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Bachelor of Computer Applications

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Overview

Full name
Bachelor of Computer Applications
Level
UG
Duration
3 years (4 years with honours under NEP)
Mode
full-time
Stream
Computer Applications
Regulator
AICTE

Specialisations: Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Software Development

Eligibility

Class 12; many colleges require Mathematics.

Summary only. The regulator's notice and the college prospectus for your admission year are final.

Entrance exams

Top BCA colleges

#9NIRF Colleges
PrivateAICTEMultidisciplinary universityScienceCommerceArts and Humanities
BCA intake
132
Established
1963
Courses listed
10

Intake: AISHE, reported by the institution, as of 2026-09-20 · Rank: NIRF 2025, Colleges

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Psg College of Arts and Science

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

#10NIRF Colleges
GovernmentAICTEMultidisciplinary universityScienceCommerceArts and Humanities
BCA intake
60
Established
1947
Courses listed
11

Intake: AISHE, reported by the institution, as of 2026-09-20 · Rank: NIRF 2025, Colleges

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Loyola College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

#14NIRF Colleges
GovernmentMultidisciplinary universityScienceCommerceArts and Humanities
BCA intake
54
Established
1925
Courses listed
8

Intake: AISHE, reported by the institution, as of 2026-09-20 · Rank: NIRF 2025, Colleges

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Presidency College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

#15NIRF Colleges
GovernmentAICTEMultidisciplinary universityScienceArts and HumanitiesCommerce
BCA intake
30
Established
1840
Courses listed
9

Intake: AISHE, reported by the institution, as of 2026-09-20 · Rank: NIRF 2025, Colleges

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Madras Christian College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

#16NIRF Colleges
GovernmentMultidisciplinary universityScienceArts and HumanitiesCommerce
BCA intake
100
Established
1863
Courses listed
11

Intake: AISHE, reported by the institution, as of 2026-09-20 · Rank: NIRF 2025, Colleges

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Careers after BCA

  • Software developer
  • Web developer
  • IT support
  • MCA

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the eligibility for BCA?

Class 12; many colleges require Mathematics.

Which entrance exam is needed for BCA?

CUET UG.

How many colleges offer BCA?

8,716 colleges in our official-source lists offer BCA. Please verify with the institution.

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