Accepted entrance exams
About Master of Computer Applications [MCA]
KDK College of Engineering, Nagpur offers a two-year full-time MCA program affiliated to RTM Nagpur University and admitted through MAH-MCA-CET and NIMCET. The total programme fee is INR 1,80,000 for the general category. The program develops skills in software development, database management, networking, and advanced computing for roles across the IT industry and public sector technology departments.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. CAP counselling rounds are ongoing through August 2026.
KDK Nagpur MCA Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Total Programme Fee (General Category) | INR 1,80,000 |
| Total Programme Fee (OBC Category) | INR 1,01,740 |
| Hostel Charges - Boys (Optional) | Up to INR 30,000 per year |
| Hostel Charges - Girls (Optional) | Up to INR 35,000 per year |
| Total Fees (General) | INR 1,80,000 |
- Fee concessions apply for backward class and EWS candidates under Maharashtra government norms.
- Hostel accommodation is optional and billed separately from programme fees.
KDK Nagpur MCA Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| MAH-MCA-CET 2026 Exam | Mar 30, 2026 |
| MAH-MCA-CET 2026 Result | May 19, 2026 |
| NIMCET 2026 Exam | Jun 6, 2026 |
| NIMCET 2026 Result | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Final Merit List Release | Jul 29, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Class Commencement | October 2026 (Tentative) |
- CAP Round 2 and Round 3 seat allotments are expected in August 2026 as per CET Cell schedule.
- Candidates must register on cetcell.mahacet.org and verify documents before participating in CAP rounds.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at 10+2 level or as a full subject at graduation level, with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for backward class candidates from Maharashtra)
- Valid MAH-MCA-CET 2026 or NIMCET 2026 score
- Final year students completing their degree by the date specified by CET Cell are also eligible to apply
Admission Process
- Appear for MAH-MCA-CET 2026 (held March 30, 2026) or NIMCET 2026 (held June 6, 2026)
- Register on the Maharashtra CET Cell portal (cetcell.mahacet.org) and submit documents during the CAP registration window
- Fill college and course preferences in order of priority during the Option Entry round
- Seats are allotted based on merit rank and preferences across multiple CAP rounds
- Accept the allotted seat and report to KDK Nagpur campus with original documents within the prescribed reporting period
- Complete fee payment at the institute to confirm admission
✓ Opt for this if
- Based in Nagpur and seeking affordable postgraduate computing education
- Completed a non-engineering undergraduate degree and want to enter IT
- Prefer a two-year MCA with low fees and local placement network
- Looking for a college offering a government scholarship under Maharashtra norms
✗ Skip if
- Targeting premium placements with starting packages above INR 8 LPA
- Prefer MCA from an NIT or a top-ranked central government institution
- Looking for strong research exposure or specialized AI and ML tracks
KDK Nagpur MCA Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Maharashtra Post-SSC Scholarship | As per category norms | SC/ST/OBC/NT/SBC students from Maharashtra with valid caste certificate |
| Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Scholarship | As per government rates | EBC students from Maharashtra with family income below INR 8 Lakhs |
| Central Sector Scholarship | INR 20,000 per year | Students from families with income below INR 8 Lakhs who scored above 80th percentile in 12th board |
- Students must apply for Maharashtra government scholarships through the state scholarship portal each year.
- Central Sector Scholarship applications are submitted through the National Scholarship Portal.
As mentioned, KDK Nagpur offers admission to MCA program based on MAH-MCA-CET marks. KDK Nagpur MAH-MCA-CET Cutoff 2025 marks is 67.36 for the AI category. Further, MAH-MCA-CET cutoff marks is 82.83 for EWS , 71.15 for GOBCH , 63.16 for GOBCO and 49.35 for GSCO category. Check KDK Nagpur Cutoff
KDK Nagpur MCA Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in KDK Nagpur MCA Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the KDK Nagpur MCA program in 2025 was closed at the 85.21 marks , whereas in 2024, the closing marks was 75.04 across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff marks 2025 | Cutoff marks 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| AI | 44.53 | 53.43 |
| EWS | 5.6 | 3.78 |
| GOBCH | 46.38 | 60.95 |
| GOBCO | 36.5 | 51.77 |
| GSCO | 19.15 | 29.9 |
| GSTO | 25.48 | 12.35 |
| GNTDH | 56.55 | 60.95 |
| GNTDO | 31.66 | 43.03 |
| GOPENH AI | 67.36 | - |
| GOPENO | 67.36 | 60.05 |
| TFWS | 51.41 | 64.63 |
| GSCH | 61.28 | 53.43 |
| GSTH | 9.74 | 5.02 |
| PWDOPENH | 13.54 | 68.05 |
| GSCH AI | 63.16 | - |
KDK Nagpur MCA FAQs
Ques. Which entrance exams are accepted for MCA admission at KDK Nagpur?
Ans. KDK Nagpur accepts MAH-MCA-CET 2026 and NIMCET 2026 scores for MCA admission. Both categories of candidates must register through the Maharashtra CAP on cetcell.mahacet.org. The final merit list for CAP was released on Jul 29, 2026 and the counselling process is currently underway with CAP Round 1 seat allotment released on Aug 3, 2026.
Ques. What is the total fee for MCA at KDK Nagpur?
Ans. The total two-year MCA programme fee at KDK Nagpur is INR 1,80,000 for the general category and INR 1,01,740 for OBC candidates. Hostel charges are up to INR 30,000 per year for boys and up to INR 35,000 per year for girls. Government scholarship schemes are available for backward class and EWS students to further reduce the effective cost.
Ques. What is the eligibility for MCA admission at KDK Nagpur?
Ans. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Mathematics as a compulsory subject at the 10+2 or graduation level, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for backward class candidates from Maharashtra). A valid MAH-MCA-CET 2026 or NIMCET 2026 score is mandatory. Final year students are also eligible to apply subject to degree completion by the CET Cell deadline.
Ques. Is KDK Nagpur MCA a 2-year or 3-year program?
Ans. As per AICTE regulations effective from 2024-25, the MCA program is now a two-year (four-semester) full-time postgraduate degree. KDK College of Engineering offers the two-year MCA affiliated to RTM Nagpur University. The revised duration allows students to complete the postgraduate qualification faster and enter the industry or pursue higher education sooner.
Ques. What career opportunities are available after MCA from KDK Nagpur?
Ans. MCA graduates can pursue roles such as software developer, systems analyst, database administrator, network engineer, and IT project coordinator. IT companies, government technology departments, banking sector IT divisions, and BFSI firms are common employers. Higher education options include M.Tech, MBA in IT, or professional certifications in cloud computing, cybersecurity, or data science.