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Bachelor of Computer Applications

ID: BCA2023
6 Semesters (3 yrs)
Min Qualification : +2 or equivalent

Bachelor of Computer Application is a Single Major programme. It is conceived to be one of the single major programmes duly approved by the competent academic bodies of the university. The learners are expected to enjoy the flexibility of choice from an impressive basket of electives. The choice based credit system deployed in the delivery of the programmes ensures the relevance of the pedagogy with the practices across the country. The programme is organised on semester basis and the programme has 6 semesters spread over 3 years. The program focuses on developing practical skills and real-world understanding. It promotes interactive learning through group discussions, case studies, and presentations, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. It also provides students with a firm foundation in computer science and prepares them with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the dynamic and swiftly expanding field of computer applications.

The Bachelor of Computer Applications programme enables learners:

Develop programming skills that can lead them to jobs like software developer, software test engineer etc.
Quite knowledgeable in various computer applications and the latest developments in IT and communication systems.
Develop skills in software development so as to enable the BCA graduates to take up self employment in Indian and global markets.
Recognize the need for professional development.
Develop sensitivity and awareness which leads to commitment and courage.
Develop critical ability to distinguish between essence and form.

Be equipped for global career opportunities.

Semester	Course type	name of the course	Credit
S1	Discipline Core	Introduction to Information Technology	6
	Discipline Core	Problem Solving and Programming in C	6
	Language Core Course	Reading & Writing English	6
	Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course	Environmental Studies	4
S2	Discipline Core	Computer Architecture and Operating System	6
	Discipline Core	Data Structures	6
	Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (Students can choose any one)	English for Communication	4
		പ്രായോഗികമലയാളം
		Rozmara Hindi
		Vyavaharika Samskrutham
		Communication in Arabic
	Modern Indian Languages (Students can choose any one)	Malayalasahithyam: Kavita-Kadha- Upanyasam-Novel	6
		Hindi prose and structure
		Gadyam Natakam cha
		Functional Arabic
S3	Discipline Core	Database Management Systems	6
	Discipline Core	Communication and Networking	6
	Language Core Course	Literature and the Contemporary World	6
	Skill Enhancement Course	Programming in Java	2
	Skill Enhancement Compulsory Courses	Humanism and Logic	2
S4	Discipline Core	Programming with Python	6
	Discipline Core	Web Technology	6
	Skill Enhancement Course	Web Development using PHP MVC Framework	2
	Modern Indian Languages (Students can choose any one)	Malayala Sahithya Mathrukakal:Aathmakadha, Jeevacharitram, Yathravivaranam, Anubhavasahithyam	6
		हिदं ी पद्य साहित्य और अनवाद
		Mahakavyam Gadyakavyam cha
		Literature in Arabic
	Generic Elective (Students can choose any one)	Aadhunika Malayala Sahithya Charithram	2
		Appreciating Literature
		Communicative Hindi
		Samskruthasopanam
		Modern Standard Arabic
S5	Discipline Core	Software Engineering	6
	Discipline Specific Elective (Students can choose any one)	Introduction to Data Science	6
		Introduction to Information Security
		Introduction to Cloud Computing
	Discipline Specific Elective (Students can choose any one)	Data Mining and Data Warehousing	6
		E-Commerce and E-Governance
		Digital Marketing
	Generic Elective (Students can choose any one)	Modernization of Kerala	2
		Banking
		Introduction to Sociology
		Economics for everyday life
		Introduction to the philosophy of Sree Narayana Guru
		Entrepreneurship and startup
S6	Discipline Specific Elective (Students can choose any one	Data Analytics and Visualisation	6
		Cyber Crime
		Cloud Computing Architecture
	Discipline Specific Elective (Students can choose any one	Machine Intelligence	6
		Blockchain Technology
		Internet of Things
	Discipline Specific Elective (Students can choose any one	High-Performance Computing	6
		Quality Control
		Bioinformatics
	Dissertation / Project Courses (PR)	Dissertation / Project	6

Fee Components	Fee Amount
Fees for first semester (S1)
Admission fee	350
Affiliation fee	350
Matriculation fee	120
Eligibility fee	250
Identity Card Fee	100
Arts & Sports Activities Fees	200
Student Welfare Fund	300
Tuition fee
1. Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee	1900
2. Assignment fee	160
3. Counselling Fee	1600
4. Lab Fees	1000
TOTAL	6,330
Fees for subsequent semesters (S2 to S6)
Tuition fee
1. Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee	1900
2. Assignment fee	160
3. Counselling Fee	1600
4. Lab Fees	1000
TOTAL	4,660