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Bachelor of Computer Applications (Hons.)
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Bachelor of Computer Applications (Hons.)

duration Duration

  • 4 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in 10+2 (any discipline) from a recognized board with aggregate marks 50% and above. Students awaiting their final examinations results can also apply.Students who have studied IT, Mathematics or Commerce as a subject in 10+2 level will have an added advantage.

calendar Admission Calendar

  • Last Date for Submission of Completed Application Form: 09 September 2025
  • Our BCA program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of computer science principles and practical skills necessary for success in the field of information technology.
  • Through a balanced curriculum encompassing programming, database management, web development, and networking, the program strives to equip students with the technical expertise and problem-solving abilities required to thrive in the dynamic IT industry.
  • The program's objectives are to produce skilled and ethical IT professionals who are well-prepared to meet the challenges of the ever-evolving technology sector.

Specialization in

Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | Cloud Computing | Full Stack Development | Cyber Security

Admission Calendar
Last date for submission of duly completed Application Form along with Admission Fees & release of Provisional Admission Letters 09 September 2025
Registration with scrutiny of original certificates & Payment of First Semester Fee 12 September 2025
Commencement of Classes 15 September 2025

UG Certificate

Students who opt to exit after completion of the first year and have secured 40 credits will be awarded a UG certificate if, in addition, they complete one vocational course of 4 credits during the summer vacation of the first year. These students are allowed to re-enter the degree programme within three years and complete the degree programme within the stipulated maximum period of seven years.

UG Diploma

Students who opt to exit after completion of the second year and have secured 80 credits will be awarded the UG diploma if, in addition, they complete one vocational course of 4 credits during the summer vacation of the second year. These students are allowed to re-enter within a period of three years and complete the degree programme within the maximum period of seven years.

3-year UG Degree

Students who wish to undergo a 3-year UG programme will be awarded UG Degree in the Major discipline after successful completion of three years, securing 120 credits and satisfying the minimum credit requirements.

4-year UG Degree (Honours)

A four-year UG 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.

4-year UG Degree (Honours with Research)

Students who secure 75% marks and above in the first six semesters and wish to undertake research at the undergraduate level can choose a research stream in the fourth year. They should do a research project or dissertation under the guidance of a faculty member of the University/College. The research project/dissertation will be in the major discipline. The students who secure 160 credits, including 12 credits from a research project/dissertation, are awarded UG Degree (Honours with Research).

Course Structure

Sem

Discipline Specific Courses-Core

Minor

Interdisciplinary courses

Ability Enhancement Course (languages)

Skill Enhancement Course/Internship/Dissertation

Common value-added courses

Total Credit

I

C1: Programming in C

C2: Web Technology

Min1: Mathematics I

Introduction to Psychology

Effective English Communication

Information and Communication Technology

20

II

C3: Programming in C++

C4: JavaScript

Min2: Mathematics II

Principles of Management

Academic Reading and Writing

Understanding India

20

Entry and Exit Option:

Students exiting the programme after securing 40 credits will be awarded UG Certificate in the relevant Discipline /Subject provided they secure 4 credits in work based vocational courses offered during summer term or internship / Apprenticeship. Students who completes two semesters including Internship Program-I will be awarded as Certificate in Computer Application. Students who wish to continue for Second year is exempted from doing Internship Program-I

Program Outcome:

  1. Students will be able to understand and write program using programming languages like C, C++ and JavaScript
  2. Students will be able to design website.
  3. Students will be able to solve numerical problems.
  4. Students will get knowledge in other Inter Disciplinary Subject and about India.
  5. Students can also improve their ability with knowledge acquired from Ability Enhanced Courses.

III

C5: Data Structure and Algorithms

C6: OOPS with Java

Min3: Data Communication and Computer Network

Fundamentals of Accounting

Soft Skills

Sustainable Development

20

IV

C7: Database Management System

C8: Software Engineering

Min4: Probability and Statistics / PHP

General Aptitude

Cyber Security

Indian Knowledge System

20

Entry and Exit Option:

Students exiting the programme after securing 80 credits will be awarded UG Diploma in the relevant Discipline/Subject provided they secure additional 4 credit in skill based vocational courses offered during first year or second year summer term. Students who completes two semesters including Internship Program-II will be awarded as Diploma in Computer Application. Students who wish to continue for Third year is exempted from doing Internship Program-II

Program Outcome:

  1. Students will be able to understand and write program using Java programming language.
  2. Students will be able to identify which data structure based on circumstances.
  3. Students will be able to understand how to store, manage and access data from databases.
  4. Students will get familiar about how operating system and computer network works.
  5. Students will be able to understand the process in which Software is developed.
  6. Students will get familiarized with basic of accounting.
  7. Student based on their choices can get familiarized with Probability and Statistics basics concepts or can work further in developing web application using PHP.
  8. Students will be able to understand the concept behind cyber security and legal literacy.
  9. Students can enhance their ability and their personality.

Summer Internship - 2 Credits

V

C9: Computer Organization and Architecture

C10: Operating System

C11: Programming in Python

Min5: ASP.NET / Big Data / Distributed System / Network Security

Environmental Studies

20

VI

C12: Mobile Application Development

C13: Artificial Intelligence

C14: Cloud Computing

C-15: Software Testing

Min 6: Data Analysis / Information and Storage Management / Kali Linux / UI/UX

20

Total

60 Credit

24 Credit

9 Credit

8 Credit

11 Credit

8 credit

120

Entry and Exit Option:

Students who want to undertake 3-year UG programme will be awarded UG Degree in the relevant Discipline /Subject upon securing 120 credits. Students who complete six semesters will be awarded as Bachelor in Computer Application. Students after completing Bachelor can either go for BCA Honors or Honors with Research if they maintain 7.5 CGPA till third year.

Program Outcome:

  1. Students will be able to understand how the OS and how different components in the system works together.
  2. Students will get familiarized to understand and write code in python programming language.
  3. Students will have overview on understanding what is AI and Cloud Computing.
  4. Students will be able to design and develop mobile applications.
  5. Students will be aware about the sustainable development to protect the environment.
  6. Based on their selection students will be able to understand concept on Big Data and analyzing data or developing application using ASP.NET and design interface with better user experiences or how distributed system works and how information can be stored and managed or providing network security and how to use Kali Linux.

VII

C-16: Design and Analysis of Algorithm

C-17: Numerical Analysis

C-18: 4 Research Methodology

C-19: Theory of Computation

Min 7: Cloud Platform and Services / Ethical Hacking / Machine Learning / Single Page Application

20

VIII

C-20: Internet of Things (4)

C-21 - IT Project (8)

C-22: * Ethics and Social Implication of AI / Ethics and Social Implication of CC / Ethics and Social Implication of CS / Object Oriented Design and Analysis (4 Credit)

Min8: Deep Learning / Digital Forensic / Project Management / Mobile Computing

Research project (12 Credit)

Or

C 21 & C 22 ( Any one specialization)

20

Total

80 Credit

32 Credit

9 Credit

8 Credit

23 Credit

8 Credit

160

Program Outcome:

  1. Students will be able to understand how to develop and analyze algorithm, solve some complex real-world problem.
  2. Students will be able to understand how to analyze numerical problems.
  3. Students will have understanding on theory behind the computation.
  4. Students will be able to understand how different devices are interconnected via internet.
  5. Students will be able to understanding about research and how to conducted research.
  6. Based on their selection students will be able to understand concept on managing clouds and mobile computing or how to perform hacking and investigating digital records or applying machine learning and deep learning algorithms to solve problem like humans or create a single page application and how to manage projects.
  7. Students will be also provided with the knowledge considering the ethics and best practices in their domain.
  8. Student also on their choices make project or research.

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, 2025.

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 Rs. 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 30,000
Govt. Quota 22,000

* 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 provides 50% of the program fee concession to the students coming from Sikkim Government Quota and 30% to the students from North East States, GTA Region, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Bhutan and Nepal.

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 examination

% of 1st Sem. program fee given as merit scholarship

≥ 90%

80%

≥ 80% - < 90%

70%

≥ 70% - < 80%

60%

≥ 60% - < 70%

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%