If you are aspiring for a bright career in the field of Information Technology (IT), BCA (Bachelor’s in Computer Applications) is one of the best options to go with after Class 12th. Even though there is a B.Tech course in IT, only a limited number of colleges offer it. When it comes to BCA, many colleges offer this course. Students aspiring to pursue BCA course must consider a few factors before choosing the best college for admission. On the other hand, the admission process for the BCA course in most colleges is more or less the same. In this article, you can check all the details about BCA admission 2021 such as eligibility, admission process, application form, fees and the list of top colleges here.
BCA Admission Dates 2021
In 2021, the admission for the BCA course will commence in March. Most of the colleges have been conducting the online admission process for BCA admission, and the candidates will have to visit the official website of the college to fill the application form.
Usually, the BCA admission process in various universities and colleges across the country begin after the announcement of Class 12th results. Once the Class 12th results are out, the candidates are advised to check the respective college/ university website in which he/ she wants to get admission. Tentatively, BCA admissions begin in May.
BCA Eligibility Criteria 2021
Candidates aspiring for BCA admission must note that he/ she needs to adhere to the guidelines specified by the respective college/ university. We have mentioned the general eligibility criteria for BCA course, and most of the colleges/ universities in India follow the similar eligibility for admission in BCA
Minimum Qualification
The candidates must have passed Class 12th with a minimum of 45-50% of marks. For reserved category candidates, the minimum marks can be around 40-45%.
Eligible Stream in Class 12th
Students who have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects in Class 12th are eligible for BCA admission.
Age Limit
The age limit to pursue BCA course is 21 years for General category and 24 years for SC/ ST/ other reserved categories. This criterion may vary across different colleges/ universities.
Entrance Exam Applicability
Most private colleges in India do not conduct an entrance exam for BCA admission, while some of the private deemed universities conduct an entrance test for the same. In all, direct admission is possible in BCA in most colleges and universities across the country.
Top Universities/ Colleges for BCA Admission 2021 with Fees
Before going through the admission process for the BCA course, it is advisable to check the list of top colleges/ universities here. The fee structure for the BCA course has also been mentioned in the table given below.
Name of the College/ University
Fees (for the First year)*
SRM Institute of Technology (SRMIT), Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
Rs. 85,000
Lovely Professional University (LPU) Jalandhar
Rs. 95,000
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) Vellore
Rs. 57,000
Chandigarh University
Rs. 96,000
Xavier’s Institute of Computer Application, Ahmedabad
Rs. 10,500
Andhra Loyola College, Vijayawada
Rs. 25000
Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, Faridabad
Rs. 71,500
Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS) New Delhi
Rs. 90,000
Sharda University, Greater Noida
Rs. 1,36,000
Loyola College, Chennai
Not Available (NA)
ITM University, Gwalior
Rs. 68,000
Pacific University, Udaipur
NA
Aryabhatta Institute of Engineering and Management, Burdwan
Rs. 63,410
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) – Distance Mode
Rs. 13,400
GLA University, Mathura
Rs. 82,000
Jain University, Bangalore
Rs. 1,67,500
Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran
Rs. 46,250
GITAM Deemed University (Vizag)
Rs. 50,600
Banasthali Vidyapeeth, Jaipur
Rs. 99,000
Galgotias University, Greater Noida
Rs. 87,000
*The fee structure for BCA course mentioned above is just tentative, and the actual fee structure may vary. Therefore, the candidates are advised to crosscheck with the official website of college before filling the application form.
BCA Application Form 2021
The application form for BCA admission 2021 will be available from April in various colleges and universities across the country. There are different methods to fill the application form, and the same has been explained below.
BCA Application Form 2021 for Private Colleges
If you are aspiring for BCA admission in private colleges, you will have to follow the steps mentioned below –
Online Application Form: Most of the colleges host application form for BCA course through their official website, and the candidates will have to visit the official website of the college to register for admission. It is important to note that the application fee has to be paid digitally. The college may or may not ask the candidates to send the hardcopy of the application form by post. The online application process varies across different colleges. The basic steps involved in the same are as follows –
Step 1 – Basic Registration
Most online application portals of private colleges will have basic registration where candidates will have to fill their basic details such a Name, Mobile Number, E-Mail ID etc. The candidates will receive a confirmation message on their mobile via SMS and he/ she will have to log in with credentials mentioned on SMS.
Step 2 – Form Filling
The second step can be form filling where the candidates will have to fill their academic details, address etc.
Step 3 – Documents Upload
In this step, the applicants will be asked to upload the scanned documents of Class 12th mark sheet etc.
Step 4 – Application Fee payment
The candidates will have to pay the specified application fee through the payment mode available on the official website. The candidates will have to pay the application fee digitally, i.e., through Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Internet Banking.
Step 5 – Printout of Application
As the last step, the candidates can take the printout of the application form. Some colleges may ask candidates to send the printout of application form with all relevant documents by post.
Note: Most of the colleges mentioned in the table above accept online application form for BCA course.
CollegeDekho’s Online & Single Application Form for BCA
Through CollegeDekho’s online & single application form, you can register for multiple BCA colleges. Through this facility, you need not fill the separate application form for each college. You can also pay the application fee through our CAF (Common Application Form) portal. You can click on the link below –
COMMON/ SINGLE APPLICATION FORM for BCA
After clicking on the link below, you can either search the college with the name or click on ‘Search Colleges’. You can select the stream IT. You will see a list of colleges in which you are eligible to get admission in BCA. Select the relevant colleges and pay the registration fee. Our CollegeDekho counsellor will get in touch and help you with admission formalities.
Offline Application Form for BCA
Some colleges may not accept BCA application form online, and you will have to visit the college individually for the same. Some private colleges have both online and offline application process. If the candidates are applying offline, he/ she will have to pay the application fee to obtain the form.
BCA Admission Process 2021
BCA aspirants must note that the admission process for BCA differs from one college to another. While private BCA colleges have their own admission process, private deemed universities conduct an entrance exam for the same. On the other hand, the admission process for government BCA colleges is different from that of private colleges and deemed universities. In order to help the candidates with relevant information about the admission process, we have divided the colleges into three different groups and explained the BCA admission process for the same.
BCA Admission Process of Private Colleges
If you have applied for BCA admission in a private college, the admission process will be based on merit, i.e., marks scored by the candidates in Class 12th. Only a few private colleges conduct an entrance exam for BCA, and most of the times, the admissions are based on merit. Please note that these colleges may also release a cutoff list if the competition for the admission is high.
In some times, UG admissions are based on centralized counselling conducted by the state government where the candidates need to register through a single application window and exercise the options. In such cases, the candidates will be offered admission based on his/ her first preference and merit. For example, the Telangana government conducts DOST for UG admissions (including BCA in government and private colleges). Similarly, Calcutta University conducts a combined admission process for all its affiliated colleges.
