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What are the various higher studies we can do after BCA? Can you please list me down all those courses which would be best for me to take? Awaiting to get the answer soon on the same as I need to plan for the course accordingly. Thanks!

There are many opportunities in higher studies for a candidate after BCA. Some of the higher studies are given below:

M.Sc( computer science)
M.Sc( hotel management)
Fashion Technology
DAC( advanced computing)
JEE (Joint Entrance Exam).

BCA stands for Bachelor of Computer Applications and it is a 3 years under-graduate degree course. Nowadays BCA has a very good scope in the market. You will easily get the job after completing your BCA course with minimum of 55% marks. On the other hand there are so many higher studies options available for you after BCA. You can go for Masters in Business Administration, Masters in Computer Management, Master of Computer Application or Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications as per your personal interest. After completing your master's you will get a good pay scaled job in any of the good company.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What are the various higher studies we can do after BCA? Can you please list me down all those courses which would be best for me to take? Awaiting to get the answer soon on the same as I need to plan for the course accordingly. Thanks!

After completion of BCA course, you can do MCA course through below given entrance exam.

IIT JAM- Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission test for Masters

Anna University DEET- Anna University Distance Education Entrance Exam

MAH MCA CET- Maharashtra Common Entrance Test

NIMCET- National Institutes of Technology Common Entrance Test

TANCET MCA- Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test

JECA- West Bengal Joint Entrance Exam

ICET- Integrated Common Entrance Test

OJEE- Orissa Joint Entrance Exam

UPSEE- Uttar Pradesh Technical University State Entrance Exam

After completion of BCA course, you can do MBA course through below given entrance exam.

1.ATMA(Aims test for management admission)

2.CEMAT

3.Common Admission Test(CAT)

4.National Management Aptitude Test(NMAT)

5.NAT(National aptitude test)

6.NCHMCT-Joint Entrance Examination

7.IIFT MBA admission test

8.ICET(Integrated Common entrance Test)

9.RMAT(Rajastan management Admission Test)

10.OPENMAT-IGNOU

11.KMAT(Karnataka Management Aptitude test)

12.SNAP(Symbiosis National Aptitude Test)

13.MAT(Management Aptitude Test)

After completion of your Bachelor of Computer Application degree, you should definitely go for Masters of Computer Application so that you can increase your knowledge in a single field.
After completion of your MCA course you can apply in top MNC companies, for lecturership in colleges and schools, computer offices etc.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What are the various higher studies we can do after BCA? Can you please list me down all those courses which would be best for me to take? Awaiting to get the answer soon on the same as I need to plan for the course accordingly. Thanks!

BCA is a under graduate course of 3 years duration. After completion of this degree there are various post graduate degree which you can opt and the best of them are:

• MCA (Master of Computer Application)
• MBA (Master of Business Administration)
• M.sc Computer Science

MCA is a correct stream for you to join after BCA as you will get in depth knowledge about the languages that you studied in BCA and extra subjects. The duration of the course is 3 years consisting of 6 semesters.

If you have interest in management skills then you can enhance the skills by joining in MBA course. This course offers you management skills and there are various specialization in MBA which you can choose and certify in it. The duration of the course is 2 years consisting of 4 semesters.

M.sc Computer science is likely same as MCA but you will study more regarding processors than programming languages in M.sc. The duration of the course is 3 years consisting of 6 semesters.

Higher Career or Course Options available after BCA:

Candidates who successfully complete their BCA (Bachelor of Computer Application) course from a recognized university can find several course options. Although there are various higher course options, there are a few best courses to do after BCA. Several courses available are,

>> Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

>> Master of Business Administration (MBA)

>> Master's Degree in Computer Management (MCM)

>> Master of Science in Information Technology (M.Sc IT)

>> Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)

>> Master of Commerce (M.Com)

>> Master of Science in Management

>> Post Graduate Diploma in Management

As far as by best knowledge is concerned, the best course to pursue after completion of BCA course is "Master of Computer Applications". The other best course available is "Master of Science in Information Technology".

BCA stands for Bachelor in computer Application and After completing your BCA,you can do MCA which is stands for Master in computer application.

MCA is 2 years course , and those candidate who have passed BCA are eligible for MCA.

Colleges for MCA:-
Punjab Technical University
Sikkim Manipal university
Indian Institute of Technology - Roorkee
Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute
Andhra University College of Engineering