BCA stands for Bachelor of Computer Applications. In the field of Computer Applications BCA is a new kind of degree course. BCA is a 3 years full time course. This is a course which is arranged for the Students who wish to go ahead in the field of Computers and Information Technology. After completing BCA course, one can join MCA or even go for several Job opportunities.
Objectives of BCA:- The course aims at realizing the following student objectives :
1. To demonstrate a sound knowledge in key areas of computer science or industrial computing.
2. To demonstrate a substantial understanding of concepts in key areas of computer science.
3. To carry out the required analysis and synthesis involved in computer systems, information systems and computer applications.
4. To demonstrate professional competence in developing software and in its design and implementation.
5. To develop sound practical skills to enable them to addressing problems which arise from computer systems and applications.
The following are the Top colleges in India which offers BCA course-
1. Acharya Institute of Management and Sciences (AIMS) – Bangalore
2. Satya Institute of Media and Management – Lucknow
3. Indian Institute of Management & Commerece (IIMC) – Hyderabad
4. Prestige Institute of Management and Research – Indore
5. Apeejay Institute of Management – Jalandhar
6. Aryans Group of Colleges (AGC) – Mohali
7. JK Business School (JKBS) – Gurgaon (Delhi/NCR)
8. Prestige Institute Of Management – Gwalior
9. Indian Academy Group of Institutions – Bangalore
10. IndraPrastha College of Management and Technology (ICMT) – Kota
The salary depends on the company in which the students have got the opportunity to work. A fresh BCA graduate can get a minimum starting pay of Rs.10000 and a maximum pay of Rs.18000. They will be able to earn more, once they gain experience.
There are lots of career opportunities in this field. Candidates can apply for any one of the following sectors-
1. Graduate professionals from this field can seek employment in public and private sectors, banking, insurance, accounting, stock markets, e-commerce and marketing. Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges.
2. India being an IT giant, is capable to provide jobs in the IT sector in which BCA can help. Job opportunities can be found in both large and small software development organizations as well as hardware companies.
3. The Top companies such as Wipro, InfoTech, Satyam, [TCS] Tata Consultancy Service , Siemens Communications, and even International companies such as Vodafone, and Essar Communications are hiring Students every year .
4. If one wishes to become a Software Developer or web-designer or wants to take up a career in Systems Management, then BCA is the best course to get an early start for their careers.
5. It is impressive to know that even the Students are getting placed in dairy & banking firms. The firms are hiring more of the BCA applicants for their software based opportunities.
Some Job titles are:-
I. Auditors
II. Book Keepers
III. Budget Analysts
IV. Finance Managers
V. Teacher/lecturer
VI. Marketing Managers
VII. Business Consultants
Eligibility Criteria for admission in BCA:-
1. Aspiring Candidates need to be complited their 10+2 or equivalent / 3 year diploma from a recognized Education state Board with minimum 40% marks.
2. Studying Math as a subject in 12th compulsory.
3. If 12th is done with Commerce, one must have studied Math as an optional subject.
