BCA Admission 2024- Entrance Exam Preparation Tips, Entrance Exam Schedule, ADMISSION PROCESS IN INDIA FOR BCA  PROFESSIONAL COURSE

BCA Admissions are made based on merit lists and entrance exams both. Many students want to pursue BCA professional courses as it offers a wide range of opportunities. Earlier, there were no specialized courses related to BCA, but as the demand increased, many colleges have started offering BCA professional courses.

Here is a list of some of the professional courses offered in BCA.

• BCA IT Technologies.
• BCA Internet Technologies.
• BCA Network Systems.
• BCA Music and Video Processing.
• BCA MIS.
• BCA DBMS.
• BCA Programming Languages.
• BCA System Analysis.
• BCA Computer Graphics.

WHAT IS BCA?

BCA (BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATION) is a 3 -year undergraduate degree course in computer application. 

• The rapid growth of IT industries in India has increased the scope of this course & also job opportunities. 
• BCA course deals with software language as well as management quality.
• This is a 3-year undergraduate degree course and is open to students with science, commerce, or arts streams. 
• BCA is a specialized program pursued by students who want to become experts in different aspects of computer applications and make a successful career in IT. 
• A BCA graduate is eligible to start their career in the programming /software engineering sectors.

BCA COURSE ELIGIBILITY

Candidates who have completed their XII in any stream from a recognized Board/ university can join the BCA course. However, candidates should secure a minimum aggregate in XII to take BCA.

• Some universities/ institutes admit students on a merit basis.
•  Candidates in their final year of degree can also apply for admission.
• The minimum age limit of the student is17 years.

BCA Entrance Exam Preparation Tips

BCA entrance examinations cover five sections:

• Quantitative Ability
• General Awareness
• Computer Knowledge
• General English
• General intelligence and reasoning

These questions won’t be completely new to you.

• Do practice for last year’s entrance papers also to keep a check on the exam pattern.
• Try to identify your weak points and emphasize the same by practicing and regular revision.
• Make revision notes, which helps to revise the important topics before the exam day.
• Make your NCERT knowledge your strong point since Maths and Computer Science questions usually come from concepts taught in Class 10+2 level.

COURSE FEE’S

The fees structure for BCA varies based on the college & its reputation. Average fees for the BCA course range between INR 2 lakhs – and INR 3 lakhs on the whole.

COURSE DURATION

BCA program lasts for three years & follows a semester-based system (with six semesters). As a part of the curriculum, you will be having lectures, projects, practical sessions, assignments, examinations, and viva.

BCA ENTRANCE EXAMS

Some colleges or universities throughout India have organized national-level entrance examinations to give admission to BCA degrees. 

• KIITEE (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology)
• IPU CET (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University)
• IUET (Integral University)
• DSAT (Dayananda Sagar University)
•  SUAT (Sharda University)
• BVP BUMAT (Bharti Vidyapeeth University)
• SAJEE (St Andrews)

Most private colleges do not conduct an entrance exam for BCA admission in India. On the other hand, some private universities conduct an entrance test for the same. 

BCA UNIVERSITIES/ COLLEGE 

Here are some names of the Top BCA Colleges in India.

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology – SRM University, Chennai. 
• Christ University (CU), Bangalore.
• Institute of Management Studies (IMS), Noida.
• Department of Computer Application, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. 
• Birla Institute of Technology or BIT Mesra, Ranchi. 
• Loyola College, Chennai.
• Banasthali University, Jaipur.
• Women’s Christian College, Chennai.
• Graphic Era University, Dehradun.
• Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management(IITM) , Gwalior.
• National PG College, Lucknow.

 JOB OPPORTUNITIES AFTER BCA –

• System Engineer.
• Programmer.
• Web Developer.
• System Administrator.
• Database Administrator.
• Software Developer.
• Information Systems Manager.
• Security Analyst.

BCA COURSE OR SYLLABUS: 

The basic syllabus of BCA typically emphasizes database management systems, operating systems, software engineering, computer architecture, web technology, and languages such as C, C++, HTML, PHP, Python, Java, etc.

BENEFITS OF DOING THE BCA PROGRAMME: –

The program provides a strong academic foundation that will enable me to make a flourishing career in the IT & software industry.

• Unlike a B. Tech in computer science, BCA is a three-year program. Hence, students who do not wish to study for that long can choose BCA over B.Tech.
• BCA is an affordable degree that can land you in a very good job position. If you compare it to other courses such as engineering and other undergraduate degrees, you will find that this is the best option for you. 
• Many public sector organizations like Indian Railway, Military Engineering Services, and Public sector banks release exclusive vacancies for BCA graduates. Apart from that, BCA graduates can appear in competitive examinations like UPSC, SSC CGL, IBPS, ET. 

CAREER OPTIONS AFTER BCA –

• Master’s in Computer Application (MCA)
• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
• Digital Marketing 
• Master’s in Information Management
• Cyber security
• 6- months (short term courses) certification in Java, Net framework, Networking, Cloud computing, oracle, graphic designing
• Data Scientist
• Bank operations
• Technical Analyst
• E-commerce executive
• Teaching
• Govt sector jobs
• Freelancing 
• Blockchain professional