The syllabus of the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) entrance exams comprises Mental Ability, English Comprehension and Mathematics of 12th standard. While most of the MCA entrance tests have objective questions, some universities follow a mixed pattern of objective, short-answer, and long-answer types of questions.

Admission is through entrance tests, which are conducted separately by different universities offering the course. The MCA entrance exams usually have questions based on higher mathematics (sometimes B.Sc. level) and reasoning. Most of the MCA entrance tests are purely objective in nature. But a few tests also have a mix of objective, short-answer, and long-answer types of questions. The selection to most of the colleges in India, is through the written test only But for some colleges like DU, IMT, Symbiosis (MPIT), there is an interview/GD for the candidates short-listed after the written test. The tests are generally of 2-3 hours duration.

The NIMCET is a National Level Entrance Test conducted by National Institutes of Technology - NITs for admission to Master of Computer Application. The duration of course is of 3 years which comprises of 6 semesters.

National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are the premier Technical Institutions funded by Government of India. The syllabus and curriculum of MCA, offered by the NITs are designed in accordance with the requirement of the Software Houses in India and abroad, generating job potential in IT Sector.