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The Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) program provides a sound academic base in computer skill and application which is a launch platform for an advanced career or professional pursuit in IT. The students get a good conceptual grounding in computer usage and its practical business applications. The BCA program focuses on various areas of IT and prepares students for a career in the field of Information Technology. It helps those who wish to progress to pursue the MCA program.

4-year BCA Degree (Honours) : A four-year BCA Degree (Honours) degree in the major discipline will be awarded to those who complete a four-year degree programme with 160 credits and have satisfied the credit requirements as per UGC guidelines.

Award

Students successfully completing the program are awarded degree in their respective discipline by the University, in accordance with the University rules

Admission Calendar
Last date for submission of duly completed Application Form along with Admission Fees & release of Provisional Admission Letters 16 September 2024
Registration with scrutiny of original certificates & Payment of First Semester Fee 19 September 2024
Commencement of Classes 23 September 2024

FIRST YEAR

Semester I

Semester II

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

CC- I

Programming in C

4

CC- II

Programming in C++

4

MC- I

Web Technology

4

MC- II

JavaScript

4

IDC- I

Inter Disciplinary Course

3

IDC- II

Inter Disciplinary Course

3

AEC- I

Ability Enhancement Course

3

AEC- II

Ability Enhancement Course

3

SEC- I

Skill Enhancement Course

3

SEC- II

Skill Enhancement Course

3

VAC- I

Value Added Course

2

VAC- III

Value Added Course

2

VAC- II

Value Added Course

2

VAC- IV

Value Added Course

2

Total Credits

21

Total Credits

21

Total Credits in First Year

42

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM I [Duration 4 weeks]

4

Note: CC- Core Course, MC- Minor Course, IDC – Inter Disciplinary Course, AEC- Ability Enhancement Course, SEC – Skill Enhancement Course, VAC- Value Added Course

Inter Disciplinary Course (IDC)

Ability Enhancement Course (AEC)

Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)

Value Added Course (VAC)

SEM – I

IDC-I

Math-I

AEC-I

Effective English Communication

SEC-I

Information Communication and Technology

VAC-I

Environmental Studies

Sustainable Development

Principle of Economics

English Language and Skills

Handloom

VAC-II

Yoga for Personal and Family Health

Human Values and Professional Ethics

SEM – II

IDC-II

Math-II

AEC-II

Academic Reading and Writing

SEC-II

Numerical Aptitude and Reasoning

VAC-III

Understanding India

Constitution of India

Fundamental of Accountancy

Modern Indian Language

Graphics and Design

VAC-IV

Cyber Security and Law

Web Enabled Technologies

  • To learn the latest trend in various subjects of IT.
  • To Design and develop small applications and solve the IT related problems.
  • To equip the students with skills required for designing, developing application in IT.
  • To analyze numerical and logical problems.
  • Students may opt for employment opportunity as Junior Developer and Front End Developer

  • Student who completes two semesters including Internship Program Iwith 46 credits will be awarded as Certificate in Computer Applications.
  • If student wish to continue further after exit, then he/she has to join within three years of exit from Third Semester. For example, if student exit in June 2023 then he / she can rejoin the course within Aug-2026 session.

  • Students who wish to continue for Second Year is exempted from doing Internship Program I.

SECOND YEAR

Semester III

Semester IV

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

CC- III

Data Structure and Algorithms

4

CC- VI

Database Management System

4

CC- IV

Operating System

3

CC-VII

PHP

4

CC- V

OOPs with Java

4

CC-VIII

Software Engineering

3

MC-III

Multimedia

3

MC-IV

Computer Organization and Architecture

3

IDC-III

Inter Disciplinary Course

3

MC-V

Probability and Statistics using Computer Program

3

AEC- III

Ability Enhancement Course

3

SEC- III

Skill Enhancement Course

3

Total Credits

20

Total Credits

20

Total Credits in Second Year

40

Cumulative Credits[FIRST YEAR + SECOND YEAR]

82

INTERSHIP PROGRAM II [4 credits – Duration 4 weeks]

86

Note:CC- Core Course, MC- Minor Course, IDC – Inter Disciplinary Course, AEC- Ability Enhancement Course, SEC – Skill Enhancement Course, Internship Program II is compulsory.

Inter Disciplinary Course (IDC)

Ability Enhancement Course (AEC)

Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)

IDC-III

Principle of Management

AEC-III

Soft Skill

SEC-III

Digital Marketing

Organization Behavior

Public Speaking

Library and Information Science

  • To analyze problem and solve using effective algorithms.
  • To Design and develop complex applications and solve the IT related problems.
  • To equip the students with required skilled for handling different multimedia software.
  • To develop dynamic website.
  • To design and develop databases for various application.
  • To understand, design and develop using standard software development principle.
  • Students may opt for employment opportunity as Junior Developer, Front End Developer, Database Administrator / Designer and Software Developer.

  • Student who completes four semesters including Internship Program II with 86 credits will be awarded as Diploma in Computer Applications.
  • If student wish to continue further after exit, then he/she has to join within three years of exit from Fifth Semester. For example, if student exit in June 2023 then he / she can rejoin the course within Aug-2026 session.

  • Students who wish to continue for Third Year has to do Internship Program II.

THIRD YEAR

Semester V

Semester VI

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

CC- IX

Artificial Intelligence

3

CC-XIV

Big Data

3

CC- X

ASP.NET

4

CC-XV

Data Warehouse and Data Mining

3

CC- XI

Data Communication and Networking

3

CC-XVI

Mobile Application Development

4

CC-XII

Software Testing

3

CC-XVII

OOAD

3

CC-XIII

Unix Programming

3

CC-XVIII

Programming in Python

4

MC-VI

UI/UX Design

4

MC-VII

Cloud Computing

3

Total Credits

20

Total Credits

20

Total Credits in Third Year

40

Cumulative Credits[FIRST YEAR + SECOND YEAR+THIRD YEAR]

126

Note: CC- Core Course, MC- Minor Course, IDC – Inter Disciplinary Course, AEC- Ability Enhancement Course, SEC – Skill Enhancement Course, VAC- Value Added Course

Note:CC- Core Course, MC- Minor Course

  • To understand trends in AI and how it works.
  • To understand and handle large volume of data.
  • To Design and develop complex web applications.
  • To perform software testing using valid principle.
  • To design and develop professional applications.
  • To analyze and design professional documentation.
  • Students may opt for employment opportunity as Software Developer, Web Developer, Mobile Application Developer, UI/UX Designer and Software Developer.

  • Student who completes six semesters with 128 credits will be awarded as Bachelor in Computer Applications.
  • If student wish to continue further after exit, then he/she has to join within three years of exit from Seventh Semester.
  • For example, if student exit in June 2023 then he / she can rejoin the course within Aug-2026 session.

  • Students after completing Bachelor can either go for BCA Honors or Honors with Research if they maintain 7.5 CGPA till third year.

FOURTH YEAR

Semester VII

Semester VIII

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

CC- XIX

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

4

CC-XXIII

Data Analytics

4

CC- XX

Machine Learning

3

CC-XXIV

Internet of Things

4

CC- XXI

Numerical Analysis

3

CC-XXV

Project Management

4

CC- XXII

Theory of Computation

3

CC-XXVI

Project

4

MC-VIII

Elective I

4

MC-IX

Elective II

4

SEC-IV

Research Methodology

3

Total Credits

20

Total Credits

20

Total Credits in Fourth Year

40

Cumulative Credits[FIRST YEAR + SECOND YEAR+THIRD YEAR+FOURTH YEAR]

166

Note:CC- Core Course, MC- Minor Course, SEC- Skilled Enhancement Course

Elective I

Elective II

Digital Image Processing

Blockchain Technology

Distributed Computing

Cryptography

Parallel Computing

Deep Learning

Network Security

Human Computer Interaction

  • To design and understand complex problems and algorithms.
  • To understand and handle large volume of data and apply various machine learning techniques.
  • To be familiar with different technologies of IOT.
  • To understand the theoretical aspect of computing.
  • To analyze numerical problems and write program for it.
  • To understand and manage professional projects.
  • To understand various research methodologies.
  • Students may opt for employment opportunity as Software Developer, Web Developer, Mobile Application Developer, UI/UX Designer, Software Developer, Data Science Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Project Manager.

Admission Modalities

The admission modalities are with reference to the full-time campus programs offered by the ICFAI University, Sikkim. All applicants who meet the eligibility criteria specified for the program and have studied in English medium in their qualifying examination are eligible to apply. Final year students awaiting results can also apply. Their admission will be provisional, subject to qualifying in the final examination. The registration and admission of these applicants is liable to be cancelled in case they do not fulfill the eligibility criteria by September 19, 2024.

Semester System

The University follows semester pattern for all its programs. Each academic year consists of two semesters. Continuous evaluation is carried out through mid-semester examinations, assignments, quizzes etc., culminating in an end semester examination. The students also have to undergo faculty supervised internships for practical training.The medium of instruction is English

Eligibility

  • The selection of applicants into the UG/PG programs of the University is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria made through screening of the applications.
  • Due weightage is given to academic distinction, honors and awards in sports, cultural events, extra-curricular activities viz debates, quizzes and adventure sports.
  • All applicants meeting the selection criteria will be given a provisional admission subject to verification of the documents at the time of registration and payment of fee.

Registration

  • All applicants having received the provisional admissions are required to present themselves with Original academic/other certificates and residence proof/HRDD Govt. of Sikkim allotment letters in case seeking fee concessions, for verification along with semester and other fees on the date of Registration.
  • In addition, photocopies are also required to be submitted for retention in their record with the University. Original certificates will be returned after verification

Admission Criteria

  • The selection of applicants into the UG/ PG programs of the University is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria made through screening of the applications.
  • Due weightage is given to academic distinction, honors and awards in sports, cultural events, extra-curricular activities viz debates, quizzes and adventure sports.
  • All applicants meeting the selection criteria will be given a provisional admission subject to verification of the documents at the time of registration and payment of fee.

Special Reservation

  • There shall be a special provision for admission of applicants belonging to the State of Sikkim in any course of the ICFAI University, Sikkim, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the applicants meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred below.
  • Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.
  • The Government Quota students will be given a fee concession of 50% on program fees.
  • In addition to the Government quota, seats will be reserved with fee concession for applicants from the state of Sikkim, GTA area and the nearby North Bengal region as per the mandate of the University to serve the educational needs of the state of Sikkim and the nearby areas.

Anti-ragging & Anti-sexual Harassment

The ICFAI University provides a ragging free campus. The University follows the UGC guidelines and norms regarding the anti-ragging and anti-sexual harassment policies. The students are required to submit the duly signed affidavit for Anti-ragging at the time of admission to the University.

Application Modalities

Guidelines on how to Complete the Application Form :

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form :

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
  2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
  3. Please provide all available and correct information in appropriate sections.
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  5. Retain a photo copy of the Application Form along with documents stipulated.
  6. Demand Draft for Admission Fee (One Time) of ₹3,000/- as applicable for the program applied for, towards Admission Fee drawn in favor of “The ICFAI University, Sikkim-Fee Collection A/c” payable at Gangtok

Attested Copies of Certificates :

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate
  • Marksheets of Class XII / Degree Certificates (as may be applicable)
  • Fee concession (if applicable) requisite documents to be attached.
  • Nationality Certificate/Proof, for foreign students only.
  • Other certificates pertaining to academic and extra curricularactivities.

Submission of Application Form :

The completed application form along with the Admission Fee DD should be submitted or sent at the address given below

The ICFAI University, Sikkim, Ranka Road, Lower Sichey, Gangtok (Sikkim) - 737101.
E-mail: admissions@iusikkim.edu.in

The scanned application form and the Admission fee DD to be sent along with the courier consignment number to the e-mail address given above in case sent through mail or courier.

Fee Schedule

Admission Fee

Admission Fee (One Time) of ₹3,000/- for all programs is to be paid by all the students along with the application forms.

Exam Fee

All the students need to pay an amount of ₹2,000/- per semester for UG PG programs towards Exam Fee along with the Program Fee.

Caution Deposit

All students are required to pay a Caution Deposit (One Time) of ₹5,000/- along with the First Semester Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest and after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

Program Fee

Students have to pay the fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be notified separately at the relevant time.

Program Duration Category Fee in Rs. ** (Per Semester)
BCA (Hons.) 4 Years Non Domicile 40,000
Domicile 28,000
Govt. Quota 20,000

* The ICFAI University, Sikkim is enabling an equal opportunity for all. However, limited seats will be available for SC ST students with relaxation in the eligibility criteria as per the Govt. of Sikkim norms wherever applicable. Students awaiting for final year examination results are also eligible for admission. The Management reserves the right to accept or reject any application with valid ground/s.

# Note: Age restriction for Law Programs can be relaxed as per BCI guidelines.

** Fee Concession: The University proposes to give 50% of the program fee concession to the students coming from Sikkim Government Quota & 30% to the students from North East States, GTA Region & North Bengal respectively.

Remittance: All payments should be made by way of Demand Draft, banker’s cheque drawn in favor of “The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Gangtok, Sikkim. or through University website only.

Merit Scholarships

The ICFAI University Sikkim offers merit scholarships to students pursuing the UG PG Programs. The scholarships are based on performance in Class XII (or equivalent)/ Graduation (or equivalent) and Semester-wise performance during the Program.

A. Merit Scholarships based on past academic record: Percentage of marks achieved in qualifying examination will decide the amount of scholarship. The Scholarship amount will be awarded in 2 equal instalments i.e. in the first and second semester of the program. The second instalment of the scholarship will be awarded on securing a minimum 8.00 GPA in the first semester. The students availing 50% program fee concession (i.e., Govt. Quota students) will not be eligible for scholarships based on Past Academic Record. However, they will be eligible for scholarships based on semester-wise performance. The scholarship details are as presented in the following table.

Aggregate % in qualifying examinatio % of 1st Semester program fee given as merit scholarship
≥ 90% 75%
≥ 80% - < 90% 60%
≥ 70% - < 80% 50%

All subjects will be taken into consideration for calculating the percentage for Entry Level Scholarship.

B. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance: Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance (Details presented in the table given below). These scholarships are offered in addition to the scholarships based on the past academic record.

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I ≥ 9.00 Category II ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00 Category III ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50
% of Program fee of the semester will be awarded as scholarship 30% 22% 15%