JCE MCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at Jain College of Engineering (JCE), Belagavi, is a three-year full-time postgraduate programme affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by AICTE. With 120 seats (PGCET MCA Code C430), the programme covers software engineering, database management, Python and Java programming, web technologies, computer networks, data structures, cloud computing, and machine learning fundamentals across six semesters. Established in 2010, JCE Belagavi offers a technically oriented curriculum with industry exposure and internship opportunities. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET or KMAT Karnataka. JCE Belagavi ranks 418 in Collegedunia’s 2026 India Engineering Colleges list.

Key Points

• JCE Belagavi MCA is VTU-affiliated and AICTE-approved with 120 seats; PGCET MCA Code C430.
• The three-year programme covers software engineering, databases, web technologies, Python, Java, cloud computing, and machine learning.
• Total fees are INR 2,40,000 for the three-year programme (INR 80,000 per year).
• Admission through Karnataka PGCET or KMAT; any graduation with Mathematics required with minimum 50 percent marks.
• Karnataka SC/ST students are eligible for full government fee reimbursement through the state scholarship portal.

JCE Belagavi MCA Fees

• Fees per 2026 third-party listings; confirm at jce.ac.in.
• PGCET-quota fees government-regulated; confirm at jce.ac.in.
• Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.

JCE Belagavi MCA Admission 2026

Important Dates

Entrance Exam Dates

• PGCET quota: KEA counselling at kea.kar.nic.in after result.
• KMAT accepted for Karnataka PGCET-quota MCA admission.
• Management quota: apply at jce.ac.in with graduation mark sheets.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a BCA, B.Sc (Computer Science/IT/Mathematics), or any bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 or graduation level from a recognised university.
• A minimum aggregate of 50 percent marks in the qualifying degree is required (45 percent for SC/ST/OBC Karnataka candidates).
• A valid Karnataka PGCET (K-PGCET MCA) or KMAT Karnataka score is required for government quota admission; management quota applicants apply directly at jce.ac.in.
• Candidates appearing in the final year of the qualifying examination may apply provisionally, subject to submitting proof of passing before joining.

Admission Process

• Appear in Karnataka PGCET (K-PGCET MCA) or KMAT Karnataka and secure a valid rank or score.
• Register for KEA PGCET centralised counselling at kea.kar.nic.in after the K-PGCET result and select JCE Belagavi MCA (PGCET Code C430) in the preference list.
• Upon seat allotment, report to JCE Belagavi with original graduation mark sheets, transfer certificate, PGCET or KMAT scorecard, Mathematics subject proof, and category certificate if applicable.
• Pay the prescribed semester fees and complete enrolment formalities at the JCE Belagavi PG admissions office.
• Management quota applicants should apply directly at jce.ac.in with required documents and pay the applicable fee upon selection.

JCE Belagavi MCA Scholarships 2026

• AICTE PG Scholarship: GATE-qualified only; apply via AICTE portal.
• SC/ST students: full tuition reimbursement via state scholarship portal.
• NSP: apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission.