BCA stands for Bachelor in Computer Application is an undergraduate course with a course duration of three years. This degree program mainly focuses on the study of basic principles of computer application as well as software development. A BCA degree is considered somewhat equal to a BTech degree in computer science or Information technology.

BCA: Course Highlights

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

Course Level

Undergraduate

Duration

3 Years

Eligibility

Class 12 from a recognized university with Math as a compulsory subject.

Admission Process

Entrance/Merit Based

Top Recruiters

Google, Facebook, HCl, Microsoft, Wipro, Infosys, TCS

Jobs

Software Developers, Data Analysts, Network Administrators, Programmers, Tech support, and others

Average Salary

40,000 to 1,00,000

Subjects

 Database Management, User Interface Design, UNIX Programming, Financial Management, Foundational Maths, PC Software Lab, Creative English, Multimedia Systems

 

Eligibility Criteria:

One should plan for the given course or any entrance examination, before it one should know some basic as well as important points. Eligibility is among the most important criteria for admission in any course or for any entrance examination. Aspirants for a given course must know whether they are eligible for a given course or not before applying for the course. Here is the list of criteria for those students who want to BCA is as follows:

  1. Candidate should have passed their 12th Examination from any recognized board with at least 50% marks.
  2. Candidates must have Mathematics as its compulsory subject during their 12th
  3. The age limit with a minimum of 17 years and the maximum age limit varies from 22 to 25 years.
  4. Top Institutes in India admit students on the basis of their personal interview as well as the marks scored in their entrance exam.
  5. Many Students get admission on the basis of their merit score.
  6. The merit score is prepared on the basis of the marks scored by the student in their respective 12th

Admission Process:

We know that top universities, as well as colleges in India, admit students on the basis of their own entrance exams. The score which is scored by students in the entrance exam of the college, the colleges grants admission to the students. There are numerous colleges in India that offer BCA admission on the basis of the marks scored by students in their respective class 12th board examination.

Top Entrance Exams for BCA:

IPU CET

IPU CET stands for Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test and it is a national-level entrance exam for BCA students that is conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. The University is also known as GGSIPU and has many reputed colleges which are affiliated with this university. Students who want to do a BCA course must check the eligibility requirements and admission process before they get enrolled in the course program.

IPU CET Eligibility

The students appearing for the exam must pass the 10+2 examinations from any recognized Board.

Aspirants must have acquired a minimum of 50% in the Class 12 board examination.

Aspirants should have studied English and math as required subjects during their 10+2 level.

BU MAT

BU stands for Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University which is among the renowned university in India. It manages and conducts the Bharati Vidyapeeth Management Aptitude Test also called the BU MAT entrance exam for those students who are seeking admission to BCA and BBA undergraduate programs. The BCA Entrance Exams for the admission process, as well as the entrance exam, are both conducted through online mode.

BU MAT Eligibility

Students should have passed their Class 12th examinations or an equivalent exam from a recognized Board.

The student should have received at least 45% overall or a minimum of 40% for candidates in the reserved category.

Students who have appeared for Class 12th Board exams but haven’t gotten their results yet can also apply for the examination.

Candidates must be a citizen of India, then only they can appear for the examination.

CUET

CUET full form is Central Universities Common Entrance Test which is conducted by National Testing Agency at a national level for admissions into BCA courses and other courses into various colleges and central universities across India.

CUET Eligibility

Students should have completed their 12th exam from a recognized board then only he/she is eligible for the CUET entrance exam

Other Exam for BCA Course:

UPCET

SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test)

SUAT (Sharda University Admission Test)

AIMA UGAT

Career & Jobs:

 We know that ever since there a rapid change in technology there is an increasing demand for IT professionals in the industry all over the globe. Top IT companies like Google, Microsoft, Wipro, TCS, Accenture, and others are hiring a lot of people in the IT Industry. The student who has completed his BCA course can work in multiple positions like as a system engineer, junior programmer, web developer, system administrator, and many other positions too. We all know that due to the sudden increase in demand after covid, the growth and hike in the salary of IT Professionals has increased drastically.

Top Companies for Recruitment:

Google, IBM, DXC, Accenture, Wipro, Infosys, Facebook, Cognizant, Deloitte, Tech Mahindra, and many more companies are the dream companies for IT Professionals. These are the biggest giant companies in the IT Industry.

Top BCA Colleges in India

  1. Christ University, Bangalore City
  2. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
  3. Loyola College, Chennai
  4. Hansraj College, New Delhi
  5. Miranda House, New Delhi
  6. Sri Venkateswara College, New Delhi
  7. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
  8. Fergusson College, Pune
  9. Jai Hind College, Mumbai
  10. Mount Carmel College, Bangalore

 

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