MCA entrance

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala, has invited applications for the July 20 MCA entrance examination to be held at Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kozhikode. The two-hour test will consist of 150 objective-type questions in mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, general knowledge, general English and fundamentals of computer awareness.

Indian nationals with a Bachelor's degree in any discipline may apply. The candidates should have learned mathematics at the Plus Two level or graduated with mathematics or statistics as one of the subjects or passed the three-year BCA degree course from a recognised university. Students appearing for the qualifying examination this year may also apply.

MCA is a three-year programme of six semesters. This course is intended to train graduates in engineering, science or commerce with mathematics as one of the subjects in the development and use of software. The major thrust is on giving the student a sound background in computing, business functions and mathematics relevant to information technology.

The colleges and institutions admitting students to the MCA course based on the ranks obtained in this entrance examination are:

• College of Engineering, Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 016 (30 seats)
• Government Engineering College, Thrissur - 680 009 (30
• Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam - 686 501 (30)
• TKM College of Engineering, Kollam (30)
• Mar Athanasious College of Engineering, Kothamangalam (30)

Self financing institutions
Admission will be subject to All-India Council for Technical Education approval.

• Haji CHMM College of Advanced Studies, Varkala, Palayamkunnu (60)
• Lourdes Matha College of Science and Technology, Kuttichal, Thiruvananthapuram (60)
• Mohandas College of Engineering and Technology, Anad, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram (60)
• AWH Engineering College, Kuttikattoor, Kozhikode (60)
• SCMS School of Engineering and Technology, Vidya Nagar, Palissery, Karukutty, Kochi (60)
• DOEACC Centre, Regional Engineering College (P.O.), Kozhikode (60)
• MES College of Engineering, Kuttipuram, Malappuram (60)
• West Fort Higher Education Trust, Pottore, Thrissur (60)
• KMCT College of Engineering, Kallanthode, Manassery (P.O.), Kozhikode (60)
• Federal Institute of Science and Technology, Hormics Nagar, Mookkannur (P.O.), Angamali (60)

Institutes under government control

• Institutes under government control
• College of Applied Sciences, Kiliyanad, Kozhikode (30)
• College of Applied Sciences, Vadakkancherry, Palakkad (30)
• LBS College of Engineering, Powal, Mooliyar. P.O, Kasaragod (30)

Admission to self-financing colleges will be subject to approval of the course by the All India Council of Technical Education, number of seats and university affiliation.

How to apply
Prospectus and application form can be downloaded from the web site www.cee-kerala.org. There will be separate application forms for students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and general category. The filled application should be sent along with the necessary documents and a demand draft for Rs.800 (Rs.400 for students belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) drawn from a nationalised bank in favour of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.

The applications should reach the Commissioner for Entrance Examination, Housing Board Building, Fifth Floor, Santhinagar, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 001, either by registered post or by hand, on or before June 30.

For details, visit www.cee-kerala.org.