BCA Scope: Salary, Job Roles, Career after BCA

Updated on Feb 17, 2025 05:42 IST
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The BCA scope of career in India is as bright as the software industry is thriving at a fast pace. Constantly evolving industries like Information Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Education and more are generating higher employment opportunities and improving the BCA employment rate in India.

BCA graduates can explore jobs in various fields like Information Technology, Renewable Energy, E-commerce, Healthcare, Biotechnology, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Data Science and Data Analytics. They can also opt for higher education or prepare for competitive exams for government jobs.

Top jobs are System Analyst, IT Analyst, Data Admin, Network Admin, Web Developer, QA Tester, etc. The average salary of a System Analyst is INR 10.7 LPA in India. Some of the top BCA recruiters in India include Wipro, IBM, KPMG, Myntra, Wells Fargo and NVIDIA

Interested students can continue reading the article for more BCA scope and salary details.

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Popular BCA Jobs and Salaries

BCA offers a great deal of career options in the field of IT industry because of the increasing demand for computer experts and professionals across companies. After completing this course, students learn about the functioning of computer systems and languages as well as database management.

Entry-Level BCA Jobs

Here are some entry level popular BCA jobs and salary options for new graduates and freshers in India: 

Job Profiles

Average Salary

Software Developer Trainees INR 3.4 LPA
Technical Support Associates INR 3.8 LPA
Software Engineer Trainees INR 4.4 LPA
Customer Support Executives INR 2.8 LPA

Note - The salary info is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Mid-Level BCA Jobs

Here are some mid-level popular BCA jobs and salary options for professionals who have certain work experience in the industry:

Job Profiles

Average Salary

Network Administrator Team Lead INR 8.4 LPA

IT Analysts

INR 9.6 LPA

Data Administrators

INR 12.2 LPA

Web Developers

INR 6.6 LPA

Note - The salary info is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Senior-Level BCA Jobs

Here are some senior-level popular BCA jobs and salary options for professionals who have gained relevant good years of experience, say 5-10 years in the industry:

Job Profiles

Average Salary

Data Scientists INR 20.5 LPA
Software Developer INR 10.4 LPA

QA Testers

INR 14 LPA

System Analysts

INR 15.7 LPA

Note - The salary info is taken from Ambitionbox.com.

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  • Cloud Computing
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BCA Scope in India: Jobs, Salary and Further Education

In India, students having the knowledge of Computer Applications can find job opportunities in many sectors. Given below are some of the top sectors -

BCA Recruiting Sectors
Information Technology Renewable Energy
E-commerce and Online Marketing Healthcare and Biotechnology
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Data Science and Data Analytics

Note - The info is taken from various external sources and may vary.

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Courses after BCA

After completing a course in BCA, candidates can opt for a course in the same field or the management field. Most students pursue an MCA after a BCA. Students can refer to the table below to learn about courses after BCA:

After BCA Course

Course Description

MCA

A 2-year PG degree course designed to teach about computer applications and software development.

MBA

A master’s level program that offers students advanced skills and knowledge in business management and leadership.

Note - The info is taken from various external sources and may vary.

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BCA Career Scope: Top Recruiters

BCA graduates can find employment opportunities in corporations, consultancies and government organisations. Given below are some of the top BCA Recruiters in India -

Top Recruiters

Tata Consultancy Services

Accenture

Tech Mahindra

Wipro

Flipkart

IBM

KPMG

Uber

Wells Fargo

Deloitte

Capgemini

HCL

Note - The info is taken from various external sources and may vary.

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Best BCA Colleges for Placements in India

There are more than 5,600 BCA colleges in India offering the course in various modes and specializations. Along with advanced learning options, these colleges also offer great placement opportunities to BCA graduates in India and abroad. Listed below are some top BCA colleges in India offering the best placement options:

Best BCA Colleges

Average Package Offered

Dibrugarh Hanumanbax Surajmall Kanoi College Placements INR 38.2 LPA
Gandhi Memorial National College Placements INR 22.82 LPA
G.V.M.Girls College Placements INR 20.6 LPA
Dashmesh Girls College, Mukerian Placements INR 12 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
Jagan Institute of Management Studies - IPU Placements INR 8.8 LPA
Phonics Group of Institutions Placements INR 8 LPA

Note - The info is taken from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.

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  • Popular BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Specializations
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  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Popular BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Colleges in India

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#4 India Today

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Popular Private BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Colleges in India

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Popular BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Specializations

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Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).
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There is alot of scope for BCA (H) degree holders in public and private sectors. However, as per trends, students with BCA + MCA degree get better opportunities. SVIMS BCA graduates are placed in top companies like Goorej. Some of the popular BCA recruiting sectors are:

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Candidates have to provide some basic details in the SVIMS Kolkata BCA (H) admission enquiry form. The details provided for registration need to be provided as per official documents. Students should have the relevant documents as well for verification. Check below the required information:

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SVIMS Kolkata BCA (H) graduates achieved good placements percentage in 2024 as per the official website. The graduates were placed in prominent MNCs. Some of the recruiters were QSPIDERS, Goorej, etc. 

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There is no information regarding reserved seats in the SVIMS Kolkata BCA (H) course. The institute can follow guidelines of MAKAUT for seat distribution. There are a total of 120 seats for the UG course as per official website/ sanctioning body. This count is subject to revision and hence, is indic

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There are a total of 120 seats for BCA (Hons) in SVIMS Kolkata. Candidates are admitted as per sanctioned intake and selection procedure. This seat count is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.

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Swami Vivekananda Institute of Modern Science select students for BCA (Hons) course based on performance in Class 12 or equivalent examination. Students who have passed qualifying exam with at least 50% aggregate can apply as per past records. The eligible students can visit the website to register

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Candidates have to submit the documents for verification of admission qualification. SVIMS BCA (H) selection is merit-based. The students need to submit educational certificates along with identity proofs. Mentioned below are few important documents to be kept handy:

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Candidates need to pay SVIMS Kolkata BCA (H) admission fees in order to confirm seats. The fee amount is of INR 25,000. This fee amount is taken from the official website and hence, is indicative.

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Swami Vivekananda Institute of Modern Science may follow MAKAUT fee refund policy for BCA (H) course. It is based on UGC guidelines that allows fee refund based on timeline of withdrawal. However, there is not much information about SVIMS fee refund policy. Candidates are advised to contact the admi

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The total fee for BCA (Hons) at SVIMS Kolkata is INR 2.95 Lacs as per the official website. It includes admission fee of INR 25,000 and the semester fee. Till the third year, the per semester fee is INR 40,000. In the last year, the per semester fee is INR 15,000. This fee information is as per the

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Swami Vivekananda Institute of Modern Science BCA (Hons) course is of four-year duration. It is offered in a full-time mode and hence, regular classes are conducted by the college. Candidates are informed about the admission schedule before or after the orientation. 

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Candidates applying for BCA (H) course of SVIMS should be Class 12 pass with at least 50% aggregate. This minimum aggregate is as per guidelines for BCA colleges in Kolkata. Hence, it can vary as per rules of SVIMS or MAKAUT. 

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Swami Vivekananda Institute of Modern Science is accepting applications for BCA (H). The students fulfilling the eligibility criteria can visit the website to apply. Candidates should keep the official documents handy during registration and form filling. 

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Solitaire Business School BCA eligibility requires students to complete either Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board. The course is offered in full-time mode. Those who have completed Class 12 can apply online or offline for the course.

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The NDIM IPU CET Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to the BCA course for all rounds. The cutoff was released in the form of opening and closing ranks for the General category under both the AI and HS quota. The results were also out for the SC- HS quota. 

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ADYPU School of Engineering conducts ACET for admission to BCA programme. Candidates must also pass Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 45% aggregate (40% aggregate for candidates belonging to reserved category and person with disability belonging to Maharash

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Choosing the right BCA course at Graphic Era Deemed to be University requires candidates to look at factors such as BCA course fees, placements, opportunities after graduation, personal interests and more.  These details can be found on both this page and the official website.

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No the scholarships offered to BCA students at Graphic Era Deemed to be University remains the same regardless of the specialisation. BCA scholarships at Graphic Era Deemed to be University can offer candidates between INR 5,000 - INR 21,000. The scholarship amount is decided based on a candidate's

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No, the CUET is not mandatory for BCA students who wish to apply for scholarships at Graphic Era Deemed to be University. Student selection for the Graphic Era Deemed to be University BCA scholarships is decided on either merit basis in last qualifying exam or the CUET score. Students without CUET r

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No, the admission fees for every BCA course offered by Graphic Era Deemed to be University is the same as each other. The only fee component that differs between BCA specialisations is the tuition fees. The one-time payments and yearly charges are the same for every BSc course at Graphic Era Deemed

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BCA in Cyber Security at Graphic Era Deemed to be University in 2026 has a yearly fees of INR 3.87 lakh. This fees is paid in three unequal instalments ranging from INR 70,700 - INR 76020. The aforementioned fees is the tuition fees for the BCA in Cyber Security course at Graphic Era Deemed to be Un

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Yes, candidates who wish to apply for Graphic Era Deemed to be University BCA admissions before the release of Class 12 board exam results can do so when the applications are opened. Such candidates are offered provisional admission into the BCA course based on their scores in the Class 10th board e

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The documents required for Graphic Era Deemed to be University BCA admission process must be submitted in digital form during the application process. The following documents should be prepared for BCA admissions at Graphic Era Deemed to be University:

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