2026-27 comparison
Online MCA University Comparison
Compare 17 universities offering Online MCA on fees, eligibility, duration, specialisations, admission, examinations and learner support — side by side, on any screen.
Online MCA University Comparison 2026-27
Fees, Eligibility & Specialisations
- 17 universities
- Side-by-side fees
- Verified sources
How this comparison works
- Every value comes from the university's published programme data, not from an estimate.
- Where a university has not published a field, the cell reads "Not published".
- No score, no ranking — only factual differences you can act on.
- Each column links to the full university × course page for the complete detail.
Select universities to compare
Choose 2–4 universities. 3 selected.
Quick comparison summary
Factual differences only. We do not rank universities or publish a composite score.
Lowest published fee
VGU — ₹1,50,000
Most specialisations published
Amity Online — 5
Entrance requirement
No entrance exam published by the selected universities
Published duration
Same for all selected — 2 years
Side-by-side comparison
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| Parameter | Amity OnlineMaster of Computer Applications (MCA) | Online ManipalMaster of Computer Applications | VGUOnline MCA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Programme | Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | Master of Computer Applications | Online MCA |
| Mode | Online | Online | Online |
| Location | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Jaipur, Rajasthan | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Duration | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years |
| Semesters | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| UGC status | UGC-entitled online programmes (official university page) | Official Online Manipal pages state UGC-entitled online degrees | Official VGU Online site states UGC-entitled online degree programmes |
| UGC-DEB status | UGC-DEB entitled for online programmes | UGC-entitled online degrees, equivalent to campus degrees | Not published |
| NAAC | Not published | NAAC A+ | NAAC A+ stated on VGU Online site |
| Total programme fee | ₹1,99,000 | ₹1,58,000 | ₹1,50,000 |
| Per semester | ₹45,770 | ₹35,550 | ₹37,500 |
| Per year | ₹94,525 | ₹71,100 | ₹67,500 |
| EMI from | ₹7,483 | ₹6,583 | ₹6,250 |
| Registration / admission fee | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Examination fee | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Application fee | ₹1,100 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
Which option may suit which goal?
- Amity Online — Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
May suit learners prioritising a wide specialisation choice. Verify the current figures on the programme page before applying.
- Online Manipal — Master of Computer Applications
May suit learners prioritising a wide specialisation choice. Verify the current figures on the programme page before applying.
- VGU — Online MCA
May suit learners prioritising a published total fee. Verify the current figures on the programme page before applying.
Compare Online MCA programmes using the same factual fields across universities. This is not a universal ranking: the useful choice depends on the learner's priorities and the exact programme.
| University | Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Fee status | Specialisations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amity University Online | Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | 2 years | Bachelor's degree | The researched total programme fee is ₹199,000. Re-check the linked official fee source before payment because fees can change by session. | Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Blockchain Technology and Management, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Financial Technology and AI |
| Chandigarh University Online | Online MCA | 2 years | Bachelor's degree | The university has not provided a publishable verified total fee in the current dataset. | Not published by the university |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University | Master of Computer Application (MCA) | 2 years | See the current official programme eligibility requirements. | The current programme fee is not treated as verified in the research dataset. Use the official programme/fee source before publishing a payment figure. | Not published by the university |
| Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth / DPU Online | Online MCA | 2 years | Graduation with minimum 50% marks (45% reserved categories) | The researched total programme fee is ₹140,000. Re-check the linked official fee source before payment because fees can change by session. | Not published by the university |
| Indira Gandhi National Open University | Master of Computer Applications | 2 years | Bachelor's degree | The current programme fee is not treated as verified in the research dataset. Use the official programme/fee source before publishing a payment figure. | Not published by the university |
| JAIN Online / JAIN University | Online Master of Computer Applications | 2 years | Bachelor's degree | The current programme fee is not treated as verified in the research dataset. Use the official programme/fee source before publishing a payment figure. | Not published by the university |
| Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru | MCA | 2 years | Bachelor's degree | The current programme fee is not treated as verified in the research dataset. Use the official programme/fee source before publishing a payment figure. | Not published by the university |
| Lovely Professional University Online | Online MCA | 2 years | Bachelor's degree | The current programme fee is not treated as verified in the research dataset. Use the official programme/fee source before publishing a payment figure. | Not published by the university |
| Manipal University Jaipur / Online Manipal | Master of Computer Applications | 2 years | Bachelor's degree | The researched total programme fee is ₹158,000. Re-check the linked official fee source before payment because fees can change by session. | Cybersecurity, AI & ML, Full Stack Development, AI & Data Science, Cloud Computing |
| Vivekananda Global University | Online MCA | 2 years | Bachelor's degree | The researched total programme fee is ₹150,000. Re-check the linked official fee source before payment because fees can change by session. | Not published by the university |
Researched comparison data for session 2026-27. Verify the official source before applying.
University vs university: online MCA head-to-head guides
- Chandigarh University vs LPU Online MCAFees, eligibility, specialisations and career support compared
- LPU vs Amity Online MCAFees, eligibility, specialisations and career support compared
- Chandigarh University vs Manipal Online MCAFees, eligibility, specialisations and career support compared
- LPU vs Manipal Online MCAFees, eligibility, specialisations and career support compared
- Amity vs Manipal Online MCAFees, eligibility, specialisations and career support compared
Important differences to verify before applying
- Recognition and entitlement status for the exact programme and your admission year.
- The complete fee, in writing, including registration, examination and any technology charge.
- Whether the specialisation you want is actually running this session.
- Examination mode, proctoring rules, re-attempt policy and passing criteria.
- What career support includes for online learners, and what it does not promise.
Online MCA programme pages
- Amity Online — Master of Computer Applications (MCA)View →
- Online Manipal — Master of Computer ApplicationsView →
- VGU — Online MCAView →
- LPU Online — Online MCAView →
- IGNOU — Master of Computer ApplicationsView →
- Chandigarh University — Online MCAView →
- DPU Online — Online MCAView →
- KSOU — MCAView →
- BAOU — Master of Computer Application (MCA)View →
- JAIN Online — Online Master of Computer ApplicationsView →
- Uttaranchal University — Master of Computer Applications (MCA)View →
- Shoolini Online — Master of Computer Applications (MCA)View →
- Parul University — Master of Computer Applications (MCA)View →
- SMU Online — Master of Computer Applications (MCA)View →
- Sharda Online — Master of Computer ApplicationsView →
- KUK CDOE — Master of Computer ApplicationsView →
- YCMOU — Master of Computer ApplicationsView →
Methodology and sources
- Official university and regulator publications are the factual authority for every field.
- Fees, admissions, curriculum and support can change by academic session.
- Missing data is shown as "Not published" and is never interpreted as a negative.
- This is a factual comparison of published data, not a universal ranking.
- Last updated across the compared programmes: 2026-08-15 (2026-27 session).
Frequently asked questions
Start with recognition for your admission year, then total published cost including registration and examination fees, then the specialisation list, examination model and support. Compare the same field across universities rather than reading each brochure separately.
We do not publish a single best university. Fit depends on your budget, specialisation, entrance and examination preferences, so this page surfaces factual differences instead of a ranking.
The university has not published that figure in a source we can verify. A missing value is not a negative signal — ask the university directly and confirm it in writing before you pay a fee.
Figures reflect the 2026-27 session. Fees, admission rules, curriculum and support can change between sessions, so re-check the official page linked from each programme before applying.
