About the department
The Department of Master of Computer Applications (MCA) was established in 1992. It offers a two-year postgraduate program designed to meet industry demands, with a current intake of 180 students. The program combines theoretical and practical knowledge, enabling students to use diverse tools for software development. The department has well-qualified and experienced faculty and offers a Ph.D. in Computer Applications through the MCA-BIET research center affiliated with VTU. Its students are placed in reputed software industries. The department conducts student development programs, placement activities, cultural events, and soft-skills training. During year 2024–25, more than 60 students were placed and 1,700 students have graduated from the department. It aims to produce skilled software developers equipped with competencies comparable to global industry standards.
The Department of Master of Computer Applications (MCA) was established in 1992. It offers a two-year postgraduate program designed to meet industry demands, with a current intake of 180 students. The program combines theoretical and practical knowledge, enabling students to use diverse tools for software development. The department has well-qualified and experienced faculty and offers a Ph.D. in Computer Applications through the MCA-BIET research center affiliated with VTU. Its students are placed in reputed software industries. The department conducts student development programs, placement activities, cultural events, and soft-skills training. During year 2024–25, more than 60 students were placed and 1,700 students have graduated from the department. It aims to produce skilled software developers equipped with competencies comparable to global industry standards.
Vision & mission
To be a centre of excellence in computer applications education which can foster innovation, research, and technical expertise to develop competent professionals capable of designing sustainable, technology-driven solutions and demonstrating leadership in the global IT landscape.
Mission
- 01To deliver quality education in computer applications by building a strong foundation in theoretical concepts and practical skills.
- 02To equip students with analytical, problem-solving, and programming competencies for developing sustainable and technology-driven applications.
- 03To promote professional ethics, leadership, teamwork, and continuous learning through industry interaction and collaboration.
- 04To foster innovation and research in emerging technologies to develop effective solutions for real-world challenges.
Objectives
Programme Educational Objectives(PEO)
- 01Excel in software development and IT-enabled services using modern tools and technologies.
- 02Apply relevant technical and analytical skills to identify, analyse, and solve problems and develop innovative, efficient, and sustainable solutions.
- 03Demonstrate ethical practices, leadership qualities and teamwork, and contribute positively to society.
- 04Pursue higher education, research, entrepreneurship, and continuous professional development.
Head of department
Dr. Shankaragowda B. B. is an Associate Professor and HOD of the Department of MCA. He has 19 years of teaching and 6 years of research experience. He received his doctorate from Kuvempu University in 2019. His research interests include image processing, Artificial Intelligence, and Deep Learning. He has published 40 research papers in referred journals and presented and published papers at national and international conferences. He has delivered special lectures and guided four Ph.D. students at the MCA-BIET research center, VTU, Belagavi. He has organized national conferences, seminars, and workshops and received a Best Paper Award. He served as organizing chairman for three national conferences and BOE member at VTU during 2021–22. He served as BoS and BoE Chairman of MCA, BIET, during 2024–25 and 2025–26. He has delivered technical talks at various institutes, is a life member of ISTE, New Delhi, and serves as Secretary of BIET Co-operative Society and Head of the CESR Committee.
Faculty & staff
Infrastructure
Placement
| Year | Companies | Placed · In-campus | Placed · Off-campus | Total | Highest package |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 4 LPA |
| 2025 | 11 | 48 | 0 | 48 | 4 LPA |
| 2024 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 7 LPA |
| 2023 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 6 LPA |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 LPA |
Distinguished alumni
POOJA H.G
Karthik H M
Krishnamurthy Hegde
Shashidhar Griaddi
Siddesh Kumar
Advisory board
Programme Advisory Committee 8
Academics, industry representatives, alumni, parents and students nominated to review the programme, as published by the department.
| Name & designation | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr.H.B.Aravind | Member |
| Prof.Y.Vrushabhendrappa | Member |
| Dr.Shankaragowda B B | Member |
| Dr.Dinesh | Member |
| Dr. M S Nagaraj | Member |
| Geetha M | Member |
| Dr. Harish B G | Member |
| Harikrishna K R | Member |