VTU MCA Cloud Computing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Belgaum, KarnatakaState UniversityEstd 1988NAAC Grade B+

VTU Latest Updates and News

17 Oct, 2026 VTU Karnataka PGCET MCA Round 1 Cutoff 2026 is 20392 for the GM Category. Check category-wise cutoff.

Total fees
INR 1.33 Lakhs
2 years, exam fees not added
Average pay
Not published
No pay data for this online course
Cutoff
No entrance test
Merit on your degree decides
Placement rate
Not published
VTU shares no placement record for it

About VTU MCA Cloud Computing

VTU offers MCA Cloud Computing as a two-year online course. Its official name is MCA in Cyber Security and Cloud Computing. You study part time from home, with live classes from 6 pm to 8 pm over four semesters. VTU is the state technical university of Karnataka, with NAAC B+ and #50 among state public universities in NIRF 2025. The full fee is INR 1.33 Lakhs before exam fees and INR 1.43 Lakhs with them. There is no entrance test, and AICTE approves the course. VTU does not publish a seat count or a pay figure for this course. Its campus PG batch of 2024 had a median pay of INR 4.45 LPA.

VTU MCA Cloud Computing Fees

The total fee with exam fees is INR 1.43 Lakhs, while the fee without exam fees is INR 1.33 Lakhs. The academic fee is INR 1.16 Lakhs of that. You pay year by year: INR 75,608 in year 1 and INR 67,110 in year 2. VTU fixed this fee for Indian students. There is no hostel fee, because the course is online. VTU says a fee revision is underway, so check the fee before you pay.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Academic feeINR 1.16 LakhsINR 57,750 a year, 2 years
Admission and administrative chargesINR 12,858One time, year 1
Re-admission chargesINR 2,860One time, year 2
Convocation feeINR 1,500One time, year 2
Exam feeINR 10,000INR 5,000 a year, 2 years
Year 1 totalINR 75,608Paid with the form
Year 2 totalINR 67,110Paid before year 2
Total, no exam feesINR 1.33 LakhsFull course
Total with exam feesINR 1.43 LakhsFull course

VTU MCA Cloud Computing Admission Dates 2026

Admissions for the 2026 session closed on 13 Oct 2026, after UGC moved the last date from 15 Sep 2026. VTU now checks the forms, and classes are expected in Nov 2026. The February 2027 batch is expected to open for forms in Jan 2027.

EventDateStatus
Online application, last date to apply13 Oct 2026Over
Fee payment with the application form13 Oct 2026Over
Eligibility screening by the Admissions CommitteeOct 2026Tentative
Approval result and welcome emailOct 2026Tentative
Seat confirmation and student portal loginOct 2026Tentative
Document check of uploaded marksheetsOct 2026Tentative
Orientation and learning portal demoNov 2026Tentative
Classes startNov 2026Tentative

VTU MCA Cloud Computing Eligibility

You need a BCA, a B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science, or a B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Maths, Statistics or Computer Applications in Class 12. VTU's notice sets no minimum percentage. If your degree is from a university outside Karnataka, you must get a VTU Eligibility Certificate first. A foreign degree also needs an equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeBCA, or B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science, or an equal degree
Other degreesB.Sc, B.Com or B.A. with Maths, Statistics or Computer Applications in Class 12
Minimum marksNot stated in the VTU notice
Degree from outside KarnatakaVTU Eligibility Certificate
Foreign degreeVTU Eligibility Certificate and an AIU equivalence certificate
Entrance testNone, merit on your degree

VTU MCA Cloud Computing Admission Process

You apply on VTU's online degree portal, pay the fee and send the form. VTU's Admissions Committee checks the form and sends a welcome email if it approves you. You must upload your final marksheet within two months, or VTU can cancel the admission.

StepWhat you do
1. Make an accountSign up on the VTU online degree portal with your email or phone
2. Fill the formPick the course and add your personal, academic and work details
3. Pay the feePay the first-year fee and send the form; there is no separate form fee
4. Wait for approvalThe Admissions Committee checks the form and sends a welcome email
5. Upload documentsUpload your final marksheet within two months of admission
6. Join orientationAttend the online orientation and the learning portal demo

VTU MCA Cloud Computing Cutoff

There is no cutoff rank, because VTU holds no entrance test for this course. The Admissions Committee admits students on merit from their degree. The rules allow an entrance test if forms are more than the seats, but none is listed for this course.

CategoryWhat decides the seatEntrance test
GeneralMerit on your degreeNone listed
OBCMerit on your degreeNone listed
SC and STMerit on your degreeNone listed

VTU MCA Cloud Computing Placements

VTU publishes no average pay or placement rate for the online MCA. Its campus PG batch of 2024 had a median pay of INR 4.45 LPA, with 501 of 833 students placed. Those figures are for the regular campus courses, not this one. You look for a job on your own, so your work record counts the most.

MetricValue
Average pay, online MCANot published
Placement rate, online MCANot published
Median pay, VTU campus PG, batch of 2024INR 4.45 LPA
Students placed, VTU campus PG, batch of 2024501 of 833
Placement drive for online studentsNot published

VTU MCA Cloud Computing Scholarships

Two central schemes can pay back the fee of INR 1.33 Lakhs for SC and ST students. They are the Post Matric Scholarships for SC and for ST students, for a family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year. VTU gives no scholarship of its own. Under the SC scheme, online students get the fee back but no academic allowance.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Post Matric Scholarship for SC studentsSC, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearFee paid back, up to INR 1.33 Lakhs
Post Matric Scholarship for ST studentsST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearFee paid back, up to INR 1.33 Lakhs, and INR 1,200 a year for books
VTU scholarshipNot offered for online coursesNot offered

VTU MCA Cloud Computing Ranking

VTU is #50 among state public universities in NIRF 2025, and NAAC gave it a B+ grade in 2022. NIRF ranks the whole university on teaching, research and graduate results. NAAC grades the university as a whole, not this online course.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF State Public Universities2025#50
NAAC2022B+, CGPA 2.73

VTU MCA Cloud Computing Course Structure

Semesters 1 and 2 cover C programming, databases, data structures and Python, with labs in both. Cloud and security subjects start in semester 3, with ethical hacking, cloud web services and two electives. Semester 4 has digital forensics, one more elective and a major project.

SemesterWhat you study
Semester 1Maths for computing, operating systems, databases, C programming and two labs
Semester 2Data structures, Python, agile software engineering, AI and machine learning basics, two labs
Semester 3Ethical hacking, cloud web services, electives such as virtualization or cloud computing, two labs
Semester 4Digital forensics, an elective such as cryptography and network security, and a major project

Should you pick MCA Cloud Computing at VTU?

This course suits working students who want a low-fee MCA in cloud and security from a state university.

Pick it if:
You have a day job in IT: live classes are from 6 pm to 8 pm, so you keep earning while you study.
You want cloud and security subjects, not only general IT: semester 3 teaches cloud web services and ethical hacking, with a lab for each.
Your degree is a B.Sc or B.Com with Maths in Class 12: you are eligible, and there is no entrance test to clear.
You want a state university degree at a low fee: the full course costs INR 1.43 Lakhs with exam fees, paid in two yearly parts.
Skip it if:
You want campus placements: VTU publishes no placement record for this online course, so you find the job on your own.
You cannot attend evening classes most weeks: you need 75% attendance in every subject, and VTU gives no relaxation for a shortfall.
Your degree is from a university outside Karnataka: you need a VTU Eligibility Certificate first, so start on it before the form window opens.
You want only cloud subjects: the degree is MCA in Cyber Security and Cloud Computing, so many subjects are about security.
Counsellor's advice
If you work and hold a BCA or a degree with Class 12 Maths, apply in the January window. If your degree is from outside Karnataka, get the VTU Eligibility Certificate before you pay.
MCA Cloud Computing Eligibility▾
Degree: A BCA, or a B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science, or an equal degree.
Other degrees: A B.Sc, B.Com or B.A. counts if Class 12 had Maths, Statistics or Computer Applications.
Outside Karnataka: Get a VTU Eligibility Certificate before you take admission.
Foreign degree: You also need an equivalence certificate from AIU (Association of Indian Universities).
Entrance test: None. VTU admits you on merit from your degree.
MCA Cloud Computing Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on the VTU online degree portal. There is no separate form fee.
Pay the fee: Pay the first-year fee when you send the form.
Wait for approval: The Admissions Committee checks your form and sends a welcome email.
Upload documents: Upload your final marksheet within two months, or VTU can cancel the admission.
Join classes: Attend the online orientation and the learning portal demo. You need 75% attendance in each subject.

MCA Cloud Computing Admission Dates 2026

▾

These are the 2026 session dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the February 2027 batch.

The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
13 Oct 2026
Online application, last date to apply
UGC moved the last date for this session from 15 Sep 2026 to 13 Oct 2026.
Over
13 Oct 2026
Fee payment with the application form
You paid the first-year fee of INR 75,608 when you sent the form.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Eligibility screening by the Admissions Committee
VTU checks your degree and Class 12 subjects before it approves the form.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Approval result and welcome email
An approved student gets a welcome email with the filled form attached.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Seat confirmation and student portal login
You get the student portal with e-books and recorded lectures.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Document check of uploaded marksheets
Upload your final marksheet within two months of admission, or VTU can cancel it.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Orientation and learning portal demo
The February 2026 batch had its orientation on its first day of classes.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
The 2026 calendar is not out yet. Live classes are held from 6 pm to 8 pm.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Online application opens
Expected in January, as VTU calls this the February session.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Last date to apply
The 2026 last date was 10 Apr 2026, after UGC moved it.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Fee payment with the application form
Expected with the form, as in 2026.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Eligibility screening by the Admissions Committee
Expected soon after the last date.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Approval result and welcome email
Expected after the screening.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Seat confirmation and student portal login
Expected with the welcome email.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Document check of uploaded marksheets
Expected within two months of admission.
Tentative
May 2027
Orientation and learning portal demo
In 2026 it was held on 11 May 2026.
Tentative
May 2027
Classes start
In 2026 classes started on 11 May 2026.

Source: UGC admission notice and VTU CDOE academic calendars. Confirm on the official site before you act.

VTU MCA Cloud Computing Fees 2026

▾

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add the exam fees.

Academic fee
Per year × 2, INR 57,750 a year
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Admission and administrative charges
One time, in year 1
INR 12,858
Re-admission charges
One time, in year 2
INR 2,860
Convocation fee
One time, in year 2
INR 1,500
Add exam fees
Exam fee
Per year × 2, INR 5,000 a year
INR 10,000
Total course fee
INR 1.33 Lakhs
2 years · academic, admission and convocation fees, exam fees not added
Total course fee
INR 1.43 Lakhs
2 years · academic, admission, convocation and exam fees
Education loan EMI
INR 2,238
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 5,530
over 24 months of study
Education loan EMI
INR 2,406
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 5,947
over 24 months of study

Source: VTU fee notification for online degree programmes. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will you get a seat in MCA Cloud Computing at VTU?

Pick your degree and where you studied. There is no cutoff range here; your degree and Class 12 subjects decide.

Your degree
Your university
BCA or BE CS · In Karnataka
Yes, you are in. Your degree meets the rule, so apply in the window and pay the fee.
BCA or BE CS · Outside Karnataka
Almost there. Get the VTU Eligibility Certificate first, then apply.
BCA or BE CS · Foreign
Almost there. Get the VTU Eligibility Certificate and the AIU equivalence certificate first.
Other degree, Class 12 Maths · In Karnataka
Yes, you are in, if Class 12 had Maths, Statistics or Computer Applications. Apply in the window.
Other degree, Class 12 Maths · Outside Karnataka
Almost there. Your subjects fit; get the VTU Eligibility Certificate first, then apply.
Other degree, Class 12 Maths · Foreign
Almost there. Your subjects fit; get the Eligibility Certificate and the AIU equivalence certificate first.
Neither of these · In Karnataka
Not yet. This MCA needs a computer degree, or Maths, Statistics or Computer Applications in Class 12.
Neither of these · Outside Karnataka
Not yet. This MCA needs a computer degree, or Maths, Statistics or Computer Applications in Class 12.
Neither of these · Foreign
Not yet. This MCA needs a computer degree, or Maths, Statistics or Computer Applications in Class 12.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The VTU rules allow an entrance test when there are more forms than seats. No such test is listed for this course, so your degree decides the seat.

VTU MCA Cloud Computing Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. VTU has no scholarship of its own, so confirm the final amount with your state portal.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who the scheme is for.

Post Matric Scholarship for SC students
INR 1.33 Lakhs
Government of India, paid through your state
Pays back the compulsory fee. Online students get no academic allowance.
Who qualifies: SC, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply on your state scholarship portal
Not eligible on your answers
Post Matric Scholarship for ST students
INR 1.33 Lakhs
Ministry of Tribal Affairs, paid through your state
Pays back the compulsory fee and adds INR 1,200 a year for books.
Who qualifies: ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply on your state scholarship portal
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.33 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.33 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0

VTU MCA Cloud Computing vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to VTU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, a better rank, more years to finish.

Compare with
This page
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Belagavi
Compared with
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam
Compared with
Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra
Compared with
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
Hisar
Compared with
University of Mysore
Mysuru
Total fees2 years, with exam fees
INR 1.43 Lakhs
online, Indian students
INR 76,200
INR 66,800 less, with form and exam fees
INR 76,647
INR 66,353 less, with the registration fee
INR 60,000
INR 83,000 less, February 2026 session
INR 66,625
INR 76,375 less, a fee revision is in process
Year 1 feefirst-year payment
INR 75,608
with the form
INR 38,600
INR 37,008 less
INR 38,847
INR 36,761 less
INR 30,000
INR 45,608 less
Not published
Year 2 feesecond-year payment
INR 67,110
before year 2
INR 37,600
INR 29,510 less
INR 37,800
INR 29,310 less
INR 30,000
INR 37,110 less
Not published
NIRF rankState Public Universities, 2025
#50
of 2025
#4
46 places higher
#35
15 places higher
#32
18 places higher
#20
30 places higher
Years to finishthe most allowed
4
from semester 1
4
Same
Not published
4
Same
4
Same
In short
Andhra University charges about half the VTU fee and ranks much higher in NIRF. If you do not need cloud and security in the degree name, Andhra University is the cheaper pick; if you do, take VTU.
In short
Kurukshetra University costs about half as much and teaches cloud and security inside a general MCA. If the low fee matters most, pick Kurukshetra University; if you want cloud and security in the degree name, take VTU.
In short
GJUST Hisar is the lowest fee here and ranks higher in NIRF. If the fee is your main limit, pick GJUST Hisar; if you want a named cloud and security MCA, take VTU.
In short
University of Mysore is also in Karnataka, costs less and ranks higher in NIRF. If you want a general online MCA at a lower fee, pick University of Mysore; if you want cloud and security subjects by name, take VTU.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on VTU MCA Cloud Computing

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is the VTU online MCA in cloud computing worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a state university MCA at a low cost. The full fee is INR 1.43 Lakhs with exam fees, about INR 5,947 a month over 24 months of study. VTU publishes no placement record for it, so the value comes from the degree and the skills, not a campus job. Check the fee block above against your budget before you apply.
Will this course get me a job in cloud computing?▾
Not by itself. VTU holds no placement drive for this online course and publishes no pay figure, so you find the job on your own. Semester 3 teaches cloud web services, virtualization and ethical hacking with labs. Build a project in that semester and show it in your job interviews.
Who should take this course, and who should skip it?▾
Take it if you already work or cannot leave home, and you hold a BCA or a degree with Maths in Class 12. The live classes are from 6 pm to 8 pm, so a day job still fits. Skip it if you want campus placements or a hostel life, because this course has neither.
Should I pick this online MCA or the regular MCA at VTU?▾
Pick the regular MCA if you can stop working for two years and want campus placement help. VTU's campus PG batch of 2024 had a median pay of INR 4.45 LPA. Pick this online MCA if you must keep your job or study from home. Both give you an MCA degree from VTU.
Is an online MCA from VTU good for a government job?▾
Yes. VTU says the online mode is approved by the government, and AICTE approves this course with UGC entitlement. VTU also says the online degree has the same value as a regular one. Still, read each job notice for any rule on the mode of study before you apply.
Can I take this course if my degree is a B.Com or a B.A.?▾
Yes, if you had Maths, Statistics or Computer Applications in Class 12. Without one of those subjects, the VTU rule does not let you in. If your degree is from outside Karnataka, you also need a VTU Eligibility Certificate. Use the seat checker above to see your own case.
Should I wait for the February 2027 batch?▾
Yes, because the 2026 session's last date to apply was 13 Oct 2026. Forms for the February 2027 batch are expected in Jan 2027, with classes expected in May 2027. Get your Eligibility Certificate and marksheets ready before the window opens, so you can apply in the first week.
Is this course good for higher studies later?▾
Yes. An MCA is a postgraduate degree, so it meets the PG degree rule for a Ph.D. admission. The major project in semester 4 is the best place to start research work. Check the Ph.D. notice of the university you aim for, because each one sets its own marks rule.
Is this course right for working professionals?▾
Yes, for most of them. The live classes are in the evening, from 6 pm to 8 pm, and recorded lectures and e-books sit on the student portal. But you need 75% attendance in each subject, with no relaxation. If your shifts clash with the evenings every week, this course will be hard to finish.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 2-year fee is INR 1.33 Lakhs before exam fees and INR 1.43 Lakhs with them. You pay INR 75,608 in year 1 and INR 67,110 in year 2. VTU says a fee revision is underway, so check the fee on the online degree portal before you pay.
Is there an entrance test for this course?▾
No. VTU admits you on merit from your degree after its Admissions Committee checks the form. The rules allow a test when there are more forms than seats, but none is listed for this course. Apply early in the window and keep your papers ready.
Are there scholarships for this course?▾
VTU gives no scholarship of its own. SC and ST students with a family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year can get the fee back through the central post-matric schemes, as the calculator above shows. Apply on your state scholarship portal once you are admitted.
How long can I take to finish the course?▾
The course takes two years, in four semesters. VTU lets you take up to four years from your first semester. After that you must leave or join again from semester 1, so clear any failed papers early.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team's profile photo

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 14, 2026

VTU: 1 Answered Question

How are ranks and gold medals awarded by Visvesvaraya Technological University VTU for a B.E. course What should we do to achieve them?

Meenu SinghalStudied B.E. Mechanical Engineering,Visvesvaraya Technological University (2017)

My friend graduated from Visvesvaraya Technological University with a gold medal. She ranked amongst the top ten students with the highest aggregate in CS. 

It is calculated by the average of total marks of the last four semesters. A Gold medal becomes a dream if you fail in any of the subjects.

There are 2 types of Gold medals are of two types: 

  • Merit Gold medal is given to those with the highest aggregate in their major/branch.
  • Endowment Gold medals are sponsored in different categories like for bright students of different categories and gender-based distribution.

Getting a gold medal is not impossible. Follow 2-3 additional books, study throughout the year and understand the core engineering and mathematical concepts. Internal assessments should be taken seriously as well. Be clear in your intentions and don't budge because there'll be distractions, but you can make your mark if you will it.

...Read More
0
0
View All Questions and Answers

Comments


No Comments To Show