<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; background-color: #fcfcfc; margin-top: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]I&rsquo;m seeing a lot of questions from BCA graduates about whether an MCA from IGNOU is a sensible next step, but eligibility is only one part of the decision.[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; background-color: #fcfcfc; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]For someone who has completed BCA, I&rsquo;d first check the current admission requirements carefully, especially the mathematics/computer-related subject requirements and whether the qualification matches the programme rules.[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; background-color: #fcfcfc; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]There are also a few practical questions worth considering:[/size]

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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; background-color: #fcfcfc; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Is an MCA actually needed for the career you want?[/size]

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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; background-color: #fcfcfc; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Are you comfortable with online/distance learning and managing your own study schedule?[/size]

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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; background-color: #fcfcfc; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Will you build practical IT skills alongside the degree?[/size]

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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; background-color: #fcfcfc; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]Does the programme fit your budget and other commitments?[/size]

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<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; background-color: #fcfcfc; margin-top: 3pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 3pt 0pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]For a general overview of [/size][size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #1155cc; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: underline; -webkit-text-decoration-skip: none; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]IGNOU MCA eligibility after BCA[/size][size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap], this may help:[/size]

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; background-color: #fcfcfc; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt; padding: 9pt 0pt 12pt 0pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]The important question is not only &ldquo;Am I eligible?&rdquo; but also &ldquo;Does an MCA fit my career goals?&rdquo;[/size]



<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; background-color: #fcfcfc; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 12pt;">[size= 11pt; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; color: #0d0d0d; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap]What factors would you consider most important before choosing an MCA after BCA?[/size]