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BCA
Undergraduate computer applications degree
A computer applications degree covering programming, databases, networks and web development. It is usually three years, with four-year Honours options under the NEP. It is a direct route into software jobs, and an MCA is a common next step.
After BCA, you can
How you get in
Class 12 (many universities ask for Mathematics). Admission is by Class 12 marks, CUET-UG, or a university's own test.
At a glance
- Regular-mode enrolment rose about 87% in five years.
- An MCA is a common next step; an M.Sc (CS/IT) or an MBA (IT) are others.
- Projects and internships often count as much as marks in tech hiring.
In numbers
BCA enrolment by year2
in lakh students