Bachelor of Computer Applications | BCA

  • Undergraduate

  • Online

  • Computer Applications

  • 3 Years

From SGT University
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The Online BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) at SGT University provides a comprehensive curriculum covering programming, database systems, networking, and software development. This fully online program features live lectures and projects that prepare graduates for careers as software developers, system analysts, and IT professionals.

🌟 Why Choose BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)?

The Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) is your launchpad into the world of IT, software development, and digital innovation. It equips students with a solid foundation in programming, database management, networking, cloud computing, and web development — preparing them for the most in-demand tech roles in India and globally.

With the digital economy booming, BCA graduates are at the core of every major industry: from fintech and e-commerce to edtech, healthtech, and gaming.

💡 BCA is a smart and future-ready choice — affordable, versatile, and job-oriented.

🧭 Career Map – How BCA Powers Your Tech Journey


Class 12 (Any Stream with Math/CS Preferred)
        │
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🎓 Bachelor of Computer Applications (3 Years)
        │
        ├──▶ 👨‍💻 Frontend / Backend Developer
        ├──▶ 🧑‍💼 Business Analyst / QA Tester
        ├──▶ ☁️ Cloud Support / IT Admin
        ├──▶ 🔐 Cybersecurity / Network Analyst
        ├──▶ 🎨 UI/UX Designer / Web Designer
        ├──▶ 📈 Data Analyst / Python Developer
        └──▶ 🎓 MCA / MBA Tech / PG Diploma


 

🚀 BCA is a gateway to over 40+ job roles in the tech and IT-enabled services sector.

🎯 Skill Wheel – What BCA Trains You In

Skill Application
💻 Programming C, C++, Java, Python, JS
🗃️ Database Mgmt MySQL, Oracle, DBMS
🌐 Web Development HTML, CSS, React, Node.js
☁️ Cloud & Infra AWS basics, Virtual Machines
🔐 Cybersecurity Threat detection, encryption
🧠 Logic & Algorithms Competitive programming, app logic
🧪 Software Testing QA, Selenium, test cases
💬 Communication Technical writing, teamwork

🧑‍💻 These are core industry-ready skills demanded by product and service companies alike.

🌿 Specialization Tree – Choose Your BCA Track


                      BCA
                       │
     ┌────────────┬─────────────┬──────────────┬─────────────┐
     │ Web Dev    │ Cybersecurity │ AI & ML    │ App Dev     │
     │ Data Science │ UI/UX      │ Cloud & DevOps │ Gaming   │
     └────────────┴─────────────┴──────────────┴─────────────┘

 
 

 
Specialization Focus Area
🌐 Web & App Development Frontend/Backend stacks, APIs, databases
🔐 Cybersecurity Ethical hacking, firewalls, secure coding
📊 Data Science Python, pandas, data viz, ML basics
🤖 AI & ML Model training, automation, AI apps
☁️ Cloud & DevOps AWS/GCP, Git, CI/CD pipelines
🎮 Game Development Unity, game logic, 2D/3D programming
🎨 UI/UX Design Adobe XD, Figma, user journey mapping

🎯 Students typically pick a specialization in Year 2 or 3 based on interest + career goal.

💼 Real-World Job Examples (After BCA)

Role Industry Avg Salary (INR)
👨‍💻 Web Developer IT / Startups ₹4–8 LPA
☁️ Cloud Support Engineer Cloud / SaaS ₹5–10 LPA
📊 Data Analyst BFSI / Retail / Analytics ₹6–12 LPA
🔐 Cybersecurity Analyst Fintech / IT Security ₹5–10 LPA
🧪 Software Tester (QA) Tech Services ₹3.5–7 LPA
🎨 UI/UX Designer Digital Agencies ₹4–9 LPA
🧠 Python Developer AI / Automation ₹6–10 LPA
🧑‍💼 IT Consultant Enterprises ₹7–12 LPA

🏢 Top recruiters: Infosys, TCS, Wipro, Capgemini, Cognizant, Zoho, Amazon, Accenture, and startups like Razorpay, CRED, and Zomato.

✅ Why Choose BCA?

  • 💻 Future-Proof Degree – Learn tech that’s in demand globally

  • 📈 Fast Entry into IT Sector – 3 years to job-ready

  • 💼 Affordable vs. B.Tech – Lower cost, strong ROI

  • 🎓 Flexible Pathways – Upgrade to MCA, MBA Tech, PGDCA

  • 🌐 Opens Global Careers – Remote jobs, international firms

  • 🧪 Real-World Focus – Internships, live projects, hackathons

🎓 ScholarIQ Advantage for BCA Aspirants

Feature Value
💡 Career Predictor Find ideal role based on skills
🧠 Aptitude Prep Python, Logic, Coding, Math
📘 College Compare NAAC, Placement, Fees, Location
🧑‍💻 Expert Sessions Hear from BCA grads in Google, Infosys
🧪 Project Ideas Final-year app/web project ideas
🎮 Live Tech Simulations Cloud labs, code playgrounds, UX mockups


 

📘 General Syllabus – BCA

Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Credits: ~120–140 (varies by institution)

🔹 Semester 1

Subject Description
Fundamentals of IT Basics of hardware, software, and computer operations
Programming in C Intro to structured programming concepts
Mathematics – I Algebra, calculus, and logic building
Digital Electronics Logic gates, circuits, binary systems
Communication Skills English proficiency and workplace communication
Lab – C Programming Hands-on coding in C
Lab – Office Tools MS Office, Google Workspace, presentations

🔹 Semester 2

Subject Description
Data Structures Arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, trees
Object-Oriented Programming (C++) OOP principles, classes, objects, polymorphism
Mathematics – II Discrete structures, matrices, combinatorics
Database Management Systems (DBMS) SQL, relational models, normalization
Environmental Studies Ecology, climate change, sustainability in tech
Lab – OOP (C++) Object-oriented coding practices
Lab – DBMS (MySQL/Oracle) Database creation, querying

🔹 Semester 3

Subject Description
Operating Systems Processes, memory management, file systems
Web Development – I HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, frontend basics
Computer Networks Network models, TCP/IP, protocols
Software Engineering SDLC, UML diagrams, project management
Data Communication Signals, transmission, bandwidth, encoding
Lab – Web Design Web page creation using HTML/CSS
Lab – OS & Networking Shell scripting, LAN configuration

🔹 Semester 4

Subject Description
Java Programming Object-oriented Java, applets, exceptions
Web Development – II Backend with PHP / Node.js, MySQL
Python Programming Data types, control flow, libraries (NumPy, Pandas)
Mobile Application Development Android (Java/Kotlin) or Flutter basics
Computer Graphics 2D/3D rendering, transformations, OpenGL
Lab – Java & Python IDEs like Eclipse, PyCharm, real projects
Mini Project – Web/App Guided frontend/backend development

🔹 Semester 5

Subject Description
Data Analytics Data cleaning, visualization (Excel, Tableau, Python)
Cybersecurity & Ethics Cryptography, cyber laws, ethical hacking intro
Cloud Computing AWS, Azure, virtualization basics
Artificial Intelligence Search, logic, basic ML with Python
Elective – I (Choose one) Game Dev, IoT, NLP, Blockchain
Lab – AI/Cloud Google Colab, AWS Cloud labs
Capstone Project – I Real-time software/app development begins

🔹 Semester 6

Subject Description
Internet of Things (IoT) Sensors, Raspberry Pi, real-world automation
DevOps & Git CI/CD, GitHub workflows, version control
Project Management Agile, Scrum, SDLC lifecycle
Elective – II (Choose one) Full Stack, UI/UX, Data Science, AR/VR
Final Capstone Project – II App/Web/Data-based final group/solo project
Viva & Internship Evaluation Final presentation and report defense

🎯 Popular Electives (Offered in Sem 5 & 6)

Elective Outcome
Data Science with Python ML models, data pipelines
Full Stack Development React + Node + MongoDB
UI/UX Design Figma, Adobe XD, user research
Game Development Unity or Unreal Engine basics
Blockchain Basics Ethereum, smart contracts
Augmented Reality XR tools, simulations

🧪 Tools & Platforms Covered Throughout

Tool Purpose
VS Code / Eclipse / PyCharm Coding environments
Git & GitHub Version control, collaboration
MySQL / MongoDB Databases
AWS / Azure / Firebase Cloud deployment
Figma / Canva Design & UI
Google Colab / Jupyter AI/ML notebooks


 

₹15500

/ Per Semester

3 Years

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Eligibility: Class 12th (any stream, preferably with Mathematics or Computer Science) from a recognized board with at least 50–60% marks. Admissions may be merit-based or via university-specific entrance tests (e.g., CUET-UG, IPU CET, SET).
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