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Hello frens i m a programmin student frm India, currently studyin MCA.
Does any one know anyone who has done their MS after doing an MCA? Or know what chances an MCA has to get into a good university in the US, in comparison to BE? Cos I heard that BE ppl are preffered to MCAs but I'm not too sure.

Thanks in advance.

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A few practical points to clarify the thread for and to build on 's remarks: US graduate programs want clear evidence that an applicant has the right academic grounding and relevant experience. For an MCA holder that means packaging coursework, projects and any research so an admissions committee can map them to typical CS prerequisites.

Key topics to call out (make a one-page mapping from your transcript/syllabi to these):

  • Data structures & algorithms
  • Discrete mathematics and linear algebra
  • Operating systems and computer architecture
  • Database systems and software engineering
  • Theory of computation and probability/statistics

Create a short dossier for each application: official transcripts + English course descriptions, a two-page course-to-topic mapping, a 1-page summary of your final project (approach, results, your role), and links to a public code portfolio (GitHub) or demo. If aiming for research-track programs, include a 1-page research summary and any papers or technical reports.

When contacting departments or potential advisors, keep emails very focused: one sentence on status, one sentence on exact overlap with the faculty member's work, and a link to your CV and a single project PDF. Apply to a mix of program types (CS, software engineering, information systems) and check each program for prerequisite courses; plan to take any missing subjects as graded courses before enrollment if required.

Useful starting resources: World Education Services (WES) for credential evaluation guidance and EducationUSA for international application advice.

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There is no differences, it depends on your GRE score and how good recomendations are you managing to get.

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are u sure ... it has no effect wht kind of degree i previously have ?

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The criteria is 12+4,
M.C.A is considered as 12+5
I know many M.sc students gone for M.S .

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