Distance MCA from UOU 2026: Eligibility, Fee and Duration

Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) offers a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme with a minimum duration of 24 months and a maximum of 48 months. Eligibility requires a relevant Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). The registration fee for the MCA Entrance for the 2026 session was ₹1000, with the last date for application being 30 September 2026.

Key facts

About the Distance MCA Programme

Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) offers a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) programme. The programme code is MCA-21 and it carries 80 credits.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) issued a Letter of Recommendation for the MCA programme in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode for the academic session 2022-23.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria for admission to the MCA Programme:

For candidates who do not have Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation level, they must enroll in and complete an additional Mathematics course available on the SWAYAM portal (Sr. Secondary Mathematics paper by Dr. Rajendra Kumar Nayak, NIOS).

• Passed BCA/ Bachelor Degree in Computer Science Engineering or an equivalent Degree (such as PGDCA diploma from a UGC recognised University, A-Level from DOEACC with graduation, etc.) with at least 50% marks (45% marks for candidates belonging to reserved categories) in the qualifying examination.
• Passed B.Sc./ B.Com./ B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level with at least 50% marks (45% marks for candidates belonging to reserved categories) in the qualifying examination. After admission, these candidates will complete additional bridge courses as per the norms of Uttarakhand Open University.

Programme Duration

The minimum duration to complete the MCA programme is 24 months.

The maximum duration allowed for the programme is 48 months.

Fee Structure

A registration fee of ₹1000 is payable online for the MCA Entrance.

Miscellaneous fees of ₹150/- are applicable for admission in a new programme/first year/semester. A Degree Fee of ₹500/- is applicable in the last year/semester.

MCA Programme Fees per Year/Semester

Application Process for MCA Entrance 2026

The last date for filling the Registration Form for admission to the MCA Programme for the 2026 session was 30 September 2026.

The registration fee of ₹1000/- was payable by online payment mode using debit card/credit card/Internet banking.

Applicants were responsible for the accuracy of information and ensuring they fulfilled the admission criteria by the last date for submission. Forms submitted by ineligible candidates are summarily rejected, and no refund is made.

All examinations of Uttarakhand Open University will be conducted only in Uttarakhand State.

Past Document Verification for January 2026 Session

For the January 2026 session, online document verification was scheduled for March 23rd and 24th, 2026, from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. Applicants were required to be prepared with original documents and self-attested documents along with a valid Photo ID.

Self-attested documents were to be sent via email by 3:00 P.M. on March 23rd, 2026. Self-attested copies of documents also had to be sent to the University’s address before March 31st, 2026.

• 10th Class marksheet/certificate
• 12th Class marksheet/certificate
• UG/PG marksheet/certificate
• Aadhaar Card for identification
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• ABC ID
• DEB ID

Study Centres

The U.O.U. Model Study Center, HALDWANI (SC Code: 16000) offers this programme.

Important UOU links

Official documents (PDF)

• LOR issued by AICTE for MBA and MCA for the academic session 2022-23 PDF — AICTE LOR for MBA and MCA for the academic session 2022-23

Frequently asked questions

Does Uttarakhand Open University (UOU) offer a certificate course in the Garhwali language?

UOU has not published information about a certificate course in the Garhwali language in the provided sources as of 02 October 2026.

What are the courses, fee structure, and details for the Distance MBA program at Uttarakhand Open University (UOU)?

This page focuses on the MCA programme. However, UOU also offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in ODL mode, as per AICTE approval for the 2022-23 academic session. Details for the MBA programme are not provided here.

What is the minimum duration of the Distance MCA programme at UOU?

The minimum duration for the Distance MCA programme at UOU is 24 months.

What is the registration fee for the MCA Entrance at UOU?

The registration fee for the MCA Entrance for the 2026 session was ₹1000.

What are the minimum marks required for MCA eligibility at UOU?

Candidates generally need at least 50% marks in their qualifying examination, with a relaxation to 45% for reserved category candidates.

Where can I apply for the MCA Entrance at UOU?

The application portal for MCA Entrance is available on the UOU website, for example, the UOU MCA Entrance form. However, the last date for the 2026 session was 30 September 2026.

Are UOU examinations conducted outside Uttarakhand?

No, all examinations of Uttarakhand Open University are conducted only in Uttarakhand State.

Sources

Written from the official UOU pages and documents below, as read on 2 October 2026.

• NEW Apply for MCA, MBA Entrance form – July -26 uou.ac.in/…/entrance-exam
• Master of Computer Application uou.ac.in/…/progdetail
• Notice: MCA- Online verification January Session 2026 uou.ac.in/…/5780
• Click here to Apply for MCA Entrance 2026 online.uou.ac.in/…/UoUEMCAForm.aspx
• LOR issued by AICTE for MBA and MCA for the… uou.ac.in/…/1-11277795179.pdf