Bachelor of Computer Applications from IGNOU

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA):
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) is one of the most famous professional courses offered by IGNOU. BCA course of IGNOU is specially designed for those students who want to make their career in IT field. Numbers of students enroll for IGNOU BCA course in each and academic year.
Due to wide demand of IT professionals in India as well as in abroad, IGNOU BCA course becomes very popular among students.The IGNOU BCA program is planned for those students who want to make their career in the field of information technology. Anyone who has done 10+2 can enroll for this program. IGNOU BCA program offers theoretical as well as practical knowledge of computers and software technology.

Eligibility for taking admission in IGNOU -BCA course:

• 10+2 with Mathematics as a distinct subject.
• 10+2 without having Mathematics subject with IGNOU CIC course.

Age Bar:

• No age bar for taking admission in IGNOU BCA course

Course duration:

• Min: 3 years and Max. 6 years.

Course Medium:

• This course is only available in English medium.

IGNOU Program Structure: IGNOU program is divided in to six semesters. If you don’ have Mathematics in class 12th then you need to complete IGNOU PPC along with first semester of IGNOU BCA. The syllabus of IGNOU PPC covers:
1. Some Basic Concepts
2. Elementary Algebra
3. Geometry and Trigonometry
4. Equations and Matrices
5. Calculus and Statistics

Courses

First Semester
CourseCode	Course Name	Credits
FEG-02	Foundation course in English -2	4
ECO-01	Business Organization	4
BCS-011	Computer Basics and PC Software	3
BCS-012	Mathematics	4
BCSL-013	Computer Basics and PC Software Lab	2
Second Semester
CourseCode	Course Name	Credits
ECO-02	Accountancy-1	4
MCS-011	Problem Solving and Programming	3
MCS-012	Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming	4
MCS-015	Communication Skills	2
MCS-013	Discrete Mathematics	2
BCSL-021	C Language Programming Lab	1
BCSL-022	Assembly Language Programming Lab	1
Third Semester
CourseCode	Course Name	Credits
MCS-021	Data and File Structures	4
MCS-023	Introduction to Database Management Systems	3
MCS-014	Systems Analysis and Design	3
BCS-031	Programming in C++	3
BCSL-032	C++ Programming Lab	1
BCSL-033	Data and File Structures Lab	1
BCSL-034	DBMS Lab	1
Fourth Semester
CourseCode	Course Name	Credits
BCS-040	Statistical Techniques	4
MCS-024	Object Oriented Technologies and Java Programming	3
BCS-041	Fundamentals of Computer Networks	4
BCS-042	Introduction to Algorithm Design	2
MCSL-016	Internet Concepts and Web Design	2
BCSL-043	Java Programming Lab	1
BCSL-044	Statistical Techniques Lab	1
BCSL-045	Algorithm Design Lab	1
Fifth Semester
CourseCode	Course Name	Credits
BCS-051	Introduction to Software Engineering	3
BCS-052	Network Programming and Administration	3
BCS-053	Web Programming	2
BCS-054	Computer Oriented Numerical Techniques	3
BCS-055	Business Communication	2
BCSL-056	Network Programming and Administration Lab	1
BCSL-057	Web Programming Lab	1
BCSL-058	Computer Oriented Numerical Techniques Lab	1
Sixth Semester
CourseCode	Course Name	Credits
BCS-062	E-Commerce	2
MCS-022	Operating System Concepts and Networking Management	4
BCSL-063	Operating System Concepts and Networking Management Lab	1
BCSP-064	Project	8

IGNOU BCA Assignments:

You have to submit assignments of related subject in to your study center. The assignment significance is 30% while theory paper weight age is 70%. You can download latest IGNOU BCA assignments from IGNOU website.

IGNOU BCA Examination and Results:
IGNOU offers two term end examination in each academic year. The exam is conducted in June and December months. IGNOU BCA results are announced after 2 months of exams.

IGNOU BCA Projects:
You have to submit a project in VI i.e. last semester of IGNOU BCA course. You can take help of your supervisor about project.

What to Do After IGNOU BCA:

IGNOU also offers MCA program through distance education. You can go for MCA from IGNOU or any other university. Using IGNOU you can pass out BCA and MCA in 5 years. Yes if you successfully completed BCA course through 4th semester then you can take admission in IGNOU MCA directly.