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KSOU MCA Syllabus & Question Papers – MCADSC 1.1 to 4.3, Labs & Fee Structure PDF

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  1. KSOU Alerts & Notifications
  2. Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU MCA Course Structure, Labs & Question Papers (MCADSC 1.1 to 4.3)
  3. What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover
  4. Official KSOU question paper, prospectus and timetable PDFs
  5. KSOU 80+20 evaluation, passing minimums and online assignment rules
  6. More KSOU programme-wise question papers and course tables
  7. Questions about KSOU MCA Syllabus & Question Papers
  8. KSOU MCA Syllabus & Question Papers: official portals and documents

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KSOU's 2-year (4-semester) Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme carries 81 credits under the CBCS scheme. Students complete C Programming and Data Structures in Semester I (MCADSC 1.1–1.4), Java and DBMS in Semester II (MCADSC 2.1–2.4), Python Programming, Web Technologies, AI/ML, Big Data, IoT, and Software Testing in Semester III (MCADSC 3.1–3.8, MCASSEC-1), and Data Warehousing & Mining, Cryptography, Adhoc Networks/Deep Learning, NoSQL, and an 8-credit Dissertation (MCADSC 4.3, 150 marks) in Semester IV.

Programme scheme: Master of Computer Applications (MCA CBCS – 4 Semesters, 81 Credits, 2,150 Marks)  |  Fee summary: Admission fee Rs. 32,970 (I Year) and Rs. 32,120 (II Year); exam fee Rs. 2,800/sem (+Rs. 200 Sem IV Viva)  |  Passing rule: Theory: 8/20 IA and 32/80 Term-End (40/100); Practical Lab: 16/40 Term-End and 20/50 aggregate.

Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU MCA Course Structure, Labs & Question Papers (MCADSC 1.1 to 4.3)

The table below lists all 5 official course codes, credit weights, evaluation marks (Term-End + Internal Assessment), and direct PDF links for KSOU MCA Course Structure, Labs & Question Papers (MCADSC 1.1 to 4.3).

Course Code Course Title / Details Semester / Year & Credits Marks (Exam + IA) Official Question Paper / Prospectus PDF
MCADSC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 Programming with C (1.1, 4 Cr), Data Structures & Algorithms (1.2, 4 Cr), C Lab (1.3, 2 Cr, 50m), Data Structures Lab (1.4, 2 Cr, 50m) Semester I Core (12 Credits) 300 Marks MCA Prospectus (p.20)
MCADSE 1.5..1.8 & ELM MCA 1.1 Graph Theory (1.5) or Linear Algebra (1.6) [3 Cr] + Computer Networks (1.7) or Computer Architecture (1.8) [3 Cr] + Android Programming (ELM MCA 1.1, 2 Cr, 50m) Semester I Electives (8 Credits) 250 Marks MCA Prospectus (p.20–21)
MCADSC 2.1..2.4, DSE 2.5..2.8 & ELMMCA-02 OOP with Java (2.1, 4 Cr), DBMS (2.2, 4 Cr), Java Lab (2.3, 2 Cr), DBMS Lab (2.4, 2 Cr) + OS (2.5)/Software Engg (2.6) + Cloud (2.7)/Mobile Computing (2.8) + Green Computing (ELMMCA-02) Semester II (20 Credits Total) 550 Marks Total MCA Prospectus (p.21)
MCADSC 3.1..3.4, DSE 3.5..3.8 & MCASSEC-1 Python Programming (3.1, 4 Cr), Web Technologies (3.2, 4 Cr), Python Lab (3.3, 2 Cr), Web Tech Lab (3.4, 2 Cr) + Network Security (3.5)/AI & ML (3.6) + Big Data (3.7)/IoT (3.8) + Software Testing (MCASSEC-1, 2 Cr) Semester III (20 Credits Total) 550 Marks Total MCA Prospectus (p.22)
MCADSC 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, DSE 4.4/4.5 & MCASSEC-2 Data Warehousing & Data Mining (4.1, 4 Cr), Cryptography & Network Security (4.2, 4 Cr), Dissertation/Project Work (4.3, 8 Cr, 150m), Adhoc Networks (4.4)/Deep Learning (4.5) [3 Cr], NoSQL (MCASSEC-2, 2 Cr, 50m) Semester IV (21 Credits Total) 500 Marks Total MCA Prospectus (p.22–23)

What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover

  • Four-Track MCA Eligibility (Prospectus Page 20): Open to (1) B.E./B.Tech CS or any stream with Math/Statistics, (2) B.Sc. (CS/IT/Electronics/Math/Statistics) or BCA, (3) B.Sc./B.Com/BBA/BBM with a 1-year PG Diploma in Computer Applications, or (4) B.Com/BBA/BBM with Business Mathematics or Statistics.
  • 168 Hours of PCP & Lab Instruction per Semester: Semesters I, II, and III each include two 60-hour practical lab courses (120 lab hours + 48 theory counselling hours = 168 hours per semester).

Official KSOU question paper, prospectus and timetable PDFs

Download the 3 official Karnataka State Open University PDF documents mirrored directly from ksoumysuru.ac.in and onlineprogramme.ksoumysuru.ac.in:

Document Category Official KSOU Document Title Pages Direct PDF Download
Prospectus KSOU MCA Programme Prospectus July Cycle 2026-27 (Full 4-Semester Syllabus & Fees) 71 Open PDF (71p)
Prospectus KSOU MCA Programme Prospectus January Cycle 2025-26 72 Open PDF (72p)
Date Sheet KSOU Provisional October-November Examination Time Table 2026 43 Open PDF (43p)

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KSOU 80+20 evaluation, passing minimums and online assignment rules

Every Karnataka State Open University programme follows the evaluation and assignment rules notified by the Registrar (Evaluation), Mukthagangothri, Mysuru – 570006:

  • Term-End Theory Examination (80 marks, 3 hours): Conducted at notified KSOU examination centres across Karnataka. Non-CBCS UG (B.A./B.Com) requires at least 28 out of 80 in theory and 35 out of 100 aggregate; CBCS UG/PG programmes require at least 32 out of 80 in theory (8 out of 20 in IA for PG/M.Sc/MCA) and 40 out of 100 aggregate.
  • Online Internal Assessment Assignment (20 marks): Handwritten assignments must be signed and dated by the candidate on every page, scanned as a single PDF, and uploaded on www.ksouonlinestudy.com or the KSOU Academic Platform Android app (helpline: 9873037405).
  • 2-Credit Open Elective & SEC Papers (50 marks, 1.5 hours): Evaluated on a 40-mark Term-End Examination (minimum 16 to pass) plus 10-mark Internal Assessment (minimum 4 to pass, 20 out of 50 aggregate).
  • Maximum Completion Period (N+N Rule): Under UGC-DEB regulations, students may clear backlogs within N+N years (6 years for 3-year UG degrees, 4 years for 2-year PG degrees, and 3 years for 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc degrees).

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Where can I download official KSOU MCA Course Structure, Labs & Question Papers (MCADSC 1.1 to 4.3) PDFs?

All official KSOU question paper compilations and programme prospectuses for MCADSC 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, MCADSE 1.5..1.8 & ELM MCA 1.1, MCADSC 2.1..2.4, DSE 2.5..2.8 & ELMMCA-02, MCADSC 3.1..3.4, DSE 3.5..3.8 & MCASSEC-1, MCADSC 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, DSE 4.4/4.5 & MCASSEC-2 are linked directly in the course and document tables on this page, and registered learners can also access them inside the SLM Repository on www.ksouonlinestudy.com.

What are the passing marks for KSOU MCA Course Structure, Labs & Question Papers (MCADSC 1.1 to 4.3) at KSOU?

Theory: 8/20 IA and 32/80 Term-End (40/100); Practical Lab: 16/40 Term-End and 20/50 aggregate. Each 100-mark paper combines an 80-mark 3-hour Term-End Examination with a 20-mark online Internal Assessment assignment.

How do I upload my handwritten KSOU assignment PDF online?

Log in to www.ksouonlinestudy.com or the KSOU Academic Platform app using your registered mobile number and OTP, open the Assignments tab, write your answers by hand with your signature and date on every page, scan into one PDF, and click Submit Assignment (helpline: 9873037405).

KSOU MCA Syllabus & Question Papers: official portals and documents

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