Overview
Overviews of BCA at Padmashree College, Kathmandu, Nepal (affiliated with TU)
Padmashree College offers a four-year, full-time Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) program affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU). The BCA program aims to produce highly competent computer application programmers and administrators. The Bachelor of Arts in Computer Application (BCA) program lasts eight semesters (four academic years).
Why Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)?
BCA program graduates can apply for positions as system analysts, managers, project managers, database administrators, designers, and programmers in IT firms. Manufacturing and information businesses are constantly looking for BCA graduates.
Students who have earned a bachelor's degree in computer applications are also qualified to enroll in any programs offered by the School of Management and Information Technology, including the MCA, MIT, MBA, and many more.
Why BCA at Padmashree?
Padmashree recognizes the importance of IT management studies and seeks to develop its basis for our young aspirants to become successful IT managers and programmers. The BCA program at Padmashree works in the following areas to achieve this admirable goal:
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Internships in different IT and IT management companies.
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Projects include seminars and other IT-related initiatives.
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Outstanding educators with a proven track record of achievement and work experience.
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Well-equipped computer and digital laboratories.
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Frequent assessments and prompt feedback.
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Support with placement through career counseling.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Minimum D grade in each subject of grades 11 and 12 with a CGPA of 1.8 or more
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A minimum score of second division marks in 10+2, PCL, or equivalent in any discipline.
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Students who have passed grade 11 and are waiting for grade 12 results can also apply. However, they have to submit all the required documents at the time of admission.
BCA Course Structure:
First Year: 1st Semester |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hrs. |
Lecture Hrs. |
Tutorial Hrs. |
Lab Hrs. |
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CACS 101 |
Computer Fundamentals & Applications |
4 |
4 |
- |
4 |
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CASO 102 |
Society & Technology |
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
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CAEN 103 |
English I |
3 |
3 |
1 |
- |
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CAMT 104 |
Mathematics I |
3 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
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CACS 105 |
Digital Logic |
3 |
3 |
- |
2 |
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Total |
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16 |
16 |
2 |
7 |
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First Year: 2nd Semester |
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CACS 151 |
C Programming |
4 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
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CAAC 152 |
Financial Accounting |
3 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
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CAEN 153 |
English II |
3 |
3 |
1 |
- |
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CAMT 154 |
Mathematics II |
3 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
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CACS 155 |
Microprocessor and Computer Architecture |
3 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
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Total |
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16 |
16 |
5 |
7 |
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Second Year: 3rd Semester |
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CACS 201 |
Data Structure and Algorithms |
3 |
3 |
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3 |
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CAST 202 |
Probability and Statistics |
3 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
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CACS 203 |
System Analysis and Design |
3 |
3 |
1 |
- |
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CACS 204 |
OOP in Java |
3 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
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CACS 205 |
Web Technology |
3 |
3 |
- |
3 |
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Total |
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15 |
15 |
3 |
9 |
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Second Year: 4th Semester |
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CACS 251 |
Operating System |
3 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
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CACS 252 |
Numerical Methods |
3 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
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CACS 253 |
Software Engineering |
3 |
3 |
1 |
- |
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CACS 254 |
Scripting Language |
3 |
3 |
- |
3 |
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CACS 255 |
Database Management System |
3 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
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CAPJ 256 |
Project I |
2 |
- |
- |
4 |
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Total |
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17 |
15 |
4 |
13 |
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Third Year: 5th Semester |
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CACS 301 |
MIS and e-Business |
3 |
3 |
- |
2 |
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CACS 302 |
DotNet Technology |
3 |
3 |
- |
3 |
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CACS 303 |
Computer Networking |
3 |
3 |
- |
2 |
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CAMG 304 |
Introduction to Management |
3 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
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CACS 305 |
Computer Graphics and Animation |
3 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
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Total |
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17 |
15 |
4 |
13 |
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Third Year: 6th Semester |
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CACS 351 |
Mobile Programming |
3 |
3 |
- |
3 |
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CACS 352 |
Distributed System |
3 |
3 |
1 |
- |
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CACS 353 |
Applied Economics |
3 |
3 |
1 |
- |
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CACS 354 |
Advanced Java Programming |
3 |
3 |
- |
3 |
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CACS 355 |
Network Programming |
3 |
3 |
- |
2 |
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CAPJ 356 |
Project II |
2 |
- |
- |
4 |
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Total |
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17 |
15 |
2 |
12 |
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Fourth Year: 7th Semester |
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CACS 401 |
Cyber Law & Professional Ethics |
3 |
3 |
1 |
- |
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CACS 402 |
Cloud Computing |
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
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CAIN 403 |
Internships |
3 |
- |
- |
- |
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Elective I |
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
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Elective II |
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
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Total |
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15 |
12 |
1 |
- |
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Fourth Year: 8th Semester |
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CAOR 451 |
Operations Research |
3 |
3 |
1 |
- |
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CAPJ 452 |
Project III |
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
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Elective III |
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
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Elective IV |
3 |
3 |
- |
- |
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Total |
15 |
12 |
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List of Electives |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
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CAPS 476 |
Applied Psychology |
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CACS 477 |
Geographical Information System |
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CACS 478 |
IT in Banking |
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CACS 479 |
Hotel Information System |
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CAER 480 |
Enterprise Resource Planning |
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CACS 482 |
Knowledge Engineering |
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CACS 483 |
Advanced DotNet Technology |
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CACS 484 |
Database Programming |
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CACS 485 |
Database Administration |
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CACS 486 |
Network Administration |
Contact Padmashree College's administrative office for detailed information on the BCA course, including fees, scholarships, facilities, counseling, eligibility criteria, etc.