IGNOU B.C.A Admission 2021 – Eligibility, Fee, Admission process, Last Date

IGNOU B.C.A Admission 2021: Check out the details regarding IGNOU B.C.A Course 2021 – Eligibility, Fee, Application Form, Last Date of the exam in this article. Admission to the IGNOU BCA program is offered on a direct basis since it is an open university and the number of seats for each program is unlimited. The application for  Indira Gandhi National Open University Courses is online and registration opens two times a year for January and June Session. Bachelor of Computer Applications course is a 3-year undergraduate course in Business Management which is considered an ideal degree for students pursuing managerial roles and leadership positions in the future.

 IGNOU B.C.A Course Overview

Important EventsImportant Dates
Admission commences on
  • July session – Admission starts in the month of February ends in the month of May.
  • January session – Admission starts in the month of August ends in the month of November.
Re-registrationOctober to February
IGNOU exam form dateOctober
Term End Exam Form SubmissionJuly session – May

January session – October

Term End ExaminationTo be notified
Release of hall ticket10 days before examinations
ResultsTo be notified
Result Revaluation Within a month from the release of results, revaluation of the exam can be requested.

B.C.A full form is

Bachelor of Computer Applications

About IGNOU B.C.A

The basic idea of the program is to open a way of admission for computing courses for
students, who have done the 12th and are interested in taking computing/IT as a career. A student may be able to get an entry-level job in the field of IT on successful completion of B.C.A. After
acquiring the Bachelor’s Degree (BCA) at the University of IGNOU, there is an educational opportunity to go for an MCA at IGNOU.

IGNOU B.C.A Admission Eligibility Criteria

B.C.A(Bachelor of Computer Applications) Degree Eligibility

In order to qualify for admission to this program the student should:

  1. have passed 12th or equivalent qualification from a recognized college as of 1st July 2020.
  2. have to reach at least 18 years of age, as of 1st July 2020.
  3. have passed the entrance exam conducted for admission to this program
  4. work / willing to work in the industry as a full-time Intern / Apprentice / Employee.

B.P.P: Bachelor of Preparatory Program.

Last Date for IGNOU B.C.A Admission

IGNOU  Admission Due Date
July SessionApplication form available In the month of November
Last date to fill application In the month of February
January SessionApplication form availableIn the month of May
Last date to fill applicationIn the month of August/ September

2019-20

  • July session – Admission started on 5th may 2019 ended on 15th November
  • January session – Admission started on 6th November ended on 11th February

2020-21

  • July session – Admission started on 15th November ended on 28th February
  • January session – Cancelled

 2021-22

  • July session – canceled
  • January session – Will be updated soon

How to Apply for IGNOU B.C.A Admission?

  • Visit the official website of IGNOU – ignou.ac.in
  • Click on the “Click Here for New Registration” link for fresh registration or else enter your user name and password in the “Registered Log in” section.

Instructions to Fill B.C.A Admission Online

    1. Admission process comprises of the following:
      1. Application:
        • Step 1: Application for Entrance Exam
        • Step 2: Payment for Entrance Exam
        • Step 3: Practice  the Exam to prepare for the Entrance Examination
        • Step 4: Online Entrance Exam
      2. Selection:
        • Step 5: Publishing of list of Shortlisted students on the website
        • Step 6: Filling up Online Form for Workplace by shortlisted students.
        • Step 7: Personal Interview of shortlisted students by Industry Partners offering Workplace.
          Note: In-service students are not expected to fill up the online preference form.
      3. Admission:
        • Step 8: Admission should be Confirmed by filling up University Admission Form and uploading documents for verification of eligibility by the University
        • Step 9: Payment of Fees by selected candidates
        • Step 10: Commencement of the program / Joining at Work provided by Industry Partner

IGNOU UG Courses 2024

Course TypeCourse NameSelection Basis
UndergraduateB.C. A / B. A / B.Sc / B.Com / B.LI.S
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Passed 12th exams or equivalent in relevant stream or subjects.
Merit-based
BBA (RL) & (SM)
Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 exams in a relevant stream.
BBA RL: Merit Based
BBA SM: Merit and Entrance Based

The BCA program has a number of disciplines and courses from different schools of study.

  • IGNOU B.C.A Subjects
  1. Foundation course in English
  2. Business Organization
  3. Computer Basics and PC Software
  4. Mathematics
  5. Accountancy-
  6. Problem Solving and Programming
  7. Computer Organization and Assembly Language Programming
  8. Communication Skills
  9. Discrete Mathematics
  10. C Language Programming Lab
  11. Assembly Language Programming Lab
  12. Data and File Structures
  13. Introduction to Database Management Systems
  14. Systems Analysis and Design
  15. Programming in C++
  16. C++ Programming Lab
  17. Data and File Structures Lab
  18. DBMS Lab
  19. Statistical Techniques
  20. Object-Oriented Technologies and Java Programming
  21. Fundamentals of Computer Networks
  22. Introduction to Algorithm Design
  23. Internet Concepts and Web Design
  24. Java Programming Lab
  25. Statistical Techniques Lab
  26. Algorithm Design Lab
  27. Introduction to Software Engineering
  28. Network Programming and Administration
  29. Web Programming
  30. Computer Oriented Numerical Techniques
  31. Business Communication
  32. Network Programming and Administration Lab
  33. Web Programming Lab
  34. Computer Oriented Numerical Techniques Lab
  35. E-Commerce
  36. Operating System Concepts and Networking Management
  37. Operating System Concepts and Networking Management Lab
  38. Project

IGNOU B.C.A course Fee details

  • Per semester the amount is Rs. 5000 / -. The fees may change as and when the university changes. The student is advised to ensure that he pays the described semester fee. He may check the details of the fee from the concerned Regional Center

Process of payment of program fees
Fees should be paid online at the time of admission to the college.

Based on the marks obtained by the student in Courses, as per the evaluation system, the Bachelor of Computer Applications with Major in Corporate Affairs and Administration shall be awarded as per the following marking scheme:

Unsuccessful Below 35%
Pass 35% – 49.9%
Second Division 50% – 59.9%
First Division 60% and Above

Examination Form of B.C.A course

It is an essential pre-requisite for you to submit the B.A course Examination Form for taking an examination in any course. You have to pay Rs 60 per course for the term-end examinations

Admit Card of B.C.A course

After receiving the examination forms, the University will send the admit card before the commencement of B.A course exam.

Examination Centre

Your college is normally your examination center

Declaration of B.C.A course Result

It is your duty to check whether you are registered for that course and if you are eligible to appear for that exam or not. If you neglect this and take the exam without being eligible for it, your result will be dismissed.

Re-evaluation of B.C.A course Answer Script(s)

The students, who are not satisfied with the marks/grade awarded to them in the Term-end Examination may apply for re-evaluation within one month from the date of declaration of results i.e. the date on which the results are made available on the University’s website on payment of Rs 500 per course by means of demand draft drawn in favour of IGNOU and payable at New Delhi in the prescribed application form. The better of the two scores of original marks/grades and marks/grades after reevaluation will be considered and updated in student’s records.

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