BCA Course: Fees 2026, Admission, Top Colleges, Distance Learning, Online

Updated on May 20, 2025 05:58 IST
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As a 3-year undergraduate programme, the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) is a popular choice of higher education for many students. To accommodate the various needs of the students, BCA course is offered in various modes such as degree, online, part-time and more. Students can check the eligibility and the course that is best suited for them and accordingly apply for admissions. Some of the top colleges offering BCA courses in various modes have been provided below. Read to know more about BCA Course.

Types of BCA Courses

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) is offered as various types of courses by the colleges/institutes. Students have the option to choose from regular degree courses to distance, online and part-time courses.

Popular BCA Courses 

While there are various types of BCA courses offered, the students are often seen to opt for degree courses since it focuses on providing deeper knowledge and practical skills.

BCA Degree Courses

Students can check the top colleges that offer BCA degree courses below.

Course Name

Colleges

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Vellore Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Christ University

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

GL Bajaj Institute of Management, Greater Noida

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Loyola College

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Madras Christian College

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Lovely Professional University

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Amity University, Noida

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

SRM Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Brainware University

Distance BCA Courses

Some of the distance BCA courses and the colleges offering them are listed in the table given below.

Course Name

Colleges

B.C.A. Computer Applications

University of Madras – Institute of Distance Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications

 (BCA)

Tamil Nadu Open University

B.C.A.(Bachelor of Computer Applications)

Annamalai University

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

JECRC University

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Amity Directorate of Distance and Online Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

IGNOU

Part-Time/Short-term BCA Courses

Students can also opt to study BCA as a part-time/short-term course. The list of the colleges offering these courses is given below.

Course Name

Colleges

BCA

Sandip University

BCA

IGNOU

Online BCA Courses

Eligible students can opt to study BCA as an online course. Some of the popular colleges offering online BCA courses are given below.

Course Name

Colleges

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Manipal University, Jaipur

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Amity University

Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) Online Program

University of Mysore

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Lovely Professional University

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

IGNOU

Table of contents
  • Popular BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Colleges in India
  • Popular BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Popular BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Colleges in India

Following are the most popular BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Colleges in India. Learn more about these BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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#26 India Today

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#4 India Today

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#39 Outlook

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#2 Outlook

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#16 India Today

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

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#39 Outlook

BCA Applications open. Apply Now

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#37 India Today

BCA Applications open. Apply Now

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BCA Applications open. Apply Now

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#4 Outlook

BCA Applications open. Apply Now

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#51 Outlook

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#117 India Today

BCA Applications open. Apply Now

Popular BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Specializations

Following are the most popular BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

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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To get admission in AIMS Institutes BCA, students have to check the eligibility first. Eligible students can then go to the official site of the institute to apply online. The institute's admission team will reach out to guide students forward. Students may get called to attend interview/ selection

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Sanjana Srivastava

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The students must fulfil the criteria for the BCA course. It is to pass class 12 board exams. The minimum percentage of atleast 50% is required from a reputed institute. The student can pass the exam with any major, but they must have English as compulsory subject. Education board can be any of the

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Chandeep Singh

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Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management and Technology offers BCA in emerging specializations like Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Technologies. Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management and Technology offers these courses to make students ready for AI advancements and cloud technology systems. Th

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Chandeep Singh

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The specializations offered at Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management and Technology for BCA course are in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Technology and Information Security. These specializations are offered to make students ready for AI advancements and cloud technology systems. This provides st

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Chandeep Singh

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The course selection process at MAIMT is to clear class 12 board exams with a minimum marks of 50% from a good college. The student can pass the exam with any major, but with English as compulsory subject.  The board of education could be either CBSE 12, ISB or HBSC 12

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Chandeep Singh

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MEWA Vanguard Business School offers full-time BCA programme. The course is of three-year duration. The entire course is divided into six semesters.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 4 days ago

Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent is eligible to apply for BCA programme at MEWA Vanguard Business School. Admissions in the BCA programme is done on merit basis.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 4 days ago

Candidates must pass Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate to apply for BCA programme at Sharda University. Aspirants also need to pass SUAT conducted by the university for admission. Selected candidates are also called for a personal interview round for final admission.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 4 days ago

If you get a college in Round 1 but want a better one from your list, you select "Not-Freeze" (Betterment). This lets you keep your current seat while trying for a higher-preference college in the next MAH BCA CET CAP round.

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered 5 days ago

New Horizon College Kasturinagar BCA fees is INR 3 lakh. The college offers 180 seats for the course. Students can go to the official site of the college to know more.

Note: This is taken from official sources and can change.

 

 

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Aishwarya Malhotra

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Candidates must pass Class 12 (2nd PUC of Karnataka or its equivalent) to apply for BCA programme at New Horizon College Marathahalli. Aspirants must have documents proving their eligibility for verification at the time of admission.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Yes, candidates can apply for the New Horizon College BCA admissions in offline mode. Candidates who wish to apply offline can dowload the admission form after registering on the official website. After that, candidates can fill the application and attach physical copies of all required documents an

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 5 days ago

The BCA course fees at New Horizon College is INR 4.5 lakh. The institute is yet to reveal whether the aforementioned BCA fees is the total course fees or one instalment of it. The individual charges for each fee component has not been revealed.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, there are no mandatory entrance exams for New Horizon College BCA admissions. The selection of candidates is based on the Class 12 board exam scores only for the New Horizon College admissions to the BCA course. 

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Saurabh Khanduri

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No, the New Horizon College BCA admissions do not require candidates to have computer Science as a mandatory subject in Class 12.

Candidates are required to only clear Class 12 board exams to be eligible for New Horizon College BCA admissions.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 6 days ago

BCA graduates from Christ College of Science and Management can pursue post-graduate studies such as MCA, MTech, MS in Computers and MBA.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 6 days ago

Christ College of Science and Management offers four-year BCA programme. The course is divided into eight semesters. The students are trained in practical and theoretical aspects of computer science.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 6 days ago

Any student who has passed PUC/ Class 12/ Pre-university equivalent courses in Science, or commerce securing a minimum of 40% marks is eligible for admission in BCA programme at Christ College of Science and Management.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 6 days ago

The BCA programme is of three-year duration. The three-year programme is divided into six semesters. The admission to BBA programme is merit-based.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 6 days ago

Candidates can apply for BCA at KR Mangalam University after completing Class 12. Aspirants must score a minimu of 50% aggregate to apply for BCA. Admission to BCA programme is based on KREE or CUET-UG scores of the candidates.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 6 days ago

Yes, the seat reservations between UIT and aided college offering Kerala University BCA courses offer different seat reservations to their students. The current KU BCA seat reservation policy is unknown.

Candidates will need to check the website of Kerala University once the BCA admissions are opened

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 6 days ago

Yes, Kerala University does offer seat reservations of special categories such as OBC and EWS during BCA admissions. The table below shows the KU BCA seat reservations:

CategorySeat Reservation
General Merit Quota50%
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes 20%
EWS10%
SC/ST20%

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 6 days ago

The KU BCA tuition fees has not been revealead for the academic year 2026. The institute usually reveals the BCA tuition fees when the admissions for the course are opened. Previously, the KU BCA tuition fees stood at INR 12,500. 

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 6 days ago

Candidates will need digital copies of the following documents to complete the KU BCA admission process in online mode:

  • Class 10 and Class 12 passing ceritificate as well as marksheet
  • Migration certificate
  • Kerala residence proof (if available)
  • ID and address proof
  • Two passport sized photographs

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 6 days ago

Yes, candidates can complete the BCA admission process at KU in offline mode.

To complete the application process in this mode, candidates first need to get a BCA application form. 

This can be either printed from the official website or by visiting the campus of Kerala University. 

After that, the res

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 6 days ago

Usually, Kerala University starts the classes for its BCA course in the month of August. The classes commence once the admission process is concluded for the BCA course around the month of July.

Candidates will need to appear in the campus of their alloted college before the BCA course commencement d

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 6 days ago

No, the Kerala University BCA admissions are currently not open for the academic year 2026. Candidates are allowed to start the application process somewhere around early June each year.

The deadline for submitting the application form for BCA admissions at Kerala University is usually scheduled in m

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 6 days ago

No, the duration of all BCA courses at Kerala University is the same as each other. All Kerela University BCA courses are three year courses that cover a total of six semesters. Look above for more details on the Kerala University BCA courses.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 6 days ago

No, candidates who wish to apply for BCA courses at Kerela University are not required to apply for any entrance exams to qualify for BCA admissions.

The selection of candidates will be merit based, taking into account the Class 12 board exam scores for BCA courses at KU.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a week ago

The total tuition fees for BCA is INR 3.9 lakh at Prestige Institute of Management and Research UG Campus. Candidates who are selected need to pay the course fees to confirm their seat. Aspirants must pay the fees in the mode accepted by the institute.

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