Distance BCA

Many top universities offer distance BCA programmes. Some are listed below:

• Loyola College
• Presidency College
• S.S. Jain Subodh PG College
• Women's Christian College
• Madras Christian College
• Guru Nanak College

The duration of the distance BCA course is 3 years. However, it can also be done within a period of 3 to 6 years if opted in distance learning mode. The course is spread across six semesters and consists of various core and elective subjects which candidates must complete in order to successfully complete the course. They must also finish laboratory assignments and submit project work in the final semester for being awarded the degree. 

There are several BCA colleges in Kolkata where students can study. Some of these colleges are listed in the table below along with other details.

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

Both distance BCA and online BCA are BCA courses that you can pursue in different modes of education. Though BCA course in regular mode is the more popular the distance and online BCA courses are also gaining popularity. A distance BCA course is a course wherein you do not have to attend lectures and you can directly appear for semester exams. In online BCA course, you attend online lectures and even your semester exams will be conducted in online mode.

The syllabus structure of Distance BCA and regular BCA are more or less the same. The subjects in Distance BCA syllabus are determined by the educational institutes as per UGC recommendations and guidelines. If your institute is recognised by UGC then its syllabus will be inline with the guidelines. The three year course is divided into 6 semesters. You will study theoretical subjects, practical subjects and perform project work in the final year of the course. This course framework will be the same in all colleges.

If you have completed Class 12 in any stream or equivalent course like a Diploma then you can pursue Distance BCA course. Make your that you have secured atleast 50% aggregate marks in Class 12 or other qualification.  You can be from any stream such as Arts stream, Commerce stream or Science stream to be eligible to apply for this course. You should have studied in a recognised school or institute. Also, make sure that your educational board such as CBSE/ ICSE is accepted.

Yes you can pursue Distance BCA course after completing Class 12 in Arts stream. Unlike, engineering courses Distance BCA is open to all irrespective of your stream in class 12 This means students from Arts stream, Commerce stream and Science stream can pursue his course. But as a student of Arts stream you may have to change your method of study while pursuing this course as this is a technical course. If you have studied Computer Science or IP as subjects in classes 11 and 12 then you will find it easier to study Distance BCA subjects.

You can pursue Distance BCA if you are working candidate or you won't be able to attend regular college due to various reasons. This course can help you get a job in the IT sector in various entry level technical job profiles. If you wish to pursue a career in the tech field then you can pursue this course. If you are a candidate from Arts or Commerce stream or you get low marks in JEE Mains but wish to become an IT professional then Distance BCA or BCA can be a good choice.