Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) at Bharath University (BIHER)

Bharath University (BIHER), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, offers Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) as a 3-year undergraduate degree. There are 240 seats in each batch. Fees for the full course come to ₹3.75 lakh (roughly ₹1.25 lakh a year).

Expect to spend most of your time on programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects.

Bharath University (BIHER) is a other institute, founded in 1984. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Bharath University (BIHER) — 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 (mathematics, science and programming), 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. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

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

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

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

To get into Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), you usually need Class 12, often with Mathematics or Computer Science.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and a college's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Bharath University (BIHER)'s prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and a college's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Bharath University (BIHER) on its website (www.bharathuniv.ac.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.

The most recent placement data we hold (2023) show a placement rate of 94%, an average package of ₹4.5 lakh and a highest package of ₹27 lakh at Bharath University (BIHER). These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4.2 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Bharath University (BIHER) runs 2 BCA specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• BCA in Data Analytics in association with IOA,UK

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹3.75 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Bharath University (BIHER) compare with other colleges offering BCA in and around Chennai?