Bachelors in Computer Application ( BCA ) is a full time 3 years ( 6 Semesters ) course in which students study about computer applications and its usage in real world. BCA is a hand picked course for students who want to dive deep into the programming world and day to day real life Information Technology challenges. Course includes learning various programming and scripting languages such as C, C++, Python, Java, Javascript, PHP. BCA syllabus also includes one or two globally used Database Management Systems (DBMS) as subjects. Students study about the synchronous working of computers and mobile devices, different types of computer networks, various operating systems, web development, user interface designing and data structures.
Career Scope after BCA
The future is extremely bright for a BCA Graduate. A BCA degree opens ‘N’ number of career doors which students can select base upon specific skills and interest. From a small startup to a big giant IT firm, everyone needs BCA graduates with specific and specialized knowledge. Companies often recruit BCA graduates as a trainee or an executive. The job profiles upgrades with the experience to senior executive, analyst, manager, consultant and even more.
Not just IT Firms, government sectors recruit BCA degree holders on regular basis. Sectors like Banking, Information Technology, Oil Corporation, Defense Research & Development, Intelligence, Cyber Cell and many more.
After a few years of hands on experience, one can also create its own IT Firm and take projects from any country of earth. After BCA, students can also opt for higher studies, there are so many great options to choose from compared to any other course. The future is fruitful after BCA.
Eligibility for Admission in BCA
For admission in BCA, one must have completed 10 + 2 or equivalent from a recognized board with any stream. Students with Mathematics or Computers as a subject in 12th are preferred. Few institutes also require a minimum marks obtained in 10 + 2 from 45% to 70%.
Entrance Exams for Admission in BCA
Most of the colleges in India allow admissions in BCA without any entrance exam, on the basis of 12th marks. However, many reputed institutions in India conduct their own entrance exams. Many states also conduct common entrance exams. Here is a list of the entrance examinations for admission in BCA.
Top Colleges to Study BCA
- Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
- SRM University, Chennai
- Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi
- Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT Maharashtra), Pune
- Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar
- Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, Pune
- Christ University, Bengaluru
- Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Noida
- University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun
- Kurukshetra University, Haryana
- Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Jaipur
- Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur
- Loyola College, Chennai
- Presidency College, Bangalore
- MS Ramaiah College of Arts – Science and Commerce, Bangalore
- Xavier’s Institute of Computer Application, Ahmedabad
- Chandigarh University – [CU], Chandigarh
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
- GITAM, Visakhapatnam
- Amity University, Noida
- The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore
- NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata
- Arka Jain University, Jamshedpur
- Jain University, Bangalore
- Institute of Technical Education and Research – [ITER], Bhubaneswar
- IBSAR Management college, Navi Mumbai
- Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune & Navi Mumbai
- Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies ( VIPS ), New Delhi
Average Course Fees for BCA
The course fees for BCA is quite affordable in comparison to any other undergraduate degree. Fees varies college wise. The minimum fees could be Rs. 20,000 per semester up to a maximum of 80,000 per semester.
Top Recruiters of BCA Students
Referring to campus placements, generally IT firms recruit BCA graduates from college placement selections. Few other companies other than IT firms take part in campus placements for their IT departments. But, many other sectors recruit BCA graduates off campus such as banks, ecommerce companies, pharma companies, government units, etc. Here is a list of few top companies which recruits BCA freshers.
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Wipro
- Infosys
- Tech Mahindra
- Capgemini
- Accenture
- Genpact
- Oracle
- Syntel
- Cognizant
- Cisco
- HP
- Deloitte
- Microsoft
- Amazon
- Flipkart
- IBM
- Mindtree
- HCL
- eClerx
- Aricent
- Dell
- iGate
- Lenovo
- Samsung
- Cyient
- NIIT
- Birlasoft
- 3i Infotech
- VMware
The above mentioned companies are global leaders in IT. They offer a starting annual package between Rs. 3,60,000 to Rs. 8,00,000. Small IT firms offer Rs. 2,40,000 to Rs. 6,00,00 for freshers.
Job Profiles after BCA
Nowadays, there are so many lucrative job profiles offered by IT firms as well as other industries to BCA graduates. There are so many departments in IT industries such as Web Development, Software Development, Mobile App Development, Game Development, Database Management, Network Security, Software Testing, Artificial Intelligence, etc. Job profiles are provided based on requirements in any specific department. Here are few exciting job profiles for a BCA graduate.
- Web Developer
- Web Designer
- Front-end Developer
- Backend Developer
- Full Stack Developer
- UI / UX Designer
- UI / UX Developer
- Mobile App Developer
- Software Developer
- Software Tester
- Game Developer
- System Manager
- Junior Programmer
- Database Administrator
- Server Administrator
- Technical Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Ecommerce Executive
- Digital Marketing Executive
- AI Developer
- Blockchain Developer
- Cloud Developer
- Cloud Administrator
- Cloud Sales Executive
- Cyber Security Executive
- Technical Content Writer
Courses after BCA ?
There are many great options if you want to pursue further education after BCA. If you want to study computers in Masters then here are few best courses.
- Master in Computer Application (MCA)
- Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc IT)
- MBA IT
However, if you wish to do Masters in other sectors apart from Information Technology, then you have numerous options. Such as:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA – Marketing, HR, Finance, Retail, etc.)
- Master of Journalism & Mass Communication (MJMC)
- Masters in Fashion Management (MFM)
- Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM)
- Masters in Hotel Management (MHM)
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