VIT — Bachelor of Computer Applications

About the Programme

The Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is an industry-focused undergraduate course designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving world of information technology. With a strong emphasis on coding, application development, and real-world IT problem-solving, the BCA at VIT is among the most reputed in India.

Key Programme Details

• Course Name: Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)

Eligibility

• Minimum 60% aggregate in 10+2 (any stream, with Mathematics as a subject).
• Candidates appearing for final exams in 2025 are also eligible to apply.

Admission Process: Direct admission based on academic merit, followed by counselling. No entrance exam is required for BCA.

Campuses Offering BCA

Campus	Availability
VIT Vellore	✅ Available
VIT Chennai	❌ Not Available for BCA
VIT Bhopal	❌ Not Available for BCA
VIT-AP (Amaravati)	❌ Not Available for BCA

Note: As of 2025, VIT Vellore is the only VIT campus offering the BCA programme.

Number of Seats

• Total Intake: 240 seats (at VIT Vellore)
• Seats are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis based on merit and counselling.

Curriculum Highlights

VIT's BCA curriculum blends theoretical foundation with practical exposure:

• Core Subjects: Data Structures, Operating Systems, Database Management, Software Engineering, Web Technologies, Java/Python Programming
• Electives: AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Mobile App Development, Cloud Computing
• Assessment: Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA), Mid-Semester and End-Semester Exams, Projects, Coding Labs & Viva
• Internship: Mandatory internship in the final year
• Capstone Project: Industry-based project in the final semester

Placement & Industry Edge

• Top Recruiters: TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, Accenture, Zoho, and startups
• Skill Development: Regular hackathons, coding marathons, seminars, and tech fests like GraVITas
• Certifications: Opportunities to earn certifications in Data Science, AWS, Google Cloud, etc.

Course Fee

Year	Tuition Fees	Other Fees	Total Yearly Fees
1	₹1,35,000	₹5,000	₹1.40 Lakhs
2	₹1,35,000	—	₹1.35 Lakhs
3	₹1,35,000	—	₹1.35 Lakhs

Fee Structure Summary

• Total Tuition Fees (3 years): ₹4,05,000
• Hostel Fees (approximate 3-year total): ₹3,21,000 (subject to actuals)
• One-time Payment: ₹2,000 (miscellaneous charges)

Official Contacts

• Main Website: https://vit.ac.in
• BCA Programme Page: https://vit.ac.in/programmes/ug/bca
• Email: ugadmission@vit.ac.in
• Phone: +91 416 220 2020 / 220 2157 · Toll-Free: 1800-102-0536