Do we need CET for BCA?

No. It is not required to take the CET to pursue a BCA. CET (Common Entrance examination) applications become compulsory for admissions into courses like medical or B. Tech.

Do you need JEE for BCA?

No, JEE Mains is an entrance exam to get admission into engineering colleges like IITs and NITs. JEE Mains score cannot be used to get admission into BCA course.

Top 5 BCA Entrance Exams 2024

BCA Entrance Exams: An Overview

The full form of the BCA is Bachelor of Computer Application. BCA is a top choice for students wanting to develop a career in the domain of IT and computer technology. Students who have passed their Class 12 examinations can enroll in this course, which is offered at several colleges. The 3-year BCA course covers the fundamentals of software development and computer applications.

Students must apply and clear the BCA entrance exam to pursue a bachelor's in computer application. BCA entrance exams are conducted at both the state and national levels. Additionally, several private institutes run their own BCA entrance exams in online mode. Candidates' scores in the BCA entrance exam are used to determine admission into the best universities.

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Table of Contents

BCA Entrance Exam
List of top BCA Entrance Exams 2024
BCA Eligibility Criteria
BCA Entrance Exam Syllabus
Top 10 BCA Entrance Exams in India
CUET 2024
CUCET 2024
SET 2024
MET 2024
IPU CET 2024
BCA Entrance Exam Recommended Books
How to prepare for the BCA Entrance Exam?

List of top BCA Entrance Exams 2024

Here is a list of the top entrance exams for BCA:

Entrance Exam

CUET

SET

IPU CET

MET

DSAT

CUCET

BCA Eligibility Criteria

As per the eligibility criteria for BCA, students must fulfill the below-mentioned requirements to apply for the BCA course:

Candidates for admission to the Bachelor of Computer Application course must have passed the 10+2 with mathematics as their primary subject in high school or have an equivalent diploma.
The candidate must receive at least a 50% scorecard to meet the eligibility criteria. Some institutions now require a qualifying percentage of 60% or higher to be eligible for the BCA course program.

Further Reading: Computer Courses after 10th and 12th

BCA Entrance Exam Syllabus

Given below is the BCA entrance exam syllabus in detail:

Subject

Topics

Mathematics

Algebra

Trigonometry

Coordinate Geometry

Calculus

Probability

Statistics

Logical Reasoning

Logical sequences and analogies

Coding and decoding

Blood relations

Number series

Data sufficiency

Syllogism

Computer Applications

Basics of computer organization and architecture

Computer memory and storage

Data representation

Computer hardware and software

Operating systems

Computer networks

Internet and web technologies

Basics of programming languages (C, C++, Java)

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

General Awareness

Current affairs

General knowledge

History, geography, and politics

Science and technology

Books and authors

English

Vocabulary

Grammar

Reading comprehension

Synonyms and antonyms

Idioms and phrases

Top 5 BCA Entrance Exams in India

Given below are the top 10 BCA entrance exams in India, in detail:

1.CUET 2024

The full form of CUET is the Common University Entrance Test. NTA conducts it. This exam provides admission to several undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certification programs across India.

For each correct answer, a student gets five marks, and for every wrong answer, one mark gets deducted.

Given below are the topics included in the CUET exam for BCA:

Economics
General Test
Computer Science
Informatics Practices
English
Physics
Math

2. CUCET 2024

The full form of CUCET is the Chandigarh University Common Entrance Test. Chandigarh University conducts it. The duration of this exam is two hours. There is no negative marking and students get one mark for each correct answer.

The application fee for CUCET 2024 is INR I,000.

Given below are the topics included in the MET exam for BCA:

Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
English

3. SET 2024

The full form of SET is the Symbiosis Entrance Test. There are over 15 Symbiosis institutions across India. There is no negative marking for this exam. For each correct answer, a student gets one mark. The test will be a computer-based test (CBT).

The exam will take place on May 5^th,2024, and May 11^th, 2024, from 11:30 am – 12:30 am.

Given below are the topics included in the SET exam for BCA:

General English
Quantitative
General Awareness
Analytical and Logical Reasoning

4. MET 2024

The full form of the MET is the Manipal University Test. Manipal University conducts it. For each correct answer, a student gets four marks, and for every wrong answer, one mark gets deducted. The duration of this exam is two hours.

The application fee for the MET is INR 2,000.

Given below are the topics included in the MET exam for BCA:

Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
English

5. IPU CET 2024

The full form of the IPU CET is the Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test. The IPU CET exam is conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. For each correct answer, a student gets four marks, and for every wrong answer, one mark gets deducted.

The application fee for IPU CET 2024 is INR 1,500.

Given below are the topics included in the IPU CET exam for BCA:

English Language and Comprehension
Mathematics
Computer Awareness
General Knowledge-IT and Science-Related

BCA Entrance Exam Recommended Books

Find out the top books for the preparation for the BCA entrance exam:

BCA Entrance Exam Book Name	Author Name
BCA Entrance Exam Guide	R. Gupta
GGSIPUBCA Entrance Exam Guide	RPH Editorial Board
BCA Bachelor of Computer Application Entrance Exam	G.K. Publications
Study Guide BCA Entrance Exam	Arihant Publications

How to prepare for the BCA Entrance Exam?

Devote sufficient time to each of the sections of the exam syllabus.
Go through the previous exam papers.
Focus on your weak sections.
Test yourself at regular intervals.
Try to start studying from early morning onwards.
Take a good diet and get enough sleep for relaxation.

All about BCA:
BCA Full Form	BCA Eligibility	BCA Entrance Exams
BCA Jobs & Salary	BCA Subjects & Syllabus	BCA vs BTech
BCA+MCA Integrated Course	BCA vs BBA	-

Frequently Asked Questions

Which are the entrance exams for BCA?

BCA entrance exams are: IPU CET,SET, CUET, BU MAT, SUAT and DSAT.

Does BCA need entrance exam?

BCA admissions are done based on both entrance exams as well as merit lists. Some of the top BCA entrance exams include IPU CET, BU MAT, CUET, PUCET, SET, etc. For merit-based admissions, students must secure at least 50% aggregate in class 12th exams.

How can I pass BCA entrance exam?

One must thoroughly prepare for the BCA subjects that will be on the entrance exam to get admitted to a BCA course. One can easily pass the entrance exam and, as a result, be admitted to the BCA course by having a complete understanding of the concepts an

Which exam is best for BCA?

The best entrance exams for BCA courses include the IPU CET, KITEE, BUMAT, AIMA UGAT, and SET. The best BCA colleges for 2024 admissions include Loyola College in Chennai, Christ University in Bangalore, and Symbiosis Pune.

What questions are asked in entrance exam of BCA?

BCA entrance exams include questions on mathematics, logical reasoning, general knowledge, basic English abilities, and, most crucially, computer knowledge and information technology.

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