BCA Admission 2025: Registration, Qualification, Selection Process

Updated on Jun 11, 2025 10:52 IST
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BCA Admission 2025 is based on both the entrance and Class 12 scores. Candidates who are interestd in Computer Aplications can apply for this course. Popular colleges for BCA are Christ University, Galgotias University, Loyola College, etc. The average BCA fee can range around approx. INR 1,380 to INR 12 Lakh.

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BCA Eligibility 

Check a general overview of the BCA course below -

Particulars

Details

BCA Academic Qualifications

Class 12 in any stream

BCA Marks Criteria

50% scores

BCA Age Limit

No age limit i

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BCA Admission Procedure 2025

  • Make sure you meet the eligibility
  • Apply online by flling up the form
  • Take entrance exam
  • Wait for the merit list and result
  • If selected, attend the counselling session
  • Get the documents verified and pay the fee to secure the seat

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BCA Admission Entrance Exams 2025

Candidates can see the list of exams accepted for BCA courses:

Name of the Exam

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

MAH BCA CET

April 2026 (Tentative)

MAH BCA CET Date

SET Exam

May 2026 (Tentative)

SET Date

CUET UG Exam

May 13 - June 3, 2025

CUET Date

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BCA Admissions 2025: Top Entrance Exams Syllabus

Candidates can see the syllabus for the BCA exams below:

Entrance Exam

Syllabus Details

SET Syllabus

General English

General Awareness

Quantitative Aptitude

Logical Reasoning

CUET UG Syllabus

English language

questions on Domain subjects

General Knowledge

Current Affairs

General Mental Ability

Numerical Ability

Quantitative Reasoning

MAH BCA CET Syllabus

English language

Reasoning (Verbal and Arithmetic)

General Knowledge & Awareness

Computer Basics

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BCA Admissions 2025: Colleges Accepting Different Exam Scores

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BCA Best Colleges 2025: Admission Details

Candidates can check the list of best government and private colleges offering BCA colleges below:

BCA Admission 2025: Best Government Colleges

Candidates can check the list of best government colleges offering BCA colleges below:

BCA Government Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee
Panjab University BCA Admission INR 480
Government Arts College, Salem BCA Admission INR 1,545
S.S. Jain Subodh PG College BCA Admission INR 87,150
Madras Christian College BCA Admission INR 1.02 Lakh
MCNUJC, Bhopal BCA Admission INR 1.02 Lakh
MSU Baroda BCA Admission INR 1.43 Lakh
PSG College of Arts and Science BCA Admission INR 1.57 Lakh
CSJMU Kanpur University BCA Admission INR 1.66 Lakh
GGSIPU BCA Admission INR 2.1 Lakh
Lucknow University BCA Admission INR 2.1 Lakh

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BCA Admission 2025: Best Private Colleges

Candidates can check the list of best private colleges offering BCA colleges below:

BCA Private Colleges Admission Details Tuition Fee
St. Xavier's College BCA Admission INR 30,000
Loyola College BCA Admission INR 1.65 Lakh
Galgotias University BCA Admission INR 2.16 Lakh - 3.85 Lakh
Jain Deemed-to-be University BCA Admission INR 2.35 Lakh - 6.75 Lakh
Amity University BCA Admission INR 3.54 Lakh - 11.2 Lakh
Christ University BCA Admission INR 7.73 Lakh
Kristu Jayanti College BCA Admission INR 3.55 Lakh - 3.85 Lakh
Parul University BCA Admission INR 4.02 Lakh - 7.04 Lakh
Presidency College BCA Admission INR 3.3 Lakh
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research BCA Admission INR 8.52 Lakh

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Placements in Top BCA Colleges

Check the placements of the best colleges below -

Best BCA Colleges

Average Package Offered

Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmall Kanoi College Placements INR 38.2 LPA
SAFI Institute of Advanced Study Placements INR 35.28 LPA
APEX University Placements INR 15 LPA
Dashmesh Girls College, Mukerian Placements INR 12 LPA
Government First Grade College, Chikkaballapur Placements INR 10.8 LPA
Birla Institute of Technology Placements INR 10.58 LPA
Srinivas University Placements INR 10 LPA
Vasantdada Patil Arts, Commerce & Science College Placements INR 10 LPA
BBAU Amethi Campus Placements INR 9.85 LPA
Swami Sahajanand College of Commerce and Management Placements INR 9.09 LPA

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BCA Admission FAQs

Q. What are the popular entrance exams for admission to BCA courses?

A. Though a majority of government and private collegs admit candidates for BCA purely on the basis of performance in the Class 12th examinations, few colleges also conduct entrance examinations. Some of the popular entrance exams are MAKAUT CET, SET, IPUCET, CUET UG, UGET etc. These examinations are highly competitive and also have similar syllabus which can make it easier for candidates to prepare for them simultaneously. 

Q. What is the difference between PGDCA and MCA?

A. The underlying differences between both the courses are given as belows:

MCA PGDCA
It is of 2 years duration. It is of one year duration.
It is a master's level course. It is a post graduation diploma level course.
Offered by various NITs Offered only across other government and private institutions. 

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Q. Can one pursue MCA after completing PGDCA?

A. Definitely,one can pursue MCA after completion of PGDCA since PGDCA is diploma level course which can be pursued only after completing BCA. It is suggested to candidates that if they want to specialise in a particular branch of computer applications, then they must surely pursue MCA directly and not waste their time in PGDCA. Hence candidates can maximise their knowledge and improve their skills by pursuing MCA

Q. Do non-medical students get more preference for BCA admission than commerce students?

A. No, generally non-medical and commerce students have equal weightage for BCA admissions. Most colleges consider Class 12 marks or entrance exam scores for selection, regardless of your stream. Some colleges might have specific subject requirements, but these typically include Math and English, which both streams cover.

Focus on maximizing your scores and meeting eligibility criteria, not your stream, for optimal BCA admission chances.

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Top Ranked Colleges by Location

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Popular BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Specializations

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Popular Specializations

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Yes — it appears very likely you can get into the BCA programme at Jaypee University, Anoopshahr (UP) with 88.2% in your CBSE 12th boards, but there are a few conditions to check and some steps you'll want to confirm.

 

 

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Bhavesh panchal

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The exam (CUET UG 2025) was held from May 13 to early June (roughly) for many programmes. 

The counselling/admission process for BCA programmes at many universities began in July 2025. For example, one news source for a university in Indore said counselling and registration “will soon open … likely b

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Bhavesh panchal

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, you can pursue BCA or a B.Sc. in Data Science even if your main subjects are PCB and computer science.

  • BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications): Focuses on programming, software development, and IT skills. Your computer Science background will give you a head start in coding and logical concepts.

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Aniket Pisal

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 4 weeks ago

Candidates who have passed Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board can apply for BCA at Career College Bhopal. The minimum aggregate required to apply for BCA is 45%. Aspirants must hold the documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

Yes, you can usually migrate to MM College (Maharishi Markandeshwar University) in the BCA 2nd year, but it depends on a few conditions:

 

You must have cleared all subjects of 1st year at your current college/university.

 

Your present college should be affiliated to a recognized university.

 

You’ll nee

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RAKESH G

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Answered a month ago

The average placement scenario for B.E and BCA students at Chandigarh University shows a healthy trend. Because both programs include strong hands-on training, industry-aligned curriculum, and internships, many students get placed in software, IT services, analytics, and product development roles. N

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Virender Mehta

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

When it comes to BCA, Chandigarh University provides students with a very supportive environment that leads to great placements. The university's placement success for BCA is consistently strong, as most students secure opportunities with reputed IT companies, startups, and consulting firms. The ave

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Gungun

Beginner-Level 3

Answered a month ago

Graduate students pursuing BCA/BSc IT can take help from their college books since the WBJEE JECA syllabus is similar to that followed in these degree programs. Numerous students who had secured top ranks in past years in the WB JECA, as well as other exams, had cited that they learned from college

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Candidates must have passed PUC exam or Class 12 or equivalent to apply for BCA programme at BIMS Bangalore. Aspirants are selected for BCA based on their merit in the last qualifying exam. Aspirants must have relevant documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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Best Government Colleges

Tuition Fee

Panjab University

INR 480

BBAU Amethi

INR 9,000

Nizam College

INR 45,000

MSU University

INR 81,840

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Takshashila

INR 84,000

MDU Rohtak

INR 99,000

MSU Baroda

INR 1.43 Lakh

Devi8 Kanpur University

INR 1.48 Lakh

Lucknow University

INR 2.1 Lakh

Jamia Hamdard University

INR 3.6 Lakh

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Delhi University is not really known for a BCA degree, but its School of Open Learning (SOL) offers a distance/online BCA program, or you can pursue similar computer Science degrees such as B.Sc. (H) Computer Science through CUET at regular Delhi University colleges. To apply for the DU SOL BCA, vis

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Diya Nihalani

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Answered a month ago

No, there is no age limit in order to appear for the BCA entrance exam unless and until mentioned officially by any university/ college. One can appear for the BCA programs at any given stage of their respective careers.

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Although the usual admission process of getting into a BCA programme involves a merit-based selection process, some of the top government and private universities still prefer conducting respective BCA entrance exams. The difficulty level of BCA entrance exams in India ranges from moderate to tough.

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Candidates can usually take admission in a BCA course through a merit-based process. Some entrance exams that are accepted for getting into BCA programs are listed below:

  • IPU CET
  • CUET UG
  • LUCSAT
  • SETLPUNEST

 

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

ECB Bikaner offers admission to BCA programme based on the merit of the aspirants. The college considers Class 12 scores of the candidates for selection. Once selected, aspirants have to report at the campus for document verification and fee payment. There are a total of 120 seats available in the B

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

ECB Bikaner offers a three-year BCA programme at the UG level. The programme is divided into six semesters. Aspirants who have completed Class 12 in any stream can apply for BCA. The selection for BCA programme is based on qualifying exam scores of the candidates. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

It's BTech followed by BBA then BCA.

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Priyanshu Sharma

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a month ago

Some of the top colleges that provide a good ROI when it comes to BCA courses are Christ University, SICSR Pune, Loyola College, Stella Maris, and MCC Chennai. Other strong alternatives that could be considered are Kristu Jayanti and Amity Noida. For a more detailed outlook on the BCA course and its

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The fee bracket for the BCA course in some of the top universities can vary greatly. The broad range starts from about Rs. 6.4 Lacs for Amity University Noida to over Rs. 8 Lacs for Christ University (Delhi NCR campus), while Lovely Professional University (LPU) typically charges between Rs. 3.2 Lac

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

The colleges may usually need you to pay an admission fee at the time of admission; other than that, you either need to pay a fee for a full semester or a full year. It is totally up to you if you want to pay the course fee for the whole BCA course duration in one go. It is very common for colleges

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The fees for a BCA in a government college vary significantly by institution, but generally range from approximately INR 10,000 to INR 1,00,000 per year for tuition, with some universities like GGSIPU having a higher range of INR 50,000 to INR 80,000. For example, Jamia Millia Islamia in Delhi has a

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Diya Nihalani

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The total tuition fee for BCA is INR 33,000 at Sikh National College. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Aspirants who are shortlisted for admission have to pay the course fee to confirm their seat in the college. Candidates can pay the fee

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 months ago

Hi!

Some of the government's best BCA colleges in Kolkata are listed in the table below:

College Name

Average Course Fees

Eligibility/ Exams

MAKAUT Admission

INR 1.6 Lakh

MAKAUT CET

Aliah University Admission

INR 39,900

AUAT

Aliah University City Campus Admission

INR 39,900

AUAT

Aliah University Old Campus Admission

INR 30,000

AUAT

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Hi!

Some of the private best BCA colleges in Kolkata are listed in the table below:

College Name

Tuition Fee

Eligibility/ Exams

Techno Main Salt Lake Admission

INR 86,670

Merit-Based

NSHM University Admission

INR 3.69 Lacs – INR 4.98 Lakh

Merit-Based

NIT Admission

INR 4.03 Lakh

Merit-Based

Adamas University Admission

INR 3.97 Lacs – INR 4.88 Lakh

Adamas AUAT and Merit-Based

NSHM Institute of Computing & Analytics Admission

INR 3.08 Lacs – INR 3.84 Lakh

Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Students can evaluate the ROI of a BCA degree from the top BCA colleges in Mumbai by comparing their fees and placement salary using the table below:

College Name

Total Tuition Fee

Average Placement Package

Amity University Mumbai BCA

INR 6.12 Lakh

INR 4.6 LPA

Pillai College of Arts, Commerce, and Science BCAINR 2.48 LakhINR 2.5 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Hello!

Some of the most popular government best BCA colleges in Mumbai are given in the table below:

College Name

Entrance Exam/ Eligibility

Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University Admission

Merit-Based

Kishinchand Chellaram College Admission

Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Hello!

Some of the most popular private best BCA colleges in Mumbai are given in the table below:

College Name

BCA Fees in Mumbai

Entrance Exam/Eligibility

Amity University Admission

INR 6.12 Lakh

Merit-Based

Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences Admission

INR 6-8 Lakh

MAH CET, SVUCET

B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science, and Commerce Admission

INR 1.65 Lakh

Merit-Based

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj University Admission

INR 2.7-3.6 Lakh

MHT CET, CUET

Pillai College of Arts, Commerce, and Science Admission

INR 2.48 Lakh

MAH CET, CUET

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Some of the most popular government best BCA colleges in Delhi NCR are given in the table below:

College NameTuition FeeEligibility/Exams
GGSIPU AdmissionINR 2.1 LakhCUET, IPU CET
Maharshi Dayanand University AdmissionINR 99,000Merit-Based
J. C. Bose University of Science and Technology YMCA AdmissionINR 2 LakhMerit-Based
Gautam Buddha University AdmissionINR 2.4 LakhMerit-Based
Jamia Hamdard AdmissionINR 3.6 LakhMerit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Some of the most popular private best BCA colleges in Delhi NCR are given in the table below:

College NameTuition FeeEligibility/Exams
Amity University AdmissionINR 3.54 Lacs - INR 11.2 LakhCUET and Merit-Based
Galgotias University AdmissionINR 2.16 Lacs - INR 3.85 LakhCUET and Merit-Based
Institute of Management Studies AdmissionINR 4.94 LakhMerit-Based
Bennett University AdmissionINR 6.06 LakhCUET
Jagannath International Management School AdmissionINR 2.59 LakhIPU CET

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Students can take a look at the table below for a fee-wise bifurcation of the top BCA colleges in Bangalore.

Fee Range

No. of Colleges

College Names

INR 2-3 Lakh

3 colleges

Kristu Jayanti College, Mount Carmel College, St. Claret College

INR 3-5 Lakh

6 colleges

Presidency College, John Group of Institutions, Garden City University

More than INR 5 Lakh

2 colleges

Christ University, Jain University

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Muskan Chugh

Contributor-Level 10

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