Best BCA Colleges in Patna - 2026 Fees, Admissions, Courses, Placements

To get started with software development or computer applications after Class 12 in Bihar or surrounding regions, there are 70+ BCA colleges in Patna to choose from. Around 20 BCA colleges in Patna are private multidisciplinary and management institutes. The best and most popular on Shiksha are Amity University, Patna, International School of Management, BIT Mesra-Patna Extension, and St. Xavier's College of Management and Technology. Besides these, you have 10+ government colleges for BCA in Patna, which cost less and are competitive with fewer seats. These are the Nalanda Colleg and L.N Mishra Institute of Economic Development and Social Change. 

Best BCA Colleges in Patna: Highlights 2026

To decide which Patna college is best for BCA, you can find out the fee ranges available, the popular ones on Shiksha, which have good course and decent placement ratings, and the entrance tests. For that, this table has the essential information, which you can also cross-check and/or compare with the BCA colleges in Bihar.   

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Eligibility and Admissions at Best BCA Colleges in Patna in 2026

Eligibility for this programme is generally the same at Patna's colleges, just like the BCA colleges in India. Though there are slight differences in terms of entrance exams, as there are not as many as in Tier 1 cities.

• The candidates must have passed Class 12 in any stream from a recognised board, with a minimum of 45-55% in total.
• CUET is one of the main entrance tests here, and that's for Amity University, Patna alone. Some of the other colleges in Patna may ask for a qualifying score for BCA admission, though. 

Entrance Exam at Best BCA Colleges in Patna in 2026

Since a majority of BCA colleges in Patna have merit-based admissions, a few might ask for CUET. In case you are planning to sit for this exam, find out the schedule here.  

Best Private BCA Colleges in Patna: Admission and Fees

Among the best private BCA colleges in Patna are Amity University, St Xavier's, and IMPACT College. These are primarily multidisciplinary institutes that offer excellent BCA programmes and are rated well on Shiksha by students. Amity University, Patna, which ranks among the 100 top BCA colleges in India (India Today ranking), also offers a dual-degree (BCA+MCA) programme that lets you complete your post-graduation in Computer Applications within 5 years. St. Xavier's, BIT Mesra, and others have 3-year BCA programmes each in different price ranges. The latest admission updates for the best private BCA colleges in Patna and their fees are available below.

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ROI of Best BCA Colleges in Patna

A few of the best BCA colleges in Patna that have reported the average salaries from the last batch are in this table. Check courses with fee and salary. 

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change. 

Best Government BCA Colleges in Patna: Admission and Fees

Government BCA colleges in Patna are within the range of ~INR 61,000 and 1 Lakh. Of these, L. N. Mishra Institute, which is affiliated to Magadh University, offers an integrated programme (BCA+MCA), while others offer the general 3-year BCA programmes. There are no entrance exams required for these institutes, and seats are generally between 60 and 120 for the BCA programme. 

Check these options. 

• L.N.Mishra Institute of Economic Development and Social Change BCA Courses
• Nalanda College BCA Course

Best Low-Cost BCA Colleges in Patna

It is not that only govt BCA colleges in Patna are inexpensive. A few private ones are also economical.  But if you are looking for BCA institutes with fees lesser than INR 1 Lakh, check these two. 

Note: All info. is from official sites and can change. 

Compare the Best BCA Colleges in Patna in 2026

You can further check how the top BCA colleges in Patna fare against each other from the links below. 

• CIMAGE College
• L. N. Mishra Institute of Economic Development and Social Change
• Amity University Patna
• Nalanda College