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The School of Sciences & Emerging Technologies of Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University, Patiala has planned to start Bachelor of Computer Applications from the session 2024- 25. The university has adopted choice-based credit system that has been introduced by University Grant Commission (UGC). This is a broad-based Programme covering disciplinary, interdisciplinary and skill-based courses. The Bachelor of Computer Applications has 182 credits consisting of 8 categories namely Major (Core) Courses, Minor Stream Courses, Multidisciplinary Courses, Ability Enhancement Courses, Skill Enhancement Courses, Value Enhanced Courses, Summer Internship, Research Project. This 4-Years Programme has 8 semesters. The multiple exit and enter option for learners is facilitated. Learners are allowed to exit the Programme with a relevant Certificate/Diploma/Degree and re-enter the same Programme at a later time. 


Having passed 10+2 in any Stream or the equivalence examination or the higher examination from the recognized Board/University. • Having passed 2 Years ITI Programme in any trade after Matriculation from Punjab State Board of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Chandigarh or such examination from any other recognized State Board of Technical Education. • Having passed 3 Years Diploma in any stream after Matriculation from Punjab State Board of Technical Education & Industrial Training, Chandigarh or such examination from any other recognized State Board of Technical Education. 

Total Credits: 182 Min-Duration : 4 Years | Max-Duration : 7 Years
Sr. No. Name of the Course Course Code Credit SLM (English) SLM (Punjabi) Syllabus
Semester 1
1 Computer Programming BCA-1-01T 4 View - View
2 Fundamentals of Computer BCA-1-02T 6 View - View
3 Probability and Statistical Analysis BCA-1-03T 6 View - View
4 Computer Programming Lab BCA-1-01P 2 View - View
5 Basic Communication Skills BCS-2-01T 6 View - View
6 Sikh Heritage and Ethos* BCA-1-VEC-1 0 View - View
Semester 2
1 Operating Systems BCA-2-01T 4 View - View
2 Python Programming BCA-2-02T 4 View - View
3 Fundamentals of Digital Marketing FDM-1-02T 6 View - View
4 Operating Systems Lab BCA-2-01P 2 View - View
5 Python Programming Lab BCA-2-02P 2 View - View
6 Environmental Studies BCA-2-ENVS 4 View - View
7 Human Rights and Duties BCA-2-VEC-2 4 View - View
Semester 3
1 Database Management Systems BCA-3-01T 4 View - View
2 Data Structures BCA-3-02T 4 View - View
3 Computer System Architecture BCA-3-03T 4 View - View
4 Introduction to Data Science BCA-3-04T 6 View - View
5 Database Management Systems Lab BCA-3-01P 2 View - View
6 Data Structure Lab BCA-3-02P 2 View - View
7 Drug Abuse: Problems, Prevention and Management BCA-3-VEC-3 2 View - View
Semester 4
1 Software Engineering BCA-4-01T 6 View - View
2 Computer Networks BCA-4-02T 4 View - View
3 Object Oriented Programming BCA-4-03T 4 View - View
4 Computer Graphics BCA-4-04T 4 View - View
5 Object Oriented Programming Lab BCA-4-03P 2 View - View
6 Computer Graphics Lab BCA-4-04P 2 View - View
Semester 5
1 Introduction to Cyber Security BCA-5-01T 4 - - View
2 Introduction to Cyber Security Lab BCA-5-01P 2 - - View
3 Seminar BCA-5-04 2 - - View
4 Elective Category Paper-A1 or A2 or A3
a. Introduction to Artificial Intelligence BCA-5-02T-EC-A1 6 - View
b. Cyber Laws BCA-5-02T-EC-A2 6 - View
c. Introduction Mobile Architecture BCA-5-02T-EC-A3 6 - View
5 Elective Category Paper-B1 or B2 or B3
a. Machine Learning BCA-5-03T-EC-B1 4 - View
b. Digital Forensics BCA-5-03T-EC-B2 4 - View
c. Introduction to Android BCA-5-03T-EC-B3 4 - View
6 Elective Category Paper-B1 or B2 or B3 Lab
a. Machine Learning Lab BCA-5-03P-EC-B1 2 - View
b. Digital Forensics Lab BCA-5-03P-EC-B2 2 - View
c. Introduction to Android Lab BCA-5-03P-EC-B3 2 - View
Semester 6
1 Minor Project BCA-6-02P 6 - - View
2 Technical Report Writing & IPR BCA-6-03T 4 - - View
3 Summer Internship BCA-6-04 4 - - View
4 Elective Category Paper-C1 or C2 or C3
a. Data Mining & Visualization BCA-6-01T-EC-C1 4 - View
b. Cyber Attacks and Counter Measures BCA-6-01T-EC-C2 4 - View
c. Introduction to Windows Mobile and IOS BCA-6-01T-EC-C3 4 - View
5 Elective Category Paper-C1 or C2 or C3 Lab
a. Data Mining & Visualization Lab BCA-6-01P-EC-C1 2 - View
b. Cyber Attacks and Counter Measures Lab BCA-6-01P-EC-C2 2 - View
c. Introduction to Windows Mobile and IOS Lab BCA-6-01P-EC-C3 2 - View
Semester 7
1 Research Methodology & Statistical Analysis BCA-7-01T 6 - - View
2 Optimization Techniques BCA-7-02T 6 - - View
3 Digital Image Processing BCA-7-03T 4 - - View
4 Digital Image Processing Lab BCA-7-02P 2 - - View
5 Entrepreneurship Development BCA-7-04T 6 - - View
Semester 8
1 Organizational Behavior BCA-8-01T 4 - - View
2 Web Designing & Development BCA-8-02T 4 - - View
3 Web Designing & Development Lab BCA-8-02P 2 - - View
4 Research Project BCA-8-03P 12 - - View

Continuous Internal assessment through assignments: Four assignments will be submitted for a 4 credits course and two assignments will be submitted by the learner for a 2 credits course. The assignments will cover all or any types of questions (long answer type, short answer type, objective type, multiple choice questions and case studies). Learners will be required to obtain 40% marks as pass percentage in each assignment separately. Each assignment will carry 50 marks. In the final result, assignments will carry 30% weightage.

Semester End Examination : Semester end examination is the major component of the evaluation system and carries 70% weightage in the final result. The university will conduct end semester examination twice a year

In order to claim Bachelor of Computer Applications, the learner is required to score at least 40% marks in both continuous evaluations (i.e., in assignments) as well as in semester end examinations separately. 

  1. Atleast 35% marks in both continuous evaluations as well as in semester end examinations separately.
  2. Overall, at least 40% marks in each course.

Fee Head Details(ODL Mode)

Semester 1: 6500/-

Semester 2: 6000/- 

Semester 3: 6500/- 

Semester 4: 6000/-

Semester 5: 6500/- 

Semester 6: 6000/-

Semester 7: 6500/- 

Semester 8: 6000/-

Fee Head Details (Educational Institution-Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff/ SC)

Semester 1: 4500/-

Semester 2: 4000/- 

Semester 3:4500/- 

Semester 4: 4000/- 

Semester 5:4500/-

Semester 6: 4000/- 

Semester 7: 4500/-

Semester 8: 4000/- 

 

Note:
The Candidate enrolled under Sikhya Daat Programme must have to pay fee of 500 rupees
There is no Fee for candidates enrolled under "Differentially Abled" Programme

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