BCA

The full form of BCA is Bachelor's in Computer Application. BCA is a 3-year undergraduate degree programme that focuses on knowledge of the basics of computer application and software development. A BCA degree is considered to be at par with a BTech/BE degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. The degree helps interested students in setting up a sound academic base for an advanced career in Computer Applications. The course of BCA includes database management systems, operating systems, software engineering, web technology and languages such as C, C++, HTML, Java etc. It is a highly popular course amongst students aspiring to establish a career in established IT companies like HP, Accenture, Capgemini and Cognizant and new-age technology startups like Flipkart.
Professionals skilled in Computer Science are in huge demand since a lot of manpower-based jobs are getting digitised. This is a software-related course where a professional well-versed in programming languages always stands out. The average salary package post-BCA varies between INR 4 LPA to 10 LPA depending on the company and the specific role/designation. A BCA graduate has scope in jobs such as Software Engineer, Web Designer and System Analyst.

BCA Course Highlights

All About BCA

Bachelor of Computer Application is a popular course amongst students who have completed Class 12th and have studied Computer Science or Imformation Technology as a main subject or elective in Senior Secondary Education. Candidates are introdcued to the nuances of Computer Science, Hardware and Software and various important programming languags through this course.

Why BCA?

BCA is a three-year course offered at the undergraduate level. It introduces learners to the fundamentals of computer applications. Students learn about the nuances of computer hardware and software and its application in various fields such as operating systems, web technology and computer languages such as Java, HTML, C++ etc.

Who can pursue BCA?

Anyone who wishes to establish a career in the field of software technology or app development can pursue this course. Many top companies recruit computer graduates for the development of apps and as backend and front-end developers. BCA graduates can find a promising career in cities which are popular for software parks such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Gurgaon etc.

What is the scope of BCA?

After completing BCA, one can pursue higher studies by specialising in various sub-domains of BCA and pursue MCA. One can work as an app developer or software developer, system Administrator or work as lecturer or computer teacher. With rapid development in the field of Information Technology, this course offers promising career opportunities. Professionals must possess sound knowledge of IT and Computers and must be well-versed in the practical applications of software technology.

Popular BCA Specialisations

Some popular BCA specialisations in which one can specialise either through MCA or Advanced Diploma courses are as follows:

• Internet Technologies
• Animation
• Network Systems
• Programming Languages (C++, JAVA, etc.)
• Systems Analysis
• Music and Video Processing
• Management Information System (MIS)
• Accounting Application

Eligibility for BCA Course

To pursue a BCA programme, one need not have Physics, Chemistry and Maths as subjects in Class 12. In fact, candidates who have pursued Arts or Commerce in class XII can also join the course. The basic eligibility requirements for a BCA course are as follows:

• Aspirants must have passed Class 12 from any stream with English as a subject with a minimum of 45 to 55 per cent marks in aggregate (the pass percentage might vary from college to college).
• While some colleges/universities admit aspirants on a merit basis, others admit students on the basis of personal interviews and written examinations. 
• The admission process will generally start around the month of March- April 2023 and some colleges start conducting their own admission process. 

Admission Process

• Admissions to BCA are done on the basis of the marks scored in the qualifying examination of Class 12th as well as marks scored in entrance examinations.
• Students can apply for state-level and national-level entrance examinations, on the basis of the desired location of candidates for admissions. Scores accepted across top colleges include CUET UG, TANCET, MAH MCA CET, SET etc. 
• Entrance exams are conducted across major cities in India and screening of candidates is done on the basis of entrance scores and academic qualifications. 

Note: The eligibility criteria might differ from college to college.