Poornima University MCA Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, NIMCET is not mandatory for MCA admission at Poornima University. The university admits students on a merit basis using graduation aggregate marks. Candidates with a BCA, B.Sc CS/IT, or Engineering degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC/SBC) are eligible to apply directly. NIMCET is primarily used for MCA admissions at NITs and some other institutions. At Poornima University, the admission process is straightforward and does not require any entrance exam, making it accessible for students who have not appeared for NIMCET.

Ans. The annual program fee is INR 1,60,000, which includes tuition fee (INR 1,06,875), development fee (INR 35,625), and administrative fee (INR 17,500). Over 2 years, this amounts to INR 3,20,000. Additionally, a one-time non-refundable registration fee of INR 1,500 is charged at admission, and INR 2,500 is charged as Alumni and Convocation Fee in the final year, bringing the total to INR 3,24,000. Hostel fees are separate and optional, ranging from INR 1,05,000 to INR 1,40,000 per year depending on the room type.

Ans. SAS (Statistical Analysis System) is a leading global analytics software company and serves as the Knowledge Partner for this MCA program. This partnership means the curriculum is co-designed with SAS inputs, students get access to SAS tools and software for hands-on learning, and may receive SAS certifications that are recognized globally in the data analytics and AI industry. SAS certifications are highly valued by employers in banking, finance, healthcare, and technology sectors. This industry partnership significantly enhances the employability of graduates compared to programs without such collaborations.

Ans. Graduates are well-positioned for high-growth roles including Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, AI Research Scientist, AI Consultant, Big Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, AI Product Manager, Deep Learning Specialist, AI Ethics Specialist, Financial Data Analyst, and AI-driven Automation Specialist. AI and ML professionals are among the highest-paid in the tech industry globally. Poornima University's placement cell supports students with 350+ companies visiting campus, including TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Amazon, and Cognizant. For the 2024-25 batch, the highest package offered across all programs was 13.13 LPA and the average was 3.6 LPA.

Ans. The eligibility criteria specify BCA, Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or Engineering. A B.Sc graduate from a non-CS stream (such as B.Sc Mathematics or B.Sc Physics) may not directly qualify unless their degree includes Computer Science or IT as a subject. Students with B.Sc in Computer Science or Information Technology are eligible. It is advisable to contact the admissions office at poornima.edu.in or call +91-8875666618 to confirm eligibility for specific B.Sc streams before applying.

Ans. For MCA (postgraduate program), the SES Scholarship is based on the aggregate scores of all graduation years, not Class 12 percentage. This is different from UG programs where the scholarship is based on Class 12 marks. For example, if you scored 80% in your BCA or B.Sc CS degree, you fall in the 75% to 84.99% bracket and qualify for a 25% scholarship on tuition fees under Category 1. Since the annual tuition fee is INR 1,06,875, a 25% scholarship saves approximately INR 26,719 per year, or INR 53,438 over 2 years. The scholarship is available only for students who graduated in 2019 or later, and will be discontinued if any backlog is incurred during the MCA program.