Bachelor of Computer Applications / BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (HONOURS)
Overview
The BCA programme is oriented toward building a brilliant career for Information Technology professionals. The programme is focused on building application based skills which include the creative and logical thinking skills. SICSR provides professionals seeking a smart career in the IT area with an evaluation that meets international requirements. This degree equips students with the skills to evaluate, design, and develop software systems. Students will eventually comprehend logic development ideas and industry best software practices.
Experiential learning is a crucial component of the BCA syllabus here at SICSR. Students create a variety of pilot projects to test their theoretical topic understanding. Pedagogical methods such as case studies, role-plays, quizzes, and flip classrooms are used by our faculty members.. In addition, students are strongly encouraged to use the different learning avenues via MOOCs.
SICSR, one of the best BCA colleges in India, also participates in community service projects organised by professional companies. We host a variety of activities to help students develop leadership abilities. We also have several clubs as part of which students may organise and engage in creative activities. Students are also encouraged to actively participate in placements.
Objectives
OBJECTIVES |
BCA offers the prequalification for professionals heading for smart career in the IT field, which measures up to international standards. On completing this course one can do higher studies such as MCA, MBA etc., in any UGC recognized universities or in any other reputed institution in India or abroad.
BCA (Honours) with specialization will prepare students to progress their career in the software industry, academia, research, entrepreneurial pursuit and other Information technology enabled services in one of the areas in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and Data security. |
DURATION |
Three Years Full Time |
SELECTION PROCEDURE |
Symbiosis Entrance Test Score, Personal Interaction and Writing Ability Test (PI-WAT) |
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION |
English |
PROGRAMME PATTERN |
Semester Pattern – 6 Semesters |
COURSES & SPECIALIZATION |
Annexure A: Bachelor of Computer Applications
Students may pursue optional ‘Honours’ in one of the specialization areas by completing additional 24 credits in Semester: 3,4,5 and 6 as specified in Annexure B for Honours in the respective specialization area.Annexure B: Bachelor of Computer Applications (Honours) in one of the following specializations
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Cloud Computing
- Data Security
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ASSESSMENT |
All internal courses will have 100% component as internal evaluation at the institute level. All external courses will have 40% internal component and 60% external component [University] examination. |
STANDARD OF PASSING |
The assessment of the student for each examination is done, based on relative performance. Maximum Grade Point (GP) is 10 corresponding to O (Outstanding). For all courses, a student is required to pass both internal and external examination separately with a minimum Grade Point of 4 corresponding to Grade P. Students securing less than 40% absolute marks in each head of passing will be declared FAIL. The University awards a degree to the student who has achieved a minimum CGPA of 4 out of maximum of 10 CGPA for the programme. |
AWARD OF DEGREE |
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) will be awarded at the end of semester VI examination by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining minimum 4.00 CGPA out of 10 CGPA.
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Bachelor of Computer Applications (Honours) with specialization in Data Science / Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning / Cloud Computing / Data Security will be awarded at the end of semester VI examination by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining a minimum 4.00 CGPA out of 10 CGPA. |
Minimum number of students should be 15 to opt for any specialisation and final decision, if number of students is less than 15, will be taken by the institute.
Programme Structure 2023-27
Programme Structure 2022-25
Programme Structure 2021-24
Programme Structure 2020-23
Programme Structure 2019-22
Programme Structure 2018-21
Programmes Outcomes (POs)
- BCA offers the prequalification for professionals heading for smart career in the IT field, which measures up to international standards.
- This program provides ability to analyze, design and code the software systems.
- An ability to understand the concepts of logic development, best software practices used in industry.
- An ability to understand and apply knowledge of content management system, mobile computing, computer game designing and cloud in the field of software development
Orientation and Pedagogy
The BCA program is oriented towards building a smart career in the Information Technology professionals. The program is focused on the computer application which required the skill set of creative, logical thinking of a given problem. The students are always ready to learn new technology.
To develop techno-management skills, SICSR conducting various workshops and seminars on current technology. The practical and theoretical aspects of the different specializations are provided with industry through various guest lectures, projects, and conclaves.
Experiential learning is an integral part of the teaching process. The different pilot projects are developed by the students for exploring theoretical subject knowledge. The case study, role play, quiz, flip-class room, etc. pedagogy is considered while teaching the subject. Students are significantly encouraged to learn from MOOCs using various platforms made available.
College also participates in community services that are conducted by professional bodies like IEEE, ACM. The different national and international events like coding, hackathon, research, etc. are conducted for developing the problem-solving skills of the students. The different events are organized by the college to nurture student management skills. Various clubs are functional at the institute where students can organize and participate in creative activities.
Intake & Eligibility
INTAKE |
180 Students |
RESERVATION |
- Within the sanctioned intake:
- Scheduled Castes – 15%
- Scheduled Tribes – 7.5%
- Differently Abled – 3%
- Serving/Retired Defense Personnel and their Children – 5%
- Over and above the sanctioned intake:
- Kashmiri Migrants – 2 Seats
- International Students – 15%
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ELIGIBILITY |
Passed Standard XII (10+2) or equivalent government approved Diploma in Engineering/ Technology from any recognised Board with a minimum of 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes).
Students who wish to opt for Honours with Research must earn 7.5 CGPA and above at the end of Semester-6
Eligibility Criteria for the Multiple entries would be as per University’s Lateral Entry Rules for FYUG Programmes |
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Admission Schedule
UG IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE BATCH 2023-26
Registration commences on |
January 11, 2023 (Wednesday) |
Registration & Payment closes on |
April 12,2023 (Wednesday) |
Admit Card Live on (www.set-test.org) |
April 22, 2023 (Saturday) for SET Test 01
April 28, 2023 (Friday) for SET Test 02 |
SET Test 01
SET Test 02 |
May 06, 2023 (Saturday)
May 14, 2023 (Sunday) |
SET Test Time |
SET – 11:30 am to 12.30 pm |
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Announcement of Result |
May 24, 2023 (Wednesday) |
Last date to apply for Institute SICSR- Pune and for payment |
May 26, 2023 (Friday) |
Declaration of shortlist for PIWAT |
June 01, 2023 (Thursday) |
Slot booking dates |
June 01, 2023 (Thursday) To June 04, 2023 (Sunday) |
Dates of PIWAT Process |
June 08, 2023 (Thursday) To June 16, 2023 (Friday) |
Declaration of First Merit List |
June 23, 2023 (Friday) |
Last date of payment for First Merit List |
June 28, 2023 (Wednesday) |
Programme Commencement Date |
July 06, 2023 ( Thursday) |
Disclaimer: These dates are tentative and are subject to change. Any Changes will be reflected on institute website(www.sicsr.ac.in)
Fee Structure
BCA (Honours) 2023-27
The FEE STRUCTURE for THE FIRST YEAR IS GIVEN BELOW. For additional optional specialization BCA (Honours), an additional fee of Rs. 35000/- will be charged from THE second year onwards per year.
BCA 2023-27
INDIAN STUDENTS |
1st YEAR (Amount in INR) |
1st Installment |
2nd Installment |
Academic Fees(Per Annum) |
96,500 |
96,500 |
Institute Deposit(Refundable) |
20,000 |
– |
Installments |
1,16,500 |
96,500 |
Last date of payment |
At time of Admission |
25-Nov-2023 |
Mess Fees(For 5 Months) |
43,000 |
43,000 |
Hostel Deposit(Refundable) |
15,000 |
– |
Hostel Fees (Different, subject to sharing Per Annum) |
50,750 |
50,750 |
Last date of payment |
At the time of Admission |
25-Nov-2023 |
Installments for Bachelor of Computer Applications–
Honours/ Honours with Research
for NRI, PIO, OCI Category |
1st Year (Amount in $) For NRI, PIO, OCI Category |
1st Installment |
2nd Installment |
3rd Installment |
Administrative Fees(Non Refundable)# |
$550 |
– |
– |
Academic Fees (Per Annum)* |
$540 |
$1,630 |
$1,630 |
Institute Deposit(Refundable) |
$275 |
– |
Installments |
$1365 |
$1,630 |
$1,630 |
Last date of payment |
At time of acceptance of ‘Offer Letter'(USD equivalent to INR) |
At the time of Reporting to SCIE |
25-Nov-2023 |
Mess Fees(For 5 Months) |
$560 |
$560 |
– |
Hostel Deposit(Refundable) |
$200 |
– |
– |
Hostel Fees (Different, subject to sharing Per Annum) |
$660 |
$660 |
– |
Last date of payment |
At the time of Reporting to SCIE |
25-Nov-2023 |
– |
Installments for Bachelor of Computer Applications– Honours/ Honours with Research for Foreign National Category
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1st Year (Amount in $) for Foreign National Category |
1st Installment |
2nd Installment |
3rd Installment |
Administrative Fees(Non Refundable)# |
$275 |
– |
– |
Academic Fees (Per Annum)* |
$815 |
$240 |
$245 |
Institute Deposit(Refundable) |
$275 |
– |
– |
Installments |
$1,365 |
$240 |
$245 |
Last date of payment |
At the time of acceptance of ‘Offer Letter’ |
At the time of Reporting to SCIE |
25-Nov-2023 |
Mess Fees (Per Annum) |
$280 |
$280 |
– |
Hostel Deposit(Refundable) |
$200 |
– |
– |
Hostel Fees (Different, subject to sharing Per Annum) Three sharing |
$325 |
$325 |
– |
Last date of payment |
At the time of Reporting to SCIE |
25-Nov-2023 |
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