Best BCA Colleges in Dehradun - Admissions 2026, Fees, Exams, Eligibility, Salary

There are around 54 BCA colleges in Dehradun where students can study for the UG degree. This includes 39 private, 1 government, and 3 public-private colleges.  The admission to these BCA colleges in Dehradun is based on merit or the CUET entrance exam.

The CUET entrance exam is a national-level exam that is used for admitting students to various BCA colleges in Dehradun. Students can use the table below to learn more about the CUET exam dates, syllabus, and schedules.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Candidates should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examinations with the required aggregate percentage of marks. The required percentage of marks varies as per the college. In +2 Mathematics (is must require), Statistics and computers are subjects if you have them then you can get admission where you want every University, institution, and colleges prefer these subjects so you should get mathematics or Statistics it are the core subjects for taking admission in BCA /MCA. 

Candidates must have passed Class 10 and 12 with Mathematics/ Computer Science/ IT as one of the main subjects with an aggregate of 50%, can apply for BCA programmes offered at School of Computer Science, UPES.

Yes, there are many BCA colleges in Dehradun where students can pursue a BCA course. The table below mentions some details about the course fees and entrance exam criteria for the top BCA colleges in Dehradun.

College Name	Average Fees	Eligibility/Entrance Exam
School of Computer Science, UPES Admission	INR 5.87 Lakh	CUET and Merit-Based
Graphic Era Deemed to be University Admission	INR 3.6 Lakh-5.17 Lakh	CUET and Merit-Based
DIT University Admission	INR 2.28 Lakh	Merit-Based
Tula's Institute Admission	INR 2.4 Lakh	Merit-Based
Dev Bhoomi School of Engineering Admission	INR 3 Lakh	Merit-Based

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There is only 1 government college in Dehradun where students can study BCA courses. The table below lists the eligibility crieria for this college:

College Name	Eligibility/Entrance Exam
Veer Madho Singh Bhandari Uttarakhand Technical University Admission	Merit-Based

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The approximate salary that students can earn after graduating from some of the top BCA colleges in Dehradun are given in the table below:

College Name	Average Package
Graphic Era Deemed to be University BCA	INR 4.75-7.45 LPA
DIT University BCA	INR 6 LPA
Uttaranchal University BCA	INR 3.6 LPA
Shri Guru Ram Rai University BCA	INR 3.6 LPA
Uttaranchal Institute of Management BCA	INR 3.3 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

After graduation, BCA students can either opt to start their career in the IT industry or pursue higher education by opting for MCA, MBA or MSc. Those who are good with web programming can improve their coding skills and make a career in Web Development. One can also work as an independent web designer. Also a lot of BCA graduates can go for government jobs wherein hiring is done by government departments for Systems Analysts. Many candidates can also pursue higher studies in the field of computer application by pursuing MCA from reputed colleges.  

Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023: Graphic Era University is ranked in the range of 601-800th position globally, 151-200th position in Young University Rankings 2023, and equals to 159th position in Asia University Rankings 2023. EduRank: Graphic Era University is ranked 289th in India and 5653rd globally in 2023. The university has scored in the top 50% across 37 research topics. QS Rankings: Graphic Era University was ranked 189th in Asia in 2023. NIRF: Graphic Era University was ranked among the top 55 universities in India by NIRF. The university was also ranked 65th for MBA by NIRF in 2022.

Students can calculate the ROI of BCA colleges in Dehradun by using the data provided in the table below:

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
Graphic Era Deemed to be University BCA	INR 3.6-5.17 Lakh	INR 4.75-7.45 LPA
DIT University BCA	INR 2.28 Lakh	INR 6 LPA
Uttaranchal University BCA	INR 5.41 Lakh	INR 3.6 LPA
Shri Guru Ram Rai University BCA	INR 1.68-2.25 Lakh	INR 3.6 LPA
Uttaranchal Institute of Management BCA	INR 4.06 Lakh	INR 3.3 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The table below provides details about the top recruiting companies that hire students from the top BCA colleges in Dehradun.

College Name	Top Recruiters
Graphic Era Deemed to be University Placement	Google, Microsoft, DE Shaw, Flipkart, Volvo, Goldman Sachs, PayPal, Zscaler, Genpact, etc.
Graphic7 University Placement	Palo Alto Networks, Amazon, Microsoft, Deloitte, KPMG, IBM, Optum, Commvault, etc.
Uttaranchal University Placement	Google, Nutanix, and Virtusa Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd, etc.
Shri Guru Ram Rai University Placement	Wipro, Bajaj Capital, Genpact, HCL, IBM, Infosys, etc.
Graphic4 Institute of Management Placement	Tech Mahindra, Royal Enfield, Microsoft, Airtel, Wipro, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

There are many specializations that students can study at the top BCA colleges in Dehradun. Some of the most commonly offered specializations include Big Security, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning,  Data Analytics,  Big Data & Analytics,  Cloud Computing,  Programming, etc.

The following skills are required for candidates to pursue BCA and establish a successful career as a BCA graduate are as follows:

Skillset for BCA
Strong programming knowledge	Sound knowledge of Computers and IT
Ability to develop applications for practical aspects	Analytical Thinking
Strong communication skills	Creativity
Team work	Strong database concepts

Yes, AI and automation will and have affected jobs in the IT sector. This has already affected BCA graduates in both good and bad ways. Routine tasks do not require much human input these days. Yet candidates who have learnt to go hand in hand with the technology of AI i.e worked on their skill set working in collaboration with such technology. 

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BCA

First you should check with your college. They may have a policy change or have different regulations regarding leave of course mid-way.
Though most integrated programs are designed in a way to make it flexible for students to choose whether they want to continue with the PG course or not.

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The MAH BCA CET 2026 is a state-level exam for BCA in Maharashtra. The exam will be conducted from April 28 to April 30, 2026, for admission into BCA course. It is going to be CBT mode exam of 90 mins duration. The syllabus includes English, reasoning, General Awareness and computers.

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Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun offers the below-mentioned scholarships for BCA:

• Academic Scholarship (Based on merit secured in qualifying examination)
• Fee Concession For Wards Of Defence Personnel (5% On Net Tuition Fee)
• Fee Concession For Female Candidates (10% On Net Tuition Fee)
• Loyalty Concession: 10% (On Net Tuition Fee)
• Sibling Concession: (7.5% - Current Student and 5% - Alumni on NET Tuition Fee)

Yes, Uttaranchal University has a dedicated placement cell that provides placements to students in MCA course. The cell offers regular training of students via workshops, internships and mock tests. Students get practical experience, thus helping getting placed in one of the top companies at campus.

As per the latest report, IMS Unison University witnessed the participation of total 204 recruiters in the 2025 placements. Further, 121 recruiters participated in the final placements process. The total number recruiters visited at IMS Unison University in the academic year 2024-2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
Total recruiters	204
Total recruiters for final placements	121
Total recruiters for internships	83

The Quantum School of Technology offers BCA course. It offers the course for three years. Admissions are based on Class 12 scores. Students can appear for Q-CARE exam as well to avail multiple scholarships offered by university. Application forms can be filled on the official university website.