For future builders of technology. The BCA gives students strong computing fundamentals — programming, databases, web and software development — through hands-on labs and projects that make graduates genuinely job-ready in IT.
The Nalanda BCA is a full-time, three-year (six-semester) undergraduate degree built for students who want to design, build and ship technology. The curriculum pairs strong computing fundamentals with hands-on labs, modern frameworks and capstone projects — so graduates leave with a portfolio, not just a certificate.
You'll work in C, C++, Java and Python; build full-stack web apps; design databases; and explore cloud, data and emerging tech — preparing you for software development, web development, QA, data and IT roles, or higher studies (MCA / MSc / MBA).
The quick facts every applicant and parent asks about.
| Degree | Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 years · 6 semesters · Full-time |
| Eligibility | Pass in 10+2 / PUC with Mathematics / Computer Science / Business Maths recommended |
| Inaugural batch | 2026 |
| Mode | On-campus, lab-led and project-based |
The backbone of the BCA — taught in modern labs with real codebases and capstone projects.
Industry-ready roles across software, web, data and IT — or a launchpad to higher studies.
Software developer, web developer, full-stack engineer, front-end and back-end roles in product and services companies.
QA / test engineer, data analyst, database administrator and IT support roles in growing tech teams.
MCA, MSc (Computer Science / Data Science) or an MBA — for those aiming at deeper specialisation or management roles in tech.
All three Nalanda degrees are full-time, three-year programmes with modern electives and hands-on projects.
Build the foundation to lead — management, marketing, finance, HR and entrepreneurship with real-world case studies.
The trusted route into commerce, finance and the professions — and the natural launchpad for CA, CS, CMA and ACCA aspirants.
Apply early for priority counselling, campus tours and scholarship consideration. Speak with our admissions team today.