The Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) Honours is a 4-year program with an option to exit after 6 semesters with BCA degree. It is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of computer systems, software development, analytics, and various aspects of information technology. This course is an excellent choice for individuals who aspire to pursue a career in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of computer science.
The curriculum typically includes a mix of theoretical and practical components, covering subjects such as programming languages, database management, computer networks, data structures, software engineering, network/ information security, machine learning and web development. Students are exposed to a range of programming languages for gaining proficiency in writing code and developing software applications.
In addition to technical skills, the program emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical abilities. Students learn to analyse and solve complex computing problems, making them well-equipped for the challenges of the IT industry.
The course may also include a mandatory internship or project work, providing students with hands-on experience in real-world scenarios. This practical exposure is valuable for bridging the gap between academic knowledge and industry requirements.
Upon completion of the degree, graduates have various career options available to them. They can work as software developers, system analysts, database administrators, web developers, and IT consultants, among other roles. Furthermore, the program can serve as a foundation for pursuing higher education in the related fields.
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The BCA Honours program offers an in-depth curriculum covering advanced topics like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. With internship opportunities, students gain extensive practical experience, enhanced problem-solving skills, real-world practices and global perspectives. Soft skills development and elaborate choice of electives prepare students for diverse professional roles. This comprehensive program ensures graduates are well-equipped for the dynamic field of information technology.
Graduates of the BCA Honours programme have a diverse range of career opportunities in the field of information technology such as Software Developer, System Analyst, Database Administrator, IT Consultant, Data Scientist, etc.
Duration
4 Years- 8 Semester
Eligibility
Selection
Selection will be based on merit and interview process.
Program Fee for the year 2024-25 (Semester Wise)
Tuition Fee: Rs. 48,700
Caution Deposit: Rs. 3,000
# Scholarship available for meritorious students. Please contact Admission Office (+91 830 400 4400) for details.
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Foundations of Indian Heritage | T+P | 2 |
| 2 | English 1 | T | 2 |
| 3 | Language I | T | 2 |
| 4 | Mastery Over Mind | T+P | 2 |
| 5 | Environmental Science and Sustainability | T | 4 |
| 6 | Mathematics for Computing I | T | 4 |
| 7 | Computer Fundamentals and Digital Electronics | T+P | 4 |
| 8 | Problem Solving and Computer Programming using C | T | 3 |
| 9 | Problem Solving and Computer Programming using C Lab | P | 1 |
| 10 | Introduction to Linux – LAB | P | 2 |
| Credits (A) | 26 |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Glimpses of Glorious India | T+P | 2 |
| 2 | English 2 | T | 2 |
| 3 | Language II | T | 2 |
| 4 | Database Management System | T | 3 |
| 5 | Mathematics for Computing II | T | 4 |
| 6 | Object Oriented Programming Using JAVA | T | 4 |
| 7 | Database Management System LAB | P | 1 |
| 8 | Object Oriented Programming Using JAVA LAB | P | 1 |
| 9 | UI Design | P | 2 |
| 10 | I AM TECH | P/F | |
| Credits (B) | 21 |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Amrita Value Programme 1 | T | 1 |
| 2 | Life Skills 1 | T/P | 2 |
| 3 | Mathematics for Computing III | T | 4 |
| 4 | Data Structures | T | 4 |
| 5 | Operating Systems | T | 3 |
| 6 | Computer Organization and Architecture | T | 3 |
| 7 | Open Elective 1 | T | 3 |
| 8 | Data Structures LAB | P | 1 |
| 9 | Web Technologies | T+P | 3 |
| Credits (C) | 24 |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Amrita Values Programme II | T | 1 |
| 2 | Life Skills II | T/P | 2 |
| 3 | Open Elective 2 | T | 3 |
| 4 | Computer Networks | T+P | 4 |
| 5 | Full Stack Frameworks | T | 4 |
| 6 | Data Mining | T | 3 |
| 7 | Design and Analysis of Algorithm | T | 4 |
| 8 | Full Stack Framework LAB | P | 1 |
| 9 | Workshop/Certification | P | 1 |
| Credits (D) | 23 |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Life Skills III | T/P | 2 |
| 2 | Machine Learning | T | 3 |
| 3 | Machine Learning Lab | P | 1 |
| 4 | Python Frameworks | T+P | 4 |
| 5 | Live in Labs*/Open Elective | T | 3 |
| 6 | Mobile Application Development | T+P | 3 |
| 7 | Lab Elective 1 | P | 1 |
| 8 | Elective – 1 | T | 3 |
| 9 | Internship/Minor Project | 4 | |
| Credits (E) | 24 |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Automata Theory and Compiler Design | T | 4 |
| 2 | Software Engineering | T+P | 4 |
| 3 | Elective 2 | T | 3 |
| 4 | Professional Elective 1 | T+P | 4 |
| 5 | Project/Internship | P | 4 |
| 6 | Lab Elective 2/MOOC | P | 1 |
| 7 | Cryptograhy and Cyber Security | T | 3 |
| Credits (F) | 23 | ||
| Total Credits after 3 years (A+B+C+D+E+F): 141 Credits | |||
| Exit Option: Award of B.C.A. Degree after 3 years | |||
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Professional Elective 2 | T+P | 4 |
| 2 | Professional Elective 3 | T+P | 4 |
| 3 | Lab Elective 3 | P | 1 |
| 4 | Elective 3 | T | 3 |
| 5 | Elective 4 | T | 3 |
| 6 | Elective 5 | T | 3 |
| Credits (G) | 18 |
| Sl. No. | Course Title | Theory / Practical | Credits |
| 1 | Professional Elective 4 | T+P | 4 |
| 2 | Elective 6 | T+P | 3 |
| 3 | Project | 12 | |
| Credits (H) | 19 | ||
| Total Credits after 3 years (A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H): 178 Credits | |||
| Award of B.C.A. (Honours) Degree | |||
| Sl. No. | Course Title |
| 1 | Advanced Operating Systems |
| 2 | Software Testing |
| 3 | Enterprise Resource Planning |
| 4 | Open-Source Systems |
| 5 | Parallel and Distributed Computing |
| 6 | Automation and Robotics |
| 7 | Software Defined Networks |
| 8 | Embedded Systems |
| 9 | Robotic Operating System |
| 10 | Software Quality Assurance |
| 11 | Web Services |
| 12 | Deep Learning |
| 13 | Linear Algebra and Applications |
| 14 | Artificial Intelligence |
| 15 | Database Administration |
| 16 | Time Series Analysis |
| 17 | Information Retrieval |
| 18 | Information Science and Ethics |
| 19 | Pattern Recognition |
| 20 | Recommendation Systems |
| 21 | Web Mining |
| 22 | Business Analytics and Visualization |
| 23 | Computational Intelligence |
| 24 | Essentials of Cyber security |
| 25 | Malware Analysis |
| 26 | Blockchain and decentralized applications |
| 27 | Fundamentals of cyber security operations |
| 28 | Cloud and Infrastructure security |
| 29 | Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance |
| 30 | Cyber Security Law |
| 31 | Machine learning and artificial Intelligence in Cyber security |
| 32 | Mobile Security and Defense |
| 33 | Cyber Forensics |
| 34 | Security Architecture for Databases and Applications |
| 35 | Mastering 5G/6G Technologies |
| 36 | MVVM pattern with .NET Core using DotVVM |
| 37 | Mobile Computing |
| 38 | Intellectual Property Rights |
| 39 | Cyber Physical Systems |
| 40 | Functional Programming |
| 41 | Digital Twin |
| 42 | Social Media Management and Content Creation |
| 43 | Computer Language Engineering |
| 44 | Smart Contracts and Blockchain Security |
| 45 | Linux Administration |
| 46 | Research Methodology |
| Sl. No. | Course Title |
| 1 | IoT Architectures and Programming |
| 2 | Advanced Software Engineering and Design Patterns |
| 3 | Advanced Data Mining and Applications |
| 4 | Architecture and Deployment of Secure and Scalable WAN |
| 5 | Introduction to Business Analytics and Visualization |
| 6 | Data Modelling and Visualization |
| 7 | Exploratory Data Analysis |
| 8 | Machine Learning |
| 9 | Big Data Analytics and Visualization |
| 10 | Natural Language Processing |
| 11 | Computer Vision |
| 13 | System Security |
| 14 | Web Application Security |
| 15 | Network Security |
| 16 | VAPT (Vulnerability and Penetration Testing) |
| 17 | Complex Network Analysis |
| 18 | Connected Internet of Things Devices |
| 19 | IoT and Cloud Computing |
| 20 | Semantic Web Technologies |
| 21 | Computer Graphics and Visualization |
| 22 | DevOps |
| 23 | Digital Image Processing |
| 24 | Advanced Computer Networks |
| 25 | Advanced Web Technologies and Mean Stack |
| 26 | Multivariate Statistics |
| 27 | Fourier Transformation |
| 28 | Graph Theory and Combinatorics |
| 29 | Operations Research and Optimization |
| 30 | Azure DevOps |
| 31 | Social Media Mining |
| 32 | Computational Biology |
| 33 | Smart Contracts and Blockchain Security |
| 35 | Database Security Fundamentals |
| Sl. No. | Course Title |
| 1 | Python Scripting for Security |
| 2 | Ethical Hacking |
| 3 | Android Programming |
| 4 | UX Design |
| 5 | Competitive programming |
| 6 | Edge computing |
| 7 | R programming |
| 8 | MATLAB Programming |
| 9 | High-Performance computing |
| 10 | Cyber Security LAB |
| 11 | Algorithms Lab |
| 12 | Deep Learning Lab |
| 13 | SQLite |
| 14 | Full Stack Dot NET Web Developer |
| 15 | Information Security Lab |
| 16 | Xamarin Native Application Development |
| 17 | ASP.NET Core RESTful Web Service Development |
| 18 | Flutter Application Development |
| 19 | Smart Contract Programming |
| 20 | Research Learning and Problem Formulation |
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