Key takeaways
- Word limit: 15,000–30,000 words for the full MCA report; 3,000–5,000 for the extended abstract.
- Plagiarism limit: maximum 15% (minimum 85% originality)—reports above this are rejected.
- Evaluation marks: 70 for the report + 30 for viva = 100 total.
Amity MCA project requirements boil down to four enforceable rules most postgraduate students ask about: word limits, plagiarism thresholds, evaluation marks, and viva obligations. Here is each requirement explained with the exact numbers Amity publishes in its official MCA project work guidelines.
Word limit requirements
The complete MCA project report must be between 15,000 and 30,000 words. The extended abstract submitted in Stage 1 must be 3,000–5,000 words, including a standalone abstract section of 500–1,000 words. The project title must not exceed 12 words. Reports outside these limits risk rejection.
- Full MCA report: 15,000–30,000 words (Stage 2)
- Extended abstract: 3,000–5,000 words (Stage 1)
- Standalone abstract inside extended abstract: 500–1,000 words
- Project title: maximum 12 words
- File size: maximum 2 MB per upload (PDF or Word)
A typical 20,000-word MCA report might allocate 5,000 words to literature review, 4,000 to system design, 4,000 to implementation, 3,000 to testing and results, and 4,000 across introduction and conclusion. Totals must still fall within 15,000–30,000 words.
Plagiarism rules
Amity requires at least 85% originality on your plagiarism report—meaning no more than 15% similarity. This applies to the full project report submitted in Stage 2. Amity conducts an additional plagiarism check before evaluation. If similarity exceeds 15%, the report is rejected and you must resubmit under university rules.
- Minimum originality: 85%
- Maximum allowed plagiarism: 15%
- Plagiarism report mandatory with Stage 2 upload
- Rejection triggers resubmission—not partial correction
- No marks awarded until plagiarism passes the threshold
Evaluation marks breakdown
Amity evaluates MCA project work out of 100 marks split between the written report and viva voce. Both components are mandatory and contribute to your final grade.
- Project report: 70 marks (70%)
- Viva voce: 30 marks (30%)
- Total: 100 marks
- Evaluation period: generally four to six weeks after complete submission
What evaluators assess in the 70 report marks
- Topic originality and relevance to MCA / IT specialization
- Literature review depth and critical analysis
- System analysis, design quality, and architecture justification
- Implementation documentation with testing evidence
- APA 6th formatting, word count compliance, and complete certificates
- Postgraduate-level analysis—not undergraduate depth
Viva requirements (30 marks)
After uploading your full project report in Stage 2, five descriptive viva questions become accessible on the portal. You must answer all five. Final submission is accepted only when the report is uploaded and all viva answers are complete.
- Number of viva questions: 5 (descriptive, project-specific)
- When available: after Stage 2 report upload only
- Mandatory: yes—submission incomplete without answers
- Marks: 30 out of 100
- Format: written answers on the portal—not an oral exam
Three-stage submission linked to evaluation
- 1Stage 1: Extended abstract (3,000–5,000 words) + guide resume
- 2Stage 2: Full report (15,000–30,000 words) + plagiarism report + certificates
- 3Stage 3: Five viva answers → evaluation clock starts
- 4Plagiarism check → must pass before report grading
- 5Combined scoring → 70 + 30 = 100 marks
Other mandatory requirements (quick reference)
- Project guide: postgraduate degree + 10 years experience
- Certificates: signed guide certificate + signed student declaration
- Formatting: APA 6th edition, Times New Roman 12 pt, running head
- File: PDF or Word, max 2 MB
What happens if a requirement is missed?
Amity states that incomplete details may require resubmission of all project documents—not just the missing piece. Plagiarism above 15% causes rejection before any marks are awarded. That can delay MCA degree completion and incur extension fees. Verify word count, plagiarism score, certificates, and viva answers before marking submission complete.
Quick reference: all numbers in one place
- Full report: 15,000–30,000 words
- Extended abstract: 3,000–5,000 words
- Inner abstract: 500–1,000 words
- Title: ≤ 12 words
- Originality: ≥ 85% (plagiarism ≤ 15%)
- Report marks: 70 | Viva marks: 30 | Total: 100
- Viva questions: 5 (after report upload)
- Evaluation time: 4–6 weeks after complete submission