IGNOU BCA Admission 2025: Last Date, Fee, Eligibility, Syllabus

IGNOU BCA Admission 2025: IGNOU will commence the admission process for the BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) program on 01 June 2025 for the July 2025-26 academic session. The admission process is entirely online, and students can submit their applications via the official portal of the university, https://ignouiop.samarth.edu.in. Students can submit their applications for BCA admission before 30 June 2025.

The university offers the BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) program through the Department of Computer Science. The students who want to make a career in Computer Science can enroll in the course. But they must possess at least 10+2 from a recognised board. The application fee for the IGNOU BCA course is INR 300, and the course fee is INR 8,000/Semester. The duration of the course is a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years.

IGNOU BCA syllabus covers a total of 120 credits and includes subjects like Operating systems, Digital forensics, Data analysis, C++ programming, etc. After pursuing this course, students can work in private companies and earn a good salary, as this course is in demand in contemporary times.

IGNOU BCA Admission 2025 Important Points

Particulars	Description
Course Name	Bachelor of Computer Science
Official website	www.ignou.ac.in
IGNOU BCA admission start date	01 June 2025 (for July session)
IGNOU BCA admission last date	30 June 2025 (for July session)
IGNOU BCA application fee	INR 300 (non-refundable)
IGNOU BCA course fee	INR 8,000/Semester
IGNOU BCA eligibility	10+2 or a diploma in commercial practice or its equivalent from a recognised board
IGNOU BCA duration	Minimum duration: 3 Years Maximum duration: 6 Years
IGNOU BCA assessment criteria	Assignments, Term-End Examinations (TEE), Project
IGNOU BCA medium of instruction	English

IGNOU BCA Admission 2025

The university will start accepting BCA admission applications soon for the upcoming academic session July 2025. The applications will be released on 01 June 2025. Students who are willing to take admission in the IGNOU BCA course can apply online by going through the official website of the university before closing of the last date. IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) will accept admission applications by 30 June 2025. Before application submission, it is required that applicants ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria to enroll in the BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) program. The applicants must have completed at least Class 12 or a diploma in commercial practice from a recognised board to pursue the course. IGNOU BCA application fee is INR 300, and the course fee is INR 8,000/Semester. The university delivers the course in English and covers subjects like Operating systems, Data analysis, Digital forensics, and C++ programming.

IGNOU BCA Application Form 2025

IGNOU conducts admission twice a year for the BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications). The first session starts in January and the second one starts in July. The upcoming admission session will be July 2025-26, and the application forms will be released on 01 June 2025. Students must apply for admission through the official website of IGNOU (ignouiop.samarth.edu.in) on or before 30 June 2025. The admission process for this course is purely online, and no entrance test is needed. At the time of filling the application form, students must have a valid ID, educational documents, a passport-size photo, a signature, a category certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), Debit/Credit card to pay the non-refundable application fee (INR 300).

IGNOU BCA Admission Eligibility Criteria

IGNOU offers BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) to students who want to enter the field of Computer Science. Students must have completed Class 12 or a Diploma in Commercial Practice or its equivalent to take admission in IGNOU.

IGNOU BCA Admission Process 2025

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will open the admission portal for the BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) on 01 June 2025. The portal for the July session will be closed on 30 June 2025. Students who have completed 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognised board can apply for IGNOU BCA admission.

IGNOU BCA course duration is a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 6 years. The admission process does not require an entrance exam, students can get admission directly by filling out the admission form. Steps for filling the admission form are as follows:

Steps to complete the BCA admission process
Step 1	Register on the admission portal by entering email ID, name, and mobile number.
Step 2	Use the username and password to log in to the admission portal.
Step 3	Fill in all the required information, such as educational qualifications and other relevant details.
Step 4	Pay the non-refundable application fee of INR 300.
Step 5	Upload scanned copies of required documents.
Step 6	Review the details and submit the form.

IGNOU BCA Syllabus

IGNOU BCA syllabus consists of Theory Subjects (23), Practical Subjects (08), and Project (1). Theory subjects give students a fundamental understanding of the subject they are studying. Practical subjects include hands-on experience. The IGNOU BCA syllabus has a total of 120 credits divided into 6 semesters. Students have to pass 20 credits in each semester.

Semester 1
Subjects	Credits
English at Workplace	6
Environmental Studies	4
Computer Basics and PC Software	4
Basic Mathematics	4
Computer Basics and PC Software Lab	2
Semester 2
Subjects	Credits
Foundation course in English-2	4
Computer Organisation	4
Operating Systems	4
WINDOWS and LINUX Lab	2
Programming in C and Python	4
C and Python Lab	2
Semester 3
Subjects	Credits
Statistical Techniques	4
Data Structures and Algorithms	4
Data Structures and Algorithms Lab	2
Database Management Systems	4
Programming in C++	4
DBMS and C++ Lab 2	2
Semester 4
Subjects	Credits
Object-Oriented Programming Using Java	4
Object-Oriented Programming Using Java Lab	2
Web Programming	2
Web Programming Lab	2
Fundamentals of Computer Networks	4
Financial Accounting	6
Semester 5
Subjects	Credits
Introduction to Software Engineering	4
Introduction to Algorithm Design	2
Introduction to Algorithm Design Lab	2
E-Commerce	4
Cyber Security	4
Data Analysis	4
Semester 6
Subjects	Credits
Entrepreneurship	4
Digital Forensics	4
Project	12

IGNOU BCA Fee Structure

IGNOU BCA fee for the 2025-26 academic session is given below:

Course	Fee
BCA	INR 8,000/Semester

*Note: The information is liable to change, depending on the academic year.

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