Best BCA Colleges in Maharashtra: Admissions 2026, Fees, Exams, Eligibility, Salary

There are approximately 480+ BCA colleges in Maharashtra. Students can get admission to the best colleges in Maharashtra that offer BCA through the scores of Class 12 and the CUET, MAH CET, etc., entrance exams.

Yes, of course! 

Here are some details about the best BCA colleges in Maharashtra:

Particulars	Details
Number of BCA Colleges in Maharashtra	480+ colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 25+ colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 25+ colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 11 colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 15+ colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 13 colleges
Top BCA Colleges in Maharashtra	MIT-WPU, Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, D.Y. Patil International University, MIT Arts, Commerce and Science College, St. Mira's College For Girls, Indira College of Commerce and Science, Sardar Patel Mahavidyalaya, Amity University, etc.
Top BCA Specializations	Cyber Security, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Digital Marketing, Embedded Systems & VLSI, IT & Systems, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	Merit-Based or MAH CET, CUET, etc.

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

Yes, students can get admission to the best BCA colleges in Maharashtra based on the scores of the following entrance exams:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
CUET	May/June 2026 (Tentative)	CUET Schedule	CUET Syllabus
MAH CET	April 2026 (Tentative)	MAH CET Schedule	MAH CET Syllabus

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

Hi, faculty quality is quite significant for admission to BCA colleges in India because they help students grow academically and professionally. A good faculty can help students develop essential skills and innovative mindsets. You can refer below for the top BCA colleges in India rated by students for their academic excellence and faculty standard:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Faculty Rating (Out of 5)
Som-Lalit Education and Research Foundation	-	5.0
Parvathaneni Brahmayya Siddhartha College of Arts and Science	INR 90,000	5.0
Mangalayatan University	INR 2.1 Lacs - INR 3 lakh	5.0
Baselios Poulos II Catholicos College	-	5.0
Hirachand Nemchand College of Commerce	-	5.0

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Yes, the SICSR Pune provides BCA programme in a full-time mode with a duration of 4 years. The BCA course is split into eight equal semesters. BCA at SICSR is available in two pathways: honours and hons with research. Students can choose any of them as per their choice. Students need to be eligible for the course before applying. Those who have passed Class 12 with 50% marks are eligible for the BCA at SICSR.

The average course fees at the best private BCA colleges in Maharashtra are mentioned in the table below: 

College Name	Average Fees
MIT-WPU Admission	INR 5.4 Lakh
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies Admission	INR 9.36 Lakh
D.Y. Patil International University Admission	INR 4.5 Lakh
MIT Arts, Commerce and Science College Admission	INR 3.13 Lakh
Sardar Patel Mahavidyalaya Admission	INR 22,220

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

The average course fees at the best govt. BCA colleges in Maharashtra are mentioned in the table below: 

College Name	Average Fees
Ness Wadia College of Commerce Admission	INR 40,000
Shivaji University Admission	INR 46,900
Kavi Kulguru Kalidas Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya	INR 33,900

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

The ROI, or the Return on Investment, of a BCA course from Maharashtra colleges can be estimated by comparing the average course fees and the placement salary of the best BCA colleges in Maharashtra, given in the table below:

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
MIT-WPU BCA	INR 5.4 Lakh	INR 4.35 LPA
Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College BCA	INR 2.11 Lakh	INR 4.5 LPA
Indira College of Commerce and Science BCA	INR 1.65 Lakh	INR 3.41 LPA
Sardar Patel Mahavidyalaya, Chandrapur BCA	INR 22,220	INR 2.79 LPA
Amity University, Mumbai BCA	INR 6.12 Lakh	INR 4.6 LPA

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

Some top BCA job profiles for graduates are compiled in the list below -

Software Engineer

Software Developer

Web Developer

Systems Analyst

Back End Developer

Network Engineer

Front End Developer

Software Architect

Customer Support Technician and more.

Admission to Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts Commerce and Science College Pune is generally considered moderately easy to accessible with selections primarily based on 12th grade merit. While popular courses might have higher cutoffs overall process is straightforward focusing on academic performance rather than solely competitive exams.            

The average placement salary and top recruiting companies at some of the best BCA colleges in Maharashtra are given in the table below:

College Name	Average Placement Salary	Top Recruiters
MIT-WPU Placements	INR 4.35 LPA	Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Intel, HCL, Infosys, Goldman Sachs, etc.
Dr. D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College Placements	INR 4.5 LPA	Wipro, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HSBC, TATA Consultancy Services, L&T, etc.
Indira College of Commerce and Science Placements	INR 3.41 LPA	Accenture, Bajaj, CapGemini, GODREJ, IBM, Infosys, Larsen and Toubro, Tech Mahindra, etc.
Amity University, Mumbai Placements	INR 4.6 LPA	HCL, Airtel, TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Deloitte, Wipro, Samsung, etc.

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

The table below classifies BCA colleges in Maharashtra based on their average course fees:

Average Course Fees Range	No. of Colleges
Less than INR 1 Lakh	25+ colleges
INR 1-2 Lakh	25+ colleges
INR 2-3 Lakh	11 colleges
INR 3-5 Lakh	15+ colleges
More than INR 5 Lakh	13 colleges

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

Some of the top locations for pursuing a Kolhapur

20+ course in Maharashtra are given in the table below:

Location	No. of Colleges
Pune	120+ colleges
Nagpur	40+ colleges
Mumbai	30+ colleges
Aurangabad	25+ colleges
Kolhapur	20+ colleges
Nashik	14 colleges

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

Yes, you can. This also depends on the college you're aiming for. Some colleges prefer Maths as a compulsory subject in 10+2. Please note that regardless of the stream, English is one of the core requirements in almost all colleges for BCA admissions.

BCA stands for Bachelor of Computer Applications. It is a bachelor's or UG-level degree that you can pursue in 3 years. In this course you will learn about computer applications and software development. Pursuing BCA followed by MCA is often considered as an alternative path for a career in IT sector without a BTech/ BE in Computer Science and Engineering.

If you're really curious 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. 

All are same to be honest, just a matter of few subjects here and there, rest BE Computer Science is more hardware related and has best placement Assistance.

Yes, the university accepts several entrance exams score for admission to UG and PG courses. Check out a list of entrance exams accepted by DY Patil University Pune for some popular courses in the below table:

Course	Exam
DPharma/ BPharma	MHT CET or NEET
MCA	MAHCET, CET
MBA	MAHCET, CET,  CAT,  CMAT,  MAT,  MAT,  ATMA
BTech	JEE Main,  MHT-CET

Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Progressive Education Society has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
M.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
B.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
M.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
M.Com	Candidate must be a graduate from a recognized university.
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
B.Voc	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board.
MCA	Candidate must have completed B.C.A/ B.Sc. (Computer Science) /B.Sc (IT) /B.E.(CSE) / B.Tech (CSE) / B.E. (IT) / B.Tech. (IT) or equivalent Degree with above mentioned marks from any recognised University/Institute. Or Candidate who have completed any graduation degree B.E./B.Tech/ B.Sc/ B.Com/ B.A. /B.Voc. preferably with Mathematics at 10+2 Level or at Graduation Level(with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University) with above marks can also apply. Candidates appearing for final year of qualifying examination are also eligible to appear.

BCA programme at Somaiya School of Basic and Applied Sciences offers flexible 3 year regular or 4 year honours/research structure aligned with NEP guidelines. Admissions for this IT focused course are accepted through the SVUET entrance test or MAH BCA/BBA/BMS/BBM CET. 

Ramdeobaba University offers good placements annually for its various courses like MBA, BTech, and MCA courses. The key highlights of Ramdeobaba University placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 48 LPA	INR 50 LPA
Average Package	NA	INR 6.9 LPA
Total offers	1,689	1,105
Total recruiters	113+	98
the highest stipend	INR 1.39 Lacs per month	INR 2 Lacs per month

The key highlights of Sandip University Nashik placements 2025 are mentioned below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics 2025
the highest international package	INR 112 LPA
the highest domestic package	INR 28 LPA
Average package	INR 12 LPA
Placement assistance	100%
Companies visited	250

Yes, the prestigious Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University (RTMNU) provides 100% Scholarships to its students. The University provides the following scholarships to deserving candidates of it's university - Eklavya Scholarship, Open Merit Scholarship, Maths & Physics Scholarship and Hindi Scholarship. The university also provides various many fellowship programs under its curriculum. Some of them are the Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Fellowship and Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Memorial Research Fellowship. Before applying for any of the above scholarships or fellowships, you are recommended to visit the University's official website for more details