MCA

  • INTAKE

    180

  • LEVEL

    PG

  • DURATION

    2 Years

The Master of Computer Applications program at NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte, is accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

The Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program, started in the year 1993 at NMAMIT, with an intake of 30 currently has an intake of 180. MCA is a two year (four semesters) full- time postgraduate program that focuses on advanced theoretical and practical knowledge about computer application development and programming languages. The MCA degree equips students with skills to develop tools that enhance the working of applications. The course structure and contents provide in-depth knowledge and trains the students in various aspects of computer programs, application software, computer architecture, operating systems database management and many more. The MCA program equips students with the knowledge of four important topics – the mathematics underlying computer science, core computers, systems science, and software development or design. Students acquire proficiency in subjects like Artificial Intelligence, Soft Computing, Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Blockchain Technology, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, Healthcare Analytics, Bioinformatics, Image Processing, Natural Language Processing and Mobile Computing to name a few. Students of the MCA program at NMAMIT Nitte, are encouraged to participate in research projects, multidisciplinary projects and community service projects that fosters a quality of research mindset in them. At the outset of the MCA program, the subject of research methodology is introduced. This course is designed to meet the demand for qualified professionals in the IT field as it emphasizes on latest programming languages and tools to develop better and faster computer applications. MCA students of NMAM.I.T., are successfully placed in companies like HP, IBM, Infosys,Wipro, RedHat, Robert Bosch, SonicWall, Accenture, Mindtree, Pinaka Informatics,Pinnacle Media, Informatica, Warpdrive, Robosoft Technologies, Global Delight, Thought,Grains, Code Craft, Laurus Infosystems, Kambala Solutions, Invenger, Growthbits, Span Infotech, Trivium, Techjini, Sun Plus, Next Novity, Telecom Thinking Hats, Indyago, TechVerve Solutions, Dell India to name a few. MCA students are also placed in overseas companies like Nidec Read CoE, Japan, Kobayashi Create CoE Japan. Miraic Inc Japan, Mamiya IT Solutions Japan and Temairazu Inc Japan.

Vision

Equipping students with computing and programming domain expertise with the state of the art technology solutions to enable them to meet global professional challenges.


Mission

The department strives to create a conducive environment equipping students to work in teams and have

  • Professional Ethics
  • Sound Technical Knowledge
  • Skills to Handle Technological Challenges
  • To think critically, work creatively, communicate effectively, and become technologically competent.
  • To be able to update themselves in areas and technologies relevant to their career.
  • To function in supportive/ leadership roles with ethical responsibilities and high regard towards societal needs.
  • To develop teamwork ability, lead initiatives and manage tasks effectively.
  • Ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering.
  • Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems.
  • Ability to design a system, component or processes to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability.
  • Ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
  • Apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and IT tools to complex engineering activities.
  • Knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues.
  • The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic environmental and societal context.
  • Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
  • Ability to function effectively as an individual/member/leader in multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.
  • A knowledge of contemporary issues.
  • To empower the students to exemplify themselves in the field of Information Technology ensuring credibility, integrity and ethical standards.
  • Adopt research practices and trending technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing and Data Analytics to solve real world problems.

Alumni Testimonials

Key Facilities

Name of the Lab Facilities Lab Details Photos
Centre of Innovation for studies on Automatic Natural Language Processing and Speech Disorder Problems in Kannada Language MATLAB Software, Simulink,Statistics and Machine Learning Neural Network & Tool Box Signal Processing
High Performance with computing enabled hardware OptiPlex 3060 MTXCTO Speech Recording and Processing Hardware OptiPlex 7460A10CTO
Lab Area : 22.29672 Sq. M

The VGST lab was funded by VGST scheme of KFIST Level (1) in the year 2017-18. The main focus of this lab is to allow the research scholars, faculty and students to work in the area of Natural Language Processing/Speech Processing

Kobayashi Create – Nitte(NMAMIT) Center of Excellence Industry Unit Lab Area 22.29672 Sq. M

Kobayashi Nitte Center of Excellence is an industry unit (Center) where students are recruited by Kobayashi Create Japan and work on the projects of Kobayashi Create. The employees are mentored by Dr. Mamatha Balipa, Professor, Department of MCA and Dr. Pallavi Shetty, Associate Professor, Department of MCA

NI’NADA - VGST Sponsored Acoustic Room Recording room
Recording devices
Speech Recording and Editing Cubase Pro 10.5 full version (CUBASE) software
Lab Area : 19.50963 Sq. M

The purpose of acoustic lab is to record audio data for the purpose of research related to speech and hearing as well as to record audio programs like music, speech, etc., without noise.

The purpose of internet radio station is to broadcast academic programs and cultural events by the students and faculty of the institute. The community people in and around the institute also record and broadcast their programs using the facility.

MCA Research Lab 1 Well equipped Laboratories with high end machines and with high bandwidth internet connectivity. Lab Area : 17.176943 Sq. M
The purpose of research lab is to promote research culture among students and faculty
MCA Research Lab 2 Well equipped Laboratories with high end machines and with high bandwidth internet connectivity. Lab Area 17.176943 Sq. M
The purpose of research lab is to promote research culture among students and faculty.

Laboratories

Name of the Lab Subject handled in the labs Lab Details Photos
MCA Computer Lab 1 Data Structures with Algorithms , Web Technologies
Computer Networks, Java Programming
Lab Area : 60.479974 Sq. M
Number of Systems : 32
Model : Lenovo Think Center (30 systems)
Configuration : Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512 GB SSD
Model : HP Prodesk 400 HI Series (02 systems)
Configuration: Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD
Operating System : Ubuntu
Softwares : Netbeans, Oracle 19C , Java, NS 3, MySQL, Apache Server, Codeblocks, mongoDB, Jupyter, Pycharm, Python, XAMPP, Anaconda
MCA Computer Lab 2 Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Operating Systems
Lab Area : 60.479974 Sq. M
Number of Systems : 32
Model : Dell OptiPlex 3050 (20 systems)
Configuration : Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 1TB HDD
Operating System : Ubuntu, Windows 10
Model : HP Prodesk 400 HI Series (12 systems)
Configuration: Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD
Operating System : Ubuntu
Softwares : Netbeans, Oracle 19C , Java, NS 3, MySQL, Apache Server, Codeblocks, mongoDB, Jupyter, Pycharm, Python, XAMPP, Anaconda, Visual Studio Code
MCA Computer Lab 3 Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Operating Systems, Java Programming
Lab Area : 60.479974 Sq. M
Number of Systems : 32
Model : C-Dell-3460-Precision Workstation PC 12th Generation (30 systems)
Configuration : Intel Core i7
Model : HP Prodesk 400 HI Series (02 systems)
Configuration: Intel Core i5, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD
Operating System : Ubuntu
Softwares :, Netbeans, Oracle 19C , Java, NS 3, MySQL, Apache Server, Codeblocks, mongoDB, Jupyter, Pycharm, Python, XAMPP, Anaconda
MCA Computer Lab 4 Data Structures with Algorithms,Web Technologies
Computer Networks
Lab Area : 67.199971 Sq. M
Number of Systems : 32
Model : Acer S4 Series
Configuration : Intel Core i3, 4 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD
Operating System : Ubuntu
Softwares : Netbeans, Oracle 19C , Java, NS 3, MySQL, Apache Server, Codeblocks, mongoDB, Jupyter, Pycharm, Python, XAMPP, Anaconda
MCA Computer Lab 5 Data Structures with Algorithms, web Technologies,
computer Networks, Java Programming
Lab Area: 65 Sq. M
Number of Systems : 38
Model : HP Pro
Configuration : Intel Core i5, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD
Operating System : Windows 11
Softwares : Netbeans , Java, MySQL, Apache Server, Codeblocks, mongoDB, Jupyter, Pycharm, Python, XAMPP, Anaconda
MCA Computer Lab 6 Database Systems, Artificial Intelligence and
machine learning, operating systems
Lab Area : 65 Sq. M
Number of Systems : 38
Model : HP Pro
Configuration : Intel Core i5, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD
Operating System : Windows 11
Softwares : Netbeans , Java, MySQL, Apache Server, Codeblocks, mongoDB, Jupyter, Pycharm, Python, XAMPP, Anaconda

Computers and Software

Sl. No. Name of the Software
1 Netbeans 8.1 nitte
2Matlab R2014bnitte
3Oracle 19cnitte
4Javanitte
5NS 2.35 nitte
6My SQL nitte
7Apache Server nitte
8Codeblocks nitte
9mongoDB nitte
10Jupyter nitte
11PyCharm nitte
12Python nitte
13XAMPP nitte
14Anaconda nitte
15Visual Studio Code nitte

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Skill Development

Professional Communication Skills course is taught in the 2nd semester for two hours per week. In this course, we focus on overall personality development, communication skills, grooming, group discussions and other competency building skills.

Pre-Placement Training Programme

Students are provided with extensive pre-placement training during the semester break. They are trained in mathematics/accountancy, quantitative analysis & software skills and technical and management skills to handle computer applications and software problem solving situations.

The areas covered are

  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning
  • Language Skill (Written)
  • Communication Skill
  • Technical-Basics of Computer, Operating System, C, C++, DS, etc.
  • Group Discussion
  • Personal Interview

Placements


Recruiters in the year 2022-2024 (Student intake : 120)

Sl. No. Company Name Number of Offers
1 RedBus 03
2 Clover Bay Technologies 01
3 TCS Ninja, TCS Digital 10
4 Mindtree 1
5 Riskonnect Services 02
6 Capgemini 01
7 Accenture 02
8 GlowTouch Technologies 01
9 Winman Software India LLP 01
10 Alopa Infotech 01
11 Anand Group 01
12 Appsanddevices Ltd 01
13 Ariston Services 01
14 BrandMuscle India Private Limited 01
15 Brillio 01
16 Code Sprectrum Technology LLP 01
17 CogniMuse a unit of Marble Software Private Limited 01
18 EGDK India Private Limited 05
19 FXBL 01
20 Genius consultants Pvt ltd. 01
21 Informatica Business Solutions Private Limited 01
22 Intact Green Services (India) Private Limited 01
23 Intellipaat Software Solutions Private Limited 01
24 Kambala Solutions 01
25 MCT Cards & Technology Private Limited 01
26 NeoQuant 01
27 Niveus 01
28 NoBroker Technologies Solutions Private Limited 01
29 Numocity Technologies Private Limited 02
30 Optinn Solutions 01
31 Paychex IT Solutions, India Private Limted 01
32 Pelatro 01
33 Pentagon Space 01
34 Prasanna Technologies Private Limited 01
35 Qualitech Solutions & Services 01
36 Raasoft Infotech 01
37 RD - Elogixa 01
38 Relanto 01
39 Retrix 01
40 Sclera VDMS 02
41 Sasken Technologies Ltd 04
42 Self Employed 01
43 Siemens Limited 02
44 Six Dee Netad Solutions Private Limited 01
45 Skanray Technologies 4
46 Tata Elxsi 4
47 Teaching 11
48 Udupi Web Solutions 01
49 Verified Network 01
50 Zephyr Consulting and IT Services 01
51 Zestl Software Private Limited 01
52 Zimplistic India Private Limited 01
TOTAL NUMBER OF OFFERS 92

Departmental Achievements

Dr. Spoorthi B. Shetty received a grant of Rs. 1,10,000/- from Nitte (Deemed to be University) for the design and development of IO Poultry in the year 2022-23.

Dr. Surendra Shetty received a grant of Rs. 20,00,000 (Twenty Lakhs) from VGST, Government of Karnataka to establish Research centre “Centre of Innovation for studies on automatic natural Language processing and speech disorder problems in Kannada language."

Clubs & Chapters

About SAMCA: Students Association of MCA (SAMCA)

Students Association of MCA (SAMCA) is a students forum. SAMCA helps students to go beyond the parameters of classroom education. It organizes extracurricular activities such as seminars, group discussions, technical quizzes and cultural programmes.

The department of MCA had organized the “SAMCA Unplugged” - Inauguration of Student Association of MCA and Freshers’ day on 1 December 2022. Ms. Shubha B, H R Manager, Riskonnect Services Pvt Ltd, Mangalore was the chief guest. She spoke about the career opportunities for students and motivated them togain technical skills. Dr. Niranjan N Chiplunkar, Principal, NMAMIT, in his presidential remarks, encouraged the students to organize various programmes under SAMCA.

Winners of various competitions which was held under SAMCA for MCA Students were awarded with prizes. SAMCA student president Mr. Joel Joseph presented the SAMCA report which included some of the major events conducted and future plans for the academic year 2022-23. After the inaugural ceremony, Ms. Shubha B interacted with the students.

SAMCA organizes annual SEMAPHORE, a South India Level inter-collegiate meet, providing students with hands-on experience in event management calling for creativity, leadership, team work and innovativeness.

MCA Department of NMAMIT, organized South India Level Inter Collegiate Technical Fest “SEMAPHORE-2023” on 5th and 6th January 2023. Students from various institutions across the state participated in the fest.

Mr. Hemant Kumar Vice President (Software Engineering) Fidelity Investments, Bangalore inaugurated the SEMAPHORE-2023. In the inaugural address, he emphasized the students to give more importance on continuous learning which in turn leads to success.

Dr. Niranjan N Chiplunkar, Principal, N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, in his presidential address congratulated the department for successfully organizing the fest from last 20 years and also mentioned the importance of these fests in students’ overall development.

Professor & Head, department of MCA Dr. Surendra Shetty welcomed the gathering. Semaphore staff coordinator Dr. Spoorthi B. Shetty introduced the chief guest. SAMCA president, Mr. Joel Joseph briefed about the SEMAPHORE fest. SEMAPHORE student coordinator Mr. Saurav Poojary gave details about the events and SAMCA secretary Ms. Shravya A Acharya proposed the vote of thanks.

Various technical events like Ice Breaker, Coding, IT Manager, Meme Making, Photography, Quiz, Tech Talk, Treasure Hunt, Web Designing were conducted.

National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Mangalore won the overall championship and St. Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, Mangalore won the runners up prize.

WINDOWS is the Department wall magazine where students exhibit their literary talents.

Professional society activities: The MCA students regularly participate in different events organized by CSI Nitte Chapter and ISTE student chapter activities.

Entrepreneurship Development Cell(EDC): Students attend seminars organized by the EDC of the Institute funded by the Department of Science and Technology, New Delhi.

List of MoUs

Sl.No. Organization
1. Pinnacle Media Solutions, Udupi
2. Tech Verve Solutions Private Limited, Bangalore
3. Thought Grains Solutions, Udupi
4. ExcelR EdTech Private Limited, Bengaluru
5. Numocity Technologies Private Limited, Bengaluru
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