The BCA Program offered by the ICFAI University, Dehradun is a professional program in information technology which provides high quality education to the students.

Eligibility

  • Pass in 10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics as major subject.

  • Pass in 10+2 or equivalent (any discipline)*.

* Note: Students with non-mathematics background at 10+2 level are required to concurrently pursue and complete the Foundation Course in Mathematics.

Foundation Course in Mathematics (FCM)

For Non-Mathematics Students: Students who do not have mathematics background (at 10+2 level) are required to concurrently pursue the Foundation Course in Mathematics (FCM) from the University along with first year of the BCA Program.

FCM Program Structure

Module

Subject

FCM - 1

Basic Concepts

FCM - 2

Basic Algebra

FCM - 3

Basic Geometry & Trigonometry

FCM - 4

Equations, Matrices, Calculus & Statistics

Students will not be assessed through examinations for this FCM course. However, they are required to submit the necessary assignments.

Duration: 3 years.

Medium of Instruction : English

Validity of Enrollment

The validity of enrollment into the program is seven years from the date of enrollment. Students who are unable to complete the program within the validity period of seven years, but still keen on continuing the program, are required to register de novo by paying the requisite fee.

Award of Degree

On successful completion of the BCA Program, the students will be awarded the "Bachelor of Computer Applications" (BCA) Degree from the ICFAI University, Dehradun.

Computer Lab Practicals (Compulsory)

Students enrolled into the BCA Program are required to attend the Computer Lab as a part of practical training. These practicals are compulsory for the eight subjects specified in the BCA Program Structure (given in the table marked *). Students are mandatorily required to attend these practicals before appearing for the examinations in these 8 subjects.

 

Program Structure

The BCA Program is structured year-wise:

Year

Group

Subjects

I

Group A

  • Computer Fundamentals and  PC Software* 

  • English 

Group B

  • Mathematics in Computing

  • Computer System Architecture

Group C

  • Programming in C*

  • Principles of Management

Group D

  • Operating Systems*

  • Data Structures

II

Group E

  • Object Oriented Programming using C++*

  • Computer Oriented Numerical Techniques

Group F

  • Elements of System Analysis and Design

  • Introduction to Financial Accounting

Group G

  • Database Management Systems*

  • Programming in Java*

Group H

  • Computer Networks

  • Fundamentals of Statistics and Operational Research

III

Group I

  • Web Programming*

  • System Software

Group J

  • Software Engineering

  • Windows Programming*

Group K

  • Theory of Computations

  • Elective-I

Group L

  • Introduction to Enterprise Java

  • Elective - II

Project

  

* For these 8 subjects, Computer lab practicals are compulsory.

Detailed curriculum will be provided to the enrolled students through the Students Regulations Book. (Examinations for each subject is for 100 marks and of 3 hours duration).

Electives:

  • Software Quality and Testing.

  • E-Business.

  • Computer Graphics and Multimedia.

  • Unix Administration.

  • Network Programming.

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