Online MCA in Generative & Agentic AI

Build and deploy LLM-powered agents. A future-focused MCA specialisation aligned to industry.

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Generative & Agentic AI — Jain Online MCA student

Program overview

The Online MCA in Generative & Agentic AI focuses on the fastest-growing area of modern software: large language models, retrieval-augmented generation and autonomous agents. You will build, evaluate and deploy LLM-powered applications end-to-end.

The degree is equivalent to a regular (campus) MCA as notified by the UGC.

Generative & Agentic AI — student learning at Jain Online

Curriculum by semester

Semester 1

Courses:

  • Mathematical Foundations for Computer Science
  • Computing Concepts and Problem Solving using C
  • Operating Systems
  • Data Structures
  • Problem Solving using C Lab
  • Data Structures Lab
  • AI Skills for Future

Skills you will build: Analytical Skills, Programming, Software Development, Algorithms, Data Structures, Operating Systems, Problem Solving, Software Engineering, Mathematical Modeling, Discrete Mathematics, Algorithm Analysis, Modular Programming, Memory Management, System Architecture.

Included certifications: Programming Foundations: Fundamentals; C Essential Training; Programming Foundations: Data Structures; Operating System Foundations; Learning Discrete Mathematics; Python Data Structures and Algorithms; Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Thinking Machines; Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning; Computer Science Principles; Programming Foundations: Algorithms.

Semester 2

Courses:

  • Advanced Database Systems
  • Java Programming
  • Web Technologies
  • Cloud Computing Foundations
  • Advanced Database Systems Lab
  • Java Programming Lab
  • Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in IT

Skills you will build: Java, Spring Framework, SQL, REST APIs, Full Stack Development, Web Development, Git, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Microservices, Application Security, Database Design, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Data Modeling, Unit Testing.

Included certifications: Java Essential Training; Learning Java 11; HTML Essential Training; JavaScript Essential Training; Cloud Computing Foundations; AWS Essential Training for Developers; Programming Foundations: Databases; SQL Essential Training; Java: Memory Management; Learning REST APIs.

Semester 3

Courses:

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Python Programming
  • Large Language Models and Transformer Architectures
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Lab
  • Python Programming Lab
  • Open Elective

Skills you will build: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Python Programming, Deep Learning Fundamentals, Neural Networks, Transformer Architectures, Large Language Models (LLMs), Self-Attention Mechanisms, Tokenization, Supervised & Unsupervised Learning, Model Evaluation, Data Preprocessing, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow.

Included certifications: Artificial Intelligence Foundations: Machine Learning; Deep Learning Essential Training; Python Essential Training; Learning Python; Generative AI Foundations: Large Language Models; Transformers for Natural Language Processing; Applied Machine Learning: Foundations; Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Essential Training (Part 1); Programming Foundations: Software Testing/QA; Learning Git and GitHub; Learning REST APIs; Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Semester 4

Courses:

  • Multimodal AI
  • Retrieval Augmented Generation for Intelligent Applications
  • Fine-Tuning & Optimization
  • AI Guardrails and Traceability
  • Strategic Leadership in IT
  • Project

Skills you will build: Multimodal AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Vector Databases, Semantic Search, Prompt Engineering, Function Calling & Tool Use, AI Agents & Orchestration, Fine-Tuning, LoRA (Low-Rank Adaptation), Model Optimization, Distributed Training, Model Deployment, LLM Integration in Applications, Enterprise AI Architecture, Responsible AI.

Included certifications: Computer Vision Foundations; Deep Learning Essential Training; Generative AI for Software Developers; Building AI-Powered Applications; Optimizing Deep Learning Models; Deep Learning Model Optimization; Responsible AI: Principles and Practices; AI Governance and Risk Management; Strategic Leadership; Leadership Strategies for Technology Professionals; Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC); Agile Software Development.

Generative & Agentic AI — faculty session

Career outcomes

  • AI Application Engineer
  • LLM Engineer
  • Prompt & Agent Engineer
  • AI Product Associate
  • Evaluation / Safety Engineer
  • Automation Consultant

Eligibility

A three-year bachelor degree in any stream from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for SC/ST). Final-semester bachelor students are also eligible to apply. No entrance exam is required.

Duration and mode

Two years, fully online. ODL & Online Programs are equivalent to regular (campus) Programs as notified by the UGC.

Fees at a glance

Total MCA Fees: ₹160,000

Yearly: ₹80,000/-  ·  Semesterly: ₹40,000/-

No-cost EMI: starts at ₹12,781 /month (via HDFC, ICICI, Liqui Loans).

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The Jain Online MCA is delivered by Jain (Deemed-to-be) University under its UGC entitlement for Online Programmes. As notified by UGC, ODL and Online programmes are equivalent to regular (campus) programmes for employment, including government and PSU roles that accept equivalent qualifications.

A three-year bachelor degree from a UGC-recognised university with at least 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST). Final-year bachelor students are eligible to apply. No entrance exam is required.

Two years across four semesters, fully online. The programme combines live interactive classes, recorded lectures, assignments, and a capstone project. You can attend classes from anywhere in India.

Yes. Jain Online offers no-cost EMI through partners including HDFC, ICICI and Liqui Loans, so you can pay in monthly instalments without additional interest.

The degree awarded is Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from Jain (Deemed-to-be) University. The certificate does not differentiate between online and regular modes of delivery.
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