Bachelor of Computer Application

Bachelor of Computer Applications is an undergraduate course that will build the knowledge of the students regarding computer language.
By completing this three-year course, the students will be able to build their career in Information
Technology and Computer Applications field.

Details

The table below shows the BCA course details: Duration of the course, BCA Eligibility criteria, BCA Entrance Exams, BCA Admission Process, BCA Scholarships, etc.

Particulars

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Full Form

Bachelor of Computer Application

Degree

Undergraduate

Duration of the Course

3 years

BCA Eligibility criteria

The candidate should have passed 10+2th with at least with an aggregate of  50% or equivalent

BCA Entrance Exams

BCA Admission Process

  • Entrance based: Candidates are given admission on the basis of national level or Institute level or state level entrance exam.
  • Merit based: Candidates are given admission on the basis of the marks scored in the qualifying exam.

BCA Scholarships

  • Candidates who belong to the reserved categories; economically weaker sections are eligible for applying to state government scholarship schemes.
  • Deemed or private universities offer merit scholarships on the basis of marks secured in the entrance exam or qualifying exam or equivalent. 

BCA Course Fee

Rs 30,000 to Rs 1,50,000 LPA

BCA subjects

Operating system, Data structure, Database management, User interface design, etc

BCA Average Salary for freshers

Rs. 2.5 Lakh Per Annum to Rs. 8 Lakh Per Annum

BCA Career Options

  • Computer Programmer
  • Software Developer
  • Marketing Manager
  • Business Consultant
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Teacher & Lecturer
  • Finance Manager
  • Computer Support Specialist
  • Service Support Specialist

BCA recruiting companies

Wipro, HCL, Capgemini, TCS, Accenture, etc. 

Types of Mode

There are three types of bachelor’s of computer applications available in India, which include BCA offline course, BCA distance education and BCA online course. The most common form of education chosen by the candidates is BCA offline mode.

BCA offline mode

BCA offline course tenures 3 years. The interested candidates will have to pass Class 10+2 from a recognized institute. The average BCA fee in India ranges from Rs 2 Lakhs to Rs 3 Lakhs per annum.

Some of the well-known institutes that offer quality education are Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, Pune, Amity Institute Of Information Technology, and Loyola College Chennai.

BCA distance education

Apart from choosing BCA online and offline mode, there are candidates who are looking for BCA courses that are available through distance education. The duration of the course ranges from 3 years to 6 years. The candidate applying for BCA distance education must be qualified with a minimum degree of Class 10+2 from a well-recognized institute.

The admissions are done on the basis of the merit of the candidate. The annual BCA fee ranges from Rs 6,000 to Rs 20,000 per annum. Some of the top colleges offering distance education are IGNOU, TNOU Chennai, School of distance education, Bharathiar University, etc.

BCA online mode

The duration of the BCA online course is 1 month to 6 months. The eligibility criteria of the candidate applying for the BCA online course will have to pass their Class 10+2 and have a proper internet connection along with a properly working camera.

The BCA online fee ranges from Free courses to Rs. 18,000. Some of the best BCA online course providers are Coursera, Alison, future learns, Edx, and academic Earth.

Top Colleges

The list of BCA colleges given below in the table is ranked based on the NIRF rankings, enrollment data, qualifications of the faculty members, placement details, etc.

Colleges in India: Fees and Salary

A number of colleges offer BCA admission and hence sometimes it becomes difficult to choose the best college for admission. Here is the list of some popular BCA colleges in India along with the total fees and average salary offered:

BCA Course Fees in Private Colleges and Salary Offered

Colleges Name

Total Fees

Average Salary Offered (per Annum)

Loyola College

INR 1.44 L

INR 3.92 L

Kristu Jayanti College

INR 2.27 L to 2.42 L

INR 4.5 L

Amity University, Noida

INR 6.36 L

INR 4.5 L

Women's Christian College

INR 1.87 L

INR 2.48 L

Banasthali Vidyapith

INR 3.09 L

INR 2.6 L

St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad

INR 47.72 K

INR 2.22 L

Presidency College

INR 2.4 L

INR 3.45 L

Jagan Institute of Management Studies, Rohini, Sector-5

INR 2.59 L

INR 4 L

BCA Course Fees in Government Colleges and Salary Offered

Colleges Name

Total Fees

Average Salary Offered (per Annum)

Madras Christian College

INR 1.02 L

INR 2.52 L

SS. Jain Subodh PG College

INR 69,500 K

INR 8.5 L

PSG College of Arts and Science

INR 1.57 L

INR 2.49 L

Guru Nanak College

INR 2.4 L

INR 3.0 L

Suggestion from Seniors

Do Bca from regular university. Don't go for open university. Don't be sad, if you did BCA from a open university. Do MCA from a regular university. You will face problem in some companies. And I gave you guarantee that after 3 or 4 year of experience they will call you for job opportunity and I know that you will not entertain that companies because they offer very less salary to their employees.

Aditya Gupta

Try to take campus placement. If you loose this opportunity. It is very hard to take job in the market because every company wants experience worker. One more thing, in campus placement, you have to fight with very less number of students but in market you have to fight with more candidate.

Ashish Raj

Top 10 - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is BCA a good course after Class 12th?

BCA is one of the best courses available after completing Class 12 or Higher Secondary. It is a branch of computer science that includes information technology, software engineering, and electronics. After the 12th, BCA opens the door to a plethora of employment choices while also allowing you to select your favorite specialization.


I have finished my 10+2 with Arts/Commerce stream. Am I eligible for BCA?

Yes. Candidates of any stream from a recognized institute will be eligible for BCA admissions. English is a compulsory subject that will be required for admissions by many institutes.


What is the average income after completing a BCA?

BCA graduates will earn according to the company that they are recruited to and as per their experience. They can expect to earn INR 2.5 LPA to INR 8 LPA.


Is BCA difficult to study?

BCA is not a challenging course for students of commerce background. This course covers the subject in great detail and begins from the very beginning. They clearly teach every idea. If you are knowledgeable in programming, you will have a prosperous future.


What is the scope of BCA?

Due to the ever-growing requirement of technology, the demand for BCA graduates is increasing rapidly. After graduation, BCA students can opt to work for leading IT companies or Government organizations.


Are BCA and BTech equal?

While BCA is the study of computer applications, BTech in Computer Science Engineering focuses on training the students about computer engineering and hardware. Both courses are good programmes to choose from and depend on the interest of the students and their career goals.


Can I get a job in Google after BCA?

After graduating with BCA, the students can apply and are recruited into top companies such as Google, Infosys and more.


What options are there after BCA?

After graduation, BCA students can either opt to start their career in the IT industry or pursue higher education by opting for MCA, MBA, MSc and more.


Which are the top recruiters of BCA graduates?

Some of the top recruiters of BCA graduates are Deloitte, Microsoft, Cognizant, Infosys, Capgemini, NIIT, HCL, Oracle, Sapient, Bajaj Finserv, Facebook, Twitter, KPMG, IBM, Deutsche Bank, etc.


What are the top job profiles that the BCA Graduates are offered after graduation?

The top job profiles that the BCA graduates are offered after graduation include JAVA/J2EE Developer, Network Administrator - Routing & Switching, McAfee Administrator, Data Scientist, and Technical Architect.

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