Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

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The Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) program at Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU) is designed to provide a strong foundation in Computer science and Applications. This undergraduate program equips students with essential skills in Programming, Software Development, and IT Management, preparing them for a successful career in the Tech Industry. Our BCA curriculum includes courses in Computer Programming, Database Management, Web Development, and Network security, along with Practical Lab Sessions and Project work. ‌

Program Objectives

By achieving these program objectives, graduates of a BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) program will have a strong foundation in computing, practical exposure, and essential professional skills to build successful careers in the IT industry or pursue higher studies.

Strong Foundation in Computer Science

Provide students with a strong foundation in computer science and its applications.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Equip students with analytical and problem-solving skills required to design, develop, and maintain computer software and systems.

Hands-on Practical Experience

Foster practical skills by providing laboratory work, projects, and internships, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge and gain real-world experience.

Creativity and Innovation

Develop students’ creativity and innovation by exposing them to emerging technologies and cutting-edge research in computer science.

Teamwork and Communication

Foster teamwork and communication skills by encouraging group projects, collaborations, and presentations.

Managerial and Leadership Skills

Develop managerial and leadership qualities by providing students with an understanding of business and management principles.

Career Readiness for IT Industry

Prepare students for a successful career in the IT industry by providing industry collaborations, projects, and internship opportunities.

Higher Studies in Computer Science

Encourage students to pursue higher education or research in computer science and related fields.

Ethical and Social Responsibility

Nurture ethical and social responsibility by promoting values such as honesty, integrity, respect, and environmental awareness.

Program Highlights

Foundation in Computer Applications

Hands-on Project-Based Learning

Focus on Programming & Networking

Creativity & Problem-Solving Skills

Career Opportunities in IT Sector

Guidance from Experienced Faculty

Skill Development & Innovation

Vision

Our Vision

Explore the different horizons in the field of Commerce, Management, and Computer Science Applications. Develop students into competent professionals with strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, ready to contribute to the IT industry and society.

Mission

Our Mission

To drive transformation, technology, and innovation through a problem-solving approach and research & development. To provide students with IT tools, programming skills, and managerial insights to become productive, ethical, and lifelong learners.

Preamble

Our Preamble

At Pimpri Chinchwad University, we present the Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA), an undergraduate program designed to provide a strong foundation in computer science, programming, software development, database management, and networking. Alongside technical expertise, the program nurtures soft skills, business understanding, and ethical responsibility, preparing students for successful careers in the IT industry and for advanced academic pursuits.

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Programme – Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

Comprehensive overview of Programme Objectives, Outcomes and Specific Outcomes.

Programme Educational Objectives Programme Outcomes (POs) Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

  • To prepare youth to take up positions as Secure software designers and developers.
  • To aim at the development of knowledge and skills for defending and developing secure software systems.
  • To prepare students with social interaction skills, communication skills, life skills, entrepreneurial skills, and research skills which are necessary for career growth and for leading a quality life.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

  • PO1. Computational Knowledge: Understand and apply mathematical foundation, computing and domain knowledge for the conceptualization of computing models from defined problems.
  • PO2. Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, critically analyze and formulate complex computing problems using fundamentals of computer science and application domains.
  • PO3. Design / Development of Solutions: Ability to transform complex business scenarios and contemporary issues into problems, investigate, understand and propose integrated solutions using emerging technologies.
  • PO4. Conduct Investigations of Complex Computing Problems: Ability to devise and conduct experiments, interpret data and provide well informed conclusions.
  • PO5. Modern Tool Usage: Ability to select modern computing tools, skills and techniques necessary for innovative software solutions.
  • PO6. Professional Ethics: Ability to apply and commit professional ethics and cyber regulations in a global economic environment.
  • PO7. Life-long Learning: Recognize the need for and develop the ability to engage in continuous learning as a Computing professional.
  • PO8. Project Management: Ability to understand management and computing principles with computing knowledge to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
  • PO9. Communication Efficacy: Communicate effectively with the computing community as well as society by being able to comprehend effective documentations and presentations.
  • PO10. Societal & Environmental Concern: Ability to recognize economical, environmental, social, health, legal, ethical issues involved in the use of computer technology and other consequential responsibilities relevant to professional practice.
  • PO11. Individual & Team Work: Ability to work as a member or leader in diverse teams in multidisciplinary environment.
  • PO12. Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Identify opportunities, entrepreneurship vision and use of innovative ideas to create value and wealth for the betterment of the individual and society.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • Investigate technical comprehension in varied areas of Computer Applications and experience a conducive environment in developing abilities for flourishing career and higher studies. ‌
  • Understand, investigate, and develop computer programs in allied areas like Web, Mobile Apps, Algorithms, Multimedia and Design, and Data Analytics for efficient design of computer-based systems of varying complexity. ‌

Course- Curriculum

1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year Electives Multidisciplinary Minor Audit Courses

Semester I

  • Programming Concepts Using C Language
  • Programming Concepts Using C Language Lab
  • Web Technology
  • Web Technology Lab
  • Fundamental of Computer Architecture
  • Basics of Mathematics
  • Applied Communication
  • Management Information System
  • UHV - I: Professional Ethics / IKS: Concepts and Application in Science
  • Open Elective - I

Semester II

  • Programming using Advanced C
  • Programming using Advanced C Lab
  • Database Management System
  • Database Management System Lab
  • Software Design and Architecture
  • Software Engineering
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Minor - I
  • IKS: Concepts and Application in Science / UHV - I: Professional Ethics
  • Open Elective - II

Semester III

  • Programming with C++
  • Programming with C++ Lab
  • Operating Systems - Linux
  • Operating Systems Lab
  • Major Elective - I
  • Cyber Security of Digital Devices
  • Statistical Techniques
  • Minor - II
  • UHV - II: Understanding Harmony / COI: Constitution of India
  • Open Elective - III
  • Foreign Language - I

Semester IV

  • Advanced Internet Technologies
  • Advanced Internet Technologies Lab
  • Core Java
  • Core Java Lab
  • Major Elective - II
  • Introduction to AI
  • Groups and Coding
  • Minor - III
  • COI: Constitution of India / UHV - II: Understanding Harmony
  • Open Elective - IV
  • Foreign Language - II

Semester V

  • Advanced Java Programming
  • Advanced Java Programming Lab
  • Python Programming
  • Python Programming Lab.
  • Major Elective - III
  • Competitive Mathematics
  • Mini project Using Java / Python
  • EVS: Environmental Studies / ALR: Aptitude & Logical Reasoning
  • Minor IV
  • MOOCs-1 (NPTEL/SWAYAM) -12 Week Course related to the program
  • Foreign Language - III

Semester VI

  • Design Analysis of Algorithm
  • MOOCs-1 (NPTEL/SWAYAM) - Research Methodologies and Techniques
  • ALR: Aptitude & Logical Reasoning / EVS: Environmental Studies
  • Minor - V
  • Industrial Training / Internship / Research Internship
  • Foreign Language - IV

Semester VII

  • Bigdata Analytics
  • Bigdata Analytics Lab
  • Introduction to R Programming
  • Introduction to R Programming Lab
  • Mobile Application Development
  • Introduction to Blockchain
  • Mini Project using BDA/R Programming
  • Organizational Behaviour

Semester VIII

  • DevOps
  • Cloud Security Services
  • Major Project / Research Project / Internship

List of Open Electives:

  • Open Elective - I: Introduction to IoT
  • Open Elective - I: Introduction to Digital Electronics
  • Open Elective - II: Digital Marketing
  • Open Elective - II: E-Commerce
  • Open Elective - III: Introduction to Google Services
  • Open Elective - III: Introduction to Ethical Hacking
  • Open Elective - IV: Search Engine Optimization
  • Open Elective - IV: Introduction to WordPress

List of Major Electives:

  • Major Elective - I: Software Engineering Using UML
  • Major Elective - I: Business Model Engineering
  • Major Elective - II: Software Project Management
  • Major Elective - II: Software Testing
  • Major Elective -III: Database Design and Development
  • Major Elective -III: Business Intelligence

Multidisciplinary Minor Courses

Software Application Design and Development (AD)
  • AD Minor1: System Analysis and Design (# II/*IV)
  • AD Minor2: User Experience and Design (# III/*V)
  • AD Minor3: Introduction to GitHub. (# IV/*VI)
  • AD Minor4: Introduction to Gaming Applications. (# V/*VII)
  • AD Minor5: Mobile Application Development (# VI/*VIII)
Cyber Security (CS)
  • CS Minor1: Cyber Ethics, Cyber Law and Cyber Policy (# II/*IV)
  • CS Minor2: Introduction to Cryptography (# III/*V)
  • CS Minor3: Social Media Security. (# IV/*VI)
  • CS Minor4: Introduction to Blockchain. (# V/*VII)
  • CS Minor5: Data Security & Privacy. (# VI/*VIII)
Web Development (WD)
  • WD Minor1: Introduction of HTML (# II/*IV)
  • WD Minor2: Getting started with JavaScript (# III/*V)
  • WD Minor3: Server-side Programming with Node.js (# IV/*VI)
  • WD Minor4: Front-end Development with React & Type Script (# V/*VII)
  • WD Minor5: Back-end frameworks - Django, Ruby on Rails (# VI/*VIII)
Robotics Process Automation (RP)
  • RP Minor1: Basics of Robotics Process Automation (# II/*IV)
  • RP Minor2: Fundamentals of RPA Business Analysis (# III/*V)
  • RP Minor3: Automation Techniques in RPA (# IV/*VI)
  • RP Minor4: Future of RPA with Business Automation (# V/*VII)
  • RP Minor5: RPA Tool (# VI/*VIII)
Artificial intelligence & Machine Learning (ML)
  • ML Minor1: Artificial Intelligence (# II/*IV)
  • ML Minor2: Machine Learning (# III/*V)
  • ML Minor3: Natural Language Processing (# IV/*VI)
  • ML Minor4: Optimization Techniques (# V/*VII)
  • ML Minor5: Deep Learning For Computer Vision (# VI/*VIII)
Data Science (DS)
  • DS Minor1: Applied Data Science With Python (# II/*IV)
  • DS Minor2: Data Visualization With Tableau (# III/*V)
  • DS Minor3: Business Analytics (# IV/*VI)
  • DS Minor4: Data Analytics (# V/*VII)
  • DS Minor5: Generative AI (# VI/*VIII)
Media Communications (MM)
  • MM Minor1: Literary Study (# II/*IV)
  • MM Minor2: Digital Media Production (# III/*V)
  • MM Minor3: Photography (# IV/*VI)
  • MM Minor4: Performing Arts - Theater (# V/*VII)
  • MM Minor5: Film Studies (# VI/*VIII)
Psychology (PSY)
  • PSY Minor1: Introductory Psychology (# II/*IV)
  • PSY Minor2: Foundations of Social Psychology (# III/*V)
  • PSY Minor3: Theories of Personality Development (# IV/*VI)
  • PSY Minor4: Industrial Psychology (# V/*VII)
  • PSY Minor5: Mindfulness and Mental Health (# VI/*VIII)
Nutrition (NUT)
  • NUT Minor1: Human Nutrition (# II/*IV)
  • NUT Minor2: Lifestyle Management (# III/*V)
  • NUT Minor3: Introduction to Weight Management (# IV/*VI)
  • NUT Minor4: Food Quality and Management (# V/*VII)
  • NUT Minor5: Novel Foods and Application (# VI/*VIII)
Design Thinking & Methodologies (DM)
  • DM Minor1: Design Thinking (# II/*IV)
  • DM Minor2: Brand Identity Design (# III/*V)
  • DM Minor3: Digital tools for 2D design (# IV/*VI)
  • DM Minor4: Physical model making/ Prototyping (# V/*VII)
  • DM Minor5: Digital Tools for 3D design (# VI/*VIII)
Economics & Finance (FE)
  • FE Minor1: Micro-economics (# II/*IV)
  • FE Minor2: Fundamentals of Accounting (# III/*V)
  • FE Minor3: Principles of Finance (# IV/*VI)
  • FE Minor4: Cost and Management Accounting (# V/*VII)
  • FE Minor5: Macro economics (# VI/*VIII)
Entrepreneurship and Innovations (EI)
  • EI Minor1: Entrepreneurship-New venture Development (# II/*IV)
  • EI Minor2: Rural Entrepreneurship (# III/*V)
  • EI Minor3: Design Thinking (# IV/*VI)
  • EI Minor4: Institutional and Legal framework for Startups (# V/*VII)
  • EI Minor5: Managing creativity and learning organizations (# VI/*VIII)
Drugs & Healthcare
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • Drug Development and Regulations
  • Healthcare Systems
  • Hospital Administration
  • Clinical Research
  • Public Health and Epidemiology
  • Biotechnology in Healthcare
  • Medical Devices and Diagnostics
  • Pharmaceutical Management

List of Audit Courses:

  • Practicing Meditation/Yoga
  • Sports
  • NCC/NSS
  • Constitution of India
  • Universal Human Values
  • Environment Protection

List of Life Skills Courses:

  • Life Skills - III
  • Performing Arts: Music, Singing, Poetry, Indian Conventional Dancing, Photography, Short Movie Making, Painting/ Sketching/ Drawing, Theatre Arts, Anchoring, Calligraphy etc.
  • Social welfare and Cultural Awareness
  • Transactional Analysis
  • Office Suite

List of Foreign Languages:

  • German
  • Japanese
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Eligibility

Open Category student should have scored minimum 45% and 40% for reserved category candidate at 10+2 level from ICSE / CBSE / Any State Board Examination or equivalent qualification from any recognized board in Science, Commerce with preferably Mathematics or any Computer-related Subject.

Candidates are selected on the basis of entrance test conducted by PCU and merit.

Career Opportunities

After completing BCA, students can pursue MCA, MBA, or specialized programs in IT, Data Science, AI, and Cloud Computing. Career opportunities include Software Developer, Web Developer, Database Administrator, System Analyst, and IT Specialist.

Cyber Security
Web Developer
Database Management
Network Administration
Software Development

FAQ

BCA stands for Bachelor of Computer Applications, an undergraduate program that provides foundational knowledge and skills in computer science and IT applications.
Graduates can pursue various roles such as Software Developers, System Analysts, Web Developers, and IT consultants. They are equipped to work in technology firms, startups, and IT departments of various industries.
After completing a BCA degree, you can opt for higher studies such as MCA or MBA, or you can start your career in the IT industry in roles like software development, system analysis, or IT consultancy.
The best BCA colleges in India are known for their excellent curriculum, experienced faculty, and strong placement records. Pimpri Chinchwad University (PCU) comprises one of the top BCA colleges in Pune, offering high-quality education, career support, and top placements under the centralized placements of PCET.
Our university is recognized to have one of the top BCA colleges in Pune, known for its comprehensive curriculum, experienced faculty, and top placement opportunities.
Career options after completing a BCA include roles such as Software Developer, Web Developer, System Analyst, IT consultant, and Network Administrator. Graduates can also pursue higher studies or specialized certifications to enhance their career prospects.
Open Category student should have scored minimum 45% and 40% for reserved category candidate at 10+2 level from ICSE/CBSE/Any State Board Examination or equivalent qualification from any recognized board in Science, Commerce with preferably mathematics or any computer-related subject. Candidates are selected on the basis of entrance test conducted by PCU and merit.
The fees for our BCA program are ₹1,25,000 per annum, offering excellent value for the comprehensive education and career preparation provided by one of the best BCA colleges in Pune.