Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA Hons.) at NEHU

NEHU, Shillong, Meghalaya, offers Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA Hons.) as a 3-year undergraduate degree.

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.

NEHU is a other institute, founded in 1973. This page brings together what is on record for this course at NEHU — 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 NEHU for the current semester-wise plan.

NEHU has not published a fee for Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA Hons.) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To get into Discontinued (Aug 2024)- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA Hons.), 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 NEHU'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 NEHU on its website (nehu.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 (2024) show a highest package of ₹10.8 lakh at NEHU. 22 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

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

NEHU runs 2 BCA specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.)

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does NEHU compare with other colleges offering BCA in and around Shillong?