Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) offers a two-year, full-time MCA with 60 seats at its Azara campus in Guwahati. The course has four semesters and AICTE approves it. It covers networks, programming, databases and open source software, with electives in the later semesters. NAAC gave the university Grade A in 2021. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.80 Lakhs, and INR 3.14 Lakhs with the Azara hostel and food. You get a seat through the DBU-PGET entrance test and a personal interview on the same day. Across all PG courses, the 2024-25 batch had a median pay of INR 3.36 LPA, and 108 of 742 students were placed.
ADBU MCA Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 3.14 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.80 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 1.28 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee in four semester parts and the annual fee twice. The admission fee is paid once, and the INR 10,000 caution deposit comes back when you finish. If you leave before classes start, you get your fees back minus INR 1,000.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 1.28 Lakhs
INR 32,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Annual fee
INR 34,000
INR 17,000 a year, 2 years
Admission fee
INR 18,000
One time
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel and food, Azara
INR 1.32 Lakhs
INR 33,000 a semester, 4 semesters
Hostel admission fee
INR 2,000
One time
Total, no hostel
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 3.14 Lakhs
Full course
ADBU MCA Admission Dates
The 2026 batch started classes on 3 Aug 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates, and the online form is expected to open in Jan 2027. Seats fill as students take admission, so apply early and keep your marksheets ready.
Event
Date
Status
Online application opens
Jan 2027
Tentative
DBU-PGET entrance test and personal interview
Feb 2027
Tentative
Test result and admission offer
Feb 2027
Tentative
Admission fee, by 5 pm the same day
Feb 2027
Tentative
Balance first semester fee
Mar 2027
Tentative
Last date for a fee refund
Jul 2027
Tentative
Reporting and document check
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start with the induction programme
Aug 2027
Tentative
Last date to apply, if seats are left
Sep 2027
Tentative
ADBU MCA Eligibility
You need a BCA, B.Tech CSE, B.Sc or B.Com degree with at least 50% marks. The 50% rule is the same for every category. You also need pass marks in Maths at Class 12 or in your degree. If your result is not out yet, you can still apply and show your marks within 3 months of the start of classes.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
BCA, B.Tech CSE, B.Sc or B.Com
Graduation marks
50% in aggregate, same for every category
Maths
Pass marks at Class 12 or in graduation
Entrance test
DBU-PGET and a personal interview
Final-year students
Provisional seat, marks due within 3 months of the start of classes
ADBU MCA Admission Process
You apply online, pay the INR 600 form fee, then take the DBU-PGET and the interview on one day. The university decides on your past marks, the test and the interview. You must pay the admission fee by 5 pm that day, or the offer is cancelled. You pay the rest within 7 days.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Register on the admission portal and pay the INR 600 form fee
2. Take the test
DBU-PGET and the interview on the date the Admission Office gives
3. Pay the admission fee
By 5 pm on the day of the offer
4. Pay the balance
Within 7 days of the admission fee
5. Show your papers
Original marksheets, proof of date of birth and the health form
ADBU MCA Cutoff
The only fixed cutoff is 50% in graduation, the same for all categories. The university does not publish a DBU-PGET cutoff or a merit list. Your marks, the test and the interview decide the seat on the day. 20% of seats are kept for Christian minority students and 10% for students from Don Bosco Society institutions.
Group
Minimum marks or seats
Note
All categories
50% in graduation
Same for General, OBC, SC and ST
Christian minority students
20% of seats
Reserved seats
Students from Don Bosco Society institutions
10% of seats
Reserved seats
DBU-PGET cutoff
Not published
Test and interview on one day
ADBU MCA Placements
Across all PG courses, the 2024-25 batch had a median pay of INR 3.36 LPA. Of 742 PG students who graduated, 108 were placed and 30 went for higher studies. The university does not publish MCA figures alone. Its recruiter list has TCS, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, HCL Infosystems and IBM.
Metric
Value
Median pay, all PG courses
INR 3.36 LPA, 2024-25
Median pay, a year before
INR 2.76 LPA, 2023-24
PG students graduated
742
PG students placed
108
PG students in higher studies
30
Recruiters on the university list
TCS, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, HCL Infosystems, IBM
ADBU MCA Scholarships
The merit scholarship gives the most: INR 68,000 over the course for 90% or more in graduation. For 80% to 89% it is INR 44,000. The means scholarship gives INR 40,000 if your family income is below INR 2 Lakhs a year. Merit awards are few and go first come, first served, so apply at admission.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount over the course
Merit, 90% or more
90% in graduation, 3 students, keep 8.5 SGPA
INR 68,000
Merit, 80% to 89%
80% in graduation, 3 students, keep 8.0 SGPA
INR 44,000
Sports
Played for a North East state, 1 student, keep 7.0 SGPA
INR 28,000
Means
Family income below INR 2 Lakhs a year
INR 40,000
Physically challenged
Disability certificate, no other scholarship
INR 40,000
Progression
ADBU graduates, at most 2 in each PG course
INR 18,000
ADBU MCA Ranking
NAAC gave the university Grade A in 2021. In NIRF Innovation 2023 it was ranked in the 151 to 300 range. The university says it was the only private university in North East India in that range.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NAAC
2021
Grade A
NIRF Innovation
2023
151 to 300 range
AICTE
2024
MCA approval extended
ADBU MCA Course Structure
The course has four semesters of networks, internet technology, programming and databases. Electives in the later semesters let you go deeper in one area, and open source software gets extra time. The university also has MoUs with 11 Taiwan universities for funded internships.
Part
What you study
Core subjects
Computer networks and internet technology
Programming
Application and system level programming
Data
Database management
Later semesters
Electives in the area you choose
Platform
Open source software
Abroad
Funded internships through MoUs with 11 Taiwan universities
ADBU MCA Hostel and Campus
The Azara hostel costs INR 33,000 a semester with food, plus INR 2,000 once. You can book a room only after you pay the first semester fee. If the hostel is full, the university guides you to other hostels nearby.
Item
Detail
Room and food
INR 33,000 a semester
Hostel admission fee
INR 2,000, once
Hostel caution deposit
INR 5,000, refundable
Booking
Only after the first semester fee
Hostels at Azara
One for men and one for women
Campus
Azara, Guwahati
Should you pick MCA at Assam Don Bosco University?
This course suits graduates who want an IT services job and like a small class in Guwahati.
Pick it if:
You want an IT services job: TCS, Wipro, Tech Mahindra and IBM are on the university's recruiter list, so IT services firms do hire here.
You want a small class: the course has only 60 seats, so the placement cell has a small batch to place.
You want some time abroad: the university has MoUs with 11 Taiwan universities, and PG students in computing can apply for funded internships there.
You want the fee back fast: the INR 1.80 Lakhs fee is about half of the INR 3.36 LPA median pay.
Skip it if:
You want a high first salary: the PG median pay here was INR 3.36 LPA, and only 108 of 742 PG students were placed.
You want time to think: the offer comes on the test day, and you must pay the admission fee by 5 pm that day.
You may change your mind after classes start: fees come back, minus INR 1,000, only if you withdraw before classes start.
You need a hostel room with meals: the Azara hostel has limited rooms, and once it is full the university only guides you to hostels outside.
Counsellor's advice
If you have 50% and Maths, book the test early and keep the admission fee ready that day. If a high first salary matters most, keep a second college open before you pay.
MCA Eligibility▾
Degree: BCA, B.Tech CSE, B.Sc or B.Com from a recognised university.
Graduation marks: At least 50% in aggregate. The rule is the same for every category.
Maths: Pass marks in Maths at Class 12 or in your degree.
Entrance test: DBU-PGET (the university's own PG entrance test) and a personal interview.
Final-year students: You can apply before your result. Show your marks within 3 months of the start of classes.
MCA Admission Process▾
Apply online: Register on the admission portal and pay the INR 600 form fee.
Take the test: The Admission Office gives you a date. The DBU-PGET and the interview are on the same day.
Get the offer: The offer comes from your past marks, the test and the interview.
Pay the admission fee: Pay by 5 pm the same day, or the offer is cancelled. Pay the rest within 7 days.
Show your papers: Bring original marksheets, proof of date of birth, a caste certificate if you have one, and the health form.
MCA Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Online application opens
Expected when the 2027 prospectus comes out. You register on the admission portal and pay the INR 600 form fee.
Tentative
Feb 2027
DBU-PGET entrance test and personal interview
Expected a few days after you pay. The Admission Office tells you the date by email or phone.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Test result and admission offer
Expected on the day of your test and interview.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Admission fee, by 5 pm the same day
If you do not pay by 5 pm, the offer is cancelled and the seat goes to another student.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Balance first semester fee
Expected within 7 days of the admission fee.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date for a fee refund
Fees come back, minus INR 1,000, only if you withdraw before classes start.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring your original marksheets, proof of date of birth and the health form.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start with the induction programme
Expected in the first week of Aug, as in 2026.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Last date to apply, if seats are left
In 2024 admissions closed on 23 Sep 2024. Apply early, because seats fill as students take admission.
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 and the Autumn 2026 academic calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.
ADBU MCA Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. The rows show the 2026 batch fee; the 2027 fee is not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add the Azara hostel and food.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 32,000 a semester
INR 1.28 Lakhs
Annual fee
Per year × 2, INR 17,000 a year
INR 34,000
Admission fee
One time, at admission
INR 18,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you finish the course
INR 10,000
Add hostel + food
Hostel room and food, Azara
Per semester × 4, INR 33,000 a semester
INR 1.32 Lakhs
Hostel admission fee
One time, when you book the room
INR 2,000
Total course fee
INR 1.80 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + annual + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 3.14 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + annual + admission fee + hostel and food
Education loan EMI
INR 3,035
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
187%
median pay of all PG courses INR 3.36 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 5,294
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
107%
median pay of all PG courses INR 3.36 LPA vs the full fee
Source: ADBU Fee Structure 2026 and Prospectus 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your marks get you an MCA seat at ADBU?
Pick your degree and your marks. There is no published test cutoff, so these cards follow the official eligibility rules.
Your degree
Your graduation marks
Yes, you can apply
You meet the rules. Apply online, pay the INR 600 form fee and prepare for the DBU-PGET and the interview on the same day.
Not yet
You need pass marks in Maths at Class 12 or in your degree. Check your Class 12 marksheet; if Maths is there, pick the first marks option.
Not this year
The minimum is 50% in graduation for every category, with no lower mark for any group. Look at a course that takes your marks.
Yes, you can apply
You meet the rules. Apply online, pay the INR 600 form fee and prepare for the DBU-PGET and the interview on the same day.
Not yet
You need pass marks in Maths at Class 12 or in your degree. Check your Class 12 marksheet; if Maths is there, pick the first marks option.
Not this year
The minimum is 50% in graduation for every category, with no lower mark for any group. Look at a course that takes your marks.
Yes, you can apply
You meet the rules. Apply online, pay the INR 600 form fee and prepare for the DBU-PGET and the interview on the same day.
Not yet
You need pass marks in Maths at Class 12 or in your degree. Check your Class 12 marksheet; if Maths is there, pick the first marks option.
Not this year
The minimum is 50% in graduation for every category, with no lower mark for any group. Look at a course that takes your marks.
Yes, you can apply
You meet the rules. Apply online, pay the INR 600 form fee and prepare for the DBU-PGET and the interview on the same day.
Not yet
You need pass marks in Maths at Class 12 or in your degree. Check your Class 12 marksheet; if Maths is there, pick the first marks option.
Not this year
The minimum is 50% in graduation for every category, with no lower mark for any group. Look at a course that takes your marks.
Almost there
The prospectus names BCA, B.Tech CSE, B.Sc and B.Com. Ask the Admission Office in writing if your degree counts before you pay the form fee.
Not yet
You need pass marks in Maths at Class 12 or in your degree. Check your Class 12 marksheet; if Maths is there, pick the first marks option.
Not this year
The minimum is 50% in graduation for every category, with no lower mark for any group. Look at a course that takes your marks.
EDITOR'S NOTE
There is no cutoff list for DBU-PGET. Your marks, the test and the interview decide the seat on the day, and if you do not pay the admission fee by 5 pm, the seat goes to another student.
ADBU MCA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the university.
Your graduation marks
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says who qualifies, so you can see which answer blocked it.
Merit scholarship, 90% or more
INR 68,000
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 17,000 a semester for 4 semesters. Keep 8.5 SGPA to continue.
Who qualifies: 90% or more in graduation, only 3 studentsApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship, 80% to 89%
INR 44,000
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 11,000 a semester for 4 semesters. Keep 8.0 SGPA to continue.
Who qualifies: 80% to 89% in graduation, only 3 studentsApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Sports scholarship
INR 28,000
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 7,000 a semester for 4 semesters. Keep 7.0 SGPA to continue.
Who qualifies: played for a North East state, 1 studentApply by Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Means scholarship
INR 40,000
Scholarship Committee, Assam Don Bosco University
INR 10,000 a semester. Only 4 awards across the PG courses; it stops after F grades.
Who qualifies: family income below INR 2 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.08 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 72,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 68,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.12 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 84,000
Your net course fee: INR 96,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 44,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.36 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 28,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.52 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.40 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.80 Lakhs
ADBU MCA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to ADBU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, lower minimum marks.
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Assam Don Bosco University
Guwahati, Assam
Compared with
Assam Royal Global University
Guwahati, Assam
Compared with
The Assam Kaziranga University
Jorhat, Assam
Compared with
University of Science and Technology Meghalaya
Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya
Compared with
Girijananda Chowdhury University
Guwahati, Assam
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.80 Lakhs
tuition, annual and admission
INR 2.40 Lakhs
INR 60,000 more
INR 1.95 Lakhs
INR 15,000 more
INR 2.05 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Same fee, exam fees included
Median payall PG courses, NIRF data
INR 3.36 LPA
2024-25 batch
INR 5 LPA
INR 1.64 LPA more
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.64 LPA more, 2023-24 batch
Not published
Not published
Placement ratePG students placed
15%
108 of 742
57%
42 points higher, 2024-25 batch
13%
2 points lower, 2023-24 batch
Not published
Not published
Minimum marksin graduation, General
50%
every category
45%
5 points lower
45%
5 points lower
45%
5 points lower
50%
Same marks
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
187%
on INR 3.36 LPA
208%
21 points higher
205%
18 points higher
Not published
Not published
In short
Royal Global costs INR 60,000 more, but its PG median pay and placement share are higher. If you can pay the extra and want that record, look at Royal Global; if the fee matters most, ADBU is the cheaper seat.
In short
Kaziranga costs INR 15,000 more and asks for 45%, not 50%. If your marks are between 45% and 50%, Kaziranga is open to you; if you clear 50%, ADBU costs less and is in Guwahati.
In short
USTM costs INR 25,000 more and has no PG pay figure we could check. If you clear ADBU's 50% rule, ADBU is the cheaper seat; if your marks are below 50%, USTM accepts 45%.
In short
Girijananda Chowdhury charges the same total, and its total includes exam fees. If you are choosing between the two, ask ADBU what its exam fees add before you pay.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on ADBU MCA
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MCA at ADBU worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who want an IT services job. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.80 Lakhs, and the median pay across all PG courses was INR 3.36 LPA. So the fee is about half of one year's pay. If a loan will pay the fee, check the EMI tile in the fee block before you decide.
What job will I get after MCA at ADBU?▾
Most offers you can expect come from IT services firms. The university's recruiter list has TCS, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, HCL Infosystems and IBM. It does not publish MCA placement figures alone, and across all PG courses 108 of 742 students were placed in 2024-25. Ask the placement cell for the MCA list before you pay.
Who should not take MCA at ADBU?▾
Skip it if you want a high first salary or a high placement rate. Only 108 of 742 PG students were placed in 2024-25, and the median pay was INR 3.36 LPA. If those numbers matter most to you, look at the compare block above before you decide.
Should I take MCA here if I have exactly 50% in graduation?▾
Yes, you can apply, because 50% is the minimum for every category. But the seat also depends on the DBU-PGET and the interview, held on the same day. Prepare for the test, and keep the admission fee ready, because it must be paid by 5 pm that day.
Is MCA at ADBU good for higher studies or research?▾
It can be. 30 of the 742 PG students in 2024-25 went for higher studies. The university has MoUs with 11 Taiwan universities for funded internships and joint degrees in computing. If research is your goal, ask the department about a project with a teacher in the final year.
Should I pick MCA or the Integrated MCA at ADBU?▾
Pick the two-year MCA if you already have a degree. The Integrated MCA is a five-year course for students who join after Class 12. If you finish BCA (Honours) at ADBU, you can complete the MCA in one more year, so decide early if you are still in Class 12.
Should I wait a year and try for a better college?▾
Only if you have a clear plan to clear a tougher entrance test. ADBU fills its 60 seats as students take admission, and in 2024 it closed admissions on 23 Sep 2024. If ADBU offers you a seat and the fee suits your family, take it instead of losing a year.
Can I get the Azara hostel with meals?▾
Yes, if a room is free. The Azara hostel costs INR 33,000 a semester with food, plus INR 2,000 once, and you can book only after paying the first semester fee. If it is full, the university guides you to other hostels nearby, so book soon after you pay.
How do I get admission to MCA at ADBU?▾
Apply online on the admission portal and pay the INR 600 form fee. The Admission Office then gives you a date for the DBU-PGET and the interview. If you get the offer, pay the admission fee by 5 pm that day and the rest within 7 days.
Can I pay the MCA fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay in four parts, one each semester: INR 60,000 at admission, INR 49,000 in each of the next two semesters, and INR 32,000 in the last one. The first part includes the INR 10,000 caution deposit, which comes back when you finish.
Do I get the fee back if I leave the course?▾
Only if you leave before classes start. Then the university returns all fees minus INR 1,000. After classes start, it does not take refund requests, so be sure before the first class.
Can I get a scholarship for MCA at ADBU?▾
Yes, if your marks or income fit a scheme. 90% or more in graduation gets INR 68,000 over the course, and 80% to 89% gets INR 44,000. Family income below INR 2 Lakhs can get INR 40,000. Use the scholarship calculator above and apply at admission, because merit awards go first come, first served.
The college offers a supportive learning environment with a favorable faculty-to-student ratio, ensuring personalized attention with one faculty member per subject and two for each lab paper. Faculty members are well-qualified, experienced, and approachable, making it easy for students to seek guidance. Placement activities start from the third semester, but opportunities are limited as only a few companies participate. So far, PWC is the only company that has provided internships and training to 7 B.Tech CSE students.
The salary packages offered are not substantial enough to support living outside the hometown. The MCA program fee structure in 2023 includes 57,000 INR for admission and the first semester, 44,000 INR for the second and third semesters, and 29,000 INR for the fourth semester. Scholarships are available based on merit, caste, and financial need, helping to ease the financial burden for eligible students.
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