1. After successful completion of the first four semesters of MCA, if a student wishes to discontinue the course, such student shall be awarded the Master of Science in Computer Science, MSc(CS).
2. MSc(CS) is an exit qualification of MCA. Hence, the student has to be enrolled in MCA. He becomes eligible for MSc(CS) on successful completion of the first four semesters.
3. Following conditions apply for becoming eligible for the award of MSc(CS):

• A student is required to appear and successfully complete I, II, III and IV semesters of MCA to become eligible for the award of MSc(CS).
• In case of Lateral entry scheme to Second Semester, a student who takes lateral entry in II semester will also be eligible for the award of MSc(CS) on successful completion of I, II, III and IV semester examinations.

Students who take lateral entry in third semester MCA are NOT eligible for the award of MSc(CS) except those who are given lateral in entry III semester in MCA by virtue of having a Graduation plus PGDCA / PGDIT from a recognized University or successful completion of DOECC after Graduation. (In case of Lateral Entry in III semester, students have to appear and pass the second semester examination while appearing for the III semester examination. They are exempted from I semester examination and hence the result sheet will indicate I semester as EXEMPTED).