Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) (Lateral Entry) at Amritsar Group of Colleges

If you are looking at Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) (Lateral Entry), Amritsar Group of Colleges runs it as a 2-3 year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹95,000 – ₹1.39 lakh.

Lateral entry lets diploma holders (and, at many colleges, B.Sc. graduates) join directly in the second year, so the degree takes a year less. The subjects are the same as the regular programme from the second year on.

Amritsar Group of Colleges is a private institute, founded in 2002. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Amritsar Group of Colleges — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BCA programmes at Amritsar Group of Colleges as a group.

2000

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Amritsar Group of Colleges before you pay anything.

To be considered for Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) (Lateral Entry), you usually need a three-year diploma in engineering (or, at many colleges, a B.Sc. with Mathematics).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET). Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Amritsar Group of Colleges's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state lateral-entry tests (such as LEET) and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Amritsar Group of Colleges or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Amritsar Group of Colleges runs 5 BCA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) (Lateral Entry)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) (Lateral Entry) genuinely interest you? You will spend 2-3 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹95,000 – ₹1.39 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Amritsar Group of Colleges compare with other colleges offering BCA?