What is BCA/MCA?
To answer this simply, BCA is Bachelor's in Computer Application and MCA is Masters in Computer Application which is what one takes up if one is interested in and wishes to shine in the field of computers and information technology. Unlike the B.Tech or B.E. course in Computer Science and Engineering or Information Technology, students aspiring for a BCA course do not need to have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects in their Class 12th examinations. Students from all fields are eligible for joining the course. However, some basic eligibility criteria for pursuing a BCA course are as follows:
● They should have passed their class 12th with English as a compulsory subject with minimum 45% aggregate marks.
● Some universities admit students purely on merit basis (class 12th examinations) while some others admit students based on personal interviews and entrance examinations.
● Some universities conduct their entrance tests as well.
Career Options for a BCA graduate
After completion of BCA, one is eligible to take up the masters’ degree courses such as an MCA. Taking up a full-time course in the top-rated BCA Colleges in Bangalore, Kolkata, or any other top-rated universities opens numerous prospects for students in the IT industry. Apart from opting for further studies, students also have the option of taking up job roles such as a software programmer, software tester, software engineer, software developer, systems analyst, etc.
The job prospects are very lucrative and a handsome amount to offer even to freshers. BCA's salary in India depends upon the industries, and the companies they are working for. BCA Degree holders who get a job in the various IT departments such as software services, business process management (BPM/BPO), engineering services and computer hardware, draw a salary ranging between 18,000 - 25,000 INR per month. If one has taken up a specialization in a computer programming language like JAVA, Oracle, C++, after BCA graduation, they get a salary of around Rs.25,000/- per month. Salary of experienced BCA candidate ranges up to Rs.30,000/- in India.
Among a plethora of job prospects, the BCA graduates have opportunities falling under various industries such as:
• Banks
• Computers and related electronic equipment manufacturers
• Consultancies
• Desktop publishing
• Financial institutions
• Government agencies
What does the study of MCA offer the students?
If you are someone who wants to further study and do an MCA then it is advisable for you to enrol in a reputed MCA college in Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai and other metros. There are plenty of options available for the MCA students as well in terms of job opportunities across the global IT market .
After the completion of their MCA Degree, learners can choose their area of interest and pursue their dreams with full determination. They can either opt for lucrative leadership roles or those who have strong determination to go for fellowships and PhDs can pursue further studies.
Job prospects for MCA candidates are unlimited. Some of them are as follows:
● Software Testing
● Software Developer
● System Analyst
● Software Consultant
● Web Designer & Developer
● Technical Writer
● Hardware
● Networking
● Database
With an MCA degree, you avail both Indian or foreign IT job opportunities. If analysed city-wise Bangalore has the highest return on investment or salary returns for BCA/MCA students of Rs.360,600 average salary per year.
Henceforth, based upon your interest you can opt for the industries where you want to build your career.
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