BCA

Symbiosis International University

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.

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.

OBJECTIVES
DURATION Four Years Full Time
SELECTION PROCEDURE Symbiosis Entrance Test Score, Online Personal Interaction  (PI) Round
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION English
PROGRAMME PATTERN Semester
COURSES & SPECIALIZATION As per Annexure A

List of Majors Offered (Choose any one)

  1. Data Science
  2. Artificial Intel\igence and Machine Learning
  3. Cloud Computing
  4. Data Security

List of I dinars Offered (Choose any one}

  1. Software Development
  2. System Administration
  3. Database Administration
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 Certificate in Computer Applications will be awarded at the end of the semester 2 by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining minimum 4.00 CGPA out of 10 CGPA and the successful completion of the 4 credit Vocational Course in the summer,

Diploma in Computer Applications yviII be awarded at the end of the semester 4 by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining minimum 4.00 CGPA out of 10 CGPA and the successful comp(etion of the 4 credit Vocational Course in the summer.

Bachelor of Computer Applications with the applicable major and applicable minor will be awarded at the end of the semester 6 examination by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining minimum 4.00 CGPA out of 10 CGPA.

Bachelor of Computer Applications Honours with the applicable major and applicable minor will be awarded at the end of the semester 8 examination by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining minimum 4.00 CGPA out of 10 CGPA

Bachelor of Computer Applications Honours with Research with the applicable major and applicable minor will be awarded at the end of the semester 8 examination by taking into consideration the performance of all semester examinations after obtaining 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 2024-28

Programme Structure 2023-27

Programme Structure 2022-25

Programme Structure 2021-24







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
  1. Within the sanctioned intake:
    1. Scheduled Castes – 15%
    2. Scheduled Tribes – 7.5%
    3. Differently Abled – 3%
    4. Serving/Retired Defense Personnel and their Children – 5%
  2. Over and above the sanctioned intake:
    1. Kashmiri Migrants – 2 Seats
    2. International Students – 15%
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

Admission Schedule

UG IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE BATCH 2025-29

Registration & Payment closes on April 12, 2025 (Saturday)
Admit Card Live on (www.set-test.org) April 25, 2025 (Friday) for SET Test 01

April 30, 2025 (Wednesday) for SET Test 02

SET Test 01

SET Test 02

May 05, 2025 (Monday)

May 11, 2025 (Sunday)

SET Test Time SET: 09.00 am to 10.00 am
Announcement of Result May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
Last date to apply for Institute SICSR- Pune and for payment May 26, 2025 (Monday)
Declaration of shortlist for Online PI May 31, 2025 (Saturday)
Slot booking dates May 31, 2025 (Saturday) to June 5, 2025 (Thursday)
Dates of Online  PI Process June 09, 2025 (Monday) to June 18, 2025 (Wednesday)
Declaration of First Merit List June 25, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last date of payment for First Merit List July 02, 2025 (Wednesday)
Programme Commencement Date July 14, 2025 (Monday)

 

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) 2024-28

INDIAN STUDENTS 1st YEAR (Amount in INR)
1st Installment 2nd Installment
Academic Fees(Per Annum) 1,06,500 1,06,500
Institute Deposit(Refundable) 20,000
Installments 1,26,500  1,06,500
Last date of payment At time of Admission 25-Nov-2024
Mess Fees(Per Annum) 47,250 47,250
Hostel Deposit(Refundable) 15,000
Hostel Fees (Three Sharing) 56,000 56,000
Last date of payment At the time of Admission 25-Nov-2024
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 $1,770 $1,760
Institute Deposit(Refundable) $275
Installments $1365 $1,770 $1,760
Last date of payment At time of acceptance of ‘Offer Letter'(USD equivalent to INR) At the time of Reporting to SCIE 25-Nov-2024
Mess Fees(Per Annum) $625 $625
Hostel Deposit(Refundable) $200
Hostel Fees (Three Sharing) $725 $725
Last date of payment At the time of Reporting to SCIE 25-Nov-2024

Installments for Bachelor of Computer Applications– Honours/ Honours with Research for Foreign National Category
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-2024
Mess Fees (Per Annum) $313 $312
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-2024

How to Apply

Admission Process for Under Graduation
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