About the Department

The Department of Computer Applications was established in the year 1993. Since its inception, the department has been progressing with a vision and a strong commitment to developing competent programs, uncompromising standards of excellence and grooming the students with computational skills that are required in the IT industry. The department has well-equipped laboratories with latest computers and software. Also, the department has experienced staff members having both teaching and industrial experience.

From the HOD’s Desk

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Dr. V. Vijilesh,

Associate Professor & Head

The Department of Computer Applications strives for providing quality education with high standards to provide academic excellence. It excels in transforming graduates into industry ready products with strong analytical & technical skills. The department has a team of experienced faculty members to impact quality education, research & innovation in the key areas of computer science with the state the art computing facilities.

Vision

  • To be a leader in computing education and research, equipping students with the skills to thrive in the technology field and contribute to the growth of society and the economy.

Mission

  • Deliver high-quality education and practical skills in computing and technology, preparing students to meet industry demands and excel in their careers.
  • Encourage innovation, critical thinking, and research in computing, enabling students to solve real-world problems and contribute to technological advancements.
  • Nurture socially responsible and ethical professionals who can lead with integrity and contribute to the sustainable development of society and the economy.

 

Program Educational Objectives (PEO’s)

  • PEO1: Equip with strong computing skills and innovation of software products to meet the industry needs.
  • PEO2: Provide exposure to cutting edge technologies and training to work on multidisciplinary projects in a team.
  • PEO3: Prepare for life-long learning through professional activities; adapt themselves with ease to new technologies, while exhibiting ethical and professional standards.

Head of the Department

Dr. V. Vijilesh

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Alumni Coordinator

Dr. N. Jayakanthan

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Communication Coordinator

Dr. M. Manikantan

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Placement Coordinator

Dr. S. Hameed Ibrahim

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  • PG – Master of Computer Applications (2 years)

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEOs)

The Program Educational Objectives of Master of Computer Applications Program are to:

  • PEO1: Equip with strong computing skills and innovation of software products to meet industry needs.
  • PEO2: Provide exposure to cutting edge technologies and training to work on multidisciplinary projects in a team.
  • PEO3: Prepare for life-long learning through professional activities; adapt themselves with ease to new technologies, while exhibiting ethical and professional standards.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)

On successful completion of the program:

  • PO1: Foundation Knowledge – Apply knowledge of mathematics, programming logic and coding fundamentals for solution architecture and problem solving.
  • PO2: Problem Analysis– Identify, review, formulate and analyze problems for primarily focusing on customer requirements using critical thinking frameworks.
  • PO3: Development of Solutions – Design, develop and investigate problems with an innovative approach for solutions incorporating ESG/SDG goals.
  • PO4: Modern Tool Usage – Select, adapt and apply modern computational tools such as development of algorithms with an understanding of the limitations including human biases.
  • PO5: Individual and Teamwork– Function and communicate effectively as an individual or a team leader in diverse and multidisciplinary groups. Use methodologies such as agile.
  • PO6: Project Management and Finance – Use the principles of project management such as scheduling, work breakdown structure and be conversant with the principles of Finance for profitable project management.
  • PO7: Ethics – Commit to professional ethics in managing software projects with financial aspects. Learn to use new technologies for cyber security and insulate customers from malware
  • PO8: Life-long learning – Change management skills and the ability to learn, keep up with contemporary technologies and ways of working.

R-2024 Curriculum Highlights:

  • Aligning Curriculum with High-Demand Fields: Focusing on high-demand fields like Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and Blockchain aligns with current industry trends.
  • Emphasis on Practical, Industry-Relevant Skills: Designed to equip students with skills that meet today’s job market needs.
  • Expanded Elective Options: Offers a broader range of electives tailored to individual interests and career aspirations.
  • Incorporation of Internships: Practical industry experience embedded within the curriculum.
  • Sustainability Focus: Integrates sustainability principles, aligning with global goals for responsible tech use and development.

Industry Conclave:

The Industry Conclave on “Industry Ready Professionals” held on January 7, 2023, aimed to bridge the gap between academia and industry, featuring expert speakers on data analytics, IT careers, cloud computing, and essential skills for professional success. The event was attended by 116 students and 6 faculty members.

Placement: The placement record for the past three years shows a strong average placement rate of 86%, with most students from the KCT/MCA department securing jobs.

  • The Department of Computer Applications was established in the year 1993 with 30 sanctioned seats
  • In 1999 students’ intake was increased to 60.
  • Students’ intake was increased to 120 in 2012.
  • Lateral Entry provision since 2013.
  • A MoU was signed with Cisco Networking Academy during December 2013 and then CCNA – Routing & Switching Certification course is offered to KCT students.
  • SIGN UP , a career guidance programme for the final year students of various Arts and Science Students was organized for three consecutive years from 2014.
  • The National Conference on Data Science and Big Data Analytics was conducted in 2015 and 2016.
  • MCA Coordinated the Computer Science and Applications stream of International Conferences ISTEM’17 and ISTEP’18 conducted by KCT in 2017 and 2018.

MCA Programming Lab 1

  • Laboratory Area: 98.14 Sq.m

This lab is well-established and equipped with 36 Dell Core i5 PCs, each with 8 GB RAM and 1 TB HDD. It serves as a key facility for MCA students to gain hands-on expertise in programming languages such as Java and Python, as well as database management systems and open-source software. The lab is equipped with high-speed internet connectivity to support online learning and development activities. Students receive continuous guidance and support from experienced faculty members and technical staff to enhance their learning experience.


MCA Programming Lab 2

  • Laboratory Area: 73.57 Sq.m

This well-established lab is equipped with 35 HP Core i5 PCs and serves as a vital resource for MCA students to develop hands-on expertise in open-source software. The facility is supported by high-speed internet connectivity, enabling seamless online learning and development activities. Students benefit from continuous guidance and mentoring provided by experienced faculty and technical staff, ensuring an enriched and effective learning experience.

Academic year Faculty Name Title Journal/Conference DOI/URL Indexing Citation
                                  2024-25 Dr.M.Manikantan An IoT-Based Smart System for Crop Management by Dynamic Irrigation System Using Artificial Intelligence 2025 3rd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA) DOI: 10.1109/ICAECA63854. 2025.11012375 Scopus
Dr.P.Parameswari Enhanced CNN Model Integrated with Generative AI for Real- Time Pest and Disease Detection in Rice Farming 2025 3rd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA DOI: 10.1109/ICAECA63854. 2025.11012178 Scopus 1
Dr.C.Rajankrupa Constraint Satisfied Randomized Seating Algorithm for Efficient and Fair Examination Seat Allocation 2025 3rd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA DOI: 10.1109/ICAECA63854. 2025.11012523 Scopus
Dr.N.Jayakanthan Enhanced Graph based Approach to Detect Malicious URL 2025 3rd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA DOI: 10.1109/ICAECA63854. 2025.11012545 Scopus
Dr.N.Jayakanthan A Dynamic Anomaly Detection Framework for Malicious URL Identification 2025 3rd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, DOI: 10.1109/ICAECA63854. 2025.11012555 Scopus
Computing and Automation (ICAECA
Ms. V. Jalaja Jayalakshmi Exploring Academic Procrastination: An In- Depth Survey of Procrastination Pattern Remote Sensing in Earth Systems Sciences, 7(4), 524– 531. (2024) DOI: 10.1007/s41976- 024-00144-w Scopus 2
Ms. V. Jalaja Jayalakshmi A Hybrid Model for Parkinson’s   Disease Detection Classification 2024 5th International Conference on Electronics and Sustainable Communication Systems (ICESC) DOI: 10.1109/ICESC60852.2 024.10689845 Scopus
Ms. V. Jalaja Jayalakshmi TaskFocus: Enhancing Academic Performance   Using Machine Learning to Reduce Procrastination” International Conference on Diversity in “Diversity in Computational Excellence”
                  2023-24 Dr.R.K.Kavitha Determining the Factors Influencing the Academic Accomplishment     of Students and Predicting their Success Using Machine  Learning Techniques. 2nd Int. Conf. on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation DOI: 10.1109/ICAECA56562. 2023.10200741 Scopus 6
Dr.P.Parameswari Artificial Intelligence and IOT Enabled Whiteflies Monitoring and Controlling System. 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation, ICAECA 2023. DOI: 10.1109/ICAECA56562. 2023.10200014 Scopus
Dr.N.Jayakanthan Hybrid   Student Performance Assessment System. 2nd International Conference on Advancements in DOI: 10.1109/ICAECA56562. 2023.10200045 Scopus 1
Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation, ICAECA 2023.
Ms. V. Jalaja Jayalakshmi E-Vehicle Performance Analysis using MATLAB ADVISOR Tool. 2nd International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation, ICAECA 2023. DOI: 10.1109/ICAECA56562. 2023.10200251 Scopus
Dr.M.C.S.Geetha Impact of Cloud Computing in Education during Pandemic. International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research, 10(4), October– December 2023. ISSN: 2394–7780 Scopus
Dr.M.C.S.Geetha Dots and Dashes: Understanding   the Language of Morse Code using Convolutional Neural Network. International Journal of Advance and Innovative Research, 10(4), October– December 2023. ISSN: 2394–7780 DOI: 10.1109/IDCIoT59759. 2024.10467251 Scopus
          2022-23 Dr.P. Parameswari Crop Specific Cultivation Recommendation System Using Deep Learning. International Conference on Information and Communication Technology for Competitive Strategies (ICTCS-2022). DOI (plain): 10.1007/978-981-19- 9304-6_7 Scopus 5
Dr.M.C.S.Geetha Rainfall Prediction using Machine  Learning Techniques. Int. J. of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication Engineering, DOI: 10.15680/IJIRCCE.2023 .1102020
Vol.11(2), pp.9137– 9141
                                    2021-22 Dr. N.Jayakanthan An Investigation based Approach to Detect the Root cause of Crime in Modern Era. International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA 2023). DOI: 10.1109/ICAECA52838. 2021.9675704 Scopus
Dr. N.Jayakanthan An Enhanced Approach to Detect Covid-19 Patients and Level of Infection using FSM. International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA 2023). 10.1109/ICAECA52838. 2021.9675484 Scopus
Ms. V. Jalaja Jayalakshmi Student Perception of Online learning during Covid Pandemic. International Journal of Aquatic Science. Vol 12, Issue 03, June 2021 UGC
Ms. V. Jalaja Jayalakshmi Analysis and Prediction of Stroke using Machine Learning Algorithms. 2021 International Conference on Advancements in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computing and Automation (ICAECA), Coimbatore, India, 2021, pp. 1-5. DOI: 10.1109/ICAECA52838. 2021.9675545 Scopus 23
Amala Jayanthi M Quest_SA: Preprocessing Method for Closed-Ended Questionnaires Using Sentiment Analysis through Polarity. Mobile Information Systems, Volume 2022, Article ID 4733550, 12 pages DOI:10.1155/2022/473 3550 4

Faculty Research Citations

2023-24

Academic year Name of the faculty Title of the Book Chapters ISBN No. Publisher / Year
2024-25 Dr.C.Rajankrupa Safeguarding Digital Learning Environments in the Era of Advanced Technologies 9781032711300.00 Tylor & Francis, Jan 2025
Dr.C.Rajankrupa Information Security 978-81-978212-4-0 San International, Aug 2024
2023-24 Dr.N. Jayakantan Best Practices in Malicious URL Detection. NA PENCIL Jan 2024
Dr.R.K. Kavitha Application of artificial intelligence and data science across domains: A perspective study. NA IGI Global, Nov 2023.
Dr.R.K. Kavitha Applications of Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in Cryptocurrency – A Multi-Dimensional Perspective. NA Wiley, Oct 2023.
Dr.P. Parameswari Internet of Things for Smart Cities overview and Challenges. 978-1-68507-811-9 Nova Science Publishers, Jan 2024.
Dr.P. Parameswari Rice Leaf Disease Classification Using Deep Learning with Fusion Concept. 978-981-99-3753-0 Springer, June 2023.
Dr. M.C.S.Geetha Research Methodology. 978-620-6-78341-1 Lambert Academic Publishing, Sep  2023.
Ms.V. Jalaja Jayalakshmi Education 4.0 and Its Impact on the Future of Education 26. 978-93-5621-868-0 OrangeBooks Publication, May 2024.
Ms. V.Jalaja Jayalakshmi Innovative Teaching Approaches For 21st Century Education Transformation: A Review. 978-93-5621-868-0 OrangeBooks Publication, May 2024.
2022-23 Dr.N.Jayakantan Innovations in Malicious URL Detection. 978-93-92537-52-3 OrangeBooks Publication, May 2023.
Dr.V.Geetha Introdction, Arrays, Linked List, Stack, Queue, Tree, Sorting and Searching. 978-93-91347-56-5 CiiT, May 2023.
2021-22 Dr.N.Jayakantan Malicious URL Detection – Introduction. 978-93-56105-41-6 Pencil (One Point Six Technologies Pvt Ltd).
Dr.R.K. Kavitha ostering Knowledge Management in Blended Learning Environments. ISBN: 978-81-953600-0-0 Bhumi Publishing Maharastra.

DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

 

AY 2024-25

  • A quiz event, “Battle to Win,” was conducted on 08.2024 to honour the Indian independence struggle. A total of 46 students from various departments of KCT participated in the event.
  • A technical event titled Tech Primuswas conducted on 10th December 2024 from 1:30 PM to 4:40 The event aimed to introduce students to emerging technologies, enhance their problem-solving skills, and foster teamwork through hands-on activities and challenges. A total of 51 students actively participated, engaging in interactive sessions, technical quizzes, and real-world problem-solving tasks.

AY 2023-24

  • A holistic event titled “Tech Humm,” designed to challenge participants in guessing various technical terms in computer science, was conducted on 20.12.2023. A total of 42 students from KCT participated in the event.
  • A technical event, “Enigma,” showcasing technology’s transformative power through immersive challenges, was conducted on 04.2024 as part of Yugam 24. A total of 56 students from various institutions participated in the event.

AY 2022-23

  • A technical event titled “Senseless” was conducted on 03.2023 to encourage critical thinking and problem- solving skills. A total of 41 students from various colleges participated in the event.

AY 2021-22

  • A workshop on “AZURE SYNAPSE ANALYTICS” was conducted on 05.2022 as part of Yugam 2022. Selvarani, Senior Associate at Robert Bosch, served as the resource person, leading sessions on data integration, big data analytics, and cloud-based data solutions. A total of 89 students from various colleges participated in the workshop.

Mr. Arul Kumar Palanisamy, Founder and Chief Technologist, Aditi Digital, Coimbatore was the Chief Guest for the Inauguration and Induction of Office Bearers Ceremony of the MCA Departmental Association on 21st October 2024. Dr. Raghuveer, Director, Kumaraguru School of Innovation presided over the ceremony and Dr. Sundarrajan. K, PG Coordinator of Kumaraguru College of Technology offered felicitations. A lamp was lit to signify the auspicious start of the proceedings of the departmental association for the academic year 2024-25.

The student office bearers of the Departmental Associations belonging to MCA and M.E/M.Tech. programs were introduced and presented with badges.

Ms. Vasundhara, President of the PG Forum of KCT offered felicitations to the new office bearers of the Departmental Association.

The activities of the departmental associations were highlighted by Mr. Abhisek and Mr. Mohammed Afrith of MCA program. The program was attended by faculty and students of MCA and M.E. / M. Tech. programs.


mca association
Department Association is a Technical Association run by and for the students of Department of MCA under the guidance of the faculty. KCT MCA Association headed by President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The student heads were self nominated and selected by a selection committee. It has always been the pioneer in quelling challenges of the chosen fields through research, lectures, self-study, peers and faculty. It mainly focus on bringing out the hidden talents to the world by providing opportunities. It encourages the student to grab the opportunities to enhance their technical and interpersonal skills. It actively involves in organizing programs such as paper contests, debugging contests, debates, design contests and exhibitions for the students. It also organizes technical seminars, workshop and training programmes for students to expose themselves to the current trends of IT. Students also involves in social impact programmes to prove their social responsibilities. Every year department association and student volunteers organize technical events to other college students as part of KCT- YUGAM , a techno cultural inter college event.

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Career Opportunities for MCA Professionals

With the rapid growth of the IT and software industries, the demand for MCA professionals is at an all-time high. Graduates with an MCA degree enjoy a wide range of career opportunities across government sectors, leading IT companies, and top consultancy firms. The flexibility of the MCA program ensures students can secure roles aligned with their skills and expertise.

In addition to established organizations, MCA postgraduates are highly sought after by startups. The thriving startup culture offers exciting opportunities, often with competitive salary packages, making it an excellent choice for tech-savvy professionals.

Salary Trends
The average starting salary for an MCA graduate range between ₹4.0 LPA to ₹4.5 LPA in mid-level IT companies. With experience and skill development, these figures grow significantly over time.

Placement Success at KCT MCA
At KCT, we take pride in our exceptional placement record. 90% to 95% of eligible MCA students meet recruiters’ criteria and secure placements in prestigious organizations.

Academic Batch Company Name No. of students Placed Average Salary per annum (in Lakhs)
2022-24 Academor 6 4.0
Accenture 5
Agnoshin 1
Avasoft 1
Bosch 1
Clar technologies 3
Colruyt 1
Connect technology solutions 1
Delevirain 1
Ford 2
Global quest 4
Ilink Multi Tech 1
Incture 1
Knila IT solutions 2
Kovan Tech 1
Murrai Information 1
Protivity 1
TCS 4
Teachnook 7
ThoughtScrest 1
US Technology 1
Vanenburg 1
Wizgrad 1
Zalaris 2
2021-23 Accenture 2 4.5
Amazon 1
Aspire systems 2
Azentio 3
Byjus 1
Capgemini 1
Cognizant 2
Creative micro systems 1
Datalog 2
Ford 3
Genpact 5
Guvi 1
Iamneo 1
Knila IT Solutions 2
Liferay 2
LTI 1
Maple labs 1
MarketOne 2
Math company 3
Oracle 1
Paychex 1
Pentagon space 5
PWC 1
Qspiders 1
SkillForge 1
Societe Generale 1
TCS 1
Tech destiny 1
Tech Mahindra 1
Virtusa 2
ZED digital 2
Zoho 3
2020-22 COGNIZANT 9 4.5
INFOSYS 8
TCS 6
ACCENTURE 5
ROBERT BOSCH 2
CSR-PENTAGON SPACE PVT LTD 2
SKILL VERTEX 2
DELOITTE 2
VERTICURL 2
HEXAWARE 2
PANACEA MEDICAL GTECHNOLOGIES 2
SKILL-LYNC 1
Muraai information technology, banglore 1
TECH MAHINDRA 1
GLOBAL HEALTHCARE 1
VURAM 1
PSG ISTEP 1
MSYS TECHNOLOGIES 1
PUBLICIS SAPIENT 1
TRINGSAPP 1
PWC 1
VIRTUSA 1
CAPGEMINI 1
OPTUM 1
ALBATROZ 1

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Industries

The objectives of MoU are:

  • To provide an insight in the latest developments / requirements of the industries
  • To provide an exposure to the students for getting a smooth transition from academic to work career
  • To arrange Joint Seminars from field personalities and to share their knowledge with students
  • To provide guest lecture(s), internship for the students on mutually agreeable terms and conditions with placement assistance.

The MoUs signed in the years 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24 are presented in below table.

S. No. Name of the Industry
2023-24
1 INFOSYS – Campus Connect
2 Information Data Systems, USA
3 Cyber Intelligence Academy, Chennai
4 Secure Academy
5 Wise Work, Chennai
6 Cisco Networking Academy
2022-23
1 INFOSYS – Campus Connect
2 Information Data Systems, USA
3 Cyber Intelligence Academy, Chennai
4 Cisco Networking Academy
2021-22
1 INFOSYS – Campus Connect
2 Cisco Networking Academy

 

Industry Connect
Industry   Experts Mr. G. Senthil Kumar, Member Leadership, Zoho Corporation, Chennai.
Mr. R. Madhan Kumar, Service   Delivery Manager, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Ltd, Coimbatore.
Mr. S. Pavel, Senior   Associate, Cognizant   Technology Solutions, Chennai.
Mr. J. Sitrarasu, Solution Architect, Mobileum Technologies, Bangalore.
Dr. Madhan Kumar Srinivasan, CEO & Co-Founder, Wisework, Bangalore.
Mr. Shyam Sundar Ramaswami, Senior Staff Cyber Security   Architect,

GE Healthcare, Bangalore.

Mr. P. Jayendran, Co-founder, Fr8, Chennai.
Mr. R. Vignesh, Data scientist, Paypal, Chennai.
Mr. P. Arul Kumar, Chief Technologist, Aditi digital, Coimbatore.
Mr. K. Ramasubramanian, Delivery Manager, TCS, Coimbatore.
Mr. S. Ganesh Prabhu, Architect, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Coimbatore.
Mr. R. Gowtham, AWS Architect, Fractal Solutions, Bangalore.
Mr. T. Gokulakrishnan, Technical Architect, Evolent Health, Pune.
Mr. S. Bhuvenesh, Program Head, InfoMindz, Malaysia.
Mr Meyyappan Srinivasan, Group Manager, Bosch Global Software Technologies, CBE.
Mr. M. Sathyaseelan, Associate Director, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Chennai.
Mr. P. Jeyachandran, Team Lead, CyGate, Bangalore.