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Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Program Objectives

The Program Objectives for the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) program are as follows:

  • Provide students with a strong foundation in computer science and its applications.
  • Equip students with analytical and problem-solving skills required to design, develop, and maintain computer software and systems.
  • To foster practical skills by providing laboratory work, projects, and internships, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge to practical situations, use various software and hardware tools, and gain hands-on experience.
  • Develop students’ creativity and innovation by exposing them to emerging technologies and cutting-edge research in the field of computer science
  • Foster teamwork and communication skills among students by encouraging them to work on group projects and presentations.
  • Develop students’ managerial and leadership skills by providing them with a basic understanding of business and management principles and practices
  • Prepare students for a successful career in the rapidly growing IT industry by providing them with hands-on experience through projects, internships, and industry collaborations.
  • Encourage students to pursue further studies in computer science or related fields.
  • Nurture students’ ethical and social responsibility by promoting values such as honesty, integrity, respect, and environmental awareness.

3/4 Years

Duration

₹ 1,25,000

Fees

PCET

Centralized Placement Cell

Program Highlights

Comprehensive Curriculum designed as per NEP 2020

Focus on experiential learning through Projects and Internships

Strong Industry-Academia Interface

Fosters Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Premium Placements

Highly Qualified Faculty

World Class Labs

Exposure of In-house Incubation Cell nurturing various Start ups.

Preamble

The Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) Program is a full-time three-year Program BCA stands for Bachelor of Computer Applications, which is an undergraduate academic degree program in the field of computer applications. The duration of the BCA program is typically three years; it is divided into six semesters and designed to provide students with a strong foundation in computer programming, software development, and other related areas. The BCA program curriculum typically includes subjects like computer programming languages, database management systems, computer networks, operating systems, software engineering, web development, and others. The Program is designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills, emphasizing hands-on experience through projects,internships, and other practical activities.

Vision and Mission

Vision

Explore the different horizons in the field of Commerce, Management, and Computer Science Applications.

Mission

  • To drive transformation, technology, and innovation through a problem-solving approach and research & development.
  • To provide students with the IT tools to become productive and lifelong learners.
  • To develop resources for an advanced career in Counter Applications, provide a sound academic base with practical business applications.

Course Curriculum

Semester I
Semester – I Teaching Scheme
Course Code Category Course Name L T P H Cr
BCA1401 MAJ C Programming 3 3 3
BCA1402 MAJ File Structure and DBMS 3 3 3
BCA1403 MAJ C Programming Lab 4 4 2
BCA1404 MAJ SQL Using RDBMS Lab 4 4 2
BCA1501 MIN Elective1 3 1 4 4
BCA1601 OE Open Elective1 3 3 3
BCA1901 SEC Desktop Publishing 3 3 3
BCA1902 VAD Practicing Meditation/Yoga 1 1 1
Total 16 1 8 25 21

 

Semester II
Semester – II Teaching Scheme
Course Code Category Course Name L T P H Cr
BCA2405 MAJ Data Structures 3 3 3
BCA2406 MAJ Java Programming 3 3 3
BCA2407 MAJ Data Structures Lab 4 4 2
 BCA2408 MAJ Java Programming Lab 4 4 2
BCA2502 MIN Elective2 3 1 4 4
BCA2602 OE Open Elective2 3 3 3
BCA2903 SEC Tally 3 3 3
BCA2904 VAD Sports 1 1 1
Total 16 1 8 25 21

 

Semester III
Semester – III Teaching Scheme
Course Code Category Course Name L T P H Cr
BCA3409 MAJ Software Engineering 3 3 3
BCA3410 MAJ Web Technologies 3 3 3
BCA3411 MAJ Software Engineering Lab 4 4 2
BCA3412 MAJ Web Technologies Lab 4 4 2
BCA3503 MIN Elective3 3 1 4 4
BCA3603 OE Open Elective3 3 3 3
BCA3905 SEC Computer & Mobile Repairing 3 3 3
BCA3906 VAD NCC/NSS 1 1 1
Total 16 1 8 25 21

 

Semester IV
Semester – IV Teaching Scheme
Course

Code

Category Course Name L T P H Cr
BCA4413 MAJ Operating System and Administration 3 3 3
 BCA4414 MAJ Dynamic Web Application Development 3 3 3
BCA4415 MAJ Operating System and Administration Lab  

4

 

4

 

2

BCA4416 MAJ Dynamic Web Application Development Lab 4 4 2
BCA4504 MIN Elective4 3 1 0 4 4
BCA3907 AEC Business Communication 2 2 2
BCA3908 SEC Website Development using CMS 3 3 3
BCA3909 VAD Constitution of India 1 1 1
Total 15 1 8 24 20

 

Semester V
Semester – V Teaching Scheme
Course Code Category Course Name L T P H Cr
BCA5417 MAJ Software Testing 3 3 3
BCA5418 MAJ C# and ASP.NET 3 3 3
BCA5419 MAJ Software Testing Lab 4 4 2
BCA5420 MAJ C# and ASP.NET Lab 4 4 2
BCA5505 MIN Elective5 3 1 4 4
BCA4910 AEC Language Level 1 2 2 2
BCA4911 SEC Digital Marketing 3 3 3
BCA4912 VAD Universal Human Values 1 1 1
Total 15 1 8 24 20

 

Semester VI
Semester – VI Teaching Scheme
Course

Code

Category Course Name L T P H Cr
BCA6421 MAJ Python Programming 3 3 3
BCA6422 MAJ Computer Networks 3 3 3
BCA6423 MAJ Python Programming Lab 4 4 2
BCA6424 MAJ Computer Networks Lab 4 4 2
BCA6506 MIN Elective6 3 1 4 4
BCA5913 AEC Language Level 2 2 2 2
BCA5914 SEC Multimedia Tools 3 3 3
BCA5915 VAD Environment Protection 1 1 1
Total 15 1 8 24 20

 

Semester VII
Semester – VII Teaching Scheme
Course Code Category Course Name L T P H Cr
BCA7425 MAJ Software Project Management 3 3 3
BCA7426 MAJ Introduction to Data Science 3 3 3
BCA7427 MAJ Software Project Management Lab 4 4 2
BCA7428 MAJ Introduction to Data Science Lab 4 4 2
BCA7507 MIN Elective7 3 1 4 4
BCA7508 MIN Elective8 3 1 4 4
BCA7801 INTR Internship 8 8 4
Total 12 2 16 30 22

 

Semester VIII
Semester – VIII Teaching Scheme
Course Code Category Course Name L T P H Cr
BCA8429 MAJ Mobile App Development 3 3 3
BCA8430 MAJ Advanced Data science 3 3 3
BCA8431 MAJ Mobile App Development Lab 4 4 2
BCA8432 MAJ Advanced Data Science Lab 4 4 2
BCA8701 PROJ Project 24 24 12
Total 6 0 32 38 22

 

List of Tentative Electives:
Course Code Course Name
Financial Accounting
Taxation
Elements of Statistics
Emerging Trends in IT
Optimization Techniques
Organizational Behaviour
Cyber Law
Information Security & Audit
Discrete Mathematics
Numerical Methods
Photoshop
CorelDraw
DevOps
Blockchain
MS-Project
Linux Administration
List of Tentative Open Electives:
Course Code Course Name
MS-Excel
WordPress
Computer Hardware, Security, and Troubleshooting
Digital Marketing
Office Suite
List of Tentative Life Skill Courses:
Course Code Course Name: Life Skills-III
Performing Arts:

Music, Singing, Poetry, Indian Conventional Dancing, Photography, Short Movie Making, Painting/ Sketching/ Drawing, Theatre Arts, Anchoring, Calligraphy etc.

Social welfare and Cultural Awareness
Transactional Analysis
Caring and service

Hospital Caring, Personal Safety, First Aid, Disaster Management Gardening, Organic farming, Cooking etc.

List of Tentative Value Added Courses:
Course Code Course Name
Practicing Meditation/Yoga
Sports
NCC/NSS
Constitution of India
Universal Human Values
Environment Protection

(One course in Semester I to VI – total 6 credit)

Abbreviations: Course Abbreviation; L – Lecture; T – Tutorial; P – Practical; H – Hours; CR – Credits, HSMC – Humanities/ Social Sciences/ Management Courses

Programme

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • To prepare the youth to take up positions as system analysts, system engineers, software engineers, and Programmers.
  • To aim at developing systems thinking, abstract thinking, skills to analyze and synthesize, and skills to apply knowledge through extensive problem-solving sessions, hands-on practice under various hardware/software environments and projects developed.
  • To prepare students with social interaction skills, communication skills, life skills, entrepreneurial skills, and research skills, which are necessary for career growth and for leading a quality life.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

The BCA Graduates will be able to:
  • PO1. Computational Knowledge: Understand and apply mathematical foundation, computing and domain knowledge for the conceptualization of computing models from defined problems.
  • PO2. Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, critically analyze and formulate complex computing problems using fundamentals of computer science and application domains.
  • PO3. Design / Development of Solutions: Ability to transform complex business scenarios and contemporary issues into problems, investigate, understand and propose integrated solutions using emerging technologies.
  • PO4. Conduct Investigations of Complex Computing Problems: Ability to devise and conduct experiments, interpret data and provide well informed conclusions.
  • PO5. Modern Tool Usage: Ability to select modern computing tools, skills and techniques necessary for innovative software solutions
  • PO6. Professional Ethics: Ability to apply and commit professional ethics and cyber regulations in a global economic environment.
  • PO7. Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for and develop the ability to engage in continuous learning as a Computing professional.
  • PO8. Project Management: Ability to understand management and computing principles with computing knowledge to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
  • PO9. Communication Efficacy: Communicate effectively with the computing community as well as society by being able to comprehend effective documentations and presentations.
  • PO10. Societal & Environmental Concern: Ability to recognize economical, environmental, social, health, legal, ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology and other consequential responsibilities relevant to professional practice.
  • PO11. Individual & Team Work: Ability to work as a member or leader in diverse teams in multidisciplinary environment.
  • PO12. Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Identify opportunities, entrepreneurship vision and use of innovative ideas to create value and wealth for the betterment of the individual and society.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • Investigate technical comprehension in varied areas of Computer Applications and experience a conducive environment in developing abilities for flourishing career and higher studies.
  • Understand, investigate, and develop computer programs in allied areas like Web, Mobile Apps, Algorithms, Multimedia and Design, and Data Analytics for efficient design of computer-based systems of varying complexity.

Career Opportunities

BCA degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of information technology. Graduates can work in various sectors, including

Eligibility

Open Category student should have scored minimum 50 % of Score at 10+2 level from ICSE/ CBSE/Any State Board Examination or equivalent qualification from any recognized board in Science, Commerce with preferably mathematics as subject and 45% for reserved category candidate.

Candidates are selected on the basis of Merit AND Personal interview conducted by PCU

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