BCA | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Prepare for a career in B. C. A.

Bachelor of Computer Applications (B. C. A.) is an undergraduate Programme to start a career in computer science. It provides sound academic base from which an advanced career in computer applications including the latest developments keeping pace with the industry can be developed.

The Programme also carries out the required analysis and synthesis involved in computer systems, information systems and computer applications.

Program Duration: 3 years, 6 semesters

Application for Admissions 2022 (Amritapuri Campus) is now closed.
Commencement of classes : 19th September 2022.

Dates to note

11 Mar

Commencement of Application form

20 Jul

Last Date to Submit Application

30 Aug

Last Date to Submit Application (Kochi Campus)

24 Jul

Entrance Test - Phase 2

19 Sep

Commencement of classes

Terms and Conditions for Award and Renewal of Scholarship Fees

Scholarship Fees is allotted for the Academic Year 2022-2023 ONLY. Renewal of scholarship Fees for subsequent years is subject to meeting the following terms and conditions:

Consistent Academic performance by securing a Cumulative Grade Point Average(CGPA) of 7.0 and above at the end of each academic year
No disciplinary action during the period of study in the University.
Clearing each semester without any arrear

Failing to meet the aforesaid conditions 1,2 and 3, you will be required to pay higher (Regular) fees in the subsequent years.

In the event of your moving to a higher (Regular) fee slab due to not meeting the conditions 1, 2 and 3 above, you will not be able to move back to the old slab even if your CGPA improves in further subsequent years.

University Committee reviews the academic performance, moral character and conduct every year and recommends for the consideration of the allotted fees slab (Scholarship fees). The decision of the University Committee will be final and binding upon you.

Curriculum

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester V Semester VI Languages – Language I Languages – Language II Elective A, B – Language I Elective A, B – Language II

Semester I

Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Cr
18CUL101	Cultural Education I	2	0	0	2
18ENG101	Communicative English	2	0	2	2
18MAT102	Mathematical Foundation	2	0	0	2
18ENV300	Environmental Science and Sustainability	3	0	0	3
18CSA103	Computer Essentials	3	0	2	4
18CSA101	Computational Thinking and Problem Solving	3	0	0	3
18CSA182	Computational Thinking and Problem Solving Lab	0	0	2	1
Total		22

Semester II

Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Cr
18CUL111	Cultural Education II	2	0	0	2
18ENG121	Professional Communication	1	0	2	2
	Language II	1	1	0	2
18MAT112	Discrete Mathematics	3	1	0	4
18CSA114	Database Management System	3	1	0	4
18CSA113	Programming in C	3	1	0	4
18CSA111	Computer Organization	3	1	0	4
18CSA183	Database Management System Lab	0	0	2	1
18CSA184	Programming in C Lab	0	0	2	1
Total		24

Semester III

Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Cr
18AVP201	Amrita Value Programme I	1	0	0	1
18SSK201	Life Skills I	1	0	2	2
18MAT208	Statistical and Numerical Methods	3	1	0	4
18CSA209	Data Structures and Algorithms	3	1	0	4
18CSA206	Object Oriented Programming using C++	3	1	0	4
18CSA201	Operating System	3	1	0	4
18CSA207	Principles of Management and Accounting	3	0	0	3
18CSA283	Data Structures and Algorithms Lab	0	0	2	1
18CSA284	Object Oriented Programming using C++ Lab	0	0	2	1
Total		24

Semester IV

Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Cr
18AVP211	Amrita Value Programme II	1	0	0	1
18SSK211	Life Skills II	1	0	2	2
18CSA214	Computer Networks	3	1	0	4
18CSA215	Java Programming	3	1	0	4
18CSA216	Web Technologies	3	1	0	4
18CSA211	Software Engineering	3	0	2	4
	Open Elective A	3	0	0	3
18CSA285	Java Programming Lab	0	0	2	1
18CSA286	Web Technologies Lab	0	0	2	1

Total		24

Semester V

Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Cr
18SSK301	Life skills III	1	0	2	2
18CSA307	C# and .NET Framework	2	0	2	3
18CSA306	Advanced Java and J2EE	3	0	0	3
	Elective A	3	0	0	3
18CSA390	Live in Labs / Open Elective B	3	0	0	3
18CSA389	Mobile Application Development Lab	0	1	2	2
18CSA388	Advanced Java and J2EE Lab	0	0	2	1
18CSA391	Comprehensive Technical VIVA-Voce				2
18CSA392	Minor Project				3
Total		22

Semester VI

Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Cr
18CSA317	Computer Graphics	3	0	0	3
18CSA318	Cryptography and Cyber Security	4	0	0	4
18CSA319	Python Programming	2	0	2	3
	Elective B	3	0	0	3
18CSA383	Computer Graphics Lab	0	0	2	1
18CSA399	Project				6



Total		20

Languages – Language I

Course Code	Course Title	L	P	Cr	ES
18HIN101	Hindi I	1	2	2	B
18KAN101	Kannada I	1	2	2	B
18MAL101	Malayalam I	1	2	2	B
18SAN101	Sanskrit I	1	2	2	B
18TAM101	Tamil I	1	2	2	B

Languages – Language II

Course Code	Course Title	L	P	Cr	ES
18HIN111	Hindi II	1	2	2	B
18KAN111	Kannada II	1	2	2	B
18MAL111	Malayalam II	1	2	2	B
18SAN111	Sanskrit II	1	2	2	B
18TAM111	Tamil II	1	2	2	B

Elective A, B – Language I

Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Cr	ES
18CSA311	Artificial Intelligence	3	0	0	3	E
18CSA332	Architecture and Deployment of Secure and Scalable WAN	3	0	0	3	E
18CSA333	Client Server Computing	3	0	0	3	E
18CSA334	Embedded Systems	3	0	0	3	E
18CSA335	Enterprise Resource Planning Management	3	0	0	3	E
18CSA336	Knowledge Management	3	0	0	3	E

Elective A, B – Language II

Course Code	Course Title	L	T	P	Cr	ES
18CSA337	LAN Switching and Advanced Routing	3	0	0	3	E
18CSA338	Micro Processor Systems	3	0	0	3	E
18CSA339	Multimedia and Graphics	3	0	0	3	E
18CSA340	Social and Professional Issues in Computing	3	0	0	3	E
18CSA341	Soft Computing	3	0	0	3	E
18CSA342	Systems and Network Administration	3	0	0	3	E

Examination Details

Examination Details Who can attend Phase 2 City Option Admit Card

Examination Details

Phase 2 Exam Date : 24^th July 2022

Time & Slot: 12.30 PM to 02.30 PM

Last Date to Submit Application : 20^th July 2022

Who can attend Phase 2

Those who attended Phase1 but wish to improve the score.
All those candidates who applied after Phase 1.
Those who were unable to attend Phase 1 are also eligible to attend Phase 2.

City Option

Examination will be conducted on 24th in 50 cities across the country. Click here to download the list of cities. (Please find the attached exam cities for 24th and update the same in ‘Click here to download the list‘)
Candidate can choose their preferred examination district on the AOAP dashboard. Examination center will be based on the number of candidates for a particular city.

Admit Card

Downloading of the admit cards will be start from 18th July. The link to download the Admit Card will be published in the Amrita Online Application Portal applicant dashboard.

Date of counselling/admissions will be published later.

Program Overview

Selection

Selection ( Amritapuri)

Based on Entrance Test Score

Entrance Test:

Phase 2: July 24, 2022

Timing:

12.30 PM to 02.30 PM (July 24,2022)

Question Distribution & Duration

All the questions are of Multiple-Choice type and will have four answers of equal weightage. 3(three) marks are awarded for each correct answer and -1 for a wrong answer
Total questions: 100
Question Paper Split up:Mathematics – 20, General English – 20, Computer Science – 10, Logical Reasoning –25, Quantitative aptitude – 25
Duration: 2 hours
Syllabus: General

Question Distribution & Duration

All the questions are of Multiple-Choice type and will have four answers of equal weightage. 3(three) marks are awarded for each correct answer and -1 for wrong answer
Total questions: 100

Mathematics – 20, General English – 20, Computer Science – 10, Logical Reasoning –25, Quantitative aptitude – 25
Duration: 2 hours

Admission Procedure (Amritapuri)

Apply Online
Online Entrance or Interview
Get Provisional Admission
Update +2 Marks
Verification of Marks
Confirmation of Admission
Accept
Pay Fee
Or Exit, the seat goes to the next person on the waiting list

How To Apply

Registration for admission 2022 is fully online. Candidates are required to have their recent photograph, online payment credentials, etc. to be ready to complete the online application process.

Application fee of Rs. 750/-

The NRI applicants please email to nriadmission@amrita.edu and not be applied through the website.

Management Quota option in Amrita Online Application Portal (AOAP)

‘Candidates can also submit the option in Step 2 of the application process, in case if they wish to be considered under management quota.

Fee Structure

Amritapuri

Fee Type	Slab	Number of Seats	Fees (Semester Wise)
Scholarship Fees	1	6	₹ 32,500
Scholarship Fees	2	12	₹ 48,750
Regular Fees	3	42	₹ 65,000
College Caution Deposit – ₹ 3000

Hostel & Mess Fees
Hostel Fees	Annual	INR 24,000/-
Mess Fees	Annual	INR 39,900/-
Caution Deposit	One Time	INR 5,000/-

Subject to Change*

Mysuru

Fee Type	Slab	Seats(%)	Fees(year Wise)
Scholarship Fees	1	5%	₹ 40,250
Scholarship Fees	2	6%	₹ 60,375
Regular Fees	3	89%	₹ 80,500
College Caution Deposit – ₹ 3000

Note:

% of Seats based on Total admissions per course
Scholarship for 1st year students will be awarded based on the academic performance in both semesters (Odd and Even).
For example – First year student will get scholarship benefit in second year.
Scholarship will be renewed on request in subsequent years on consistent academic performance by securing a Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) of
- 9.5 and above for 5% Students (% of Seats based on total admissions per course)
- 9.0 and above for 6% Students (% of Seats based on total admissions per course) in each semester without any arrear at any point of time.

Kochi

Fee Type	Fees (Semester Wise)
Tuition Fees	₹ 44,700
Caution Deposit	₹ 2000

Note: # DOES NOT include expenses for food, travel, accommodation for Field and Study Trips, participation in events and conferences, programmes / competitions, Internships, Portfolio Presentation and Printing booklet, Special Internship, Placement Trips, Projects / Dissertation, excursion, etc. subject to change whenever required.

Scholarship Scheme
Scholarship Scheme (at the time of admission) is offered for all courses (except Ph.D.)

Scheme 1 –Applicants having above 95% marks in the qualifying examination: 50% concession in Tuition Fees
Scheme 2 – Applicants having marks between 90% and 94% in the qualifying examination: 40% concession in Tuition Fees
Scheme 3 – Applicants having marks between 80% and 89% in the qualifying examination: 30% concession in Tuition Fee