Applications have been invited by Department of Computer Science, Himachal Pradesh University for the State level common Entrance test for MCA admission to Department of Computer Science, (H P U Shimla), Government / Private Colleges affiliated to H. P. University, Shimla and Himachal Pradesh Technical University, Hamirpur.

Eligibility:
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC / ST) from a University established by law in India, with Mathematics at +2 level OR BCA / BSc (IT) / BSc (Computer Science) / any graduate with computers as one of the subject in all the three years of graduation with at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC / ST) from a University established by law in India.

Age Limit: Maximum age limit for admission to MCA course is 26 years for general category, 29 years for SC / ST category and 28 years for girl candidates, as on the 1st July of the year concerned. The Vice-Chancellor may permit age relaxation up to a maximum of three months.

Admission Procedure
The admission will be done on the basis of merit in the entrance test to be conducted by H.P. University, Shimla. The applicants are required to submit duly filled application form along with a demand draft of Rs.650/- for general category and Rs.325/- for SC / ST / IRDP / ANTODAYA in favour of Chairman, Department of Computer Science, H.P. University, Shimla Payable at Shimla.

Application Forms:
(For both Subsidized and Non-Subsidized seats in H P University Campus & colleges): Duly filled in application form, fee (in the form of DD or IPO), ADMIT CARD along with postage stamps of Rs.6/- affixed on it on the space provided must reach The Chairman, Department of Computer Science, H.P. University, Shimla-5 by the last date i.e. 13/5/2013 fixed for the purpose. The fee deposited will not be refundable under any circumstances. The applicants are required to submit the fee in the form of a demand draft or IPO of Rs.650/- for general category and Rs.325/- for SC / ST / IRDP / ANTODAYA in favour of Chairman, Department of Computer Science, H.P. University, Shimla Payable at Shimla.

Centres for the Entrance Test:
The Entrance Test for admission to the MCA course shall be held at the following centres:
a) H.P. University Campus, Summer Hill, Shimla
b) Government College, Mandi
c) Government College, Hamirpur
d) H.P. University Regional Centre, Dharamshala, Kangra

Important Dates:
(A) Admission Dates: Last date for the receipt of application forms in the office of the Chairman of the Department is as follows: 13-05-2013 Monday 5:00 pm
(B) Date of Entrance Test: 06-06-2013 Thursday 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
(C) Date of declaration of result: 17-06-2013 Monday



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