The eligibility criteria for the Karnataka PGCET MCA and MSC Computer Science programs are quite specific. For the MCA program, candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree of at least three years from a recognized university. They should have studied one of the following subjects at the undergraduate level: mathematics, statistics, computer science, computer applications, computer programming, business mathematics, or business statistics. The minimum aggregate score required is 50% for general category students and 45% for students belonging to SC/ST and OBC backgrounds.
For the MSC Computer Science program, candidates must have completed their graduation in a relevant discipline such as BSc CS, BCA, BE/BTech. They must have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% scores in their graduation from a recognized University.
Though it is not explicitly stated that one needs to be a math student in undergraduate studies to be eligible for these courses. However, having studied mathematics or a related subject like computer science at the undergraduate level is a requirement. This implies that a strong foundation in mathematics would be beneficial for prospective students.