The BCA provides an understanding and skills related to the use of computer and its application. The basic objective of the programme is to open a channel of admission for computing courses for students, who have done the 10+2 and are interested in taking computing as a career. After acquiring the Bachelors Degree (BCA) at IGNOU, there is a further educational opportunity to go for an MCA at IGNOU or Masters programme at other Universities.
The minimum duration of the course is 3 years ad the maximum duration is 6 years. The facilities for counselling and practical second and third year will, however, not automatically be extended after first year of study. Practical sessions in subsequent years is at the discretion of the University and subject to payment for the same.
IGNOU BCA Eligibility Criteria
10+2 with Mathematics as a distinct subject. Those who have not studied mathematics as a distinct subject at 10+2 level will have to register for both MTE-03 and CIC along with Ist semester of BCA. Such students have to successfully complete CIC and MTE-03 before registering for the 3rd semester of the BCA programme.
IGNOU BCA Programme Structure
The programme structure for BCA is:
I Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CS-610 | Foundation Course in English for Computing |
| FHS-01 | Foundation Course in Humanities and Soical Sciences |
| CS-611 | Computer Fundamentals and PC Software |
II Semester
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| CS-612 | PC Softawre Application Skills |
| CS-60 | Foundation Course in Mathematics and Computing |
| CS-62 | 'C' Programming & Data Structure |
III Semester
|
Course Code |
Course Title |
|---|---|
| FST | Foundation Course in Science and Technology |
| CS-63 | Introduction to System Software |
| CS-05 | Elements of System Analysis and Design |