Thakur Institute of Management Studies, Career Development & Research (TIMSCDR) offers AICTE-approved Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program. MCA is a postgraduate degree program designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of computer science and its applications in the real world. The MCA program has a duration of 2 years with the total intake at TIMSCDR Mumbai is 240 seats. Six months of industry internship is provided in the last semester of the course. The mode of the program will be offline.

As the demand for skilled IT professionals continues to grow across industries, the MCA program equips students with the technical expertise and problem-solving abilities needed to meet the evolving challenges of the digital world. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers as software developers, system analysts, IT consultants, database administrators, and other key roles in both the public and private sectors. The curriculum is designed to foster innovation, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of modern computing systems, making MCA an ideal choice for individuals seeking to build a dynamic and rewarding career in information technology.

1. Admission to the First Year of Two-years full-time Post Graduate Degree course in Master of Computer Applications (MCA) for the academic year 2025-26

• • • For Maharashtra State Candidature Candidates, All India Candidature Candidates, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh Migrant Candidature Candidates.
• The candidate should fulfill the following eligibility criteria:
• • • The candidate should be a citizen of India;
    • should have passed any graduation degree (e.g.: B.E. or B.Tech. or B.Sc or B.Com. or B.A. or B. Voc. or BCA etc.,) preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation level and obtained at least fifty per cent marks (at least forty-five per cent. in case of candidates of Reserved Categories, Economically Weaker Section and Persons with Disability category belonging to the Maharashtra State) in the qualifying examination.
    • should have obtained non-zero score in MAH-MCACET 2025 conducted by the Competent Authority.
• Non-Resident Indian (NRI) or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) or Person of Indian Origin (PIO), Children of Indian    workers in the Gulf countries, Foreign National Candidature Candidates.

1. 1. • The candidate should have passed any graduation degree (e.g.: B.E. or B.Tech. or B.Sc or B.Com. or B.A. or B. Voc. or BCA etc.,) preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 level or at Graduation level and obtained at least fifty per cent. marks in the qualifying examination.
   2. • Any other eligibility criteria and requirement declared from time to time by the appropriate authority as defined under the Act;

    2. Second Year (Lateral Entry) Admission. –

         Maharashtra State Candidature Candidates and All India Candidature Candidates.-

1. 1. • The candidate should be a citizen of India;
   2. • The candidate should have passed B.Tech.(Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) or Information Technology (IT)) or B.E. (Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) or Information Technology (IT)) or Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) (4 years);
   3. • Any other eligibility criteria and requirement declared from time to time by the appropriate authority as defined under the Act.

List of photocopies of Certificates to be submitted:         

1. MAH-MCA-CET 2025 score card.
2. Seat Allotment Letter from the CET CELL (if applicable)
3. FC Verification letter (if applicable)
4. Statement of marks & certificate of SSC, HSC and Graduation (all semester/year)
5. Migration and Provisional Passing Certificate for those candidates who passed from any University other than the University of Mumbai.
6. Certificate of Indian Nationality (School Leaving Certificate indicating the Nationality of the candidate as ‘Indian’/ Valid Indian Passport/ Birth Certificate of the candidate indicating the place of birth in India.)
7. Domicile Certificate (if applicable), clearly indicating the place of permanent residence of the candidate or father or mother or husband.
8. Declaration of the Candidate for the Hindi Linguistic Minority Community or Leaving Certificate having information pertaining to Mother tongue Hindi (Minority Candidates)
9. Caste/Tribe Validity Certificate (if applicable)
10. Non-Creamy Layer Certificate valid up to 31 March 2026 (if applicable).
11. Certificates in Proforma A, B1, B2, C, D, E, G1, G2, J, K, L, M, O, U, V, W1 & W2 as applicable (Mentioned in DTE/CET cell brochure)
12. Any other relevant document

After verification, if provisionally confirmed in the Institute, candidate has to submit the following documents:

1. All original certificates mentioned above with attested photocopies of the same.
2. Affidavit for Minority Status on a ₹100/- non-judicial stamp paper in institute specified format (only for Linguistic Minority candidates).
3. Gap Certificate for the break after completion of Graduation examination on a ₹100/- non-judicial stamp paper in institute specified format (if applicable).
4. AICTE Anti-Ragging undertaking by student as well as parents on ₹100/- non-judicial Stamp Paper duly notarized in AICTE specified format.
5. Physical Fitness Certificate from a registered Medical Practitioner.
6. Five recent passport size colour photographs.
7. Any other relevant document.

For more information about Admission, log on: https://cetcell.mahacet.org

Admissions for the Master in Computer Applications (MCA) program are conducted as per the norms of the Admission Regulatory Authority (ARA) and the MH-CET Cell under the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Maharashtra (GoM). The rules and regulations prescribed by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Government of Maharashtra, DTE Maharashtra, and the University of Mumbai are strictly followed. Admissions are based on the eligibility criteria and merit in the respective entrance examinations. All admissions are carried out according to the schedule published in leading newspapers and on the MH-CET cell website.