bca

BCA Program

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Application (BCA) has become a vital part of all industries, with the increasing use of information technology and communication systems, this domain is poised for rapid growth.
  • BCA is a three year, six semester full time campus based program.
  • The Program provides cutting edge education to equip students with comprehensive and critical understanding in the field of Computer applications.

Admission Process

Admission is based on Merit and Personal Interview

Award of Degree

Students who successfully complete the program are awarded BCA Degree from The ICFAI University Dehradun, subject to University regulations.

duration Duration

  • 3 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in Class XII (or equivalent) in any discipline with 50% and above aggregate marks

Program Structure

The BCA Program consists of 6 semesters spread over 3 years.

BCA Program Structure
Year-I Semester-I Semester-II
  • Fundamental of IT
  • Computer Programming I
  • Mathematics I
  • Soft Skills I
  • Principles of Economics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Data Structures with C++
  • Operating Systems with Unix
  • Mathematics II
  • Soft Skills II
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • System Analysis and Design
Summer Internship Program-I ( 8 Weeks)
Year-II Semester-III Semester-IV
  • Introduction to Algorithms
  • Computer Organization & Architecture
  • Introduction to Networks
  • IT Services Management
  • MOOC Course
  • Value added Course I
  • Database Management Systems
  • Java Programming
  • Software Engineering
  • Introduction to AI
  • Elective I
  • Value added Course II
Summer Internship Program-II (8 Weeks) / Major Project
Year-III Semester-V Semester-VI
  • Introduction to Python
  • Web Technologies
  • Advanced Computer Networks
  • Minor Project
  • Elective II
  • Elective III
  • IT Security
  • Elective IV
  • Major Project

The program structure is tentative, subject to change (if required).

Electives: Block Chain Technologies; Internet of Thing; Machine Learning; Data Science; Cyber Security; Cloud Computing; Mobile Application Development; Scripting Languages; High Performance Computing; Advanced Computer Architecture; Multicore Architecture; Parallel Computing.

Fee Schedule

The fee for each program is mentioned in the table below.

Programs No. of Semesters Admission Fee Total Program Fee Convocation & Alumni Fee Caution Deposit
Domicile Non-domicile
BCA (3 Years) 6 10,000 90,000 1,05,000 6000 5,000

Domicile: To avail the domicile benefits in the program fee, candidate domicile certificate is required at the time of registration

Program Fee: Program Fee is to be paid in equal installments as shown against the respective program.

Note: Ph.D. program fee mentioned above is for the minimum duration of the program. Students have to pay the respective semester fee to continue in the program, if he/she takes additional time beyond the stipulated minimum duration.

Convocation Fee of Rs. 1,000 and Alumni Fee of Rs. 5,000 is to be paid along with the program fee of final semester

Caution Deposit: All students are required to pay the caution deposit along with the first semester fee. The caution deposit will be refunded without interest after adjusting dues, on completion of the respective program.

Merit Scholarships Scheme 2023

The ICFAI University, Dehradun offers merit scholarships to students pursuing the UG & PG programs. These scholarships are based on past academic record and semester-wise performance.

A. Based on Past Academic Record

The past academic percentage will be calculated for the eligibility program on the basis of all courses studied during the program. He/ she should not have any backlog (RRA/NC/ RC) in the semester. He/ she should have scored 6 or more GPA in the semester. Students facing any disciplinary action will not be considered for scholarship. Students who have availed fee waiver are not eligible for scholarship.

Note: Students are required to pay complete semester fee on or before the registration date.

The details are presented in the following table:

Merit Scholarships Scheme 2023
Programs Percentage achieved in qualifying examination
≥ 90% ≥ 80% to < 90% ≥ 70% to < 80%
Amount of Scholarship * (In Rs.)
BCA (3 Years) 27,000 22,500 18,000

Above Scholarship amount would be adjusted equally in 6 installments for 3 year Programs;

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I Category II Category II
≥ 9.00 ≥ 8.50 -< 9.00 ≥ 8.00 -< 8.50
Programs No. of Semesters Amount of Scholorship per semester* (In Rs.)
BCA (3 Years) 6 4,500 3,300 2,250