Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune

Faculty of Commerce and Management

Programme Curriculum
(Pattern 2024)
(With Effect from Academic Year 2024-25)
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Preamble:
1. The name of the programme shall be Master of Computer Application (M.C.A)
2. The revised MCA Curriculum 2024 builds on the implementation of the Choice Based Credit
System (CBCS). The curriculum takes the MCA programme to the next level in terms of
implementing National Education Policy (NEP) and Outcome Based Education (OBE)
along with the CBCS and Grading System.
3. The Institutes should assist in placements for M.C.A. students by interacting with Industries.
Institute’s placement cell should focus on identifying industrial expectations and
institutional preparation for meeting industrial needs.
4. Industry and academia should identify possible areas of collaboration and work together to
cater to the rapidly changing scenario.
5. During each semester students can attempt to complete various certifications for better
opportunities in the industry.
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

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practices evaluation 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 Application (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):

Learners are expected to know and be able to
PO1 Computing Apply knowledge of computing fundamentals, computing
Knowledge specialization, mathematics, and domain knowledge appropriate
for the computing specialization to the abstraction and
conceptualization of computing models from defined problems
and requirements.
PO2 Problem Identify, formulate, research literature, and solve complex
Analysis Computing problems reaching substantiated conclusions using
fundamental principles of Mathematics, Computing sciences, and
relevant domain disciplines.
PO3 Design & Design and evaluate solutions for complex computing problems,
Development 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 Research & Use research-based knowledge and research methods including
Development design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and
synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5 Prompt Tool Create, select, adapt and apply appropriate techniques, resources,
Usage and modern computing tools to complex computing activities,
with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6 Ethical Understand and commit to professional ethics and cyber
Practices regulations, responsibilities, and norms of professional
computing practice.

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PO7 Life Long Recognize the need, and have the ability, to engage in
Learning independent learning for continual development as a Computing
professional.
PO8 Professional Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of computing and
Skills 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 Communicatio Communicate effectively with the computing community, and
n Skills 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 Societal Understand and assess societal, environmental, health, safety,
Contribution legal, and cultural issues within local and global contexts, and the
consequential responsibilities relevant to professional computing
practice.
PO11 Teamwork & Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader
Leadership in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary environments.
PO12 Innovation & Identify a timely opportunity and using innovation to pursue that
Sustainability 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 India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi and
Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Maharashtra. It will publish 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.
*Bridge course: Bridge course for Non- IT/ CS students shall be conducted by the Institute.
4. Lecture-Practical-Project
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.
The MCA programme is a combination of:
a. Three-Credit Courses (75 Marks each)
b. Two-Credit Courses (50 Marks each)
c. One-Credit Courses (25 Marks each)
d. Six- Credit Courses (100 Marks)
e. Three-Credit MOOC courses (50 marks each)

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f. Twelve Credit FP/OJT (Internal 150 marks & External 300 marks).
The curriculum of MCA is providing freedom to choose subjects based on their interests,
regardless of their academic stream. This shift encourages disciplinary learning, enabling
students to explore diverse fields and broaden their knowledge horizons. The choice based
subjects start from the first semester and provide flexible options throughout the semesters.
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 course in each semester include few practical
assignment and it will be evaluated under internal evaluation
4.3 A Mini project is an assignment that the student needs to complete at the end of every
semester in first year, in order to strengthen the understanding of fundamentals through
effective application of the courses learnt.
4.4 The Field Project (FP)/On Job Training(OJT): 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.
5. Elective Courses (EC):
Institute has to offer six elective courses with 3 credits from Semester I to Semester III. The
motive behind keeping an elective course is to make students aware of current/upcoming trends
in Information Technology and other domains.
6. MOOCs Certification:
Each course (Where ever applicable) includes suggested certification which help learners to
enrich themselves as per industry demands and requirements.
MOOCs provide opportunities for students to delve deeper into specific topics or explore
emerging areas. MOOC platforms offer a wide range of courses across various disciplines
within computer applications. Students can access courses on advanced programming
languages, artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning, cybersecurity, cloud
computing, and many more. This diversity allows students to tailor their learning experience
based on their interests and career goals.
7. Research Project
Research project within an MCA course is integral components designed to impart advanced
skills and knowledge essential for addressing complex challenges in computing. Research
project involve rigorous investigation, experimentation and application of theoretical concepts
acquired during the program.
Students are encouraged to explore diverse areas such as software engineering, data science,
cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, fostering expertise that aligns with industry demands.
Engaging in research not only enhances academic understanding but also cultivates practical
skills in problem-solving, critical analysis, and project management.
Students are encouraged to publish their research work in reputed journals/conferences.
8. Soft Skill Assessment: The soft skill course comprised of one credit with total duration of
15 hours per semester focusing on different skills viz. interpersonal, communication,
professional, writing etc.

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9. Evaluation and Assessment:

Concurrent Evaluation, a continuous assessment system integral to semester-based courses,
spans the duration of each course and is conducted by the course faculty. The assessment aims
to provide timely feedback on the teaching-learning process. As part of this system, students
undergo continuous evaluation by the institute to ensure progressive student learning.
Faculty promptly share assessment outcomes with students, guiding them toward
improvement. Each institute has the autonomy to design evaluation components that offer a
balanced assessment across Knowledge, Skills & Attitude (KSA) dimensions, using various
assessment tools. The institute determines the type, method, and frequency of concurrent
evaluation for each course, maintaining detailed records of all assessments. The curriculum
spans two years and four semesters, totaling 95 credits.
Semester Credit Points UE IE
Semester I 26 300 300
Semester II 26 300 300
Semester III 25 250 300
Semester IV 18 300 250
Total 95 1150 1150
2300
The final total assessment of the candidate is made in terms of an internal (concurrent)
evaluation and an external (university) examination for each course.
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.
Marks/Grade/Grade Point:
A grade is assigned to each head based on marks obtained by a student in evaluation of the
course. These grades, their equivalent grade points are given in the following table.
Marks Grade Grade Points
80-100 O: Outstanding 10
70-79 A+: Excellent 9
60-69 A: Very Good 8
55-59 B+: Good 7
50-54 B: Above Average 6
45-49 C: Average 5
40-44 P: Pass 4
0-39 F: Fail 0
- AB: Absent 0
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

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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
17. Certification
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.
10. 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.
11. Medium of Instruction: The medium of Instruction will be English.
12. 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.
13. Revision of Syllabus:
As the computer technology is changing very fast, revision of the syllabus should be considered
every 2 years.
14. 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 students study all-
round the semester. Therefore, there shall not be any preparatory leave before the University
examinations.
15. ATKT Rules:
The ATKT rules mention in CBCS handbook (available on university website) is application
to MCA Programme.
16. Maximum Duration for completion of the Programme:
The candidates shall complete the MCA Programme WITHIN 4 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.
17. Exit option:
PG Diploma 44-52 Credits after Three Year UG Degree (with additional 4 credits of OJT) *As
per NEP guidelines.

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

Semester I
Sr. Course Title Course CP EXT INT
No. Code
1 Python Programming IT11 3 50 25
2 Data Structure and Algorithms IT12 3 50 25
3 Advanced DBMS IT13 3 50 25
4 Business Statistics MT11 3 50 25
5 Software Engineering and Project Management IT14 3 50 25
6 Elective- I (Select any one from following) EC11
Fundamentals of Cloud Computing EC11-1
Web Development EC11-2 3 50 25
Fundamental of Data Science EC11-3
Introduction to Cyber Security EC11-4
*Practical
7 Practical based on Python and DS IT11L 3 50
8 Mini Project ITC11 3 50
Soft Skills and IKS
9 Soft Skills – I SS11 1 25
10 IKS IK11 1 25
26 300 300
Semester II
Sr. Course Title Course CP EXT INT
No. Code
1 Java Programming IT21 3 50 25
2 Optimization Techniques MT21 3 50 25
3 Software Testing and Quality Assurance IT22 3 50 25
4 Research Methodology RM21 3 50 25
5 Elective- II (Select any one from following) EC21
Cloud Computing Management and Security EC21-1
JavaScript EC21-2 3 50 25
Machine Learning Techniques EC21-3
Essentials of Cyber Security EC21-4
6 Elective- III (Select any one from following) EC22
Essentials of Cloud Computing and Security EC22-1
Advance Web Development EC22-2 3 50 25
Power BI EC22-3
Essentials of Information Security EC22-4
*Practical
7 Practical based on Java IT21L 3 50
8 Mini Project ITC21 3 50
Soft Skills and IKS
9 Soft Skills – II SS21 1 25
10 IKS IK21 1 25
26 300 300

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Semester III
Sr. Course Title Course CP EXT INT
No. Code
1 Organizational Behaviour IT31 3 50 25
2 Design and Analysis of Algorithm IT32 3 50 25
3 Elective- IV (Select any one from following) EC31
Cloud API's and Services EC31-1
Mobile Application Development EC31-2 3 50 25
Tableau EC31-3
End -Point Security EC31-4
4 Elective- V (Select any one from following) EC32
Cloud Migration and Management EC32-1
MERN Stack Development EC32-2 3 50 25
Deep Learning EC32-3
Ethical Hacking EC32-4
5 Elective- VI (Select any one from following) EC33
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) EC33-1
E-Commerce EC33-2 3 50 25
Social media Marketing EC33-3
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development EC33-4
*Practical
6 Practical based on Electives IV and V IT31L 3 50
7 Research Project RP31 6 100
Soft Skills
8 Soft Skills- III SS31 1 25
25 250 300

Semester IV
Sr. Course Title Course CP EXT INT
No. Code
1 Internship/Project Work (FP/OJT) IT41 12 300 150
2 MOOC- I MC41 3 50
3 MOOC- II MC42 3 50
18 300 250

Semester Credit Points UE IE

Semester I 26 300 300
Semester II 26 300 300
Semester III 25 250 300
Semester IV 18 300 250
Total 95 1150 1150
Total Marks 2300

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