AIM
In accordance with the revised UGC Curriculum and Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes, the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) programme w.e.f academic session 2024-25 curriculum framework shall be as follows:
The BCA programme covers basic to advanced level concepts in Computer Science, Computer Applications and Information Technology. The theoretical concepts in class room teaching and hands on machine experience in digital laboratories using computer program using computers and standard tools widen the horizon of the students. With the acquired knowledge, students can solve the problems in various domains using computers.
Generic (Open) Electives for other undergraduate programmes
The students are required to refer the eligibility criteria provided in the admission brochure for BCA programme for the specific academic session. As per the Admission Brochure for the Academic Session (AS) 2023-24, the eligibility criteria for BCA programme is as follows: “Pass in 12th Class of 10+2 of CBSE or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate* with pass in English (core or elective or functional). Mathematics or Computer Science / or other subject related to Computer Science”.
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“Three-year Diploma in a branch of Engineering from a polytechnic duly approved by All India Council for Technical Education and affiliated to a recognized examining body with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate”.
| S.No. | Name of Programme | Programme Code | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & ADMISSION CRITERIA | | 1. | Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) | 114 | - Eligibility Criteria: Pass in 12th Class of 10+2 of CBSE or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate* with pass in English (core or elective or functional). Mathematics or Computer Science / or any other subject related to Computer Science.
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- Three year Diploma in a branch of Engineering from a polytechnic duly approved by All India Council for Technical Education and affiliated to a recognized examining body with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
- Admission Criteria: Admission shall be on the basis of the merit of the CET. The vacant seats after exhausting the merit list of CET will be filled through the merit list of CUET#
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Duration
[Provision of Multiple Exit and Awarding Certificate, Diploma, and Degrees]
The maximum duration of programme will be as per regulations and recommendations of the statutory bodies governing the BCA programme. As per existing UGC CCFUP, the total duration for completing the BCA programme from the date of admission in first year to completion of Certificate / Diploma / 3 years’ degree/ 4 years Hons. degree (including Breaks) shall not exceed 7 years. The detailed qualification award (Certificate / Diploma/ Degree), exit options and other requirement is given in Table1. Grading System shall be as per Ordinance 11 of the University.
| Duration & Qualification Award Details | | No of years ofcompletion | Qualification Awarded | Exit Options | Credit Requirement | Entry Option | Remarks | | One Year (I & II Semester) | BCA Certificate | Students have an option of exiting the programme after completion of first year (Semester I and semester II) | Students are required to complete Minimum 52 credits including vocational course which is mandatory. | Students who exit with a BCA certificate are permitted to re-enter within three years from the date | Students are required to secure minimum 48 credits during first year and 4 credits in work based vocational courses during summer break after first year. ii. Students may be permitted to take a break from the study during the period of BCA programme but the total duration for completing the BCA | | Two Years (I to IV Semesters) | BCA Diploma | Students have an option of exiting the programme after completion of second year (Semester III & IV) | Students are required to complete Minimum 96 credits and also secure 4 vocational course either offered after first year or after second year during the summer break time. | Students who exit with a BCA diploma are permitted to re-enter within three years from the date when student took break and may complete BCA programme. | - Students exiting the programme after securing 96 credits in initial two years of admission will be awarded BCA Diploma provided they secure additional 4 credit in skill based vocational courses offered after first year or after second year during the summer break time.
- Students may be permitted to take a break from the study during the period of BCA programme but the total duration for completing the BCA programme from the date of admission to first year shall not exceed 7 years.
| | Three Years (I to VI Semesters) | BCA | Students will be allowed to exit after completion of the 3rd year (V & VI Semesters) | Students are required to complete Minimum 146 credits and also secure 4 credits in Summer Internship during the summer break time after 2nd year. | Students who exit with a BCA are permitted to re-enter within two years and complete the four year BCA, but the student is not entitled to re-enter for BCA (Honours). | Students who want to undertake 3-year BCA programme will be awarded BCA Degree upon securing 146 credits Students may be permitted to take a break from the study during the period of BCA programme but the total duration for completing the BCA programme from the date of admission year shall not exceed 7 years. | | Four Years (I to VIII Semesters) | BCA Honours (Hons.) | — | Hons. Shall only be Awarded if the student acquires full credits in every semester with a total CGPA of above or equal to 7.5, and the degree is awarded after the mmediate completion of the 4th year from the year of admission. No Hons. Shall be conferred if the degree requirements are not completed in the minimum dura tion. | — | Students will be awarded BCA (Hons.) Degree |
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CURRICULAR COMPONENTS
The BCA programme curriculum consists of core courses and interdisciplinary / multidisciplinary courses from other disciplines, ability enhancement courses (language courses), skill enhancement courses, and a set of value added courses. Vocational courses are also added which will help the students to equip with job- oriented skills. The minimum credit requirements for each component for 3-year BCA and 4-year BCA (Hons.) are given in Table.2 The distribution of credits across semesters for BCA programme is given in Table 4.
| S.No. | Broad Category of Course | Minimum Credit Requirement | | 3-year BCA | 4-Year BCA (Hons.) | | 1. | Core Courses (CCT/ CCP/PCE) | 114 | 124 | | 2. | Multidisciplinary Courses | 09 | 09 | | 3. | Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) | 08 | 08 | | 4. | Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) | 08 | 08 | | 5. | Value Added Courses (VA) | 08 | 08 | | 6. | Summer Internship (SI) | 04 | 04 | | 7. | Major/ Minor Project (PRJ) | 06 | 22 | | | Total | 157 | 185 |
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The student is required to complete one Minor Project in the sixth semester, Major Project-1 in seventh semester and Major Project-2 in eight semesters, all from any emerging technologies.
| S.No. | Broad Category of Course | Semester (Credits) | | I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | | 1. | CCT/ CCP/PCE | 20 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 10 | — | | 2. | Multidisciplinary Courses | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | | 3. | Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | | 4. | Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | | 5. | Value Added Courses (VA) | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | | 6. | SummerInternship (SI) | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | | 7. | Major/ Minor Project (PRJ) | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 10 | | | Total | 26 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 18 | 10 |
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* Multidisciplinary Generic Elective (GE) for BCA
- Students GE-1 (Choose any One)
- Principles of Management & Organizational Behavior
- Any One Paper Offered as open elective by other School /Department / Programme
- GE-2 (Choose any One)
- Digital Marketing
- Principles of Accounting
- Any One Paper Offered as open elective by other School / Department / Programme
- GE-3
- Introduction to Management & Entrepreneurship Development
- MOOC Course
Generic (Open) Electives for other undergraduate programmes
The following Core courses (as mentioned in Table 5) of BCA programme may be offered as Generic Elective for other undergraduate programmes. Maximum number of students from other School / Department / Programme should not exceed 20% of total intake for the programme.
| S.No. | Semester | Subject Code | Subject Name | | 1. | First | BCA 105T BCA 105P | Web Technologies Web Technologies Lab | | 2. | Second | BCA 102T BCA 102P | Database Management System Database Management System Lab | | 3. | Third | BCA 201T BCA 201P | Python Programming Python Programming Lab |
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VOCATIONAL COURSES
The objectives of encouraging the students to undertake a vocational course during summer break after First Year (Second semester) and, also after third year (Sixth semester) for four years programme are
- To ensure the development of capabilities across a range of disciplines including sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, languages, as well as vocational subjects, a student can undertake programmes /courses of study relating to Languages, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Art, Dance, Theatre, Statistics, Pure and Applied Sciences, Sports, etc., and other such subjects needed for a multidisciplinary and stimulating learning environment
- To prepare professionals in cutting-edge areas that are fast gaining prominence, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), 3-D machining, big data analysis, and machine learning, Block chain Technology, Full stack web development, Robotic Process Automation or any other emerging technology with important applications to health, environment, and sustainable living the students are also encouraged to undergo training in the emerging technologies which are not part of their curriculum.
- To find a job for those students who exit before completing the programme.
SUMMER INTERNSHIP
Students can undertake internships with local industry, businesses etc., or with faculty and researchers at their own or other Higher Educational Institutes (HEIs). Summer Training (Conducted at the end of the 4th Semester and evaluation to be carried in 5th Semester) Report and Viva – Voce: Students will undergo summer training/industry visit/In-house training/In-house project during the summer break after the completion of 4th semester. This will help the students to engage with all aspects of their learning and facilitate their improvement in the employability. A report of the Summer Internship is required to be submitted to the College/ Institution. Viva-voce examination will be conducted based on the report submitted by the student. A panel of examiner will be appointed by the HOD/ Director of the Institution for internal evaluation out of 40 marks. External evaluation of 60 marks will be conduct by the examination division of the university.
Major/ Minor Project
The student shall undertake Minor Project in 6th Semester, Major Project -1 in 7th Semester and Major Project-2 in 8th Semester, all in any of the emerging areas. Four year students not undertaking Major Project-2 will do an industry internship throughout the eighth semester in lieu of a Major project-2 and will be awarded BCA (Hons.). The students who secure 185 credits, including 22 credits from Minor Project, Major Project-1 and Major Project- 2 / internship, shall be awarded BCA (Hons.). The semester wise evaluation scheme of BCA Programme are mentioned from Table 6 to Table 13
