WCC BCA : Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Course Description

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) is an undergraduate program in Computer Applications. It is open for students who have qualified Higher Secondary Examination with a minimum of 45% marks.

BCA is a 3 year program and is often seen as equivalent to a B.E. or B.Tech. in Computer Science. The course is, usually, divided in six semesters. The admission is generally through a Common Entrance Test conducted by respective institutes.

The average tuition fee for BCA in India ranges from 1.5 Lakh INR to 6 Lakh INR for three years.

After completing BCA, a student can find employment in various fields like Software Development, Banks, ITES, Government departments, Education etc. The average monthly salary offered to a BCA graduate ranges between 20,000 to 25,000 INR.

Duration

BCA is normally of 3 years duration and each year is divided in two semesters. For BCA in the correspondence mode of education, the minimum duration is 3 years and maximum duration ranges from 5 to 6 years depending upon the university.

What is BCA about?

In the recent years, BCA has emerged as one of the in-demand vocational courses. This course focuses on preparing students for roles pertaining to Computer Applications and IT industry. The course helps a student develop programming skills, networking skills and learn application packages, programming languages and modern techniques of Information technology.

Difference between BCA and B.Sc. in Computer Science

Ideally there is not much difference between BCA and B.Sc. in Computer Science except that the former is more professionally inclined.

In BCA a student learns mainly about operating systems, DBMS, Digital Electronics and other areas of Information Technology. BCA, as a course, seeks to bridge the gap between business and technology. In BCA, focus is on the technological aspect of computer applications.

On the other hand, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Computer Science is a theory based paper and deals in both hardware and software part of computer. In this course a student can learn soft computing skills and mathematical and theoretical concepts related to computers.

So for students looking for a professional course BCA is ideal, while for those interested in learning theoretical concepts related to computer software and hardware B.Sc. in Computer Science is the right course.  

Where to study?

BCA is available at more than 1000 colleges in India. For a promising career after the completion of course, it is necessary to pursue BCA from one of the top institutes in India. Here is a list of some of the top BCA colleges in India.

  • Christ University, Bangalore
  • Madras Christian College, Chennai
  • Presidency College, Bangalore
  • Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, Pune
  • DAV College, Chandigarh

Academic Options after BCA

After completion of BCA degree, there are several options available for students in India. After BCA an obvious choice is an MCA degree which is a postgraduate degree in Computer Applications. MCA is available at all Top Universities including JNU, Delhi, University of Delhi and University of Hyderabad.  Another good option is Master Degree in Computer Management (MCM) or Master Degree in Information Management (MIM).

For students inclined more towards the managerial aspects of an organization, MBA in Information Technology from a reputed B-School in India is a good option. 

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary or equivalent preferably with Mathematics by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or any equivalent exam conducted by any State Board or Equivalent.

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Admission to the college is based solely on 12th exam marks, with no interview process. Upon application, candidates receive a call letter via mail to secure a seat. Renowned as the best women's college in Chennai, it boasts the city's finest auditorium. The faculty, all with master's degrees in computer science and some with PhDs, specialize in particular subjects, known for their competence and friendliness. Scholarships are available based on academic performance and government criteria. Campus interviews occur at the end of the 5th semester, offering opportunities with companies like Infosys. The fee structure is split into odd semester fees ranging from 30,000 to 35,000 INR and even semester fees from 20,000 to 21,000 INR, with annual fees listed differently as 8,000 to 13,000 INR and 5,000 to 10,000 INR respectively, considered affordable. Women's Christian College emphasizes strong campus placements with top MNCs like Infosys, TCS, and Deloitte, coupled with internship opportunities in the second year. Teachers support aptitude and interview preparation to improve student outcomes. The college strives for 100% campus placement while aiding students interested in further education. Several scholarships, including a government SC ST scholarship up to 10,000 INR annually, are available, along with management scholarships for high achievers. Scholarships also assist students from lower-income families, offsetting the self-financed course fees. The college supports entrepreneurship and innovation through various cells, enhancing students' practical skills and career readiness.
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WCC Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA] Ranking

WCC Computer Applications ranking by India Today is 7 out of 167 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 8 out of 110 in India in 2020. WCC Computer Applications ranking by Outlook is 11 out of 109 in India in 2024

Indiatoday Ranking

#7 out of 167 in India 2024 
#2nd in Chennai
#2 in Tamil Nadu

Outlook Ranking

#11 out of 109 in India 2024 
#4th in Chennai
#4 in Tamil Nadu

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