Computers & IT (Non-Engg)

BCA or Bachelor of Computer Application is one of the most famous and lucrative courses among the students interested in computer application. If you have decided to pursue BCA after 12th, then I must say it is an excellent option as in the growing technical age, the demand of the tech-savvy individuals is increasing with leaps and bound. BCA graduate has employment opportunities in both the public and private sector; thus, BCA degree provides you with the plethora of options and hence proves to be a proficient degree to build a successful career after 12th. BCA is a professional degree that after its completion, helps the students to grab job opportunities on positions like System engineer, software tester, junior programmer, web developer, system administrator, software developer etc. But, make sure to pursue engineering from one of the best BCA colleges like Dev Bhoomi Group of Institutions to get the best career prospects.

BCA Computer Science is usually a 3-year undergraduate programme, the least eligibility criteria are 10+2 from a reputed college or its equivalent examination. Here are the top colleges and institutes who offer admission into BCA Computer Science are as follows:
Christ University, Bangalore
Madras Christian College, Chennai
Presidency College, Bangalore
DAV College, Chandigarh
The programme involves hardware and software aspects of both computer applications and computer design. The programme deals with the construction, design, operation, as well as maintenance of computing software as well as hardware. Admission to BCA Computer Science relies upon the aspirants performance in the relevant entrance test and a counselling round. BCA Computer Science deals with the theory and methods of processing information in digital computers, the design of computer hardware and software, and the applications of computers. It is also known Computing Science. BCA Computer Science is an undergraduate Information Technology programme. Computer Applications is computer software designed to help the people to perform singular or multiple related specific tasks. BCA Computer Science programme gives sound pragmatic abilities tending to issues which emerge from PC frameworks and applications. Inferable from the wide prevalence among the hopefuls different Computer Science Schools have come up offering Computer Science graduate projects at standard with BCA. The course can likewise be sought after through Distance Learning Programs by different Institutions. Best of luck.

As a friend I would suggest you to first complete your BCA as you have already dedicated your 1 valuable year to it. Also, there are very few good institutes offering a Journalism course at Bachelor level. Keeping in mind your keen interest towards Journalism, I would suggest you to pursue a part time Certificate course in Journalism and after completing your BCA you can opt for a full time PG in Journalism or Mass Comm. Till that time to enhance Journalistic skills you can try Citizens Journalism. Journalism as a career is very challenging and requires a lot of hard work and patience. To become a good journalist you need to have a good command over English, Hindi and your regional language. Apart from good English you also have to be a good listener and an interpreter, so that you are able to convey exactly what is important for the people and how will it effect them. To know more about journalism you can check the below link
tinyurl.com/28amsul (Simply copy paste the url in the address bar)
For the list of more institutes, kindly refer to the below link:
https://media.shiksha.com/

BCA makes you adapt at the application level of computers whereas B.Tech makes you proficient at the technical level (Software, Hardware, applications etc. ). It depends upon your interest. After BCA for a better career one should for MCA also but in case of B.Tech. You can immediately look forward to the jobs in the industry. LPU is one of the leading private universities of India, providing quality education, innovative pedagogy and unbeatable placements both national and international. LPU provides a great academic exposure to its students. It provides a chance to the students to attend guest lectures or workshops, so that they get to learn as much as they can. The students also work on live projects, so that they are able to apply their knowledge to practical settings. It is one of the few that has embraced international practices when it comes to designing a curriculum. Instead of using old school books and lectures, LPU has experimented with books, interactive problem-solving interactions and working through real-world applications. The university has been ranked high by various outer agencies with regard to placements. LPU is conferred with National Employ-ability Award 2020 by Aspiring Minds for the 7th time in a row for having Most Employable Students and being one among the top colleges and universities in India with one of the highest Employ-ability rates. LPU provides ample opportunities to each and every eligible student to secure good placement. Companies which recruit from IIT's, Iims also recruit the students of LPU. Companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Cognizant Technology Solutions, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Amdocs, Capgemini, Verizon, Qualcomm, Drishti Soft Solutions, L&T Infoetch, Tek Systems, Alight Solutions, Tivo Corporation, Wipro, Interviewbit, LG Soft India, PEGA and many more visit lpu for placement of students.