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State Level Entrance · Conducted by LBS Centre, Kerala

LBS MCA Entrance 2026
Complete Admission Guide

Everything you need — syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility, reservation details, top MCA colleges in Kerala, previous year papers, and how to apply for Kerala MCA admission 2026.

120 Questions · 120 Marks
2 Hours Duration
No Negative Marking
Objective Type · OMR
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What is MCA?

Master of Computer Application (MCA) is a 2-year postgraduate programme (4 semesters) designed to train graduates in software development with a strong foundation in computing, business, and Mathematics. AICTE-approved and KTU/University affiliated.

2 Years · 4 SemestersAICTE ApprovedKTU / University AffiliatedSoftware Development Focus

Exam Pattern

LBS MCA Entrance Examination structure and marking scheme

120

Questions

120

Total Marks

2 Hrs

Duration

None

Negative Marks

LBS MCA Entrance Exam subject-wise question distribution
SubjectQuestionsMarks
Computer Science
5050
Mathematics & Statistics
2525
Quantitative Aptitude & Logical Ability
2525
English
1515
General Knowledge
55
Total120120
Objective type multiple choiceEnglish medium onlyOMR Answer sheet · Ball point penVenues: TVM · Ernakulam · Kozhikode

Detailed Syllabus

LBS MCA Entrance 2026 · Based on official prospectus

LBS MCA Entrance Exam 2026 – Complete Syllabus

Computer Science — 50 Questions

Computer Basics

  • Organization of a computer
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • Structure of instructions in CPU
  • Input/output devices
  • Computer memory, memory organization, back-up devices

Data Representation

  • Representation of characters, integers, and fractions
  • Binary and hexadecimal representations
  • Binary Arithmetic: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication
  • Signed arithmetic and two's complement arithmetic
  • Floating point representation of numbers, normalized floating point representation
  • Boolean algebra, truth tables, Venn diagrams

Computer Architecture

  • Basics of Digital Logic
  • Block structure of computers
  • Communication between processor and I/O devices
  • Interrupts

Database Fundamentals

  • DBMS concepts and ACID properties
  • ER Modeling and relational mapping
  • Normalization: 1NF to BCNF
  • SQL: DDL, DML, constraints, aggregate functions

Mathematics & Statistics — 25 Questions

Algebra

  • Fundamental operations in Algebra, expansion, factorization
  • Quadratic equations, indices, logarithms
  • Arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions
  • Binomial theorem, permutations and combinations

Co-ordinate Geometry

  • Rectangular Cartesian co-ordinates, equations of a line, midpoint, intersections
  • Equations of a circle, distance formulae, pair of straight lines
  • Parabola, ellipse and hyperbola
  • Simple geometric transformations: translation, rotation, scaling

Trigonometry

  • Simple identities, trigonometric equations
  • Properties of triangles, solution of triangles
  • Height and distance, inverse function

Probability and Statistics

  • Basic concepts of probability theory

Mensuration

  • Areas: triangles and quadrilaterals
  • Area and circumference of circles
  • Volumes and surface areas of simple solids: cubes, spheres, cylinders and cones

Quantitative Aptitude & Logical Ability — 25 Questions

Quantitative Aptitude & Logical Ability

  • Questions to measure how quickly and logically you can think
  • Logical situations and questions based on facts given in the passage
  • Problem solving capability of the candidate

English — 15 Questions

Grammar & Language

  • Basic English grammar, vocabulary
  • Comprehension
  • Synonyms, antonyms
  • Sentence correction
  • Words & phrases, jumbled paragraphs

General Knowledge — 5 Questions

Current Affairs

  • Current Affairs

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Eligibility Criteria

Who can apply for LBS MCA Entrance 2026?

Nationality

  • Must be an Indian Citizen
  • Nativity proof: Village Officer certificate / birth certificate / passport
  • Keralite: Born in Kerala OR parent born in Kerala
  • Non-Keralite: Not eligible for mandatory reservation quota

Academic Qualification

  • BCA / B.Sc (CS/IT) / B.E or B.Tech (CSE/IT) or equivalent
  • OR any graduation degree preferably with Maths at 10+2 or graduation
  • Minimum 50% marks in qualifying exam
  • 45% for reserved / PWD category candidates
  • No rounding off of percentage permitted

Final Year Students

  • Final year regular Bachelor's Degree students may appear
  • Original degree certificate + all mark lists required at admission
  • Inclusion in rank list is provisional

Application Fee

  • General / SEBC candidates: ₹1,200
  • SC / ST candidates: ₹600
  • Pay online (Credit/Debit/Net Banking) or via Bank Challan
  • Fee once remitted is non-refundable

Mandatory Reservation

Government / Aided / Self Financing Institutions

LBS MCA reservation category-wise percentage
CategoryPercentage
State Merit (SM)50%
EWS (Forward Community)10%
Ezhava (EZ)9%
Muslim (MU)8%
Other Backward Hindu (BH)3%
Latin Catholic & Anglo Indian (LC)3%
Dheevara & related (DV)2%
Viswakarma & related (VK)2%
Kusavan & related (KN)1%
Other Backward Christian (BX)1%
Kudumbi (KU)1%
Scheduled Caste (SC)8%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)2%

How to Apply

Step-by-step online application process for LBS MCA 2026

  1. 1

    Visit Official Website

    Go to lbscentre.kerala.gov.in → "Various Allotments" → "Admission to MCA Course 2026-27".

  2. 2

    New Registration

    Click "NEW CANDIDATE", fill in personal and academic details. Click Save and Continue.

  3. 3

    Pay Application Fee

    Pay ₹1,200 (General/SEBC) or ₹600 (SC/ST) via Credit/Debit card, Net Banking, or Bank Challan.

  4. 4

    Upload Documents

    Upload SSLC, nativity proof, degree certificate, mark lists, community certificate, and other required documents.

  5. 5

    Download Admit Card

    Admit cards must be downloaded from your login. They will NOT be sent by post.

  6. 6

    Appear for Exam

    Write the 2-hour OMR-based exam at Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, or Kozhikode as per admit card.

Documents Required

  • SSLC book / record (date of birth proof)
  • Nativity certificate (Village Officer / birth cert / passport)
  • Degree Certificate / Final Year mark lists
  • Hall Ticket of Final Year Examination
  • 10+2 Certificate (if Maths at +2 level)
  • Equivalency Certificate (if applicable)
  • Non Creamy Layer Certificate (valid 1 year)
  • Community Certificate (valid 3 years)
  • EWS Certificate issued by Village Officer
  • Inter-Caste Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
  • PWD Certificate from Medical Board (if applicable)
  • Income & Community Certificate (if applicable)

Expected 2026 Timeline (Indicative)

May 2026:Notification Release
June 2026:Application Opens
July – Aug 2026:Last Date to Apply
~1 wk before exam:Admit Card Download
Aug – Sep 2026:Entrance Examination
Sep – Oct 2026:Result & Counselling

* Indicative — based on 2025 schedule. Verify at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in.

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Top MCA Colleges in Kerala

Government, aided & private MCA colleges accepting LBS entrance rank 2026

1

College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET)

GovernmentThiruvananthapuramKTU
2

CUSAT – Cochin University of Science & Technology

UniversityKochiCUSAT
3

Government Engineering College (GEC) Thrissur

GovernmentThrissurKTU
4

TKM College of Engineering (TKMCE)

AidedKollamKTU
5

Saintgits College of Engineering

Self-FinancingKottayamKTU
6

RIT – Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology

AidedKottayamKTU
7

MACE – Mar Athanasius College of Engineering

AidedErnakulamKTU
8

Sahrdaya College of Engineering & Technology

Self-FinancingThrissurKTU
9

Ilahia College of Engineering & Technology

Self-FinancingErnakulamKTU
10

MES College of Engineering

AidedMalappuramKTU

About Seat Allotment

There are 91+ MCA colleges in Kerala. Seats are allotted centrally by LBS Centre through the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) based on rank, category, and college/programme preference. Government and aided colleges follow mandatory reservation; self-financing colleges follow management and NRI quotas in addition.

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Previous Year Question Papers

Official LBS MCA entrance papers 2021–2025 · View online or Download PDF

YearQuestion Paper— View or DownloadAnswer Key
2025
Question PaperDownload
Answer KeyDownload
2024
Question PaperDownload
Answer KeyDownload
2023
Question PaperDownload
Answer KeyDownload
2022
Question PaperDownload
Answer KeyDownload
2021
Question PaperDownload
Answer KeyDownload

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Based on LBS MCA 2025 prospectus. Always verify at lbscentre.kerala.gov.in.