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    Top B.C.A. Colleges in Kolkata

    Kolkata is the commercial and financial hub of East and North-East India. As in many other Indian cities, information technology became a high-growth sector in Kolkata starting in the late 1990s; the city's IT sector grew at 70% per annum—a rate that was twice the national average which increases the potential opportunities for BCA aspirants ever rising.

    Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA) is a UG course in India with a duration of 3 years. The course is related to the development and basics of software and computer applications. The admission procedure to BCA is usually based on merit but there are colleges and institutes that conduct entrance examinations to filter students according to technical knowledge.

    Students who have completed their XIIth boards or equivalent and are planning to get enrolled in a course on Computer Application then they should be aware that there are many specializations in the field such as Internet Technologies, Computer Graphics and Database Management etc. Given below are some very important information on the BCA course in Kolkata which will ensure that all BCA aspirants have a clear understanding of their choices and are well informed about it.

    BCA Colleges in Kolkata: Specializations Available

    Students interested in the aspects of a BCA course must know that there are a number of specializations that are offered by top colleges and institutes in Kolkata that they can filter according to their preferences and skills. We have provided a list of these specializations that can be very helpful to you -

    ⮚     Animation

    ⮚     Accounting Applications

    ⮚     Internet Technologies

    ⮚     Computer Graphics

    ⮚     Database Management

    ⮚     Music and Video Processing

    ⮚     Programming Languages

    ⮚     Personal Information Management

    ⮚     Word Processing

    ⮚     Systems Analysis

    BCA Colleges in Kolkata: Eligibility Criteria

    ⮚     Candidates who want to take admission in BCA must have completed their 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board in India.

    ⮚     Candidates applying for the same must have attained at least 18 years of age while applying for the course. This may differ from one college to another. There is no such upper age limit for the course.

    ⮚     The eligibility criteria for BCA differs from one college to another and from one university to another.

     

    BCA Colleges in Kolkata: Admission Process

    Once candidates have met the eligibility criteria set by colleges, they must be aware of the specialization they want to opt-in for a cleared head. They should then accordingly appear for the entrance examinations, as and when required by respective colleges and universities. If there is no provision for entrance examinations, then you will have to wait for the merit list to come out on the basis of the marks scored by candidates in class XII. On the basis of these marks and vacant seats, the admission procedure will be carried out. There are colleges that may take personal interviews as well. So, accordingly you will have to prepare yourself for the admission process.

    There are state and national level entrance examinations that are also viable options for BCA admissions. Some of them are as following -

    ⮚    KIITEE

    ⮚    IPU CET

    ⮚     SHIATS

    ⮚     BVP BUMAT    

    ⮚     IUET

    ⮚    SUAT

    ⮚     SAJEE

    Once you have appeared for these entrances and the results have been published, qualified students are called for a number of rounds of counselling in which they are briefed about what the course that they are signing for.

    BCA Colleges in Kolkata: Top BCA Colleges in Kolkata

    Kolkata is one of the most prominent education hubs in Easter region of India and is home to many reputed educational institutions. When it comes to BCA, there are various institutes that the candidates can consider for pursuing this highly competitive degree. Here is the list of the top BCA colleges in Kolkata: - 

    Institute Name

    NIRF RATING

    Careers360 Rating

    Accepted Tests

    Cut Off

    Fees

    Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata

     

     

    157 (Engineering)

     

     

    AAA+ (Engineering)

     

     

    CET Exam

     

     

    Not specified

     

     

    Rs. 80K – 4.05 lakhs

    Narula Institute of Technology, Kolkata

     

     

    NA

     

     

    AAA+ (Engineering)

     

     

     

    Merit Based /IEMJEE

     

     

    NA

     

     

    Rs. 2.40 lakhs

    West Bengal State University, Kolkata

     

     

    NA

     

     

    AAA (Universities)

    Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by MAKAUT

     

    Not mentioned

     

    1.30 Lakhs

    Meghnad Saha Institute of Technology

    NA

    AAA (Engineering)

    CET

    Merit based admission

    NA

    Aliah University, Kolkata

     

    NA

     

    AA+ (Engineering)

    AUAT-Aliah University Admission Test conducted by Aliah University / WBJEE (West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations)

    Admission is through counselling based on the score obtained

    Rs. 39.90 K

    Techno India University, Kolkata

    NA

    AA+ (Engineering)

    WBJEE Cut Off

    Varies each year

    NA

    Gurukul Management Studies,

    Kolkata

     

    NA

     

    NA

     

    Admission Based on Merit Basis.

     

    Varies every year

     

    NA

    Amity University, Kolkata

     

    NA

     

    NA

    Admission Based on Merit Basis

    Not mentioned

    Rs. 3.45 Lakhs

    University of Engineering and Management – Kolkata

     

    NA

     

    NA

     

    IEMJEE

     

    Not mentioned

     

    Rs. 3 Lakhs


    Career Options for BCA Graduates

    The candidates who specialize in this program are skilled in the fields related to computer applications and put them to test by working into segments which demand that sort of expertise which include:

    ⮚     Game Design

    ⮚     Hardware Security

    ⮚     Mobile App Development

    ⮚     Cloud Computing

    ⮚     Networking Hardware

    ⮚     Programming

    ⮚     Software Publishers

    ⮚     Information System Managers

    ⮚     Database Administrators

    ⮚     Computer System Analysts

    Expected Salary for BCA Graduates

    Job title

    Average salary range (per month)

    Software Developer Trainee

    Rs. 17,000 – 20,000

    Trainee Programmer

    Rs. 17,000 – 20,000

    E-commerce Executive

    Rs. 20000 – 25,000

    Technical Support

    Rs. 20000 – 25,000

    Server Monitoring

    Rs. 17,000 – 20,000

    Networking Trainee

    Rs. 17,000 – 20,000

    System Administrator-Computer

    Rs. 20000 – 25,000

    Server Administrator

    Rs. 20000 – 25,000

    Software Engineer Trainee

    Rs. 20000 – 25,000

    Bank Operations

    Rs. 20000 – 25,000

    IT Recruiter Trainee

    Rs. 18,000 – 20,000

    Online Marketing

    Rs. 20000 – 25,000

    Search Engine Marketing

    Rs. 17,000 – 20,000

    Data Administration

    Rs. 20000 – 25,000

    IT Executive

    Rs. 20000 – 25,000

    Online Sales Admin

    Rs. 20000 – 25,000

    Inventory Management Online

    Rs. 18,000 – 20,000

    Backoffice Operations

    Rs. 17,000 – 20,000

    Non-Voice Process

    Rs. 17,000 – 20,000


    Top Recruiters for BCA Graduates

    ⮚     TCS

    ⮚     Aricent

    ⮚     Microsoft

    ⮚     HCL

    ⮚     Cognizant

    ⮚     Syntel

    ⮚     Snapdeal

    ⮚     Flipkart

    ⮚     Capgemini

    ⮚     Accenture

    ⮚     Oracle

    ⮚     Indian Navy

    ⮚     IBM

    ⮚     WNS

    ⮚      HP

    ⮚     Deutsche Bank

    ⮚     Google

    FAQs

    Q.1 What are the job profiles after completing BCA?

    A- After the completion of the course, there is a varied range of roles candidates can perform in companies such as Web Designer, Computer System Analyst, Software Developer, Software Engineer, etc.

    Q.2 What is the average salary of BCA graduates in India?

    A- The average salary of a BCA graduate ranges between Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5 Lakh per annum in India.

    Q.3 What are the accepted examinations for admission in a BCA course?

    A- Some of the BCA entrance examinations are IPU CET, SUAT, GSAT, AIMA UGAT and KIITEE.

    Q.4 What is the duration of the BCA program?

    A- The total duration of the Bachelor of Computer Applications program is three years.

    Q.5 What should one do after BCA: MCA or MBA?

    A- If one wants to promote their qualifications and technical skills in computer applications, they should opt for MCA course, whose course duration is of 3 years and includes subjects such as: - 

    ●       Computational Theory

    ●       Electronics

    ●       Mathematics

    ●       Programming

    ●       Mobile Technologies

    ●       Algorithm Design and Optimization

    ●       Network and Database Management

    ●       Probability

    ●       Statistics

    If you are interested in management roles involved in the IT industry, then you should definitely go for an MBA.

    Q.6 What has more scope: BCA or BBA?

    A- Both the courses have great scope for students. There lies a small difference between the two as BCA is a more technical course which relates to development, studies and programming of computers and computer applications, whereas BBA is not a technical but management course which is helpful to students in terms of getting jobs in the corporate sector.

    Q.7 What is the key strength of the BCA?

    A- The curriculum of the BCA ensures that students are exposed to the latest information and knowledge in the Computer Science domains. BCA students are equipped to manage Computer Software and Hardware processes holistically.

    Q.8 Is any scholarship offered to the candidates pursuing BCA?

    ⮚     Candidates from the reserved categories and EWS category are eligible to receive various state government scholarship schemes.

    ⮚     Various private universities provide merit-based scholarships that are based on the marks scored in the entrance exam by the student.

    Q.9 What is the estimated average starting salary for freshers after BCA?

    A- The estimate average salary for freshers after BCA is around 2.5 LPA to 3 LPA

    Q. 10 Which are the best BCA colleges in India?

    A- Some of the best BCA colleges in India are –

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