Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) Under WBSU with Knowledge Partner- IBM at WBSU

Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) Under WBSU with Knowledge Partner- IBM at WBSU in Kolkata, West Bengal is a 3-4 year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 120 seats. The total fee on record is ₹1.9 lakh – ₹3.4 lakh.

The course is about programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects.

WBSU is a other institute, founded in 2007. This page brings together what is on record for this course at WBSU — 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 WBSU for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to BCA programmes at WBSU as a group.

30000

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

For admission to Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) Under WBSU with Knowledge Partner- IBM, you usually need Class 12, often with Mathematics or Computer Science. The minimum marks on record at WBSU are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

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 WBSU'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 WBSU on its website (keical.edu.in/kei-science-college) 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.

WBSU runs 3 BCA specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• BCA Under WBSU with Knowledge Partner- IBM
• BCA (Hons.) Under WBSU with Knowledge Partner- IBM

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 3-4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹1.9 lakh – ₹3.4 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 WBSU compare with other colleges offering BCA in and around Kolkata?