What the BCA covers
- Level
- Undergraduate (UG)
- Duration
- 3 years
- Field
- IT & Software Development
- Study format
- Distance / online, no attendance
Who can apply
Class 12 (or an equivalent recognized qualification). Students who left an earlier degree partway may be eligible for credit transfer into a later year.
If you left an earlier degree partway, read how credit transfer works for completed semesters.
How you study
Distance and online learning, with no attendance requirement and no fixed class hours, so the programme runs alongside full-time work.
For a realistic picture of the weekly hours, see finishing a degree while working full time.
What you study
The core of a BCA. Exact papers and electives are set by the awarding university.
- Programming fundamentals
- Data structures
- Database management
- Operating systems
- Web technologies
- Software engineering
Where it leads
People working in IT support or self-taught in code who need a recognized qualification behind the skills.
- Junior developer
- Support and QA roles
- Database and systems administration
- Further study: MCA, MSc IT
Admission process
- 1Free counselling call to confirm eligibility and the right programme
- 2Document check ID, previous marksheets and any earlier degree transcripts
- 3University application prepared and submitted on your behalf
- 4Confirmation of admission and enrolment, with fee instalments arranged
The awarding university, its recognition status and the fee for a given intake are confirmed in writing during counselling, since they vary by programme and academic year.
Related programmes
Other degrees students weigh against this one.
Ready to apply for BCA?
Send your details and a counsellor confirms your eligibility, the university and the fee before anything is paid.