BCA+MCA

BCA + MCA is a five years integrated course offered by many institutes in India. The course is designed to prepare students to face the challenges in the IT industry through exceptional teaching and research-oriented programme.

The core topics covered in the BCA + MCA course includes application software, hardware systems, IT management and information systems. The course is interesting and proves to be of great use for aspirants interested in IT field.  The programme is streamlined to meet the demanding need for qualified experts in the Information Technology IT sector.

The purpose of offering BCA+MCA course is to bridge the gap between the industry need and academics. Moreover, the integrated course helps students learn advanced course almost similar to the master level programme soon after Class XII studies without any gap in the academics.

Candidates who are interested in developing a strong academic base in computer applications and its usage can pursue BCA+ MCA course. The course helps students enhance their creativity, makes them more flexible and quick decision-makers.

Highlights

Check the following table for BCA+ MCA highlights:

The minimum eligibility criteria for admission in BCA+ MCA course is given below:

• The candidate must have passed Class XII from a recognised board.
• He/ She must have studied mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology or Information Science as one of the subjects in Class XII.
• He/She must have scored at least 50% marks in Class XII.

BCA+ MCA Admission Process

Admission in BCA+ MCA course is usually considered on merit basis. Candidates willing to take addition in the integrated course must apply at the institute. The candidate can fill in the online application and pay the application fees as applicable for the course.

Based on the performance in the qualifying examination and availability of seats, candidates will get admission in BCA+ MCA course.

However, there are some universities that conduct its own entrance examination followed by an interview. In such cases, candidates must appear in the entrance test. 50% of marks obtained in the test and 50% marks in the qualifying examination is considered for admission in such cases.

The syllabus of BCA+ MCA course is vast as it is taught in 5 years and also covers the syllabus of both BCA and MCA degree courses. In the first 3 years, the candidates study the topics covered in the BCA programme and the syllabus advances as students reach in the fourth year.

The syllabus of BCA+ MCA may vary slightly for the different institute. However, most of the topics are almost similar. Candidates can refer to BCA+ MCA course syllabus year-wise here:

First Year Syllabus

The important topics covered in the first year is given below:

?        Fundamentals of Computer and C Programming

?        Basic Electronics

?        Digital Logic Mathematics

?        Mathematics-II

?        Principles of Management

?        Data Structure

?        Computer Organization & Architecture

?        Data Structure

?        Labs

Second Year Syllabus

The important topics covered in the second year is given below:

?        Mathematics-III

?        Operating System

?        Organizational Behavior

?        Object-Oriented Programming with Java

?        Microprocessors

?        Database Management System

?        Formal Language & Automata Theory

?        Labs

Third Year Syllabus

The important topics covered in the third  year is given below:

?        Data Communication & Networks

?        Web Technology

?        Software Engineering

?        Computer Networks Laboratory

?        Web Technology Labs

Fourth Year Syllabus

The important topics covered in the fourth year is given below:

?        Graph Theory

?        Artificial intelligence 4

?        Cryptography and Network Security

?        Design and Analysis of Algorithm 4

?        Algorithm Laboratory

?        Projects

?        Labs

Fifth Year Syllabus

The important topics covered in the fifth year is given below:

?        Operation Research

?        Mobile and Wireless Communication

?        Compiler Design

?        Labs

?        Projects

Ample opportunities are available for candidates who successfully the five years BCA+ MCSA course. Here is the list of job roles available for BCA+ MCA holders:

?       Software Developer

?       Software tester

?        Systems Administrator

?       Technical Support

?       IT professionals

?       Computer Scientist

?       System analyst

?       Quality Analys