App Developer
Application Development (App Development) is another area where career options are bright for those who have studied MCA. Every company today is developing an application to either promote their products or enhance their services.

These apps enable people to avail products or services of various organisations through their smartphones. MCA course students can use their technical know-how to help design apps. If MCA students have the ability to think innovatively and quickly analyse business and consumer trends, it will be an added advantage to them in the field of app development.

Problem solver
MCA students can consider applying for the post of problem solver, also popularly known as trouble shooter. The job here would be to solve the problems encountered during the software development or usage. The role has prominence in App development and usage. Trouble shooters must have the ability to understand the problem and come out with a solution in quickest possible time.

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System Analyst
The role of system analyst is of vital importance when it comes to software development. The job of a systems analyst is to under the nuances of various businesses and use their knowledge in computer sciences and information technology to design effective software systems that will help better handling of operations in respective business fields. System analyst also has to stay in touch with latest developments in various businesses and make suitable changes in software and IT systems.

Software Architect
This is a role for those MCA degree holders who have a fairly good understanding of software, computers and their applications. The role would be of making choices of best options available when it comes to designing a software or a system based on it.

Establishing standards with regards to software design and development is another role that software architects have to perform. An architect has thought through all the aspects of a software, just like an architect that builds a house. Software architects may also be engaged in the design of the architecture of the hardware environment, or may focus entirely on the design methodology of the code.

Hardware engineer
MCA degree holders with a good knowledge in computer hardware can also carve out a career in the hardware arena as a hardware engineer. They must be having good know-how of hardware equipment like circuit boards, routers, keyboards, hard disks.

Technical Writer
Technical writing is another area where MCA candidates can try their hand. Having creative writing skills can strengthen their hold as a technical writer. The function here would be to write user manuals related to computers and its usage. They can even write product description materials, design specification, work-flow documents and many more.

Web designers
What after MCA – Web designing is a segment that can come in handy for MCA students. Their technical knowledge will come in handy in designing websites and other online material and managing them. MCAs can do better when it is about designing websites related to computers, software and hardware. Having a flair for creativity with a right colour and font sense will help in delivering a better output.

General openings
They can also take up jobs of technical officers, software incharge in general sectors like banking, defence, schools, colleges. They can manage the computer section of any organisation, can take care of computer and hardware to ensure their proper functioning.

Salary package
Pay packages will vary from sector to sector depending on the role MCAs have to perform. Payments may be lower during at the entry level, as the time moves ahead, candidates can command a high package. A fresher can get a salary of Rs 20,000 to Rs 35,000 as a App Developer.

What after MCA – A fresher may get Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 as a hardware engineer. A fresher will get Rs 21,000 to Rs 47,500 as a software engineer or developer. Salary for a fresher in web designing and developing is Rs 25,000 to Rs 55,000. An MCA with an experience of 1 to 3 years Rs 26,000 to Rs 44,000 and MCA with an experience of five years and above can get a pay of Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,50,000. On the foreign shores an MCA can get an average salary of $1500 to $3200.

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Designed to monitor the freshness of seafood in real-time by responding to pH changes, the film offers a practical solution for improving food safety and reducing waste.

This film detects the release of volatile amines, compounds typically associated with spoilage, and indicates food quality through visible color changes, say sources from NIT Rourkela.

These natural components make the film biodegradable, safe, and responsive, aligning with sustainability goals and offering a non-invasive way to assess seafood freshness.

Findings

The findings of this research have been published in the journal Food Packaging and Shelf Life in a paper co-authored by Prof. Preetam Sarkar (as the lead corresponding author), along with his research scholars, Mr. Rahul Thakur, Miss Harshi Singhi, Mr. Vedsagar Rajesh Suryavanshi, and Dr. Ravichandran Santhosh.

Other co-authors in this work include Dr. Khalid Gul from NIT Rourkela, Dr. Swarup Roy from Lovely Professional University, Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy from South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA and Dr. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad from IIT Roorkee.

Fishing

India is the world’s second-largest fish-producing nation, contributing approximately 8% of global fish production, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

It also holds the distinction of being the top five producer of shrimp globally, with frozen shrimp being the top export commodity.

Given the scale and importance of seafood production, innovations that ensure freshness and reduce spoilage are of immense value, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

In this context, intelligent packaging systems, which preserve food while monitoring its quality, are rapidly gaining global interest.

Unlike conventional packaging that serves merely as a protective barrier, the intelligent packaging film developed by NIT Rourkela team offers visual cues about the product’s condition, making it a promising solution for enhancing food safety and reducing waste.

The beetroot peel extract was prepared separately, and then combined with the starch, gum tragacanth, and a small amount of glycerol to cast the films.

These were dried and tested for their pH-sensitivity and effectiveness in monitoring seafood freshness, said Prof Preetam of NIT Rourkela.

Pigments

Beetroot peels contain betalains, a group of pigments known for their bright colours and pH sensitivity, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

These pigments also offer antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, making them suitable for food-related applications.

Incorporating these natural compounds into the starch-based film creates a biodegradable, safe, and responsive packaging material.

When the seafood begins to spoil and pH levels rise, the film changes colour, providing a clear visual indicator of freshness.

Starch

The choice of Kodo millet starch and gum tragacanth contributes to the film’s biodegradable and eco-friendly profile.

Kodo millet is an underutilised grain with excellent film-forming properties, while gum tragacanth enhances the mechanical strength and flexibility of the material.

The researchers believe that using such agricultural by-products not only supports sustainability but also adds value to food processing waste, such as beetroot peels.

At the laboratory scale, the cost of producing the film was estimated approximately Rs. 900 per kilogram.

When scaled up for industrial production, the cost is projected to range between Rs. 400 and Rs. 600 per kilogram, making it a potentially viable option for commercial use.

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