Computer Applications Course 2023: Eligibility Criteria, Colleges, Fees, Duration

Computer Applications 2023: Computer Applications consists of subjects like database, networking, programming languages, data structures. CA course gives understanding & knowledge of the basics of computer science. Candidates can apply for UG, PG and Diploma Degree courses in top universities and colleges based on Entrance Exam scores. The average annual wage for an employee who holds a degree in CA is3- 4 lakh Lakh as a Fresher. Candidates can check about different degree courses, eligibility, different Jobs, etc available on this page.

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Computer Applications courses in 2023 Update

• The demand for Computer Applications graduates is increasing, as more and more businesses are looking for people with skills in this area.
• There are a number of different Computer Applications courses available, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Some of the most popular Computer Applications courses include:
  • Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
  • Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
  • Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
• The fees for Computer Applications courses vary depending on the institution and the level of the course.
• The duration of Computer Applications courses also varies, but most courses take between 3 and 5 years to complete.

Candidates can check the list of courses for Computer Applications courses  given below:

• Diploma
• Advanced Diploma
• PG Diploma
• BA
• BBA
• BBM
• BCA
• BCA+MCA
• B.Com
• MCA
• M.Arch
• M.Com
• M.Sc
• M.Phil
• M.Tech

What is the Eligibility Criteria for Computer Applications and IT Courses?

Candidates can check different degree courses and its eligibility criteria to choose Computer Applications and IT streams as a career:-

Computer Applications and IT Courses & Eligibility

Courses	Specializations	Minimum Eligibility	Duration
Diploma	Computer Application	Candidates must pass Class 10+2 with PCM from a recognized board	1-year
Advanced Diploma		Candidate must pass 10+2 with PCM from a recognised board	1-year
PG Diploma		Candidates must hold Graduation Degree or equivalent degree in concerned subjects	1-year
BA		Candidates must pass 10+2 with Arts field  from recognised Board	3-years
BBA		Candidates must pass 10+2/equivalents or Bachelor’s degree in Preparatory program  from a recognised board	3-years
BBM		Candidates must pass 10+2 from a recognised board	3-years
BCA		Candidates must pass 10+2 with minimum 45% marks with English from a recognised board	3-years
BCA+MCA		Candidates must pass 10+2 with the recognised board.	5-years
B.Com		Candidates must pass 10+2 with minimum 50% marks with Business & Commerce	3-years
MCA		Candidates must hold Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised University OR Candidates must hold BCA degree of one year/ 10+2 with mathematics	3-years
M.Arch		Minimum 45% marks B.Arch degree from recognised University	3-years
M.Com		Candidates must hold a B.Com degree with minimum 50% marks with computer subject	2-years
M.Sc		Candidates must hold a graduation degree with a minimum 50% + Mathematics in 10+2	2-year
M.Tech		Candidates must hold B.Sc/BE/B.Tech degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalents	2-year
M.Phil		Candidates must pass MCA degree/Master’s Degree with minimum 55% marks(50% from reserved category) with Computer Science/Information Technology  in concerned subjects  from recognised University	2-year

What is the Admission Procedure of Computer Application Course?

Seats allotted for admission in Computer Applications program based on Merit-List and Entrance Exam scores. Check the admission procedure for different courses below:

For Diploma/PG Diploma/Advanced:

• Marks obtained in Entrance Exam conducted by a particular University.
• Marks obtained in Class 10+2
• Marks obtained in Class 10th.

For BA:

• Marks obtained in Entrance Exam conducted by a particular University.
• Marks obtained in Class 10+2 in Arts Stream

For BBM/BBA/B.Com:

• Marks obtained in Entrance Exam conducted by a particular University.
• Marks obtained in Class 10+2 in Commerce/Management.

For BCA/BCA+MCA:

• Marks obtained in Entrance Exam conducted by a particular University.
• Marks obtained in Class 10+2 in Computer Science/Information Technology.

For BCA/BCA+MCA:

• Marks obtained in Entrance Exam conducted by a particular University.
• Marks obtained in Class 10+2 in Computer Science/Information Technology.

For M.Arch:-

• Marks obtained in Entrance Exam conducted by a particular University.
• Marks obtained in B.Arch degree.
• Marks obtained in Class 10+2.

For MCA:-

• Marks obtained in Entrance Exam conducted by a particular University.
• Marks obtained in BCA/Graduation degree.
• Marks obtained in Class 10+2.

For M.Com:-

• Marks obtained in Entrance Exam conducted by a particular University.
• Marks obtained in B.Com degree.
• Marks obtained in Class 10+2.

For M.Sc:-

• Marks obtained in Entrance Exam conducted by a particular University.
• Marks obtained in Graduation degree.
• Marks obtained in Class 10+2.

For M.Tech:-

• Marks obtained in Entrance Exam conducted by a particular University.
• Marks obtained in GATE score
• Marks obtained in B.Tech/BE/B.Sc degree.
• Marks obtained in Class 10+2.

For M.Phil. :

• Marks obtained in UGC NET/GATE/JEST/UGC – CSIR or relevant national exam.
• Marks obtained in Personal Interview.  
• Marks obtained in Master’s Degree in Computer Science/Technology.

Computer Application Course Syllabus

University and Colleges offers Computer Applications program follow a prescribed syllabus, check below

For BA:

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science Specialization

Sem I	Sem II	Sem III	Sem IV	Sem V	Sem VI
Computer Fundamentals & Application Software	Computer Programming	Data Structures and Programming Methodology	Visual Programming	Database Management System	Multimedia & Web Designing
Laboratory Practices	Laboratory Practices	Laboratory Practices	Laboratory Practices	Laboratory Practices	Laboratory Practices (Project)

For BCA:

Bachelor of Computer Application

Sem I	Sem II	Sem III	Sem IV	Sem V	Sem VI
Business Communication	Organizational Behaviour	Numerical Methods	Networking	NET Frameworks	e-Commerce
Programming Principles and Algorithms	‘C’ Programming	Software Engineering	Inventory Management (SAD)	Principles of Marketing	Introduction to System Pro and Operating Systems
Business Accounting	Cost Accounting	RDBMS	Object Oriented Programming using C++	Internet Programming and Cyber Law	Project Work (Banking & Finance, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Cost Analysis, EDP, ERP etc.)
Principles of Management	Elements of Statistics	Data Structure using C	Visual Basic	Core Java	Multimedia Systems
Computer Fundamental and Office Automation	File Structure and Database Concepts	Management Accounting	Human Resource Management	Project work (VB)	Advance Java

For MCA:

Master of Computer Application

Sem I	Sem II	Sem III	Sem IV	Sem V	Sem VI
Mathematical Foundation of Computer Science	Organizational Structure and Personnel Management	Computer Networks	Visual Basic	WEB Technology	Industrial Project
Accounting and Financial Management	Object-Oriented Systems in C++	Operating System	Software Engineering	Net FrameWork & C	—
Computer and ‘C’ Programming	Combinatory & Graph Theory	Internet & JAVA Programming	Foundation of e-Commerce	Elective III (any one of the following)	—
UNIX & Shell Programming	Data and File Structure Using ‘C’	Design & Analysis of Algorithm	Modeling and Simulation	Elective II (any one of the following)	—
Computer Organization	Computer-Based Numerical & Statistical Techniques	Database Management System	Elective I (any one of the following)	ERP System	—
Paradigms of Programming	Computer Architecture & Microprocessor	System Programming	Computer Graphics & Animation	Management Information System	—

For M.Com:

Year I	Year II
Managerial Economics	Marketing Management
Database Management System	e-Commerce
Computer Applications Practical I, MS Office, C++ & Tally	Computer Applications Practical II (VB & e-Commerce)
Cost and Management Accounting	Financial and Investment Management
Object Oriented Programming with C++	Visual Basic

For M.Sc:

MSc in Computer Science Specialization

Year I	Year II
Advanced Computer Architecture	Advanced Operating System
Software Engineering	Data Mining and Warehousing
Computer Graphics & Multimedia	Internet programming and Web Design
Computer Networks	Computer Graphics and Multimedia (Lab Practical I)
—	Internet programming and Web Design (Lab Practical II)

For M.Tech:

M.Tech in Computer Science Specialization

Sem I	Sem II	Sem III	Sem IV
Design and Analysis of Algorithms	Software Engineering	Distributed Computing	Project Phase II
Database Management Systems	Visual Programming	Elective II	—
Computer Architecture	Service-Oriented Architecture	UNIX & Network Programming	—
Object-Oriented Programming	Computer Networks	Elective III	—
Operating Systems	Internet Programming	Elective IV	—
Communication skills (English/German/French)	Elective I	UNIX & Network Programming Lab	—
DBMS Lab	Visual Programming Lab	Project Phase I	—
OOP & Algorithms Lab	Internet Programming Lab	—	—

For M.Phil:

Mphil in Computer Science Specialization

Subjects	Subjects
General Research Methodology	Advanced Computing Techniques
Software Engineering	Image Processing
Data Mining	Artificial Intelligence
Networks Security	Embedded Systems

Candidates can check University that offers these courses below:-

• Christ University, Banglore
• National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
• Parul University, Vadodara
• National Institute of Technology, Warangal
• Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
• Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
• Delhi University, New Delhi
• Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore
• National Institute of Technology, Calicut
• National Institute of Management, Mumbai
• Institute of Management Studies, Noida

Technical Skills for Computer Applications jobs

Careers of CA degree holders can lead in many directions and long-term opportunities. For this candidates must need the below-mentioned skills:-

• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Text Editors
• Integrated Development Environment
• Databases 
• Operating Systems
• Programming Languages
• Source Control
• Basic of Testing
• Encryption & Cryptography
• Software Development Life Cycle

Computer Applications Jobs

Candidates who completed their degree courses in CA  can find a range of career opportunities.  Candidates can read carefully job profile given below:-

• System Analysts
• UI/UX Designer
• Research Statistician
• Computer Scientists
• Machine Learning Scientists
• Software Engineer
• Hardware Engineers
• Principal Research Scientists
• Big Data Scientists

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