Shiksha Poll Highlights: BSc CS Wins the Vote as the Smartest Backup for BCA Aspirants

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Updated on Jun 20, 2025 11:52 IST

The Information Technology sector around the world is growing at a high pace, contributing around 9.3% to the country's GDP and 56% to the outsourcing market globally. Not only that, the IT sector is making a significant contribution to employment in India, adding thousands of job opportunities every year.

Class 12 pass-outs sometimes get confused between the terms Information Technology and Computer Science. Though both are interrelated, their focus areas are different. Computer Science encompasses the knowledge of designing and building computer systems and programs. Meanwhile, the IT field focuses on maintaining the computer systems, networks, and databases.

To have an overview of Class 12 students, Shiksha ran a poll survey on the alternate courses for BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications). Surprisingly, 48% of students chose a BSc in Computer Science as the best alternate course for BCA. So, for candidates' reference, here's a brief comparison between all the other BCA alternate options.

Q: Which course is better among B.Sc computer science and BCA if I want to get into artificial Intelligence and programming field?

If you're determined towards learning programming then BCA is a better option than B.Sc. If you're new to coding/programming then begin with learning and understanding concepts of programming then you can go for Artificial intelligence. If you want to learn programming languages which you will be studying in your BCA course then you can check out this app "BCA - Course Programming" which is specially designed and developed for BCA students and is available on Google Play Store. It has programs and assignments of languages like C, C+ and Java with their outputs. You'll be studying these languages in your 3 years of BCA.

Q: Which is a better course to pursue among BCA, B.Sc in IT and B.Sc in CS?

I would suggest you CSE as the world is growing rapidly and so is the technology. You have completed class 12th, you can join CSE or BCA. All the best.

Q: Which course is better among BCA and B.Sc IT?

Everything has its pros and cons. But BCA is better than B.Sc. IT, Because BCA have more opportunity than B.Sc. IT. Students with and B.Sc. IT degree can get profiles such as programmer, system engineer, software engineer, network administrator, hardware engineer, tester, and system analyst. But with a BCA degree, one can easily get a job in a big IT company. A BCA student can also go for further studies like for MCA or MBA. It is worth doing if u do it from a good college.

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BTech IT
BSc Computer Science
BSc IT
BTech CSE
Conclusion

BTech IT

BTech IT is a 4-year UG-level course focused on the application, management, networks, and storage of computer systems. Here’s a brief of the BTech IT degree course:

Particulars	Course Details
Full Form	Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology
Course Duration	4 Years
Course Level	Undergraduate
Focused Area	Software development, information security, business software, and maintaining databases and networks.
Eligibility Criteria	Class 12 in the Science stream (PCM), with a minimum of 50 to 60% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
Core Subjects	Theory of Computation, Digital Logic and Design, Database Management Systems, Computer Networks, and Software Development.
Top Colleges	VIT Vellore, DTU, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Jadavpur University, Chandigarh University, LPU, NIT Surathkal, etc.
Course Fees	INR 4 Lakh – 8 Lakh
Career Opportunities	IT Engineer, Software Developer, Networking Systems Administrator, Database Administrator, Cyber Security Analyst, etc.
Average Salary Offered	INR 5 LPA

Note: The information is taken from various external sources and may vary.

BSc Computer Science

BSc Computer Science is a 3-year-long UG degree program focused on the study of designing and building computers and computational systems. Here are some key highlights of the BSc in Computer Science program:

Particulars	Course Details
Full Form	Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Course Duration	3 Years
Course Level	Undergraduate
Focused Area	Information Security, Cybersecurity, AI, Data Science, Big Data & Data Analytics, etc.
Eligibility Criteria	Class 12 in the Science stream (PCM), with a minimum of 50 to 60% aggregate marks from a recognized board.
Core Subjects	Basics of Computer Science, Discrete Mathematics, Database Management Systems, Computer Networks, Cyber Laws & Ethics, etc.
Top Colleges	Banaras Hindu University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University, VIT Vellore, Aligarh Muslim University, Calcutta University, etc.
Course Fees	INR 1,800 - 7.26 Lakh
Career Opportunities	Solution Architect, SQL Database Administrator, Data Analyst, Cyber Security Officer, AI/ML Engineer, DevOps Engineer, etc.
Average Salary Offered	INR 5 LPA

Note: The information is taken from various external sources and may vary.

BSc IT

A BSc in IT is another undergraduate degree program intended to provide knowledge about databases, software, and networking. Here are some key points highlighting the BSc IT course details:

Q: Which course should I choose to learn a better programming language among BCA and B.Sc IT?

If you're really interested in programming then go for BCA. As BCA is a technical course, much more oriented towards programming than B.Sc. So, BCA will be a better option for you.

Q: What is the difference between BCA and B.Tech in computer Science?

Although BCA and B.Tech are graduate programs, both are entirely different streams of study. Bachelors of computer application is concerned with software designing, data base management and operational functions with the help of multifaceted data within a computer. However, B.Tech is a professional degree course, which deals with the study of engineering principles in diverse streams, which are the base for the developments in science and technology. BCA Course and Career opportunities As so many universities and institutes all over the world offer BCA programs, aspirants can study the program from a certified institute. After having a BCA, aspirants can only expect entry-level jobs in the IT sector. Most of them pursue the MCA program after their BCA. On completion of their graduation program in Computer Applications, professionals can search out for occupation in Software companies or in IT industries. They can work as Programmers or Software developers. These professionals can also work as computer teachers in schools once they complete the BCA program. B.Tech Course and Career opportunities B.Tech is a vast field of study, which has many branches. Some of the sub divisions in B.Tech are Electronics, Instrumentation, Civil, Electrical Engineering and so on. Aspirants can pursue any of their preferred courses in engineering taking specialization of their interest. Since it is a professional program, technically proficient Engineers have wide scope within India and abroad. The career opportunities may vary in accordance with the specialization they have taken in their engineering program. Engineers can seek out for employments in manufacturing companies, Aircrafts, Navy, construction companies, industries and so on. Key differences between BCA and B.Tech BCA is Bachelors of computer applications whereas B.Tech is Bachelors of technology. BCA is solely computer related whereas B.Tech incorporates technical subjects along with computer applications. The former is a degree course whereas the latter is an engineering discipline. BCA Professionals can seek for career in IT industries or software companies only whereas Engineers can opt either for technical jobs or for software jobs. Comparing BCA and B.Tech, the latter is a much better course, which has reasonably good employment opportunities. The former becomes a good one with a post graduation in computer applications.

Q: What is the difference between BCA and B.Sc computer science?

Hello, BCA or Bachelor of computer application is an undergraduate course in the field of computer applications. This course has the time duration of three years. These three years consist of six semesters of six months each. In the last semester as part of the project work, each student has to work in an organisation for four to six weeks. After the project work, they have to submit the assignment to the college for internal assessment. BCA course can provide professional knowledge in programming languages like C, C+, and Java. It can also provide diverse knowledge in the field of financial accounting and operation management. B.Sc IT: B.Sc IT (Information Technology) is also a three-year undergraduate course. In this course, students are trained to perform well in computer applications and Software. This course AIMS to provide better knowledge in core subjects like operating systems, data structure and database applications.

Particulars	Course Details
Full Form	Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Course Duration	3 Years
Course Level	Undergraduate
Focused Area	Software development, testing, engineering, web design, databases, programming, computer networking, and computer systems.
Eligibility Criteria	Class 12 with a minimum of 50% score (with English) from a recognized board. Some colleges require PCM.
Core Subjects	Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Mobile Application Development, Data Structures, Design Thinking & Creative Learning, etc.
Top Colleges	ISBM University, Gokul Global University, KLE College of Science and Commerce, North East Frontier Technical University, etc.
Course Fees	INR 4,200 - INR 91.63 Lakh
Career Opportunities	IT Analyst, Database Admin, Web Developer, Software Tester, Network Admin, etc.
Average Salary Offered	INR 5.4 LPA

Note: The information is taken from various external sources and may vary.

BTech CSE

BTech in CSE is focused on the development and design of computer software and hardware systems with a prime focus on algorithms, programming languages, program design, etc. Here are some key attributes of the BTech CSE course:

Particulars	Course Details
Full Form	Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering
Course Duration	4 Years
Course Level	Undergraduate
Focused Area	Programming Languages, Knowledge of Computer Systems and Networks, Data Analysis, etc.
Eligibility Criteria	Pass with 60% aggregate score in Class 12 (with Physics, Mathematics, and English) or equivalent.
Core Subjects	Computer Programming, Database Management, Data Structures and Algorithms, and Computer Networks.
Top Colleges	IIT Delhi, DTU, NIT Rourkela, VIT Vellore, NIT Trichy, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, etc.
Course Fees	INR 2 lakh - 15 lakh
Career Opportunities	Database Administrator, Computer Programmer, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Data Scientist, etc.
Average Salary Offered	INR 10.8 LPA

Note: The information is taken from various external sources and may vary.

Conclusion

According to the poll survey conducted by Shiksha, students are exploring alternative courses to the BCA course. The result shows that 48% of students preferred a course besides BCA is BSc in Computer Science, while 30% chose BTech in IT, 16% chose BSc IT, and the minimum percentage of students, i.e., 6%, chose BTech CSE.

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Akansha Bisht is an education content specialist with over 1 year of experience in student guidance and academic writing. At Shiksha.com, she focuses on helping students get the right courses by simplifying details Read Full Bio