BCA Fees 2026: Check College-wise Fees Structure & Cost

Updated on May 20, 2025 05:58 IST
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BCA course Fees of every college vary depending on the college rating, entity type, placement records, infrastructure, and so on. Of more than 5,600 BCA colleges in India, more than 3,300 are private, and more than 600 are government institutions. Meanwhile, some colleges are government-aided.

The average BCA fees in India range between INR 480 and INR 55 Lakh.

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BCA Course Fee Structure in India

Here are some top BCA colleges in India along with their course fee details:

Best BCA Colleges

Tuition Fee

S.S. Jain Subodh PG College

INR 87,150

MCNUJC, Bhopal

INR 1.02 Lakh

Madras Christian College

INR 1.02 Lakh

PSG College of Arts and Science

INR 1.57 Lakh

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University

INR 2.1 Lakh

Galgotias University

INR 2.16 – 3.85 Lakh

Amity University, Noida

INR 3.54 – 11.2 Lakh

Parul University

INR 4.02 – 5.36 Lakh

MIT WPU

INR 5.4 Lakh

Christ University Karnataka

INR 6.7 Lakh

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

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Q:   What is the fees for a BCA Course in India?
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There more than 400 Online BCA colleges in India and fee structure of every online college vary depending on the specializations and course types. The average Online BCA course fees starts from INR 4,500 and goes up to INR 6.6 Lakh. Some popular Online BCA colleges in India include Amity University Online, Parul University Online, Chandigarh University, IGNOU, Vivekananda Global University.

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Q:   What is the Symbiosis Online fees for BCA?
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The Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning offers a BCA programme of 3 years. The total tuition fee for BCA is INR 1.5 Lakh. 

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Table of contents
  • BCA Course Fees in Top Colleges
  • Popular Private BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Colleges in India
  • BCA Course Fees: Location-Wise
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location
  • Popular BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Specializations
  • FAQs
  • Most Popular Courses
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BCA Course Fees in Top Colleges

Candidates can see the table below to find some top government college options along with BCA course fee details:

Best Government Colleges

Tuition Fee

Panjab University

INR 480

BBAU Amethi

INR 9,000

Nizam College

INR 45,000

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Takshashila

INR 84,000

MDU Rohtak

INR 99,000

MSU Baroda

INR 1.43 Lakh

CSJMU Kanpur University

INR 1.48 Lakh

Lucknow University

INR 2.1 Lakh

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

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BCA Course Fees in Top Private Colleges

Here are some top BCA private colleges in India along with BCA course fee details:

Best Private Colleges

Tuition Fee

St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad INR 30,000
Loyola College INR 1.65 - 2.94 Lakh
Mount Carmel College INR 2.87 Lakh
Women's Christian College INR 2.98 Lakh
Presidency College INR 3.3 Lakh
Kristu Jayanti College INR 3.55 - 3.85 Lakh
St Joseph's University INR 4.29 Lakh
Jain University Bangalore INR 4.5 - 5.85 Lakh
IMS Noida INR 4.94 Lakh
SICSR Pune INR 8.52 Lakh

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

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Q:   What are some of the best low fees colleges in India for BCA?
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Here are some of the best BCA colleges with affordable fee structure in India:

Affordable BCA CollegesTuition Fee
Madurai Kamaraj UniversityINR 0 - 1.76 Lakh
Panjab UniversityINR 480
Indira Gandhi College of Arts and ScienceINR 600
Rajiv Gandhi Arts and Science CollegeINR 600
Bharathidasan UniversityINR 3,000 - 16,000
University of MadrasINR 3,520

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

Q:   What is the fees of BCA Course in Graphic Era?
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The Graphic Era University offering a Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) programme has a total tuition fee of INR 3.6 Lakh. Along with this, its average hostel fee ranges around INR 2.75 Lacs (without a meal plan). Interested candidates can see the official Graphic Era website for more details.

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BCA Course Fees: Location-Wise

BCA is well known course in India. Many students puruse it. It is a good option if you want to go in IT software domain. Here are some colleges according to their locations in India.

Delhi

BCA colleges in Delhi -

Best BCA Colleges in Delhi Tuition Fee
Institute of Information Technology & Management INR 2.59 Lakh
VIPS - Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies INR 2.94 Lakh
CPJ College INR 4.12 Lakh

 

Bangalore

BCA colleges in Bangalore -

Best BCA Colleges in Bangalore Tuition Fee
Mount Carmel College INR 2.87 Lakh
Presidency College INR 3.3 Lakh
Kristu Jayanti College INR 3.55 - 3.85 Lakh
Jain University INR 4.5 - 5.85 Lakh
Christ University INR 6.7 Lakh

 

Pune

BCA colleges in Pune -

Best BCA Colleges in Pune Tuition Fee
Modern College of Arts, Science, and Commerce INR 54,000
Indira College of Commerce and Science INR 1.65 Lakh
Dr DY Patil ACS College INR 2.11 Lakh
MIT WPU INR 5.4 Lakh
SICSR Pune INR 8.52 Lakh

 

Chennai

BCA colleges in Chennai -

Best BCA Colleges in Chennai Tuition Fee
Madras Christian College INR 1.02 Lakh
Loyola College INR 1.65 - 2.94 Lakh
Stella Maris College INR 1.91 Lakh
Ethiraj College for Women INR 2.41 Lakh
Women's Christian College INR 2.98 Lakh

 

Kolkata

BCA colleges in Kolkata -

Best BCA Colleges in Kolkata Tuition Fee
Techno Main Salt Lake INR 86,668
Brainware University INR 3.69 - 4.98 Lakh
Adamas University INR 3.97 - 4.96 Lakh
NIT - Narula Institute of Technology INR 4.03 Lakh
The Heritage Academy INR 4.4 Lakh

 

Q:   Is there any scholarship for BCA in India?
A:

Yes, there are several scholarship provisions for BCA students and aspirants in India, such as the HDFC Scholarship, LTIMindtree Samruddha Scholarship, Vidya Vikas Scholarship, Saksham Scholarship Scheme, etc. However, each scholar has an eligibility criterion that candidates need to fulfil.

Q:   Which course is more expensive among BCA, BBA and BTech?
A:

Among BCA, BTech and BBA, the most expensive one is BTech, followed by BBA and then BCA. The final cost of any course greatly depends on the college and its location. BTech programs are often more expensive due to the longer duration.

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Q:   What is the BCA course fees in top universities of India?
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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 Lacs to Rs. 6 Lacs total tuition fees. As for now, Delhi University does not offer full-time BCA programs but other DU-affiliated colleges do. These fees keep facing changes with time and do not include charges like hostel fees or exam fees. Students are suggested to review the official websites of colleges for more information on the BCA Course Fee.

Q:   Which BCA colleges offer the best ROI?
A:

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 colleges, you can refer to : BCA course complete overview.

Popular BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) Specializations

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Popular Specializations

Q:   What are the factors affecting BCA Course Fees?
A:

Numerous aspects affect the BCA course fee of an institution such as a college entity (government or private), college accreditation, demand, geographical location, faculty rating, government policies, placement rating, etc.

Q:   What is the BCA IGNOU fees?
A:

A. The BCA IGNOU fee is INR 40,200 (total fee). Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) at IGNOU, is a Distance/Correspondence programme of 3 years. 

FAQs

This section contains FAQs related to BCA Fees.

Q:   What is the fees structure for BCA in government colleges?
A:

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 an annual tuition fee of around INR 12,000 – INR 15,000, while Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Government College in Faridabad has a total fee of only ? 2,615 for its BCA course. You must check the specific college's official website for the most accurate fee details.

Q:   Do colleges need the full BCA fee at the time of admission?
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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 to allow fee payment in installments. So, no you don't need to pay the whole BCA course fee at the time of admission. Though fee payment guidelines vary greatly depending on the college's policies and whether it's a private, government, or open university.

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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

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 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

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 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

Guide-Level 15

Answered 3 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

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 4 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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Answered 4 days ago

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

Guide-Level 15

Answered 4 days ago

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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 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

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 5 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 5 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 5 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

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 5 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

Guide-Level 15

Answered 5 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 5 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 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

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 days 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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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a week ago

Yes. You can apply provisionally. At the time of document verification, you must provide a certificate from your College Principal stating you will complete all examinations by June 2026. Final proof of passing with 55% (50% for SC/ST) must be submitted at the time of admission.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Mathematics is a mandatory subject in your higher secondary and there was a written exam for the selection process.

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Priyanka A J

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Answered a week ago

It's difficult but in some colleges you may can get 

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Sumit joshi

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

Yes. You can apply provisionally. At the time of document verification, you must provide a certificate from your College Principal stating you will complete all examinations by June 2026. Final proof of passing with 55% (50% for SC/ST) must be submitted by October 31, 2026.

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 weeks ago

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:

  • Renewable Energy
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