All you need to know about BCA course and its scope

All you need to know about BCA course and its scope

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Updated on Aug 14, 2023 17:26 IST
Want to pursue a professional BCA degree? Read the article below to know all the details about the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) program.

Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA) is a three-year undergraduate degree course for students who wish to delve into the world of Computer languages. The BCA course is one of the most popular options to get started with a career in Information Technology.

A degree in BCA is at par with a B.Tech/B.E degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. For a BCA aspirant, this degree would help in setting up a sound academic base for an advanced career in Computer Applications.

BCA Course Highlights

The tabulated data below represents some major highlights of the course.

Course Level Undergraduate
Duration 3 years
Examination Type Semester System
Eligibility Class 12 from a recognized university
Admission Process Counselling after qualification of entrance examination
Top recruiting organizations IT & Software Companies
Top recruiting areas Software Development, Testing, Digital Marketing, etc.
Average Course Fee Rs 70,000 to 2,00,000 lacs
Average Starting Salary Rs 2 to 8 lacs

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To pursue a BCA program, one needs to not have Physics, Chemistry, and Maths as subjects in Class 12th class. An Arts or Commerce student can join the course as well.

BCA Course: Eligibility Criteria 

  • An aspirant should have passed Class 12 in any stream with English with minimum of 45 percent marks in aggregate. (The pass percentage might vary from college to college.)
  • A student with an Arts or Commerce background, too, can also apply.
  • While some colleges/universities admit aspirants on a merit basis, other colleges/universities admit students based on personal interviews and written examinations.
  • Some universities conduct their entrance test as well.

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

Q:   Is BIT Mesra good for BTech?

A:

Yes, Birla Institute of Technology is good for BTech. As per the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023, BIT Mesra was ranked 53rd position in Engineering. The highest and average package offered during the BIT Mesra placements 2023 as per a consolidated report was INR 51 LPA and INR 11.57 LPA, respectively. Talking about BIT Mesra placements 2022, the highest package offered was INR 58.33 LPA. BIT Mesra's average package stood at INR 13.01 LPA. Moreover, a rise of 96% was also recorded in the number of companies that visited in the 2022 placements drive in comparison with 2021. To read about Career after BTech, Click Here.

Q:   Is Christ University good for MBA?

A:

Christ University is among the top University in Banglore which offers more than 20 undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral-level courses to students across Management, Science, Law, Arts and Commerce streams. Christ Bangalore course admission 2023 to all courses is subject to an entrance test. As for the latest placement report 2022, the highest package offered was INR 21.46 LPA for MBA students. A total of 1,698 and 1,304 UG and PG students were placed and 79% students were placed during Christ University Bangalore placement drive 2022. In addition, out of 516 recruiters who visited the campus during the placement drive in 2022,  65 were new recruiters.

Q:   What is SRM Universty Delhi NCR famous for?

A:

SRM University, Delhi NCR Campus, is a prominent educational institution in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) of India. it is famous for :

  1. Engineering and Technology Programs

  2. Management and Business Programs.

  3. Research and Innovation

  4. Campus Infrastructure:

  5. Cultural and Extracurricular Activities:

  6. Placements:

  7. International Collaborations: 

 
 

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BCA Syllabus

The BCA syllabus focuses on database management systems, operating systems, software engineering, computer architecture, web technology and languages such as C, C++, HTML, Java, etc. Candidates aspiring for admission to the course can check the BCA syllabus below

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BCA Syllabus

Semester 1

Semester 2

Hardware Lab (CIA Only)

Case Tools Lab (CIA Only)

Creative English

Communicative English

Foundational Mathematics

Basic Discrete Mathematics

Statistics I For BCA

Operating Systems

Digital Computer Fundamentals

Data Structures

Introduction To Programming Using C

Data Structures Lab

C Programming Lab

Visual Programming Lab

PC Software Lab

 

Semester 3

Semester 4

Interpersonal Communication

Professional English

Introductory Algebra

Financial Management

Financial Accounting

Computer Networks

Software Engineering

Programming In Java

Database Management Systems

Java Programming Lab

Object-Oriented Programming Using C++

DBMS Project Lab

C++ Lab

Web Technology Lab

Oracle Lab

Language Lab(CIA Only)

Domain Lab (Cia Only)

 

Semester 5

Semester 6

Unix Programming

Design And Analysis Of Algorithms

OOAD Using UML

Client-Server Computing

User Interface Design

Computer Architecture

Graphics And Animation

Cloud Computing

Python Programming

Multimedia Applications

Business Intelligence

Introduction To Soft Computing

Unix Lab

Advanced Database Management System

Web Designing Project

 

Graphics And Animation Lab

Python Programming Lab

Business Intelligence Lab

BCA Course: Career Prospects

The IT industry is growing rapidly and with this, the demand for BCA graduates, too, is increasing every passing day. After obtaining a BCA degree, students can find lucrative job opportunities in leading IT companies such as Oracle, IBM, Infosys, and Wipro. Some of the roles that one can bag after completing a BCA program is that of a System engineer, software tester, junior programmer, web developer, system administrator, software developer, etc.

BCA graduates are not only recruited by the private sector but also by public sector organizations. Government organizations like the Indian Air Force(IAF), Indian Army, and Indian Navy also hire a large bunch of computer professionals for their IT departments.

Q:   Is SRM Ramapuram worth joining?

A:
SRM Ramapuram is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The institute is accredited by (National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with A+ Grade. Moreover, during SRM Ramapuram placements 2023, the highest package offered stood at INR 1.1 crore per annum. Further, more than 140 companies made offers so far and made over 12,000 total offers to the students.

Q:   What is SRM University famous for?

A:

SRM Institute of Science and Technology is a highly ranked university in India with over 52,000 full-time students and more than 3,200 faculty across its six campuses in Kattankulathur, Ramapuram, Vadapalani, Tiruchirappalli, Modinagar, Sonepat, Amaravati, and Gangtok. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering and technology, management, medicine and health sciences, Science and humanities, law, and agricultural sciences.

Additionally, the 250-acre campus houses over 20,000 students from across India and abroad. It features state-of-the-art engineering and technology laboratories, a full-fledged medical college, hospital, and research center, and a School of Public Health, which is a nodal center for implementing the National Family Health Survey in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. All of this marks the popularity of SRMIST.

Q:   What is the syllabus of NIMCET?

A:

NIMCET exam consists of questions from four (4) subjects which are Mathematics, Analytical Ability & Logical Reasoning, Computer Awareness and General English. The detailed syllabus can be checked below.

Mathematics
Set Theory: Concept of sets – Union, Intersection, Cardinality, Elementary counting; permutations and combinations.
Probability and Statistics: Basic concepts of probability theory, Averages, Dependent and independent events, frequency distributions, measures of central tendencies and dispersions.
Algebra: Fundamental operations in algebra, expansions, factorization, simultaneous linear /quadratic equations, indices, logarithms, arithmetic, geometric and harmonic progressions, determinants and matrices.
Coordinate Geometry: Rectangular Cartesian coordinates, distance formulae, equation of a line, and intersection of lines, pair of straight lines, equations of a circle, parabola,  ellipse and hyperbola.
Calculus: Limit of functions, continuous function, differentiation of function, tangents and normals, simple examples of maxima and minima. Integration of functions by parts, by substitution and by partial fraction, definite integrals, applications of definite integrals to areas.
Vectors: Position vector, addition and subtraction of vectors, scalar and vector products and their applications to simple geometrical problems and mechanics.
Trigonometry: Simple identities, trigonometric equations, properties of triangles, solution of triangles, heights and distances, general solutions of trigonometric equations.

Analytical Ability and Logical Reasoning
The questions in this section will cover logical situation and questions based on the facts given in the passage.

Computer Awareness
Computer Basics: Organization of a computer, Central Processing Unit (CPU), structure of instructions in CPU, input/output devices, computer memory, and back-up devices.
Data Representation: Representation of characters, integers and fractions, binary and hexadecimal representations, binary arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication,  division, simple arithmetic and two’s complement arithmetic, floating point representation of numbers, Boolean algebra, truth tables, Venn diagrams
General English
Questions in this section will be designed to test the candidates’ general understanding of the English language.
There will be questions on the following topics: Comprehension, vocabulary, Basic English Grammar (like usage of correct forms of verbs,  prepositions and articles), word power, synonyms and antonyms, meaning of words and phrases, technical writing.

Q:   Where can I check the official syllabus of NIMCET?

A:

The NIMCET 2025 syllabus will be released on the official website. Candidates will be able to access the NIMCET 2025 syllabus through the official notification at nimcet.admissions.nic.in. The syllabus for NIMCET consists of a list of the topics that students should cover during preparation. Along with the syllabus, candidates should also check the NIMCET exam pattern so that they can strategize their preparation journey. 

Q:   Is SJC Bangalore - St. Joseph's College a good college/Institute?

A:
SJC Bangalore - St. Joseph's College is a well-known institution for Ph.D, B.Sc, M.Sc, MSW, M.A, B.A, BBA, B.Com, BSW, B.Voc, BCA, M.Com courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, SJC Bangalore - St. Joseph's College has a rating of 4.15 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.41 on Campus Life, 3.54 on Placements, 4.26 on Faculty and 4.39 on Infrastructure.

As far as the salary is concerned, a fresher working for a leading MNC might get a salary ranging from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 40,000 per month. However, it was reported that IT giants like Facebook, Microsoft, etc pay a six-figure salary to a fresh graduate.

Top Colleges for BCA Course

Numerous colleges in India offer BCA programs. However, take a look at some of the best colleges to pursue a BCA course:

Popular BCA Specialisations

Following are the BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) spcialisations to choose from:

  • IT Technologies
  • Internet Technologies
  • Management Information System (MIS)
  • Computer Graphics
  • Internet Technologies
  • Music and Video Processing
  • Programming Languages (C++,JAVA or more)
  • Database Management System (DBMS)
  • Network Systems
  • Systems Analysis

What after the BCA course?

You can give an instant thrust to your career by pursuing MCA(Masters of Computer Applications) after BCA. However, there are other options too that you should consider after completing your BCA degree:

  • Prepare for CAT and go for an MBA in IT Management
  • Complete your Master’s degree by studying MSC(IT)
  • Go for a networking diploma and prepare for CCNP or CCNA certification
    • Prepare for Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Certification or Redhat certifications and work as a System Administrator or Desktop Technician or Help desk Assistant.
    • You could also improve your teaching skills and work as a computer teacher/instructor in school, universities, and colleges
    • If you are good at web programming then improve your coding skills and make your career in Web Development. You can also work as an independent web designer.
    • A lot of BCA graduates also go for government jobs. You could consider one too.

Get the complete list of BCA colleges in India here!

Take a look at the top specialisations you could opt for after BCA. Here are the things you need to keep in mind while choosing a college to pursue a Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) course.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is a BCA course and full form?

A. The full form of BCA course is Bachelor of Computer Applications. BCA is a three-year undergraduate course that deals with Information Technology (IT) and Computer Applications.

Q. What is the salary of a fresher BCA graduate?

A. An average annual salary package of a BCA graduate is between Rs 1-2 lakh.

Q. Which topics/subjects are there in BCA course?

A. The main subjects in BCA course are database, networking, data structure, programming languages, software engineering, etc.

Q. I am from Art stream. Can I study BCA?

A. Yes. students who have passed Class 12 from Art/Science/Commerce can choose to study BCA.

Q5. Can I do BCA after Class 10?

A. No. The basic eligibility criteria to take admission in BCA is a student must have passed in Class 12.

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sakshi Singh

2 years ago

I am a commerce student so I can take BCA for futher studies but what about the job opportunities and salary?

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Subah chamoli

2 years ago

I have physics chemistry maths and English as my subjects in 12th can i do bca?

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Shubham sagar

2 years ago

Yeah lolll

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Suriya Prakash

3 years ago

BCA is equal to B.E Cs?????

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kartik Bhatia

3 years ago

I have ENGLISH , BUSINESS , ACCOUNT , ECONOMIC AND PHYSICAL . Can i so BCA?

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MITALI JAIN

3 years ago

Off course you can go for BCA

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Akshit Rawat

3 years ago

Hii can I also take BCA I have vocational stream in 12 that is english, bussiness studies,food production,accounts,Informative Practices

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