BSc vs BCA: Eligibility, Entrance Exam, Jobs & Scope

Both BSc and BCA are 3 year undergraduate courses which provide studies related to science and technology.  BSc and BCA courses are both highly demanding due to the rise of advancement in technology. 

The BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) mainly focuses on practical, application based skills for roles in the fields of software development and programming, while the BSc (Bachelor of Science) which is known as Bachelor of Science) provides a deeper understanding of theoretical concepts, algorithm and math. 

In this Shiksha Article we’ll discuss the difference between BSC courses and BCA courses. Also, the scope, eligibility, colleges & jobs.

BCA or BSc cs which is better?

BSc is a concept oriented course and research based whereas BCA is application based. Students who want a deeper academic understanding of computer science and want to pursue specialised fields can prefer a BSc course.

Students who want a direct path to software development and corporate IT JOBS can pursue BCA course.

Eligibility Criteria for BSc and BCA

For BCA and BSc students the eligibility criteria depends on the student who has done their 10 + 2 from a recognised board with Arts, Commerce or Science stream.

Note: Students should note that specific eligibility criteria can vary between universities and colleges.

BSc vs BCA Top Colleges

Students should note that the following table is not based on any rank. These are general colleges which have top ranking.

BSc Colleges

• NMIMS, Mumbai
• Christ University
• Fergusson College
• Mumbai University
• Institute of Chemical Technology
• National Institute of Technology
• Delhi University
• King’s George Medical University
• Jamia Hamdard University
• St.Xavier’s College
• Woxsen University 

BCA Colleges

• Loyola College
• Presidency College
• Madhav University
• Sharda University
• IMS Noida
• Vellore Institute of Technology
• Christ University
• Parul University

BSc vs BCA Admission Entrance Exam

Students who have completed or about to complete their Class 12 are eligible to give the entrance exams for both BSc and BCA.
These are some of the entrance exam for BSc admissions: 

1. AGRICET - Agriculture Common Entrance Test
2. BHU CET - Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test
3. GSAT - GITAM Science Admission Test
4. PUBDET - Presidency University Bachelor’s Degree Entrance Test
5. IPU CET - Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test for Bachelor of Science

Here are the BCA entrance exams: 

1. IPU CET -  Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test for Bachelor of Science
2. AIMA UGAT - All India Management Association Undergraduate Aptitude Test
3. BUMAT - Bharati Vidyapeeth Undergraduate Management Aptitude Test
4. SET - Symbiosis Entrance Test
5. GSAT - GITAM Science Admission Test
6. CUET - Common University Entrance Test
7. SUAT - Sharda University Admission Test

Bsc vs BCA Job Role & Average Salary Package

Often there is a debate about bca vs bsc salary as both these fields have huge scope for students across India. Here are some of the job profiles for both BSc and BCS aspirants with the salary package range in India.

BSc Job Roles 

• Quality Control Officer

Salary Package - INR 4 - 8 LPA

• Food Technologist 

Salary Package - INR 3 - 7 LPA

• Website Developer 

Salary Package - INR 2 - 6 LPA

• Industrial Psychologist

Salary Package - INR 6 - 14 LPA

• Child and Clinical Psychologist

Salary Package - INR 4 - 7 LPA

• Biomedical Scientist

Salary Package - INR 4 - 8 LPA

BCA Job Roles

• Business Analyst

Salary Package - INR 3 - 7 LPA

• Software Developer 

Salary Package - INR 4 TO 10 LPA

• Web Designer

Salary Package - INR 3 - 6 LPA

• System Analyst

Salary Package - INR 2 - 6 LPA

• System Administrator

Salary Package - INR 3 - 5 LPA

• Web Developer

Salary Package - INR 3 - 8 LPA