examinations from the IDE Notice Board or University website. www mu.ac.in 1. As a Fresh/New student you are eligible to appear for the University examination only after satisfactory completion of one academic year. 2. Ex-student/Repeater can appear in the Examination only after completion of academic year for which they have enrolled.

3. The Ex-students desirous of appearing at the October/November examination are required to make enquiries in the month of first half of June for filling in the Examination Form. 4. Ex-students/Repeaters desirous of appearing for the March/April examination are required to make enquiries in the month of November for submission of the examination forms. 5. The I.D.E. does not send any information to its Ex-Students/Repeaters. 6. The time-table of the examination will be put-up on IDE Notice Board about 10 days before the commencement of the examination. The information regarding the examination, seat numbers and the hall ticket and the place of the examination will be available about 4 days before the commencement of the examination, provided the same are received in time from the Controller of Examinations. 7. Students will not be permitted to appear for M.Sc.Part II examination unless he/she has passed the Part I examination, previously (as per 0.2245). 8. The student will not be permitted to appear for M.Sc.Part II examination unless he / she has taken the Bachelors Degree earlier at a Convocation (as per 0.2289). 9. The student is required to indicate the year of Convocation at which he or she took the degree, on the application form in case of students who are graduates of the University of Mumbai and in case of students who are graduates of another University, a photocopy of the Degree Certificate should be attached to the examination form. 10. Examination fee once paid cannot be carried forward or refunded on account of non appearance, except On medical grounds as per rules.

Refund of Examination Fees

The Rules presently in force relating to refund of examination fees are as follows 1. Where a candidate dies prior to the examination, the entire fee shall be refunded. 2. Where a candidate is taken ill subsequent to the submission of his application for admission to the examination and is prevented on medical grounds from appearing at the examination, 50% of the fees shall be refunded to him provided an application of such refund, supported by a medical certificate, is submitted to the Director of the Institute, within three days from the date of commencement of the examination. (Note: By the expression Date of commencement of the examination is meant the date on which the first paper at the examination is set and not the date on which the candidate has to appear for his first paper. It is necessary that the application for refund should invariably be submitted through the Director of the Institute. The amount, where refund is granted will be disbursed to the student concerned through the I.D.E.)

Transference and Migration Certificates

Whenever a student who desires to leave the Institute either before completing the course for which he/she has been admitted or after completing the course will be required to take the following certificate from the Institute/University. 1. For seeking admission in another institution/college affiliated to this University, a Transference Certificate from the IDE by passing the prescribed fee of Rs. 100/- and the Prescribed Application Form with the necessary documents. 2. For seeking admission in other Universities within the country or abroad, the student is required to obtain Migration Certificate by submitting an application in a prescribed form, from the Migration Certificate Section of the University. The Migration Certificate Form, along with a Demand Draft for Rs. 220/- drawn in favour of the Finance and Accounts Officer, University of Mumbai should be submitted in the office of the Asstt. Registrar (Administration), Institute of Distance Education. Before submitting the application for Migration Certificate, he/she should obtain a Transference Certificate from the Institute by filling the required form, along with fees of Rs. 100/- in Cash from Monday to Friday from 11.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. with lunch break from 1.00 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. The prescribed form/s for obtaining above mentioned certificates will be available in the office of the IDE.

Confirmation of Admission
Admission of the student will be provisional in the first stage. It will be confirmed only on submission of the relevant documents/certificates by the student and the approval by the competent authority of the IDE and the University of Mumbai in due course.

Degree Certificate etc. (from Controller of Examination)

The students who have completed the course i.e. who have passed their Degree Examination of the University, should apply for the degree at a Convocation. Enquiries in this regard may be made with The Deputy/Asstt. Registrar, Examination Section, University of Mumbai, Mahatma Jotirao Phule Bhavan, Examination House, Vidyanagari, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400 098 on working days during office hours. Similarly, for duplicate copies of Statement of Marks, Passing Certificate or Degree Certificate, as well as for reverification of marks of respective examination, the candidates have to apply in the prescribed form to the Accounts section at the above address.

How to obtain University Prescribed Syllabus and Old Question Papers

Copies of the syllabus and the list of recommended books will be available for sale from the counter of the Publication Section, Ground Floor, Room No.18, University of Mumbai, Fort, Mumbai - 400 032 from11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Copies of the syllabus and the list of recommended Book and old Question Papers will be also available for reference in the Library of the Institute at Vidyanagari Campus. Students are required to preserve with them one up-to-date copy of the syllabus and list of recommended books issued by the University from time to time. Ex-Student / Validity of Admission The admission is valid for a period of 5 years from the date of admission after which he / she has to take readmission.

Queries
Anticipating the problems, which you may face while doing this course, we have presented our answers, suggestions, rules & regulations etc., in this prospectus, so that you may solve these problems without facing any difficulties.

GENERAL RULE
M.C.A. Semester II
0.2652: No candidate will be allowed to appear for semester II examination by itself unless he has passed previously in all the subject of semester I 0.2653: Candidate will have the option to appear in the subject of semester I simultaneously with subject of semester II examination either (i) In view of their having obtained less than 45 per cent of the full marks; Or (ii) In view of their failure to appear for semester I examination for any Reason deemed satisfactory by the Head of the Institution.

M.C.A. Semester III

0.2655: A candidate who has passed the semester I examination and has satisfactorily completed the course for the semester II. Provided, however, a candidate who has passed the semester II examination but has failed in semester I will also be permitted to enter upon the course for semester III. 0.2656: A candidate who has appeared simultaneously for semester I/II and semester III examination and has failed to pass semester I/II examination but has, however, obtained passing marks in all the subject of semester III examination of the Second year examination for the degree of Master of Computer Application will not be declared to have passed semester III examination unless he passes semester I/II examination in accordance with 0.213. Such a candidate will however be allowed to keep term for semester IV examination.

M.C.A. Semester IV
0.2658: A candidate who has passed the semester I/II examination and has satisfactorily completed the course for the semester III, will be permitted to enter upon the course for the semester IV. Such a candidate will not be permitted to appear for semester IV examination unless he has passed semester I and II examination previously. O.2659: A candidate who has appeared simultaneously for Semester III and Semester IV examinations and has failed to pass Semester III examination but has, however, obtained passing marks in all the subjects of Semester IV examination of the Second Year examination will not be declared to have passed the Semester IV examination unless he Passes the Semester III examination in accordance with O.213 Such a candidate will, however, be allowed to keep term for Semester V examination.

M.C.A. Semester V
0.2661: A candidate who has passed the semester III examination and has satisfactorily completed the course for semester IV will be permitted to enter upon the course for semester V, provided, however, a candidate who has passed semester IV examination but has failed in the semester III will also be permitted to enter upon the course for semester V. 0.2662: A candidate who has appeared simultaneously for semester III/ IV and semester V examination and has failed to pass semester III/IV examination but has, however, obtained to passing marks in all the subject of semester V

examination of Third Year examination will not be declared to have passed semester V examination unless he passes semester III/IV examination in accordance with 0.213. Such a candidate will, however, be allowed to keep terms for semester VI examination.

M.C.A. Semester VI
0.2664: A candidate who has passed the semester III/ IV examination and has satisfactorily completed the course for semester V will be permitted to enter upon the course for semester VI. Such a candidate will not be permitted to appear for semester VI examination. Unless he has passed semester III/ IV previously. 0.2665: A candidate who has appeared simultaneously for semester V and semester VI examination and has failed to pass semester V examination but has, however, obtained to passing marks in all the subject of semester VI examination of Third Year examination for the degree of Master of computer Application will not be declared to have passed semester VI examination unless he passes semester V examination in accordance with 0.213. In order to be eligible for a class, the candidate must appear and pass each semester examination is not more than two sittings, further the candidate shall pass all the six semester examination in out more than nine semester after registration for the course. Award of the classes Those of the successful candidate who obtain (i) 60 per cent of marks on the aggregate of the First Year, Second Year and Third Year examination taken together will be placed in the First Class, (ii) 70 per cent marks on the aggregate will be declared to have passed the examination with first class with Distinction and (iii) 50 per cent marks on the aggregate will be declared to have passed the examination in the Second Class.

Standard of passing M.C.A

To pass in the individual subject of each semester examination, a candidate must obtain a minimum MCA 45 per cent of the full marks in (a) Theory paper and (b) term work, test and Internal Assessment, separately of that subject. Those of the candidate who obtained MCA 45 per cent of total marks obtainable in each theory paper. Term work, test, class work and Internal Assessment, as the case may be, taken separately shall be declared to have passed the semester examination. A candidate who fail in an examination but has passed in any of the subject of that examination may at his option be exempted from

reappearing for the same at a subsequent attempt and will be declared to have passed the relevant semester examination when he has passed in the remaining subjects.

MCA - Term work

0.2648: where a term work, Test and Internal Assessment in a subject is prescribed, every candidate shall have to produce a certificate from the Principle of his college of his having completed the same to the satisfaction of the Principle prior to his appearing for the examination. The term work / Test will be evaluated internally by the teachers teaching the subject.