Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Faculty of Commerce and Management

Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

Programme Curriculum ( Sem. I & II)

(2020-2022)

Preamble:
1. The name of the programme shall be Masters of Computer Applications (M.C.A)
2. The revised MCA Curriculum 2020 builds on the implementation of the Choice Based Credit System
(CBCS) and Grading System initiated in the AY 2015. The curriculum takes the MCA programme to
the next level in terms of implementing Outcome Based Education along with the Choice Based
Credit System (CBCS) and Grading System.
3. The Institutes should organize placement programme for M.C.A. students by interacting with
Industries and software consultancy.
4. At the end of each semester, appearing for various certifications is possible for each student
enabling them to make their resume rich.
5. With the rapidly changing scenario industry and academia should identify possible areas of
collaboration and work together. Institute’s placement cell should focus on identifying industrial
expectations and institutional preparation for meeting industrial needs.

Introduction:

1. Definition: Outcome Based Education:

1.1 Outcome Based Education (OBE) Approach: Outcomes are about performance, and this implies:

1.1.1 There must be a performer – the student (learner), not only the teacher
1.1.2 There must be something performable (thus demonstrable or assessable) to perform
1.1.3 The focus is on the performance, not the activity or task to be performed

1.2 Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs): Programme educational objectives are broad
statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the programme is
preparing graduates to achieve. Programme Educational Objectives are a set of broad future
focused learner’s performance outcomes that explicitly identify what learners will be able to do
with what they have learned, and what they will be like after they leave institution and are living
full and productive lives. Thus, PEOs are what the programme is preparing graduates for in their
career and professional life (to attain within a few years after graduation).
1.3 Programme Outcomes (POs): Programme Outcomes are a set of narrow statements that describes
what students (learners) of the programme are expected to know and be able to perform or attain
by the time of graduation.
1.4 Course Outcomes (COs): Course Outcomes are narrower statements that describe what students
are expected to know and be able to do at the end of each course. These relate to the skills,
knowledge, and behavior that students acquire in their matriculation through the course.
1.5 Learning Outcomes: A learning outcome is what a student CAN DO because of a learning
experience. It describes a specific task that he/she can perform at a given level of competence
under a certain situation. The three broad types of learning outcomes are: a) Disciplinary
knowledge and skills b) Generic skills c) Attitudes and values
1.6 Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs): The set of pedagogical tools and techniques or the
teaching and learning activities that aim to help students to attain the intended learning outcomes
and engage them in these learning activities through the teaching process.
1.7 Assessment and Evaluation: Assessment is one or more processes, carried out by the institution,
that identify, collect, and prepare data to evaluate the achievement of programme educational
objectives and programme outcomes. Evaluation is one or more processes, done by the evaluation
team, for interpreting the data and evidence accumulated through assessment practices.
Evaluation
1.8 determines the extent to which programme educational objectives or programme outcomes are
being achieved, and results in decisions and actions to improve the programme.

2. MCA Programme Focus:

The basic objective of the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) is to provide a steady stream of
necessary knowledge, skills and foundation for acquiring a wide range of rewarding careers into rapidly
expanding world of Information Technology

2.1 Programme Educational Objectives: PEOs are defined by institution. Following are the guidelines
for defining PEOs

2.1.1 PEOs should be assessable and realistic within the context of the committed resources.
2.1.2 The PEOs should be consistent with the mission of the institution.
2.1.3 All the stakeholders should participate in the process of framing PEOs.
2.1.4 The number of PEOs should be manageable.
2.1.5 It should be based on the needs of the stakeholders.
2.1.6 It should be achievable by the programme.
2.1.7 It should be specific to the programme and not too broad.
2.1.8 It should not be too narrow and similar to the POs.

2.2 MCA Programme Outcomes (POs): At the end of the MCA programme the learner will possess the
following Program Outcome:

PO1: Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, computing specialization, mathematics, and

domain knowledge appropriate for the computing specialization to the abstraction and
conceptualization of computing models from defined problems and requirements.
 PO2: Identify, formulate, research literature, and solve complex Computing problems reaching
substantiated conclusions using fundamental principles of Mathematics, Computing sciences, and
relevant domain disciplines.
PO3: Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems, and design and evaluate
systems, components, or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for
public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

PO4: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments,
analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.

PO5: Create, select, adapt and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern computing
tools to complex computing activities, with an understanding of the limitations.

PO6: Understand and commit to professional ethics and cyber regulations, responsibilities, and
norms of professional computing practice.

PO7: Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in independent learning for continual
development as a Computing professional.

PO8: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of computing and management principles and
apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in
multidisciplinary environments.

PO9: Communicate effectively with the computing community, and with society at large, about
complex computing activities by being able to comprehend and write effective reports, design
documentation, make effective presentations, and give and understand clear instructions.

PO10: Understand and assess societal, environmental, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues
within local and global contexts, and the consequential responsibilities relevant to professional
computing practice.

PO11: Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in
multidisciplinary environments.

PO12: Identify a timely opportunity and using innovation to pursue that opportunity to create
value and wealth for the betterment of the individual and society at large.

3. Admission Details:

3.1 Eligibility for Admission: The eligibility criteria for admission for the MCA course will be as decided
by the All Indian Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and Directorate of Technical
Education (DTE), Government of Maharashtra. It will be published on their respective websites time to
time.

3.2 Reservation of Seat: The percentage of seat reserved for candidates belonging to backward classes
only from Maharashtra State in all the Government Aided, Un-aided Institutions/Colleges and
University Departments is as per the norms given by Government of Maharashtra, time to time.
3.3 Selection Basis: The selection would be done as per the guidelines given by the Director of
Technical Education, Maharashtra State, time to time.

4. Lecture-Practical/Project-Tutorial (L-P-T)

A course shall have either or all the three components, i.e. a course may have only lecture component,
or only practical/project component or a combination of any two/three components

4.1 Lecture(L): Classroom sessions delivered by faculty in an interactive mode. It should be conducted
as per the scheme of lectures indicated in respective course.
4.2 Practical/Project(P): Practical / Project Work consisting of Hands-on experience /Field Studies /
Case studies that equip students to acquire the much-required skill component. Besides separate
Practical/Project course, three courses in each semester include few practical assignments and it
will be evaluated under internal evaluation
4.3 Tutorial(T): Session consisting of participatory discussion/ self-study/ desk work/ brief seminar
presentations by students and such other novel methods that make a student to absorb and
assimilate more effectively the contents delivered in the Lecture sessions
4.4 A Mini project is an assignment that the student needs to complete at the end of every semester in
order to strengthen the understanding of fundamentals through effective application of the
courses learnt. The details guidelines have been given in the course structure.
4.5 The Project Work to be conducted in the FINAL Semester and evaluated at the end of the
semester. The detail guidelines have been in the respective course structure.
4.6 The teaching / learning as well as evaluation are to be interpreted in a broader perspective as
follows:
i) Teaching – Learning Processes: Classroom sessions, Group Exercises, Seminars, Small Group
Projects, Self-study, etc.
ii) Evaluation: Tutorials, Class Tests, Presentations, Field work, Assignments, competency-
based Activity, Research papers, Term papers, etc.

The MCA programme is a combination of:

a. Three-Credit Courses (75 Marks each): 3 Credits each

b. Two-Credit Courses (50 Marks each): 2 Credits each
c. One-Credit Courses (25 Marks each) : 1 Credits each

Following are the session details per credit for each of L-P-T model

1) Every ONE-hour session per week of Lecture(L) amounts to 1 credit per semester,
2) Minimum of TWO hours per week of Practical(P) amounts to 1 credit per semester,
3) Minimum of ONE hours per week of Tutorial(T) amounts to 1 credit per semester

5. Open Courses (OC):

Institute has to offer two open courses of 1 credit each per semester to the students from Semester I
to Semester III. The motive behind keeping an open course is to make students aware of
current/upcoming trends in Information Technology and other domains. Full autonomy is given to the
Institute to plan and execute the open courses. It is expected to extend the autonomy to the student
also. Care must be taken to consider credit points and necessary contact hours assigned to it while
finalizing any open course for the given semester. In each semester total 2 credits are reserved for
open courses.

Suggestive List of OPEN Courses

FOR SEMESTER I FOR SEMESTER II FOR SEMESTER III

1 Data Privacy and Protection 1 Software Agent 1 Speech Recognition
2 Linux system administration 2 Aptitude building -1 2 Sentiment Analysis
3 social media listening 3 Basics of Tableau 3 R Programming
4 Research Methodology 4 Fraud detection 4 Gesture recognition
5 Applied Statistical Methods 5 Ruby Basics 5 Aptitude building-2
6 Digital Marketing 6 LaTeX 6 Digital Image processing
7 G-Suite 7 Big data Analytics 7 Network Security
8 Joomla 8 Game Programming in Unity 8 big data Technologies
9 e-trading 9 Block Chain Technology 9 AWS Fundamentals
Scratch and MIT App Business Intelligence - be
10
Inventor Programming 10 specific 10 Edge Computing
Random Forest using MS Design Thinking & Problem-
11
Excel 11 solving skills
12 WordPress 12 Green Computing
13 MS-OFFICE 13 IoT
14 Code ignitor

6. Extra Reading and Certification:

Each Chapter in the course is added with the extra reading part which gives extra pointer to gain
In-depth knowledge apart from basic knowledge imparted in the syllabus. Learners should be
encouraged to complete this extra reading portion as regular practice. Also, each course (Where
ever applicable) includes suggested certification which help learners to enrich themselves as per
industry demands and requirements.

7. Evaluation and Assessment:

In total 112 credits represent the workload of a year for MCA program.

Semester Credit IE UE
Semester I 28 350 350
Semester II 28 350 350
Semester III 28 350 350
Semester IV 28 350 350
Total 112 1400 1400
2800
The final total assessment of the candidate is made in terms of an internal (concurrent) evaluation and
an external (university) examination for each course. In total the internal (concurrent) to external
(university) marks ratio is maintained 50:50.

In general

1) For each course, 25 will be based on evaluation and 50 marks for semester end examination
conducted by University, unless otherwise stated.
2) The internal evaluation of 25 marks further divided into Written Examination (Assignments/Unit
test/written examination etc.), Practicals and Tutorials. The details have been specified in each
course.
3) There will be one Practical course and one Mini Project course in each semester with 75 marks
allotted for internal evaluation and 50 marks allotted for University examination. External
assessment will be done by university appointed examiner. During external examination, examiner
should ask the programs/practical ONLY from the work book of the students.
4) The internal marks will be communicated to the University at the end of each semester, but before
the semester-end examinations. These marks will be considered for the declaration of the results.

Guidelines to conduct Mini-Project evaluation for Semester I, Semester II and Semester III of MCA –
2020 pattern

For Internal Evaluation

1. Internal evaluation will be of 75 Marks. It will be distributed as follows

Description Marks
Project Report 35
Viva 15
Working Demo 25
Total 75

2. Project Report (including Project Diary) should be evaluated only during INTERNAL
evaluation. Textual chapters should be given 10 marks while diagrams, test
cases/validations, screen designs should be evaluated for 20 marks and 5 Marks should be
given for Project Diary. Thus, totaling up to 35 marks.

For External Evaluation

1. Evaluation will be conducted by one Internal (Appointed by Institute) and one External
examiner (Appointed by university).
2. External evaluation will be of 50 Marks. It will be distributed as follows

Description Marks
Viva 15
Working Demo 35
Total 50

For Internal Evaluation and External Evaluation

 1. VIVA should be conducted based on project domain and technologies used for developing
the project. Every team member’s individual contribution to the project may vary. Hence
VIVA should be based on individual contribution pertaining to the project.
2. Working Demo is given maximum weightage to make sure that each group submits
executable version of their project.
3. Examiners should evaluate efforts and contribution of every individual in the team (in case
of group project).
4. Examiner may review code of the project while evaluating its working demo and modules.

Examination: Examinations shall be conducted at the end of the semester i.e. during November and in
April/May. However supplementary examinations will also be held in November and April/May.

Concurrent Evaluation: A continuous assessment system in semester system (also known as internal
assessment/comprehensive assessment) is spread through the duration of course and is done by the
teacher teaching the course. The continuous assessment provides a feedback on teaching learning
process. The feedback after being analyzed is passed on to the concerned student for implementation
and subsequent improvement. As a part of concurrent evaluation, the learners shall be evaluated on a
continuous basis by the Institute to ensure that student learning takes place in a graded manner.
Concurrent evaluation components should be designed in such a way that the faculty can monitor the
student learning & development and intervene wherever required. The faculty must share the
outcome of each concurrent evaluation component with the students, soon after the evaluation, and
guide the students for betterment Individual faculty member shall have the flexibility to design the
concurrent evaluation components in a manner so as to give a balanced assessment of student
capabilities across Knowledge, Skills & Attitude (KSA) dimensions based on variety of assessment tools.

Suggested components for Concurrent Evaluation (CE) are:

1. Case Study / Situation Analysis – (Group Activity or Individual Activity)

2. Class Test
3. Open Book Test
4. Field Visit / Study tour and report of the same
5. Small Group Project & Internal Viva-Voce
6. Learning Diary
7. Scrap Book
8. Group Discussion
9. Role Play / Story Telling
10. Individual Term Paper / Thematic Presentation
11. Written Home Assignment
12. Industry Analysis – (Group Activity or Individual Activity)
13. Literature Review / Book Review
14. Model Development / Simulation Exercises – (Group Activity or Individual Activity)
15. In-depth Viva
16. Quiz

Institute can decide the type, method and frequency of Concurrent Evaluation for each course and
execute accordingly. Detailed record of the Concurrent Evaluation shall be maintained by the Institute.
The same shall be made available to the University, on demand.
8. Choice based Credit System (CBCS) and Grading:

The detail document about Choice based Credit System for PG Programme is available on university
website. The Grading methodology is also available on university website. University reserves rights to
revise CBCS and grading system time to time.

9. Medium of Instruction:

The medium of Instruction will be English.

10.Clarification of Syllabus:

It may be necessary to clarify certain points regarding the course. The BOS should meet to study and
clarify any difficulties from the Institutes, as and when required.

11.Revision of Syllabus:

As the computer technology is changing very fast, revision of the syllabus should be considered every 2
years.

12.Attendance:

The student must meet the requirement of 75% attendance per semester per course for grant of the
term. The Director shall have the right to withhold the student from appearing for examination of a
specific course if the above requirement is not fulfilled. Since the emphasis is on continuous learning
and concurrent evaluation, it is expected that the student’s study all-round the semester. Therefore,
there shall not be any preparatory leave before the University examinations.

13.ATKT Rules:

The ATKT rules mention in CBCS handbook (available on university website) is application to MCA
Programme.

14.Maximum Duration for completion of the Programme:

The candidates shall complete the MCA Programme WITHIN 5 YEARS from the date of admission, by
earning the requisite credits. The student will be finally declared as failed if she/he does not pass in all
credits within a total period of four years. After that, such students will have to seek fresh admission as
per the admission rules prevailing at that time.

15.Structure of the Programme and detail syllabus of each course:

 Semester I
Sr. No. Course Title Course Code CP EXT INT
1 Java Programming IT11 3 50 25
2 Data Structure and Algorithms IT12 3 50 25
3 Object Oriented Software Engineering IT13 3 50 25
4 Operating System Concepts IT14 3 50 25
5 Network Technologies IT15 3 50 25
6 Open Course 1 OC11 1 25
7 Open Course 2 OC12 1 25
* Practicals
8 Practical IT11L 5 50 75
9 Mini Project ITC11 5 50 75
Soft Skills
10 Soft Skills - I SS11 1 25
28 350 350

Semester II
Sr. No. Course Title Course Code CP EXT INT
1 Python Programming IT21 3 50 25
2 Software Project Management IT22 3 50 25
3 Optimization Techniques MT21 3 50 25
4 Advanced Internet Technologies IT23 3 50 25
5 Advanced DBMS IT24 3 50 25
6 Open Course 3 OC21 1 25
7 Open Course 4 OC22 1 25
* Practicals
8 Practical IT21L 5 50 75
9 Mini Project ITC21 5 50 75
Soft Skills
10 Soft Skills - II SS21 1 25
28 350 350
 Semester III
Sr. No. Course Title Course Code CP EXT INT
1 Mobile Application Development IT31 3 50 25
2 Data Warehousing and Data Mining IT32 3 50 25
3 Software Testing and Quality Assurance IT33 3 50 25
Knowledge Representation & Artificial
4 IT34 3 50 25
Intelligence - ML, DL
5 Cloud Computing IT35 3 50 25
6 Open Course 5 OC31 1 25
7 Open Course 6 OC32 1 25
* Practicals
8 Practical IT31L 5 50 75
9 Mini Project ITC31 5 50 75
Soft Skills
10 Soft Skills- III SS31 1 25
28 350 350

Semester IV
Sr. No. Course Title Course Code CP EXT INT
1 DevOps IT41 3 50 25
2 PPM and OB BM41 3 50 25
2 Project ITC41 22 250 300

28 350 350

Semester Credit IE UE
Semester I 28 350 350
Semester II 28 350 350
Semester III 28 350 350
Semester IV 28 350 350
Total 112 1400 1400
2800