Bachelor of Arts in Computer Applications Eligibility, Top Colleges, Syllabus, Duration, Salary

BA in Computer Applications is a 3-year undergraduate program in Information Technology, divided across 6 semesters. Computer Application, also known as Software Application, is a computer software designed to help users perform singular or multiple related specific tasks.

Typical examples of software applications are word processors, spreadsheets, media players, and database applications.

With the current domination of computer application in all fields, such as economic, administrative, and political, the course is career-oriented in nature.

Some of the institutes that offer the course in India are listed here:

• National Post Graduate College, Lucknow
• Loreto College, Kolkata
• Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi.

Some of the top entrance tests conducted for admission to the course in India are:

• TISS BAT
• DU NCWEB
• DAVV CET
• National Post Graduate College Entrance Exam
• Loreto College Entrance Test.

The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing the course is a 10+2 or equivalent qualification in any stream, from a recognized educational Board, with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.

Admission to the course is based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance exam, or merit obtained in the last qualifying exam.

The average tuition fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 2,000 to 5 lacs for a span of 3 years.

Successful graduates of the course can expect anything between INR 4 to 10 lacs as annual salary in the industry, increasing with experience and skillset.

Such graduates are hired in capacities such as:

• Mobile Application Developer, Computer Application Tutor.
• Computer Operator, T3 (Computer) (Laboratory Technician).
• Senior Applications Support Analyst, Computer Programmer.
• Assistant Professor, Computer Teacher, Applications Developer.
• Computer Operator, Senior Programmer Analyst.
• Office Assistant, Computer Application Specialist & Accounts Assistant, Computer Systems Analyst, etc.

BA in Computer Applications: Course Highlights

Tabulated below are some of the major highlights of the course.

BA in Computer Applications: What is it About?

B.A. in Computer Application aims to produce technical and management professionals of global standards.

The course has been designed for eligible candidates with proficiency in computer skills, programs, and applications. Successful graduates of the course interested in pursuing higher studies in the discipline may pursue higher courses in the subject too.

Such professionals are hired across areas such as Hardware & Networking, Software, Database Administration, Research & Development, System Administration, etc. They are typically recruited for job roles such as Computer Operator, Data Entry Operator, System Administrator, etc.

Both public and private sectors, in fields of banking, insurance, accounting, stock markets, e-commerce, and marketing etc., are popular fields of employment for such graduates.

Top Institutes offering BA in Computer Applications

Listed below are some of the top institutes in India that offer the course.?

Eligibility for BA in Computer Applications

Listed below are the minimum criteria which candidates interested in pursuing the course are required to fulfil, in order to be eligible to apply for the course.

• Successful completion of the 10+2 level of education in any stream, preferably Science, completed from a recognized university.
• A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST candidates) at the 10+2 level.

BA in Computer Applications: Admission Process

Most institutes offering the course admit students based on performance in a relevant entrance test, often followed by a round of personal interview, wherein their general aptitude for the course is tested. Admission process generally varies across colleges.

A few institutes also provide direct admission based on the candidate’s performance at the 10+2 level.

Institutes such as the following conduct entrance tests for admission to the course:

• Shia PG College
• IIS University
• City Academy Degree College
• Jamia Millia Islamia University
• Singhania University.

Listed below are some of the top entrance exams conducted in the country for admission to the course.

• TISS BAT
• DU NCWEB
• DAVV CET
• National Post Graduate College Entrance Exam
• Loreto College Entrance Test
• DAVV Mateshwari Sugni Devi Girls College Entrance Exam
• Magadh Mahila College Entrance Test
• Kalindi College CET
• Banasthali University Entrance Test
• PVKN Govt Degree College CET
• Nirmala College Entrance Exam
• Shia PG College Entrance Exam
• The IIS University Entrance Exam

The following institutes in the country offer admission to the course via the distance mode of learning.

• School of Open Learning, University of Delhi
• Annamalai University
• Jamia Milia Islamia University
• Indira Gandhi National University (IGNOU)
• Sikkim Manipal University
• Karnataka State Open University
• Tamil Nadu Open University.

BA in Computer Applications: Syllabus and Course Description

A semester-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated here.

BA in Computer Applications: Career Prospects

Some of the popular professional avenues open to successful graduates of the course are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

Candidates must appear in CUET in the following subject combination:

Combination I: Any one Language from List A + Any two subjectsfrom List B1 + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2

OR

Combination II: Any one language from List A + Any one subject from either List B1 or List B2 + SECTION III of CUET (General Test) Merit will be based on the best CUET score obtained from any of the above-mentioned combinations of subjects

Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Computer)

Gargi College offers admission to 21 undergraduate courses. Admission to these courses will be based on the marks obtained in 10+2 examination. The college will upload the cutoff list for admission.

Gargi College UG Selection Criteria

• Admission will be based on the marks secured in the qualifying examination.
• Cuttoff marks will be uploaded on the website of the college.
• Eligible candidate should present themselves for admission along with required documents.
• Document verification and payment of programme fee will confirm admission.

Required Documents:

1. Marksheet of 10th and 12th examination
2. Character Certificate
3. 3 passport size photographs
4. Transfer/Migration Certificate (if applicable)
5. Caste Certificate (if applicable)