IGNOU BCA Program Structure And Credits Per Subject

Posted By: Divakar On 15th April 2012

IGNOU program is divided in to six semesters. Check out each semester plan. If you don’ have Mathematics in class 12th then you need to complete IGNOU PPC along with first semester of IGNOU BCA.

The syllabus of IGNOU PPC covers

• Some Basic Concepts
• Elementary Algebra
• Geometry and Trigonometry
• Equations and Matrices
• Calculus and Statistics

First Semester

CS - 610 Foundation Course in English for Computing 4 Credits
FHS - 01 Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Science 8 Credits
CS - 611 Computer Fundamentals 4 Credits

Second Semester

CS - 612 PC Software Application Skills 4 Credits
CS - 60 Foundation Course in Mathematics in Computing 8 Credits
CS - 62 C - Programming and Data Structure 4 Credits

Third Semester

FST Foundation Course in Science and Technology 8 Credits
CS - 63 Introduction to Software System 4 Credits
CS - 05 Elements of System Analytics and Design 4 Credits
CS - 67 RDBMS Lab 4 Credits

Fourth Semester

CS - 06 Introduction to DBMS 4 Credits
FHS - 01 Introduction to Computer Organization 8 Credits
CS – 65 Window Programming 2 Credits
CS – 66 Multimedia 2 Credits

Fifth Semester

CS - 68 Computer Networks 4 Credits
CS - 69 TCP/IP Programming 4 Credits
CS - 70 Introductions to Software Engineering 4 Credits
CS - 71 Computer Oriented Numerical Techniques 4 Credits

Sixth Semester

CS - 72 C++ and Object Oriented Programming 4 Credits
CS - 73 Theory of Computer Science 4 Credits
CS - 74 Introduction of Internet Programming (JAVA, Active X) 4 Credits
CS - 75 Intranet Administration 4 Credits
CS - 76 Project 4 Credits

IGNOU BCA Assignments

You have to submit assignments of related subject in to your study center. The assignment significance is 30% while theory paper weight age is 70%. You can download latest IGNOU BCA assignments from IGNOU website.

IGNOU BCA Examination and Results

IGNOU offers two term end examination in each academic year. The exam is conducted in June and December months. IGNOU BCA results are announced after 2 months of exams.

IGNOU BCA Projects

You have to submit a project in VI i.e. last semester of IGNOU BCA course. You can take help of your supervisor about project.

What to Do After IGNOU BCA

IGNOU also offers MCA program through distance education. You can go for MCA from IGNOU or any other university. Using IGNOU you can pass out BCA and MCA in 5 years. Yes if you successfully completed BCA course through 4th semester then you can take admission in IGNOU MCA directly.

Eligibility for taking admission in IGNOU BCA course

• 10+2 with Mathematics as a distinct subject
• 10+2 without having Mathematics subject with IGNOU CIC course. If you don’t have CIC certificate then you need to complete PPC course with BCA

Age Bar: No age bar for taking admission in IGNOU BCA course
Course duration: Min: 3 years and Max. 6 years.
Course Medium: This course is only available in English medium.

You Can Find the Detailed information On Official Website of IGNOU