BCA - Bachelor Of Computer Applications Computer Applications

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Course details, Fees, Admission, Entrance Exams, Job scope, Recruiters

Bachelor of Computer Applications, abbreviated as BCA, is a three year Bachelor's Degree program. This professional course in computer science applications is open to students after 10+2 in any stream, whether Science, Commerce or Arts and Humanities. The curriculum comprises the core knowledge of Computer subjects like algorithms, programming languages, compilers, computer networks, artificial intelligence etc. The course provides industry-oriented education in applied Computer Science. The Course fee varies from Institution to Institution. 

Professionals after BCA are in good demand in the Computers and IT industry. Students must opt for MCA doing BCA as it gives them a solid six years fundamental and technological knowledge. There are mass recruitments every year for Software Engineers, Testing Engineers, Data Scientists, C/C++ Programmers, Cyber Security professionals, Technical Support Engineers, Web Design and Development Engineers  etc. The major recruiters are TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Capgemini, GE and many more.

QUICK GLANCE AT BCA COURSE 

Eligibility Criteria for Admission in BCA

• Graduation in any stream with minimum aggregate of 50% 
• No age criteria
• Most of the colleges offer admission based on Entrance Exam
• Few colleges offer admission based on Merit

BCA Entrance Exams

BCA Course Admission

1. Apply for the entrance exam of the institute
2. Appear for Entrance Exam and qualify 
3. Some colleges may provide direct admission based on Merit

Top Colleges for BCA in India

• Symbiosis Institute of Computer Science and Research, Pune
• Christ University, Bangalore
• Loyola College, Chennai
• Women’s Christian College, Chennai
• Stella Maris College, Chennai
• Presidency College, Bangalore
• DAV College, Punjab
• Madras Christian College, Chennai
• Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore
• New Horizon College, Bangalore

Jobs after BCA

• Banking Sectors
• Database Management Companies
• E-Commerce Companies
• Schools & Colleges
• Security & Surveillance Companies
• Design Support & Data Communication Companies
• Government Agencies
• Networking Companies
• Software Development Companies
• Stock Exchanges

Salary after BCA Course

Entry level salaries may be as low as INR 4L and with experience it may reach 6 lakhs per annum in two years. 

List Of BCA Colleges

• Symbiosis Institute of Computer Science and Research, Pune
• Christ University, Bangalore
• Loyola College, Chennai
• Women’s Christian College, Chennai
• Stella Maris College, Chennai
• Presidency College, Bangalore
• DAV College, Punjab
• Madras Christian College, Chennai
• Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore
• New Horizon College, Bangalore

Institutions providing BCA through Distance Education

• Indira Gandhi National Open University
• Jaipur National University
• ICFAI
• Sikkim Manipal University
• Chandigarh University
• University of Mumbai
• JECRC
• Amity University
• Bangalore University
• Annamalai University

Admission Process

1. Many colleges provide direct admission based on Merit. Apply when the application forms are out
2. Apply for the entrance exam, if applicable for an institute
3. Appear for Entrance Exam and qualify 
4. Appear for interview, if applicable

Higher Education Scope

• MCA
• MBA