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MICROCOMM - Learning Like Gurukul

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) Course

 

Importance of a University Degree

Your level of education will get your foot in the door when it comes to certain jobs and your lack of education will limit you far more than a lack of experience will limit you in many cases. As time grows on, more and more companies are seeking employees that have degrees rather than those who have experience in the field. If you hope to remain competitive in the business world you need to arm yourself with the proper education.

BCA degree course is offered by Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University. YCMOU established in July 1989 by the Act XX-(1989) of the Maharashtra State Legislature. BCA degree is recognized all over india and abroad for job, higher education & competitive exams like MPSC/UPSC.

Plz read Govt of Maharashtra GR.dated 15 June.2010 regarding MBA admissions. (Click here)

Eligibility for FY BCA Admission

  •  HSC (10+2) Pass (Any stream)
               OR
  •  HSC (MCVC) Pass.
               OR
  •  Three years Diploma of Board of Technical Examination (MSBTE)
               OR 
  •  2-year course of Maharashtra State Board of Vocational Education after 10th standard passed.
               OR
  •  2-year ITI Programme of any trade after 10th standard-passed
               OR
  •  YCMOU Preparatory exam passed;

Admission Procedure

Students has to approach MICROCOMM before the last date of admission.


Documents required for Admission :
All documents must be attested (Submit 3 sets of documents)
1) Take photocopy of original documents.
2) Mark sheet photocopy must be of both side (Back to back).
3) Photocopy taken from attested document will not be accepted.
    (For Leaving Certificate this rule is not compulsory.)

  •  SSC & HSC Mark sheet Photocopy.
  •  Leaving certificate / PAN Card / Aadhar Card Photocopy.
  •  Passport size 3 Recent Photos
  •  Diploma students- Mark sheets of all years & Diploma Certificate (three attested copies)
  •  Course Fees.
    (If students passed in more than 1 attempt then attach all mark sheets)

YCMOU may ask you to present all original documents for verification during your degree duration. YCMOU do not take any original document.

Degree Duration : 3 Years (6 Semester).

Course Fees : Stundent has to pay one time fee as per YCMOU rule. Course Fees includes
     a) One time exam fees.
     b) Books from YCMOU (Selected Subjects).
     c) Library facility for non programming courses.

Examination

Examination (Semester I / III / V) : December & January

Examination (Semester II / IV / VI) : May & June

Project End Examination (Semester VI) : May

Admission / Registration Validity

The registration to the programme BCA will be valid for a period of 5 (Five) years including the year of registering for the first year. The student should complete BCA successfully within the said period. After the expiry of the valid registration period, the student should re-register i.e. take fresh admission to the programme by paying to the University, the fees specified in the Prospectus (provided the University continues to offer the programmes at that time). All the rules and regulations, which exist at the time of re-registration, will apply to the student.

Syllabus
The IT industry is one of the fastest growing industry in the world. IT revolution has also increased the demand for trained IT professionals. After completing Bachelor Degree (BCA) there is a wide opportunity in IT industry.

BCA - P131 (New Pattern 2016)

First Year (2016-17)

 

Semester I

 

Semester II

1

English Communication

1

Environmental Studies

2

Mathematics

2

Statistics

3

Problem Solving using Computers

3

Data Structure using C++

4

Programming using C++

4

Computer Networks

5

Lab: Mathematics

5

Lab: Statistics
6 Lab: Problem Solving using Computers 6 Lab: Data Structure using C++

7

Lab: Programming using C++

7

Lab: Computer Networks

Second Year (2017-18)

 

Semester III

 

Semester IV

1

IT and E-Learning Skills

1

Financial and Investment Skills

2

Operating System

2

Computer System Architecture

3

Web Technologies

3

Software Engineering

4

Database Management System

4

JAVA

5

Lab: Operating System

5

Lab: Computer System Architecture

6

Lab: Web Technologies

6

Lab: Software Engineering

7

Lab: Database Management System

7

Lab: JAVA

Third Year (2018-19)

 

Semester V

 

Semester VI

1

Quantitative Aptitude

1

Personality and Career Skills

2

E Commerce Technologies

2

Android Programming

3

Advance JAVA

3

PHP Programming

4

Linux Administration

4

Project-BCA

5

Lab: E Commerce Technologies

5

Lab: Android Programming

6

Lab: Advance JAVA

6

Lab: PHP Programming
7 Lab: Linux Administration 7 Lab: Project-BCA

BCA - P32 (Old Pattern)

Second Year (2016-17)

 

Semester III

 

Semester IV

1

Cloud Computing or Mobile App. Development (Elective-1)

1

System Analysis & Design

2

Oracle or Linux or ERP (Elective-2)

2

Principles of Database Management Systems (DBMS)

3

E-Commerce (Elective-3)

3

Programming Excellence Through VB.Net

4

Professional Development

4

Computer Organization

5

New Developments in IT

5

JAVA

6

Environmental Studies

   

Third Year (2016-17 & 2017-18)

 

Semester V

 

Semester VI

1

Software Engineering

1

Software Project (6 months)

2

Operating Systems 

 

 

3

Building Web Portals Through ASP.Net

 

 

4

Enterprise solutions using J2EE

 

 

5

Statistical Techniques

 

 

 

Click here for old BCA detail syllabus

Books Recommended for Old BCA Course (Other than YCMOU Books)

List of Elective Subjects for III Semester (Old Pattern SY BCA):

  1. Data Structures through C++
  2. DirectX Game Programming
  3. Distributed Computing through COM/DCOM
  4. E-Commerce
  5. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  6. ORACLE
  7. Programming Excellence through C#
  8. Visual Programming
  9. Writing Windows Device Drivers
  10. Linux
  11. Cloud Computing
  12. Mobile Application Development

Study Material (Book)

Learner registering to the YCMOU computer programme will get individual copy of self explanatory courseware consisting of text-book and work book of Programming Subjects. (Selected Subjects)

FAQ

Is BCA government authorized degree ?
Yes,  BCA degree officered by Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nasik (YCMOU). This university established by Govt. of Maharasthra in July 1989 by the Act XX-(1989) of the Maharashtra State Legislature. Please see the BCA approval letter. BCA degree is recognized all over India & abroad for job, higher education and competitive exams like MPSC/UPSC.

Is YCMOU BCA Valid for MPSC/UPSC Exam?
Yes, Please read following documents.
1) MPSC Approved Universities in India (refer Sr.No. 179)
2) UPSC Approved Universities in India (refer Sr.No. 120)
3) YCMOU Student topper in UPSC 2013 exam

What is the qualification required to get admission to BCA?
UGC rule for degree course is 10+2+3. Student must be HSC (10+2) or Diploma holder (Three years Diploma offered by Board of Technical Examination).  Non HSC students please read last para of this page.

Do you enroll only HSC (science) students ?
No, there is no such criteria. HSC passed students with any stream i.e. arts, commerce, MCVC, science are eligible to get admission to BCA.

Can I get admission to PG degree after completion of BCA ?
Yes, this degree is valid for admission to PG degree in any university. Student is eligible to get admission to MBA, MCA (for MCA maths required at HSC (10+2) level). for this reference read MBA / MCA prospect on www.dte.org .in

Plz read Govt of Maharashtra GR.dated 15 June.2010 regarding MBA admissions. (Click here)

What is duration for BCA ?
Duration for BCA is 3 years (6 semesters)

(New Delhi, Feb 25, 2009: The Supreme Court has upheld a UGC rule which says that no student shall be eligible for a Masters degree, including under the Open University System (OUS), unless he or she has successfully completes a three-year degree course. For more detail plz search on web).
 
Can I pay fees in installment ?
No, Students has to pay complete Course fees to University using online payment gateway.

What will be the exam schedule ?
University conduct exams after every six months.

What is the evaluation procedure?
Please click here to more details

If I fail in any subject, then what will be the re-exam procedure ?
Fail student can give re-exam in next semester exam i.e.after six months. No year down concept due to fail in any number of subjects. Re-Exam fees only Rs.500/- for all subjects.

When I will get mark sheet ?
After completion of Theory and Practical Exam, students will receive mark sheet within 60 to 75 days.

I don't have HSC (10+2) qualification, Can I get admission to BCA ?
Please read Eligibility for FY BCA Admission

We advise student to appear for YCMOU Preparatory Exam or Senior Secondary Course (equivalent to class XII) of National Open School (Central Govt. Organization). To read more details visit www.nos.org and find study center near to you.