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BCA admission after Class 12

Investigate how admission to a BCA degree works after Class 12: the national test, the universities' own eligibility pages and what they cost.

At a glance

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Cost3 sourcedIGNOU BCA (ODL) programme fee is Rs. 8,300 per semester, Rs. 49,800 for all semesters, for national students.
PayNot applicableStudy route, so no salary. A stipend appears only where a source states it.
TimetableNot establishedSet by each institution. Check its brochure.
Admission8 sourcedThe CUET (UG) 2026 bulletin leaves programme eligibility to each university and does not list BCA or any programme's eligibility.

Checked 25 Oct 2026 · 8 sources · next review 20 Nov 2026

Cost, pay and hours

As sourced

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Extra cost3 sourced
- IGNOU BCA (ODL) programme fee is Rs. 8,300 per semester, Rs. 49,800 for all semesters, for national students.
  Basis:
  Indian rupees
  per semester (Rs 49,800 is the printed total for all semesters)
  excludes exam fees 'as decided by the University', registration and development fees
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  Scope:National students, ODL programme; session not stated on the page.
  Note:
  Excludes examination fees. The admissions portal page (Samarth) adds 'Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable'.
  The page does not say whether the fee changed for the January 2027 cycle.
- For affiliated colleges in Delhi, GGSIPU charges Rs. 20,000 per year in university charges (plus a Rs. 10,000 refundable deposit and a Rs. 2,000 one-time alumni contribution), and the college tuition fee is set by the State Fee Regulatory Committee.
  Basis:
  Indian rupees
  per year
  University charges for programmes at affiliated colleges located in Delhi
  excludes College tuition fee set by the State Fee Regulatory Committee
  examination fee
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  Scope:GGSIPU BCA (programme code 114), admission session 2026-27 (CET first, then CUET).
  Note:
  No BCA tuition figure is printed in this chapter: it says the fee 'shall be notified by the University in due course of time' for 2026-27.
  The BCA total cost is therefore not established.
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- SICSR lists Rs. 1,22,500 academic fees in each of two instalments for the first year of the 2026-30 BCA batch, plus a Rs. 20,000 refundable institute deposit.
  Basis:
  Indian rupees
  per year
  Academic fees, first year of Batch 2026-2030
  excludes Hostel, mess, taxes where applicable, later years
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  Scope:
  Indian students, first year 2026-27 only; second instalment due 25-Nov-2026.
  The same page also keeps an older batch table with lower amounts (Rs. 1,17,000) which is not used.
  Note:
  Years 2 to 4 are not printed.
  Hostel and mess fees are separate and rise by up to 15% a year as stated.
  The asterisk against 'Academic Fees' is not explained in the notice.
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PayNot established
This is a study route, so there is no salary.A stipend or fee waiver appears only where a source states it.
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Timetable & attendanceNot established
Timetable, attendance and leave rules are set by each institution. Check its brochure.

Reality check

From the sources

The work

Not established. The cited documents describe admission, not what a BCA graduate does.

Entry requirements

There is no single national rule.
IGNOU admits on 10+2 or a Diploma in Commercial Practice, with no subjects or marks printed.
GGSIPU asks for 50% in Class 12 with English and Mathematics or Computer Science (or a related subject) and fills seats through its own CET first, then CUET.
Symbiosis (SICSR) asks for Class 12 or an approved diploma with 50% (45% for SC/ST).

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Christ University lists a pass in Class 12 only.
The CUET (UG) 2026 bulletin leaves eligibility to each university.

Trade-offs to consider

Fees and routes differ widely: IGNOU lists Rs 8,300 per semester, GGSIPU lists university charges of Rs 20,000 a year with each college setting its own tuition, and SICSR lists Rs 1,22,500 in each of two instalments for the first year.
Every figure is from the 2026 admission cycle, and the 2027 notices were not published on 25 October 2026.

Skills & employers

From the sources

Skills to investigate

Mathematics
English
Computer basics

Institutions named in sources

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi
Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR)

Examples in cited pages, not a hiring list.

Study or credential neededNo separate licence or credential is recorded for this route. The entrance exam and eligibility are under “How admission works”.

How admission works

8 sourced

The CUET (UG) 2026 bulletin leaves programme eligibility to each university and does not list BCA or any programme's eligibility.
Source: National Testing Agency ↗
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Scope:
- CUET (UG) 2026 for admission session 2026-27.
- The CUET (UG) information-bulletin page listed only the 2026 and 2025 bulletins on 25 Oct 2026; no 2027 bulletin.
Not established:So the bulletin does not say BCA is covered by CUET (UG); only that universities use scores.
- NTA's role is registration, conduct, answer keys and results
- the merit list for admission is prepared by the participating university or institution.
Source: National Testing Agency ↗
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Scope:
- CUET (UG) 2026 for admission session 2026-27.
- The CUET (UG) information-bulletin page listed only the 2026 and 2025 bulletins on 25 Oct 2026; no 2027 bulletin.
Not established:
- Does not say which BCA colleges accept CUET scores.
- A CUET score alone does not give a seat.
- IGNOU BCA (ODL) admits on 10+2 or equivalent, or a pass in Diploma in Commercial Practice or equivalent
- no subject or minimum marks are printed.
Source: Indira Gandhi National Open University ↗
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Scope:
- Open and distance learning programme page
- the page does not state an admission session (it links a programme guide named 2026-05 and a July 2026 common prospectus).
Not established:
- The page does not require Mathematics, give a minimum percentage or name an entrance test.
- It does not describe the online (BCA_NEWOL) variant.

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IGNOU BCA (ODL) runs for a minimum of 36 months and a maximum of 72 months, taught in English.
Source: Indira Gandhi National Open University ↗
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Scope:ODL mode.
Not established:Does not say the programme is recognised for specific jobs or exams.
GGSIPU CET papers have 100 questions, four marks each, with one mark deducted for each wrong answer, over two and a half hours, in English.
Source: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi ↗
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Scope:GGSIPU BCA (programme code 114), admission session 2026-27 (CET first, then CUET).
Not established:Generic scheme for CETs 'except for National Level Test based admissions';.
For undergraduate programmes with Class 12 entry, the candidate should not be beyond 21 years as on 01.08.2026.
Source: Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi ↗
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Scope:GGSIPU BCA (programme code 114), admission session 2026-27 (CET first, then CUET).
Not established:Relaxations exist in the same section and were not summarised here.
Symbiosis (SICSR, Pune) B.C.A. Honours asks for Standard XII (10+2) or an approved diploma in Engineering/Technology with at least 50% marks (45% for Scheduled Castes and Tribes); the page names no subject.
Source: Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR) ↗
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Scope:
- SICSR BCA (Honours / Honours with Research); intake listed as 180.
- Honours with Research needs 7.5 CGPA at end of Semester 6.
Not established:
- No Class 12 subject, including Mathematics, is named.
- The page does not describe the entrance test beyond naming SET in the university's general admission caution notice.
- Christ University (Central Campus) lists BCA eligibility as a pass in Class 12 (10+2) only
- no subject or minimum percentage is printed for BCA.
Source: CHRIST (Deemed to be University) ↗
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Scope:Central Campus eligibility page; the page states no session or year.
Not established:
- Other programmes on the same page do print subjects (for example Mathematics) and minimum marks, so the absence for BCA is notable, but the page does not say that no marks are needed or that Mathematics is not needed.
- Selection method, fees and dates are not on this page.

Sources and unanswered questions

NTA, IGNOU, GGSIPU, Symbiosis and Christ University pages read on 25 October 2026 · India · 2026 admission cycle.
Source checking confirms only the scoped statements on this page, not anyone’s individual eligibility.
Confirm current requirements with the employer or programme.

Eligibility for Admission - CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Central Campus ↗CHRIST (Deemed to be University) · accessed 25 Oct 2026
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Scope:
Page headed Central Campus; the page states no session or year.
Selection process (test or interview), seats, fee and dates are not on this page.
Not established:
- It does not name B.E./B.Tech.
- it does not say whether the Mathematics or Computer Science route also needs 50%.
Checked by a person; not monitored automatically.
CUET(UG) 2026 - Information Bulletin ↗National Testing Agency · accessed 25 Oct 2026
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Scope:
CUET (UG) 2026 for admission session 2026-27.
The CUET (UG) information-bulletin page listed only the 2026 and 2025 bulletins on 25 Oct 2026; no 2027 bulletin.
Not established:So the bulletin does not say BCA is covered by CUET (UG); only that universities use scores.
Checked by a person; not monitored automatically.
BCA_NEW: Bachelor of Computer Applications (ODL) ↗Indira Gandhi National Open University · accessed 25 Oct 2026
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Scope:
Open and distance learning programme page
the page does not state an admission session (it links a programme guide named 2026-05 and a July 2026 common prospectus).
Not established:
- The page does not require Mathematics, give a minimum percentage or name an entrance test.
- It does not describe the online (BCA_NEWOL) variant.
Checked by a person; not monitored automatically.
Admission Brochure for Bachelor's Programmes 2026-27, Chapter 4 Common Entrance Tests ↗Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi · accessed 25 Oct 2026
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Scope:GGSIPU BCA (programme code 114), admission session 2026-27 (CET first, then CUET).
Not established:Generic scheme for CETs 'except for National Level Test based admissions';.Checked by a person; not monitored automatically.
Admission Brochure for Bachelor's Programmes 2026-27, Chapter 3 Age limit ↗Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi · accessed 25 Oct 2026
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Scope:GGSIPU BCA (programme code 114), admission session 2026-27 (CET first, then CUET).
Not established:Relaxations exist in the same section and were not summarised here.Checked by a person; not monitored automatically.
Admission Brochure for Bachelor's Programmes 2026-27, Chapter 14 Fee Structure ↗Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi · accessed 25 Oct 2026
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Scope:GGSIPU BCA (programme code 114), admission session 2026-27 (CET first, then CUET).
Not established:
- No BCA tuition figure is printed in this chapter: it says the fee 'shall be notified by the University in due course of time' for 2026-27.
- So the BCA total cost is NOT established.
Checked by a person; not monitored automatically.
Intake & Eligibility - B.C.A. - Honours/ Honours with Research ↗Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR) · accessed 25 Oct 2026
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Scope:
SICSR BCA (Honours / Honours with Research); intake listed as 180.
Honours with Research needs 7.5 CGPA at end of Semester 6.
Not established:
- No Class 12 subject, including Mathematics, is named.
- The page does not describe the entrance test beyond naming SET in the university's general admission caution notice.
Checked by a person; not monitored automatically.
Fee Structure - B.C.A. - Honours/ Honours with Research ↗Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research (SICSR) · accessed 25 Oct 2026
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Scope:
Indian students, first year 2026-27 only; second instalment due 25-Nov-2026.
The same page also keeps an older batch table with lower amounts (Rs. 1,17,000) which is not used.
Not established:
- Years 2 to 4 are not printed.
- Hostel and mess fees are separate and rise by up to 15% a year as stated.
- The asterisk against 'Academic Fees' is not explained in the notice.
Checked by a person; not monitored automatically.

Your next step: Read the admission page of each university you are considering; there is no single national rule for BCA eligibility.

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