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M.A.
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Compare M.A. and MCA: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Eligibility
Graduation
Top Entrance Exams
Eligibility
Graduation
Top Entrance Exams
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 29.1 L
Median Salary
₹ 39.1 L
Average Fees
₹ 240.0 - ₹ 1.0 Cr
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 23.1 L
Median Salary
₹ 16.0 L
Average Fees
₹ 480.0 - ₹ 9.8 L
Top Recruiters
For M.A., the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: MAH MBA CET, CUET, CBSE Class 12 Exam, OJEE, MH CET LAW, SUAT, GATE, CAT, CUET PG, IUET. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For MCA, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: TANCET, LPUNEST, MHT CET, KCET, OJEE, MAH MBA CET, CUET, GUJCET, CAT, CBSE Class 12 Exam. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
M.A. shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹29,10,000) than MCA (₹23,10,000).
MCA has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹480 – ₹9,80,000) than M.A. (₹240 – ₹1,01,00,000).
Both show the same most common duration: 2 years.