BCA in Blockchain (In Collaboration with IBM) at Usha Martin University

BCA in Blockchain (In Collaboration with IBM) at Usha Martin University in Ranchi, Jharkhand is a 3-year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹2.55 lakh (roughly ₹85,000 a year).

The course is about distributed systems, cryptography and smart contracts alongside the core computer science subjects.

Usha Martin University is a other institute, founded in 2012. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Usha Martin 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 (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 distributed systems, cryptography and smart contracts alongside the core computer science subjects. Typical first jobs: blockchain developer or software engineer. 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 Usha Martin University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. 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 Usha Martin University before you pay anything.

For admission to BCA in Blockchain (In Collaboration with IBM), 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 Usha Martin University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 Usha Martin University on its website (www.ushamartinuniversity.com) 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.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a highest package of ₹10 lakh at Usha Martin University. 73 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.

Usha Martin University runs 4 BCA specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• BCA in Cyber Security (Collaboration with TCS)
• BCA in Mobile Computing (In Collaboration with IBM)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in distributed systems? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹2.55 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 Usha Martin University compare with other colleges offering BCA in and around Ranchi?