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I'm a Bio-Science student i.e., I have completed my Higher Secondary from Science stream with subject combination of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. I did not have Mathematics. I want to apply for BCA course now. Is it possible for me without Mathematics?

Having completed 10+2 in Science stream, yes you are eligible to opt for BCA course.

But you are not eligible to get admission in all the colleges. Because, some colleges will give admission only for the candidates who have Mathematics subject at 10+2.

However you don't worry about this. There are many colleges which will give direct admission to BCA course just on the basis of percentage of marks scored in 10+2.

If you have scored a minimum of 60% of marks in your 10+2, then you can easily expect a admission.

But this is a not a great choice of switching from Science stream to Computers stream as the subjects are totally different and it would take time for you to understand the concepts.

I would suggest you to check with the College which you would like to join regarding the admission process.

Some colleges would also conduct Entrance Exam to give admission. If there is any Entrance Exam, know the exam pattern well in advance and prepare for the same.

Sorry, to say that you are not eligible to pursue BCA course after completion of your 12th standard with PCB stream. To be eligible to pursue BCA course, you should have passed 12th standard or an equivalent examination with Mathematics subject from a Government recognised board. Since, you have not pursued Mathematics subject in your 12th standard, you are not eligible to get admission for pursuing BCA course.

The General Eligibility Criteria for applying BCA Course is 12th standard or equivalent like diploma with minimum 50% marks in total and also having mathematics as subject in the qualifying examination.

Some college/University conducts own entrance exam to take admission in this course.

Admission is based on also 12th standard merit basis.

** BCA stands for Bachelor in Computer Application.

** The duration of Bachelor in Computer Application course is three years.

** For this course candidate should have passed 12th class from a recognized board.

** I think you are eligible to get admission in Bachelor in Computer Application after completing 12th with PCB subjects.

Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA) is an undergraduate degree course in computer applications. With the rapid growth of IT industry in India, the demand of computer professionals is increasing day by day. So, it is undoubtedly a good choice to pursue BCA course.

Eligibility to do BCA course:

>> Candidates should complete class 10+2 exam with PCM(Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) or PCMB(Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology).

>> Candidates should get minimum 50% marks in aggregate in class 10+2 exam.

Unfortunately, as you have completed class 10+2 exam with PCB, you are not eligible to do BCA course.

BCA stands for Bachelor of Computer Application. The academic eligibility criteria required for this course is higher secondary passed from a recognized board with English as compulsory subject.

Candidates who have done 12th with PCB subjects without mathematics are eligible for BCA course but they can not apply for MCA course. Mathematics is necessary for MCA course.

BCA stands for Bachelor of Computer Application.

Eligibility criteria for BCA course:

PCB candidates are eligible for BCA course. Any student who has passed 12th from a recognized board is eligible. English is compulsory subject in 12th for BCA course.

Mathematics is not compulsory for BCA course. It is mandatory for MCA course.

Yes, you can pursue BCA course without having Mathematics in 10+2.

There are many institutes which admit students in their campus who are not having Mathematics in their 11th and 12th standard.

But you may face difficulties in understanding concepts while pursuing BCA because there are many concepts which are related to 11th and 12th basics of Mathematics.

Yes, you are eligible for studying BCA course.

BCA (Bachelor of Computer Application) is a graduation level degree. The duration of the course is 3 years.

The basic eligibility required for studying BCA is a 10+2 in any stream with English as one of the subject having at least 45% from any recognized board.

Since you have studied your 12th class education in PCB you are eligible for studying BCA course.
Some of the top universities which offer this course are mentioned below:

- Presidency college, Bangalore
- DAV college, Chandigarh
- National institute of management, Mumbai
- Madras Christian college, Chennai
- Symbiosis institute of computer studies & research, Pune
- Loyola college, Chennai
- The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore

Yes, off course. You can pursue BCA after completing 12th standard with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects.

Eligibility criteria for BCA course are:-
Candidate must have completed 12th standard with any stream.

Yes.

PCB subject combination in science stream of 12th are eligible for Bachelor of Computer application.

The eligibility criteria for BCA course is 12th. Any one who has passed 12th with English as compulsory subject can apply for BCA course. It is possible without studying mathematics.

BCA refers to Bachelor of Computer Application and same is a professional degree course of three years with a good career scope in software world and IT industry.

Further, the minimum education required for pursuing BCA degree course is a higher secondary school degree in any discipline from a recognized board of education. Few colleges ask for Mathematics as a main subjects at Class 12th level academics but it is not must in case of all colleges.

So, even having completed your Class 12th with PCB group you are certainly eligible for pursuing BCA degree course.

Yes, why not, PCB candidates of science stream are eligible for Bachelor of Computer Application. After BCA course, you can not pursue MCA because you have not studied mathematics at 12th level. Mathematics at 12th level is necessary for MCA course.

It would be better for you to select course from PCB domain like BAMS, BDS, BVSc, MBBS, B.Sc in Zoology or Botany etc.

Yes, off course. PCB subject combination is eligible for admission in BCA course in any institute.

Eligibility criteria to study BCA course are:-
Candidate must have completed 12th standard with at least 60% aggregate in any stream.

In order to get admission into BCA course you need to pass 12th with minimum 50% marks. There is no compulsory that you should be having a subject combination of PCM in the 12th class. Even Arts and Commerce candidates join in this course .

Admission procedure :-

Some reputed Colleges and Universities take entrance exam for taking admission in BCA course.

Most of the top universities ask for maths at class 12th level for BCA admission. If you have studied class 12th with biology and maths then surely you can get admission. There are some universities like IGNOU which offer admission in BCA to any stream candidates. If you want admission in university like IGNOU then you are eligible.

BCA stands for Bachelor of Computer Application.

Eligibility criteria for BCA course:

~~10+2 passed from a recognized board with English as a compulsory subject.

~~He should have at least 50% marks in 12th. Higher is the percentage of marks better is the chance of getting admission in good college.

You can get admission with PCB subjects in 12th and without mathematics in BCA course in a good college. Most college prefer mathematics students.

BCA is Bachelor in Computer Application and it is three year course.

The eligibility to appear in examination to get admission in the course is that :-

Candidate must have passed 12th from a recognised board.

Candidate must have Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main paper.

But in some of the institutes candidates passed 12th in any stream are eligible.

So, kindly visit the official website of the institute to get detail information regarding the eligibility.

Yes, you can pursue BCA ( Bachelor of Computer Application ) degree course after completed your higher secondary school degree with PCB group as for pursuing the same degree course any higher secondary school degree holder are eligible and there is no compulsion of Mathematics for pursuing BCA degree course from all colleges.

Bachelor of Computer Application is a professional course.

The eligibility criteria for BCA course:

*Minimum academic qualification required for this course is 12th passed from a recognized board. English must be one of the compulsory subject in 12th.

*Mathematics at 12th is not necessary for BCA course.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I'm a Bio-Science student i.e., I have completed my Higher Secondary from Science stream with subject combination of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. I did not have Mathematics. I want to apply for BCA course now. Is it possible for me without Mathematics?

Yes, you can pursue BCA without having Mathematics in 10+2. But there are many concepts in BCA course which you won't be able to understand without having knowledge of basic concepts of 11th and 12th Mathematics. In many colleges, you may not get admission for BCA course as they don't allow students having non-mathematics background.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I'm a Bio-Science student i.e., I have completed my Higher Secondary from Science stream with subject combination of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. I did not have Mathematics. I want to apply for BCA course now. Is it possible for me without Mathematics?

B.C.A.(Bachelor in Computer Application) is a degree course, eligibility for which is 10+2. There is no as such restriction for you to be from Mathematics stream in 10+2.

If you have commerce or Biology stream, then also you are eligible to apply for the course. you should get admission in the course being a Biology stream stream provided you have fulfilled the other eligibility criteria for the course as per the college/institution/university where you are willing to take the admission.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I'm a Bio-Science student i.e., I have completed my Higher Secondary from Science stream with subject combination of Physics, Chemistry and Biology. I did not have Mathematics. I want to apply for BCA course now. Is it possible for me without Mathematics?

Dear Aspirant,

The general eligibility criteria to be applied for BCA, candidate must have passed 12th examination with minimum 50% marks with mathematics as a subject.

With Regards
AKS