★Undergraduate

BCA decoded

An undergraduate computing degree: programming, databases, networking and web development. A strong start for software roles or an MCA.

Students studying BCA

Duration

3 years (4 with honours at some universities)

Eligibility

Class 12; many colleges prefer or require Mathematics

Entrance exams

CUET-UG, University entrance tests, Merit (Class 12 marks)

First-year fee range

₹0.80 L to ₹2.52 L (14 colleges)

What you study

  • Programming in C, Java and Python
  • Data structures and databases
  • Web development and networking
  • Projects and internship

Suits you if

  • You like coding but prefer a 3-year course
  • You didn’t take the JEE route
  • You plan an MCA later

Career map

  • → Software developer
  • → Web developer
  • → Testing / QA engineer
  • → IT support and cloud roles
  • → MCA

Am I eligible for BCA?

Typical minimum; varies by college.

Specialisations

Software DevelopmentData ScienceCloud ComputingCyber Security
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Colleges offering BCA (25)

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IILM Greater Noida logo
DCA partner

IILM University, Greater Noida

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

BCA fee
₹2L/yr
2026-27, official
Placements
Not verified

Admissions: ask a counsellor for current status

IIMT University logo
DCA partner

IIMT University

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

BCA fee
On request
Placements
Not verified

Admissions: ask a counsellor for current status

GN Group logo
DCA partner

GN Group of Institutes

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

BCA fee
On request
Placements
Not verified

Admissions: ask a counsellor for current status

Bennett University logo
DCA partner

Bennett University

Greater Noida, Uttar PradeshNAAC A+

BCA fee
₹1.95L/yr
2026-27, official
Placements
Not verified

Admissions: ask a counsellor for current status

Chandigarh University logo
DCA partner

Chandigarh University

Mohali, PunjabNAAC A+

BCA fee
₹1.65L/yr
2026-27, official
Placements
Not verified

Admissions: ask a counsellor for current status

FAQs

BCA or B.Tech CSE?

B.Tech is a 4-year engineering degree with deeper theory and wider recruiter access; BCA is shorter and cheaper, and pairs well with an MCA. Compare fees and placements for the specific colleges.

Not sure BCA is right for you?

A counsellor can match the course to your marks, budget and goals.

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