Integrated B.C.A. M.C.A. at Arni University

If you are looking at Integrated B.C.A. M.C.A., Arni University in Himachal Pradesh - Other runs it as a 5-year, full-time postgraduate course. The intake is 30 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹3.3 lakh – ₹4.57 lakh.

At its core, the programme covers programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects.

Arni University is a other institute, founded in 2009. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Arni University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most BCA programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects. Typical first jobs: software developer, full-stack engineer, QA engineer or systems analyst.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Arni University for the current semester-wise plan.

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

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

To be considered for Integrated B.C.A. M.C.A., you usually need Class 12, often with Mathematics or Computer Science.

Arni University accepts Joint Entrance Examination Advanced and Joint Entrance Exam Main for its courses. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Arni University'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 Joint Entrance Examination Advanced and Joint Entrance Exam Main and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Arni University on its website (arni.in) 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.

Arni University runs 3 BCA specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Bachelor of Computer Appication (BCA)
• Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)

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

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 5 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹3.3 lakh – ₹4.57 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 Arni University compare with other colleges offering BCA in and around Himachal Pradesh - Other?