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About IGNOU BCA

  • BCA is Bachelor in Computer Application, which is a 3-year undergraduate degree programme that focuses on knowledge of the basics of computer application and software development.
  • A BCA degree is considered to be at par with a BTech/BE degree in Computer Science or Information Technology.
  • The degree helps interested students in setting up a sound academic base for an advanced career in Computer Applications.
  •  BCA course includes database management systems, operating systems, software engineering, web technology, and languages such as C, C++, HTML, Java, etc.

Fee

INR 7,700 per semester

Duration

3 years

Eligibility

10+2

  • After completing the BCA course, one can pursue higher studies by specializing in various sub-domains of BCA and pursuing MCA.
  • One can work as an app developer or software developer, System Administrator, or work as lecturer, or computer teacher.
  • With rapid development in the field of Information Technology, this course offers promising career opportunities.
  • Professionals must possess sound knowledge of IT and Computers and must be well-versed in the practical applications of software technology. 

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Who Can Apply

To pursue a BCA course, one need not have Physics, Chemistry, and Maths as subjects in Class 12. In fact, candidates who have pursued Arts or Commerce in class XII can also join the course. The basic eligibility requirements for a BCA course are as follows:

  • Aspirants must have passed Class 12 from any stream with English as a subject with a minimum of 45 to 55 percent marks in aggregate (the pass percentage might vary from college to college).
  • While University admits aspirants on a merit basis, others admit students on the basis of personal interviews and written examinations. 
  • The admission process will generally start around the month of March- April.

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General ₹15,000/Semester

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  • Approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) 
  • Recognized by all member universities of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) 
  • IGNOU has been awarded an A++ grade by the NAAC.
  • Most trusted platform for quality education.
  • PG courses awarded by IGNOU are recognized by UGC and are definitely valid for UGC NET exam.

Admission Process

Candidates seeking admission to IGNOU for distance and online education can apply online on the official website. After the applications are submitted, the forms are scrutinised and admission is offered on first-come first serve basis. Check out a step-by-step IGNOU admission process 2023.

Step 1- IGNOU application process is completely online. Candidates willing to apply must visit the official website and fill out the form.

Step 2- Students who have applied for B.Ed, MBA, or PB BSc Nursing must appear for the required entrance and check if they havve qualified it. Followed by application, application fee payment, and entrance, students who have completed their registration can check their status by entering their registration number on the IGNOU admission status page. The university also notifies students about their admission confirmation or rejection through an email and a text message in the next two months.

Step 3- For other courses, IGNOU admission forms, submitted via the Online Admission System, are scrutinized and confirmed for admission subject to the fulfillment of eligibility criteria. These forms are processed region-wise on a first-come-first-serve basis. Therefore, the time required for the processing of forms for different regional centres may vary depending on the number of applicants from the respective region. However, the university claims that within two months, every student receives admission confirmation via email or on the student portal.

Step 4- Once the university communicates that the student is shortlisted, students are required to pay the course admission fee to confirm their seat at the university.

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Online Manipal University conducts exams in the online mode that are remotely proctored through their enhanced digital learning platform.

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  • IGNOU has a strong alumni network and through gaining add-on skills, students get jobs through off-campus drives.
  • According to unofficial sources, the average package received by students in recent past during IGNOU placements stood between INR 3 LPA and INR 4 LPA. Some of the popular courses of IGNOU include BEd, MBA and MCA that have good future career prospect in the corporate world.
  • The top companies visiting the IGNOU placement are Aviva India, Radical Minds, Globiva.

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Frequently Asked Questions?

IGNOU offers a flexible and accessible way to earn a BCA degree, which may make it easier for some students to complete the programme.

Yes, IGNOU distance BCA is a valid course as it is recognized by the University Grant Commission and Distance Education Bureau.

The only requirement to be eligible for distance BCA at IGNOU is to have a 10+2 passing certificate with minimum aggregate marks from any recognized board such as CBSE, ICSE, etc.

You can definitely opt for BCA as it has got nothing to do with maths subject but only restricted to computer basics and related programming languages that you will need to study and master your skills upon like Java, Web development, UI development, Dot NET C Sharp, C+, etc.

The BCA course is not difficult.

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