Master of Computer Applications [MCA]

BLDEACET, Vijayapura, offers a two-year MCA affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET 2026 (MCA exam: June 14, 2026) for government-quota seats, with management-quota seats available directly. Total fees are INR 1,15,500 for two years. The college is AICTE-approved and NAAC B+ accredited.

📋 Admission Status: Admissions to the MCA 2026-27 batch at BLDEA’s V.P. Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology are conducted through Karnataka PGCET 2026 (MCA). The PGCET MCA examination is scheduled for June 14, 2026 (rescheduled from May 24). KEA counselling for MCA seats follows after results are declared.

BLDEA’s V.P. Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering MCA Fees

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (per year)	INR 57,750
Total Fees (2 years)	INR 1,15,500

• The total payable for the two-year MCA programme at BLDEACET is INR 1,15,500 (INR 57,750 per year across four semesters). Confirm the current fee with the BLDEACET PG admissions office before enrolment, as fees are subject to annual revision by the regulatory authority.
• Hostel charges are not included in the above total. Examination and skill-lab fees are levied separately each semester.

BLDEA’s V.P. Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering MCA Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
Karnataka PGCET 2026 MCA Exam	June 14, 2026
PGCET MCA Result	July 2026 (Tentative)
KEA MCA Counselling	July to August 2026
Commencement of Classes	September 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Registration End	Exam Date	Result
Karnataka PGCET 2026 (MCA)	March 23 to April 8, 2026	June 14, 2026	July 2026 (Tentative)

• Government-quota MCA seats at BLDEACET are allotted through Karnataka PGCET 2026 counselling managed by KEA, based on PGCET rank, reservation category, and college preferences.
• Management-quota MCA seats are filled directly by the college. Candidates may contact the BLDEACET PG admissions office at 9513398031 or admissions@bldeacet.ac.in.
• Seat allocation is subject to Karnataka government reservation policy covering SC, ST, Category-I, OBC, and EWS categories.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree (B.C.A., B.Sc. with Computer Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Physics, or any graduate degree with Mathematics as a subject) from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for SC/ST candidates).
• Candidates must have studied Mathematics either at 10+2 level or as a subject in their undergraduate programme.
• A valid Karnataka PGCET 2026 (MCA) rank is required for government-quota seats. Karnataka domicile is mandatory for most government-quota seats.
• Final-year undergraduate candidates may apply provisionally, subject to meeting all eligibility requirements before commencement of classes.

Admission Process

• Appear in Karnataka PGCET 2026 (MCA) on June 14, 2026. Ensure that Mathematics at 10+2 or undergraduate level is documented in your mark sheets.
• After PGCET results (tentatively July 2026), register on the KEA portal for MCA counselling and upload mark sheets, degree certificate, and category certificate if applicable.
• Fill in college preferences online, listing BLDEACET, Vijayapura.
• Accept the seat allotment within the stipulated window and pay the provisional admission fee to confirm the seat.
• Report to BLDEACET with original documents (degree certificate, mark sheets, PGCET score card, transfer certificate, and category certificate if applicable) for document verification and final enrolment.

✓ Opt for this if

• Karnataka residents seeking PGCET-quota MCA at low cost
• Mathematics graduates from North Karnataka wanting a local VTU MCA
• Fee-sensitive candidates (total INR 1,15,500 for 2 years)
• Non-IT graduates who have Maths and want an IT qualification

✗ Skip if

• Candidates wanting an MCA from a metro city for IT job proximity
• Students seeking a specialised AI/ML or data science MCA track
• Those expecting campus placement with Tier-1 IT companies

BLDEA’s V.P. Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering MCA Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Karnataka Government SC/ST Scholarship	Full tuition reimbursement	SC/ST students domiciled in Karnataka; income within state norms; credited to institution
Karnataka Government OBC Scholarship	Partial fee assistance	OBC students domiciled in Karnataka; income-based eligibility per state norms
Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship (Single Girl Child)	INR 36,200 per year	Single girl child pursuing full-time PG programme; apply via National Scholarship Portal
AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls)	Up to INR 50,000 per year	Female students in AICTE-approved PG programmes; family income below INR 8 lakh per year

• SC and ST students domiciled in Karnataka are eligible for full tuition reimbursement under the Karnataka government post-matric scholarship scheme, credited directly to the institution.
• OBC students may apply for partial fee assistance through the Karnataka government scholarship portal; income limits and annual quotas apply.
• Single girl children pursuing full-time PG programmes may apply for the Post-Graduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal.

BLDEA’s V.P. Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering MCA FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for MCA at BLDEACET?

Ans. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree (B.C.A., B.Sc. with Computer Science/Mathematics, or any graduate degree with Mathematics) from a recognised university with at least 50 per cent marks (45 per cent for SC/ST). Mathematics must have been studied at 10+2 or graduation level.

Ques. Which entrance exam is required for MCA at BLDEACET?

Ans. Karnataka PGCET 2026 (MCA) is required for government-quota seats; the exam is on June 14, 2026 (rescheduled from May 24). Management-quota seats are filled directly by the college without a state-level test.

Ques. What is the total fee for MCA at BLDEACET?

Ans. The total fee is INR 1,15,500 for two years (INR 57,750 per year across four semesters). Examination and skill-lab fees are levied separately each semester.

Ques. Can students from non-IT backgrounds apply for MCA at BLDEACET?

Ans. Yes. Graduates from any discipline who have Mathematics at 10+2 or at graduation level are eligible. B.Sc. Physics or Statistics graduates with Mathematics, and commerce or arts graduates with Mathematics at graduation, may qualify.

Ques. What career paths are open after MCA from BLDEACET?

Ans. MCA graduates can pursue software development, system administration, data analysis, and IT support roles. VTU’s curriculum is recognised in Karnataka’s IT sector. Graduates may also appear for government IT officer examinations or pursue part-time M.Tech later.

Ques. Are management-quota MCA seats available at BLDEACET?

Ans. Yes. Management-quota MCA seats are available and filled directly by BLDEACET. Contact the admissions office at 9513398031 or admissions@bldeacet.ac.in. Karnataka domicile is not required for management-quota seats.