Jamia Millia Islamia MCA Exam Preparation Experience

The JMI MCA entrance exam is conducted by the prestigious university Jamia Millia Islamia every year in the month of June/July. The admission into the MCA programme in Jamia Millia Islamia is based on the Rank obtained by a student in JMI MCA entrance exam only. Every year more than 5000 candidates appear for the JMI MCA exam and among those, only 4-5% qualify. Thus, the candidates need a solid preparation strategy to prepare for and crack the JMI MCA exam.

Important Details for Jamia Millia Islamia MCA Exam:

Headings	Description
Mode of Exam	Pen and Paper Test (OMR Sheet)
Time Duration	1 hour and 30 minutes
Subjects	No. of Questions (Approx.) Mathematics: 40 Questions Logical Reasoning: 10 Questions Computer Awareness: 40 Questions English: 10 Questions
Exam Date	Conducted every year in the month of June/July
Exam Level	National

Jamia Millia Islamia MCA Exam Syllabus:

• Mathematics: You are asked questions from 11th and 12th class maths topics.
• Logical Reasoning: General logical questions like puzzle, series, find out the odd one, etc.
• Computer Awareness: Questions related to hardware, software, binary, hexadecimal representations, computer basics like CPU, input/output devices, Boolean Algebra etc are covered in this section.
• English: General English that you have studied in your school life like synonyms, antonyms, passage, etc.

Give Mock Tests:

Mock tests which are a simulation of what the real exam might look like are a very essential part of any aspirant’s preparation. These tests help the candidates be well prepared for the actual exam and help them get familiarised with the question paper pattern. These tests help the candidates identify their weak topics and help them prepare more in those areas. Mock tests also help the aspirants understand how to manage their time during the exam. The candidate should focus more on Mathematics and Computer Awareness as English and Reasoning are scoring in this exam.

Revision is the Key to Success:

No matter how easy is the topic without revision it is highly unlikely to pass this exam because the candidate would end up making silly mistakes. You should revise these 4 subjects at least 3-4 times. Last month and a half should be dedicated to revision thoroughly.

Books you can follow for JMI MCA Exam:

1. Mathematics:

• Maths 11th class NCERT
• Maths 12th class NCERT
• RD Sharma Objective
• Arihant Study Package by Amit M. Aggarwal

2. Logical Reasoning:

• Any good reasoning book will solve your purpose
• Arihant Study Package by Amit M. Aggarwal

3. Computer Awareness:

• Computer Fundamentals by Pradeep K. Sinha and Priti Sinha
• Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant Experts
• 11th Class Computer NCERT Book
• 12th Class Computer NCERT Book
• Arihant Study Package by Amit M. Aggarwal

4. English:

• Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi
• Arihant Study Package by Amit M. Aggarwal

FAQs related to JMI MCA Exam: 

Q1. Can I Qualify for Jamia Millia Islamia MCA exam in 30 days?

Ans. A student can crack this exam in 30 days only if their fundamentals are very clear and also their preparation strategy is so strong. One needs to be more focused to cover all important and easy concepts at a fast pace rather than wasting time on difficult topics to reach the level that you can qualify it in 30 days. 

Q2. How to download ADMIT Card?

Ans. The following steps are to be followed in order to download admit card:

• Go to Jamia Millia Islamia Official Website (https://www.jmicoe.in/)
• Go to the Admission Result Section.
• Click on that link, fill the particulars and you can find your Admit Card there.
• The candidate can then download it on A-4 sized paper.

The candidates have to carry the original identification proof (Aadhaar card/PAN card) along with the admit card to enter the exam hall. 

Q3. How should I prepare for JMI MCA Exam?

Ans: Below given are some of the points a student must keep in mind before preparing for the JMI MCA exam:

• Go-through the syllabus for JMI MCA thoroughly
• Prepare a time-table for the topics 
• Be focused and strict with your routine
• Solve previous year’s question paper as they let you know the pattern which is to be followed
• Be familiar with virtual calculators as you are not allowed to use calculator in the exam hall
• Give mock tests at least twice in a week.