Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

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Course Details

BCA is Bachelor's in Computer Application, which is a 3-year undergraduate degree programme that focuses on knowledge of the basics of computer application and software development. A BCA degree is considered to be at par with a BTech/BE degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. The degree helps interested students in setting up a sound academic base for an advanced career in Computer Applications. BCA course includes database management systems, operating systems, software engineering, web technology and languages such as C, C++, HTML, Java etc. It is a highly popular course amongst students aspiring to establish a career in established IT companies like HP, Accenture, Capgemini and Cognizant and new-age technology startups like Flipkart. Professionals skilled in Computer Science are in huge demand since a lot of manpower-based jobs are getting digitised. This is a software-related course where a professional well-versed in programming languages always stands out. The average salary package post-BCA varies between INR 4 LPA to 10 LPA depending on the company and the specific role/designation. A BCA graduate has scope in jobs such as Software Engineer, Web Designer and System Analyst.

It is a popular course amongst students who have completed Class 12th and have studied Computer Science or Information Technology as a main subject or elective in Senior Secondary Education. Candidates are introduced to the nuances of Computer Science, Hardware and Software and various important programming languages through this course. It introduces learners to the fundamentals of computer applications. Students learn about the nuances of computer hardware and software and its application in various fields such as operating systems, web technology and computer languages such as Java, HTML, C++ etc.