The Department of Master of Computer Applications (MCA), established in 2001 with an initial intake of 40 students, offers a two-year full-time postgraduate programme. The curriculum is carefully designed to meet evolving industry requirements and includes a comprehensive blend of core subjects, specialization courses, mini projects, employability-focused training, and application-oriented learning. The syllabus is regularly updated to incorporate the latest advancements in technology. In addition, the Computer Applications Association actively organizes industrial seminars, workshops, and guest lectures to enrich students’ academic experience. Soft skills and programming training are also integral components of the programme.
To be a nationally prominent and recognized department in academics and research activities with the aim of developing competent professionals to serve the society in the ever changing industry.
ISTE (Indian Society for Technical Education)
IAENG (International Association of Engineers)
AICTSD (All India Council for Technical Skill Development)
IEEE TEMS(IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Society)
IDM Tech Park, Coimbatore
Vaanam Technologies, Coimbatore
NET TEL Solutions, Coimbatore
Xplore IT Corp, Coimbatore
ICANIO TECHNOLOGY LABS PVT. LTD., Tuticorin
IEEE TEMS(IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Society)
Steven Paul Steve Jobs Laboratory
William Henry Bill Gates Laboratory
Graduates will be competent enough to identify, analyze, design and develop software solutions to the problems in the field.
Graduates, equipped with good communication skills and technical expertise will be able to conceptualize and lead projects with an aim to become effective entrepreneurs or employees.
Graduates, with exposure to highly active research environment, will have the motivation to participate and contribute in research and development.
Head of the Department – Master of Computer Applications(M.C.A.)
Dr. Shanthi P, M.C.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Professor & Head, School of Computer Applications, has 20+ years of teaching experience, including 3+ years in departmental leadership. Her technical expertise includes Natural Language Processing, Ontology-based systems, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, and Deep Learning with a proven track record in research, grants, and institutional coordination.
She has published 17 Scopus-indexed papers, 2 Web of Science papers, and 15 conference papers. She has authored 5+ book chapters and a textbook on System Software for the Anna University Syllabus. She holds 3 Indian Patents. She has guided numerous industrial and technical PG projects.
She received Grants & Projects from AICTE with ₹2,90,000 for a two-week FDP on Deep Learning and Computational Intelligence in Bioinformatics. She has also got a sponsor from DRDO worth ₹25,000 for organizing workshop on Data Mining and Semantic Web. She is a recipient of Best Faculty Award and achieved Infosys Inspire Faculty Partnership (Bronze Level), and Overall ERP Coordinator Award, during her academic tenure.
She has organized 50+ department events like seminars, workshops, many technical and non technical events. One of the non-technical events are recorded in India book of records during 2023 for preparing 15,618 paper bags on Paper bag day. She has also attended numerous programs on Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Big Data, and AI/ML at institutions. She has guided numerous industrial and technical PG projects. She also acted an academic mentor for Smart India Hackathon for three years. She is a life member of ISTE.
The Department of MCA at KCE is led by proficient faculty specializing in advanced computing applications. With a focus on research, innovation, and practical learning, they prepare students for successful careers in the software and IT industry.
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