Sona College of Technology Salem MCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total 2-year MCA fee at Sona College of Technology is INR 1,17,000 for general quota candidates. Government quota students pay INR 82,000 for the complete program. Hostel accommodation is optional and costs INR 64,000 to INR 97,000 per annum based on room type. Fee revisions are made per AICTE and Anna University norms, and students should confirm the current fee at the time of admission.

Ans. MCA admissions at Sona College of Technology are through TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test). The TANCET MCA exam for 2026 was conducted on May 9, 2026, and results were released on May 22, 2026. Centralized counselling takes place at tn-mbamca.com. Candidates without a TANCET score may be considered for management quota seats at the institution’s discretion.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum 50% aggregate from a recognized university. Reserved category students need 45%. Mathematics must have been studied at the Class 12 level or during graduation. A valid TANCET MCA 2026 score is mandatory for government and aided quota admission. Final-year bachelor’s students may apply provisionally and submit their degree results at the time of enrollment.

Ans. TANCET MCA counselling is centralised and managed by the Directorate of Technical Education, Tamil Nadu, through tn-mbamca.com. After TANCET results, candidates register for counselling and receive an MCA rank. Preferences are submitted during the choice-filling window. Round 1 seat allotment for 2026 is expected on August 10, followed by offline supplementary counselling on August 11 for remaining seats. Allotted candidates must report to Sona College with original documents on joining day.

Ans. MCA graduates from Sona College can pursue roles as software developers, system analysts, database administrators, IT project managers, and network engineers. Both IT service companies and manufacturing firms in the Salem region recruit MCA graduates. Graduates are also eligible for government IT department posts through competitive examinations conducted by state and central agencies. Pursuing M.Tech or PhD in computer science is another pathway after MCA.

Ans. Yes, Sona College of Technology provides separate on-campus hostel facilities for male and female students. Hostel charges range from INR 64,000 to INR 97,000 per annum depending on the room type and amenities. Hostel accommodation is optional and is not included in the course fee. Students are advised to apply for hostel at the time of joining, as accommodation is allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.