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Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) Is A Four-Year

The Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) is a 4-year undergraduate degree in Nepal and 3-year degree in India that prepares students for careers in computer applications and software development. The BCA covers subjects like programming, networking, databases, and software engineering. It is an alternative to engineering degrees and is open to students from all backgrounds, making it suitable for non-math students to pursue a career in information technology.

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Eligibility Criteria: Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) Is A Four-Year

The Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) is a 4-year undergraduate degree in Nepal and 3-year degree in India that prepares students for careers in computer applications and software development. The BCA covers subjects like programming, networking, databases, and software engineering. It is an alternative to engineering degrees and is open to students from all backgrounds, making it suitable for non-math students to pursue a career in information technology.

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Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) is a four-year undergraduate degree in Nepal and

three-year undergraduate degree course in India. With a BCA, students can study for
a masters in computer application.[1][2][3][4]
The BCA is a common degree for CS/IT students at Indian universities, and is an alternative to
the engineering counterpart, the B.E/B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering/IT, which
requires 4 years of study. It is a technical degree that prepares students for a career in the field of
computer applications and software development, this being a professional course, even non-math
students can also opt for this course, many universities offer this course in India. This is a good
course for non-math student so they also can make their career in Information technology.[5][6][7][8][9][10]
The study period of BCA includes various subjects such as Programming in C Language (Basic and
Advanced), Networking, World-Wide-Web, Data Structure, Advanced C Language Programming,
Database Management, Mathematics, Software Engineering, Object Oriented Programming using
C++, Visual Basic, Programming using PHP, JAVA, Oracle, Operating Systems, Web Scripting and
Development, etc.

Contents

 1Eligibility Criteria
 2Syllabus
o 2.1Semester 1
o 2.2Semester 2
o 2.3Semester 3
o 2.4Semester 4
o 2.5Semester 5
o 2.6Semester 6
 3References

Eligibility Criteria
Students all streams (science, commerce & arts) can pursue BCA. According to general eligibility
criteria, a candidate needs to score at-least 45% - 60% or even just passing marks in +2 to be
eligible for admission into BCA course. The eligibility criteria for BCA is different for every college
and university. Some colleges may provide direct admission whereas others may provide admission
only on the basis of merit lists, entrance exams or even personal/group interviews. Not every
university will provide admission to arts/humanities stream students.[11]

Syllabus
The general syllabus is shared as it is updated every year.
Semester 1

o Computer Fundamental and Office Automation


o Programming Principles and Algorithm
o Principle of Management
o Business Communication
o Mathematics - 1
Semester 2

o C - Programming
o Digital Electronics and Computer Organization
o Organization Behavior
o Financial Accounting and Management
o Mathematics - 2
Semester 3

o Object Oriented Programming using C++


o Data Structures using C
o Business Economics
o Computer Architecture and Assembly Language
o Elements of Statistics
Semester 4

o Computer Graphics
o Operating System
o Software Engineering
o Optimization Techniques
o Mathematics - 3
Semester 5

o Introduction to DBMS
o Java Programming
o Computer Network
o Numerical Method
o Minor Project
Semester 6

o Computer Network Security


o E-Commerce
o Knowledge Management
o Information Systems
o Major Project

References[edit]
1. ^ "Syllabus for Bachelor of Computer Application".  National Institute of Electronics &
Information Technology, Kohima.
2. ^ "Manonmaniam Sundaranar University".
3. ^ "Sambalpur University".
4. ^ "Guru Ghasidas University".
5. ^ "B.C.A., Bachelor of Computer Applications, Syllabus, Eligibility, Duration, Degree Course".
Targetstudy.com. 2018-03-27. Retrieved  2018-04-22.
6. ^ "Bachelors in Computer Applications (BCA)". Cbsmohali.org. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
7. ^ "UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE | ಮೈಸೂರು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾನಿಲಯ". Uni-mysore.ac.in. Retrieved 2018-
04-22.
8. ^ "Official website of Calicut University - Home". Universityofcalicut.info. Retrieved 2018-04-
22.
9. ^ "University of Engineering & Management(UEM), Jaipur". uem.edu.in/uem-jaipur/.
Retrieved 2019-05-29.
10. ^ "Welcome to University of Madras". Unom.ac.in. Retrieved 2018-04-22.
11. ^ "Everything you need to know about BCA".  Blogs By Vibhor.

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