Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) is a degree course which prepares students to face the challenges in the field of computers and to make their career in computer applications and software development. It is a three-year undergraduate program of semester pattern where students are exposed to various areas of computer applications. It is designed to produce graduates who have necessary skills and knowledge not only in computer and information technology but also in communication, organization, and management.

While pursuing BCA, students become well versed in programming languages such as Java, C+, HTML, Database Management, SQL, and Python. This program demonstrates sound knowledge in key areas of computer programming. It also carries out the required analysis involved in computer and information systems.

There is a huge scope in the field of information technology for a BCA degree holder. Nowadays a BCA degree is considered equivalent to a B. Tech degree. A large number of IT companies are diverting their choice from BE graduates to BCA, as they claim that, a BCA graduate is capable of doing most of the work that a BE graduate does.

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Some students wish to do further studies they go for post-graduate courses like-

• MCA (Master of Computer Application)
• MBA (Master of Business Administration)
• Tech (Master of Technology)
• MSc IT (Master of Science in Information Technology)
• MIM (Master Degree in Information Management)
• Post-graduate Diploma in Computer Applications
• Post-graduate Diploma in Corporate Studies (PGPCS)
• Post-graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

A majority of students go for MCA as it is the extension of what is taught during BCA. MCA is also a three-year post-graduate degree course. There are many reputed universities which offer a five-year integrated program which includes BCA+MCA. Many students even go for a five-year integrated program of BCA+B. tech. The advantage of this course is that a student saves one year by doing an integrated BCA+MCA or BCA+M. Tech.

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Now I will enlist some well-known institutes which offer an integrated BCA+MCA degree course-

1. Birla Institute of Technology- This is a reputed college which provides a 5-year Integrated MCA Programme in its extension centers located at Allahabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lalpur, and Noida.
2. International Institute of Professional Studies, DAVV-This institute is situated in the tasks hila campus of well-known Devi Ahilya University, Indore. It offers integrated BCA+MCA.
3. Doon University- As suggested by its name, this university is situated in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. This university is also suitable for pursuing Dual BCA+MCA degree.
4. Indraprastha University- Gitarattan International Business School under Indraprastha University, New Delhi offers a dual BCA+MCA course of 5-years.
5. Lovely Professional University (LPU)- LPU is a well-known University of Jalandhar, Punjab. It is among some decent options to go for integrated BCA+MCA.

So like these institutes, there are much more where one can go to pursue integrated BCA+MCA or Dual BCA+MCA degree. Apart from this, if you want to earn money as well as do post-graduation, there are some programs conducted by big giants like Wipro and TCS. The description of these programs is given below-

• Wipro WASE – WASE is a 4-year off-campus program started by one of the most proficient companies, WASE provides a degree of M. Tech in Software Engineering which is offered by the prestigious college, BITS Pilani. The students pursue the post-graduate degree as the same time work for WIPRO. BITS  arranges the faculty and provides the degree. The BCA or BSc(CS) degree holders are eligible to give entrance exam for WASE program.
• TCS Ignite- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is a big IT giant. TCS is in a collaborative tie-up with SASTRA University, Thanjavur and runs a program called Ignite. In this program, a 3-year MCA degree course is conducted where one can work for TCS at the same time complete his/her post-graduation. Any BSc, BCA or BCS degree holder is eligible to apply to become a part of Ignite.

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These type of programs not only gives a handsome job with a salary but also required post-graduation from reputed universities.

Time is the most important factor in life now. It is very precious for all. By doing integrated courses you save time. You get time to do other things and gain more experience. BCA is a course which holds a large number of opportunities in future. 

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