BCA+MCA (Integrated): In India, Colleges, Fees, Eligibility, Syllabus

Q: Is BCA better than BCA+MCA integrated course?

It depends on the students need and aspirations through education and both the courses have different durations and job perspectives. BCA is an undergraduate course and BCA+MCA is an integrated course of both graduation and masters.

Sounak Banerjee

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Bachelor of Computer Application + Master of Computer Application is a five-year integrated course which is designed in a way that the candidates are capable to perform and work in IT industries and other research- oriented fields as well.

This course provides an integrated course of both computer basics and advanced level through a single admission process to develop complete understanding of all the dimensions of computer applications in the practical world.
The average course fees for this integrated course are around INR 80,000 – INR 3 lakhs per year depending on the institution and mode of education.
After completing the course, candidates can further apply for research oriented education or can pursue a job in different IT based companies.
Average starting salary for different job profiles is INR 3-5 LPA depending on the job profile and company.

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Admission Process

BCA+MCA (Integrated Courses): Admission Process

Admission process for the course mostly depends on the merit list released by the individual institution based on 12th marks scored by the students.
Some of the institutions conduct personal tests for admission and selection is done through personal interview or group discussion depending on the seats availability.

BCA+MCA (Integrated Courses): Eligibility Criteria

Candidates after completing 12th from a recognised board can apply for BCA+MCA integrated course.
Candidates must have studied Mathematics, Statistics, Information technology or Information Science, Computer Science as one of the subjects in Class 12th.
And must have scored at least 50% marks in Class 12th.
Candidates interested in this course, can apply for the course after completing graduation in some other course if they have the required marks and subject in 12th.

Top Colleges

BCA+MCA (Integrated Courses): Top Colleges

The below table list the colleges providing BCA+MCA integrated course for 5 years:

Institution Name	Location	Average Fees
Sharda University	Noida	INR 6.90 LPA
St. Xavier’s College	Kolkata	INR 35,000
GD Goenka University	Gurgaon	INR 5.50 LPA
Symbiosis International University	Maharashtra	INR 2,28,000
Amity University	Patna	INR 2.25 LPA
Royal Global University	Guwahati	INR 4 LPA
Aliah University	Kolkata	INR 15,000
MATS University	Raipur	INR 94,000
The Ambedkar Institute of Technology	New Delhi	INR 40,000
Guru Nanak Dev University	Amritsar	INR 4.20 LPA
Om Sterling Global University	Hisar, Haryana	INR 3 LPA

BCA+MCA (Integrated Courses): Distance Education

There are institutions that provide this integrated through Distance Education.

Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
AM Informatics, Punjabi Bagh, Delhi

Syllabus

BCA+MCA (Integrated Courses): Syllabus

Some of the topics and subjects covered under BCA+MCA integrated course are:

Fundamentals of Computer and C Programming	Operation Research
Basic Electronics	Compiler Design
Digital Logic Mathematics	Algorithm Laboratory
Data Structure	Artificial Intelligence 4
Computer Organization & Architecture	Data Communication & Networks
Microprocessors	Software Engineering
Formal Language & Automata Theory	Web Technology

Job Prospects

BCA+MCA (Integrated Courses): Top Job Options

There are several job profiles available for the students after completing BCA+MCA course based on their working capacity and knowledge developed through their practical and theoretical classes.

Software Developer

Software Developer is responsible for researching, designing and managing different software programs. They identify areas where modification is required and develop new and advanced programs for the company’s better future.

Average Salary: INR 4.85 LPA

System Analyst

System analyst analyzes the system and software’s working and efficiency. They analyse the working of softwares and hardware and keep record of all the requirements for proper effectiveness of the system.

Average Salary: INR 6 LPA

IT Professionals

IT professionals help the users to ensure the working of hardware or software, diagnose connectivity or data access problems. Ensures that all the attached devices and drives function effectively.

Average Salary: INR 5.60 LPA

System Administrator

Description: System administrators help to install, upgrade and monitor everyday software and hardware functioning in a system. They maintain the operation systems, business applications, security tools and web server related issues of the users.

Average Salary: INR 4.02 LPA

Software Tester

Description: Software Tester ensures the quality of software development and working. They perform automated and manual tests created by the developers of the software. They are responsible to mitigate risk and prevent software issues of the system.

Average Salary: INR 3.70 LPA

average salary after BCA+MCA (Integrated Course)

FAQs

BCA+MCA (Integrated Courses): FAQs

Ques. Name some of the institutions having personal tests for BCA+MCA integrated courses?

Ans. Some of the private institutions like Sharda University, Amity University conduct personal tests and interviews for the selection of BCA+MCA integrated students.

Ques. Is BCA better than BCA+MCA integrated course?

Ans. It depends on the student’s need and aspirations through education and both the courses have different durations and job perspectives. BCA is an undergraduate course and BCA+MCA is an integrated course of both graduation and masters.

Ques. Name some of the entrances for BCA?

Ans. Some of the entrances for BCA are:: IPU CET, conducted by Indraprastha University, KIITEE, conducted by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology University and many more.

Ques. Is there any institution BCA or MCA through distance education?

Ans. Yes, there are institutions like IGNOU, Tamil Nadu Open University; Suresh Gyan Vihar University provides BCA or MCA through Distance education.

Ques. Is there any placement facility available for BCA+MCA integrated courses?

Ans. Yes, institutions like Sharda University, Amity University provide placement in companies like Microsoft, IBM, Deloitte, Infosys with an average salary package of INR 4-8 Lakhs per annum.

Ques. Is MCA better than BCA?

Ans. BCA is an undergraduate course and MCA is a postgraduate course, so a postgraduate course will always provide better opportunities and placement offers as there is an increase in terms of knowledge and experience.

Ques. What is the difference between BCA and BBA?

Ans. Both the courses are undergraduate courses, BCA is a degree in Computer applications which is helpful in IT sectors and BBA is a degree in Business Administration which is helpful for Management sectors.

Ques. Is it necessary to have computer science in 12th grade for BCA+MCA integrated course?

Ans. Most institutions prefer to have students who have a basic idea of computer science in 12th through subjects like computer application, Informatics Science etc. This will help the student to understand the dimension in a comprehensive way.

Ques. What is a Technical Consultant responsible for?

Ans. Technical Consultants are responsible for guidance, address operational challenges and boost performances in the specialised field of Computer Science.

Ques. What is the average course fee for MCA ?

Ans. The average course fee for MCA is INR 5- 7 Lakhs per annum.

MCA Admission Exams Dates List 2024 - 2025

Exam Name	Dates	Application Fees	State	Notification
KMAT Karnataka Management Aptitude Test	21 Nov 2024 results Ongoing	₹700/- Fees	Karnataka	–
JUEE Jagannath University Entrance Exam	26 Nov 2024 results Upcoming	–	All India	–