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Course Details

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATION & MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATION

Degree Course Type 

Masters

Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10+2

Degree Course Duration 

5 Year

Course Fields 

Computer

Degree Course Entrance Exam 

No Entrance Exam

Average Course Fee 

80000 - 100000 Per Year

Average Salary Offered 

400000 - 800000 Per Year

Course Highlights 

Check the following table for BCA+ MCA highlights:

Particulars

Details

Course type

Integrated course

Duration

5 years

Minimum Qualification

Class XII

Admission Process

Merit-based/ institute level test

Average course fees

 INR 80,000/- per year

Average straying salary

INR 400000/-

About Course 

BCA + MCA is five years integrated course offered by many institutes in India. The course is designed to prepare students to face the challenges in the IT industry through exceptional teaching and research-oriented programme.

The core topics covered in the BCA + MCA course include application software, hardware systems, IT management and information systems. The course is interesting and proves to be of great use for aspirants interested in the IT field.  The programme is streamlined to meet the demanding need for qualified experts in the Information Technology IT sector.

The purpose of offering the BCA+MCA course is to bridge the gap between industry needs and academics. Moreover, the integrated course helps students learn advanced courses almost similar to the master-level programme soon after Class XII studies without any gap in academics.

Candidates who are interested in developing a strong academic base in computer applications and its usage can pursue BCA+ MCA course. The course helps students enhance their creativity, makes them more flexible and quick decision-makers

Why Choose Course And Required Skills 

The BCA-MCA Integrated program offers several benefits to students. Firstly, it provides both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in computer science, making graduates stand out in a highly competitive job market. Having both degrees in the field can give you a competitive edge and increase your chances of landing a good job.

Secondly, students gain practical experience through internships, live projects, and seminars, which can give them a competitive edge over other graduates. Hands-on experience is highly valued in the IT industry, and the BCA-MCA Integrated program provides students with ample opportunities to apply the theoretical knowledge they learn in real-world settings.

Eligibility  

The minimum eligibility criteria for admission in the BCA+ MCA course are given below:

1. The candidate must have passed Class XII from a recognised board.

2. He/ She must have studied mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, or Information Science as one of the subjects in Class XII.

3. He/she must have scored at least 50% marks in Class XII.

Entrance Exams Details 

However, there are some universities that conduct its own entrance examination followed by an interview. In such cases, candidates must appear in the entrance test. 50% of marks obtained in the test and 50% of marks in the qualifying examination is considered for admission in such cases.

Degree Course Syllabus 

The important topics covered in the first year is given below:

1. Labs

2. Fundamentals of Computer and C Programming

3. Basic Electronics

4. Digital Logic Mathematics

5. Mathematics-II

6. Principles of Management

7. Data Structure

8. Computer Organization & Architecture

9. Data Structure

The important topics covered in the second year is given below:

1. Labs

2. Mathematics-III

3. Operating System

4. Organizational Behavior

5. Object-Oriented Programming with Java

6. Microprocessors

7. Database Management System

8. Formal Language & Automata Theory

The important topics covered in the third year is given below:

1. Web Technology Labs

2. Data Communication & Networks

3. Web Technology

4. Software Engineering

5. Computer Networks Laboratory

The important topics covered in the fourth year is given below:

1. Labs

2. Graph Theory

3. Artificial intelligence 4

4. Cryptography and Network Security

5. Design and Analysis of Algorithm 4

6. Algorithm Laboratory

7. Projects

​​​​​​​The important topics covered in the fifth year is given below:

1. Projects

2. Operation Research

3. Mobile and Wireless Communication

4. Compiler Design

5. Labs

Top Colleges 

College

Average Fees

Average Salary

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)

INR 4,615

INR 8,00,000

Savitribai Phule Pune University

INR 1,53,120

INR 6,50,000

Symbiosis International University

INR 2,28,000

INR 5,73,000

Aliah University, Kolkata

INR 15,000

INR 5,20,000

GD Goenka University

INR 3,80,000

INR 5,04,000

The Ambedkar Institute of Technology

INR 40,000

INR 4,50,000

Lovely Professional University (LPU)

INR 8,00,000

INR 4,00,000

Amity University

INR 5,25,000

INR 4,00,000

Indira Gandhi National Open University

INR 50,000

INR 3,00,000

St. Xavier's College, Gujarat

INR 35,000

INR 2,40,000

Course Fees 

The average fee for BCA+MCA (Integrated) is INR 80000 per year.

Top Recruiters And Salary 

The average salary for BCA+MCA (Integrated) is INR 4 to 8 lakh per year.

Course Scope And Career Options 

Ample opportunities are available for candidates who successfully the five years BCA+ MCA course.

Here is the list of job roles available for BCA+ MCA holders:

1. Software Developer

2. Software tester

3. Systems Administrator

4. Technical Support

5. IT professionals

6. Computer Scientist

7. System analyst

8. Quality Analys

Admission Process 

Admission in BCA+ MCA course is usually considered on a merit basis. Candidates willing to take addition in the integrated course must apply at the institute. The candidate can fill in the online application and pay the application fees as applicable for the course.

Based on the performance in the qualifying examination and the availability of seats, candidates will get admission in the BCA+ MCA course.

However, there are some universities that conduct its own entrance examination followed by an interview. In such cases, candidates must appear in the entrance test. 50% of marks obtained in the test and 50% of marks in the qualifying examination is considered for admission in such cases.