BCA Course: Fees 2025, 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

BCA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is BCA?

A. BCA is a 3-year undergraduate programme that aims to educate the student about the basics of computer applications and software development.

Q. What is the eligibility for BCA?

A. The basic eligibility for BCA courses is minimum 45% marks in 12th standard qualifying examination.

Q. Do I have to pass an entrance examination for BCA admissions?

A. Some colleges accept students based on their 12th standard marks while some conduct entrance examination for BCA admissions.

Q. Which are the top recruiters for BCA graduates?

A. Some of the top recruiters for BCA graduates are – Infosys, HCL, HP, Amazon, Flipkart, etc.

Q. What are the required skillset for BCA students?

A. The required skillset for BCA students to excel BCA subject is to have ability to develop practical knowledge, develop soft skills for communication, strong programming skills in language, practical thinking, creativity, etc.
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  • 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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#1 Outlook

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#39 Outlook

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#4 India Today

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#2 Outlook

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#10 Outlook

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

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#39 Outlook

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6 LPA

#117 India Today

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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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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

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 weeks ago

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 a month 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

Beginner-Level 1

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

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

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

Contributor-Level 10

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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months ago

It's BTech followed by BBA then BCA.

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Priyanshu Sharma

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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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