Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)

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Bachelor of Computer Applications is a 3-year undergraduate programme. It is extended over six semesters. The course is designed to bridge the gap between IT industries and institutes by incorporating the latest developments into the curriculum. CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has an excellent group of dedicated faculty and experts from the IT industry, guiding the students.
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Bachelor of Computer Applications is a 3-year undergraduate programme. It is extended over six semesters. The course is designed to bridge the gap between IT industries and institutes by incorporating the latest developments into the curriculum. CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has an excellent group of dedicated faculty and experts from the IT industry, guiding the students. An exclusive and well-equipped lab for the department with a network of latest microprocessor based computers and software installed, provides hands-on training in various fields of computers, for a very fast leased internet line which helps the students to update themselves with the recent trends in the industry. The university has a placement cell to guide our young software professionals seeking, career opportunities in the IT industry.

Application Process

Applicants may apply for the programme from 8th December 2023 when applications will be available online on the University website till the date applications will officially close.

All applicants must visit the page: https://appstat.christuniversity.in and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID and set a password. (The email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.

Outreach Projects

Online mode
India Pavilion entry for London Design Biennale 2021 International Exhibition Entry – Rural Studio Bamboo project – Coordinated by Dr. Anitha Suseelan and Prof Chiara Chiodero
Guidelines to applicants
Candidates should make sure that they enter the correct marks in the “previous qualification” field entry given in the online application form as this data will be carried forward for preparing the selection list. Any error in the marks entered will be treated as fraudulence/falsification of marks and the application will be rejected at any given time during the application/selection or admission process.

To fill the application you must have a copy of statement of marks of Class 10 and Class 11/12 (Mandatory). If written NATA or JEE Score 2024.
Fill-in all the details in the “detailed application” page. Scan and upload recent passport size photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background) and click “Submit”. On clicking Submit, a viewable and editable page will appear on screen. In case you need to make any corrections you may edit the data/details and then click “Confirm Submission”.
Make payment using card and after successful payment click on submit. A 9 (Nine) digit Application number will be generated. If unable to print the application form due to system/power/internet failure, logon to https://appstat.christuniversity.in, under the “Application Status” page enter the registered Email-ID and password to view and print the application form. (After payment if you do not receive the 9 (Nine) digit application number, then your application process is incomplete and payment will go in for refund process. The refund will take about 15 days and must be checked with your bank).

Candidates falling under any of these categories (PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) must send the required supporting documents (Copy of Passport, Copy of PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable and Copy of Class 10 & Class 11/12 Marks card) in an A4 size Envelope ONLY through Registered Post / Courier to: The Co-ordinator, Office of International Affairs, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, India, Phone: +91 80 4012 9439

All other candidates will have to carry the application printout, original documents and a set of photocopies to the selection process on the allotted date, time and venue mentioned on the selection process admit card.
All applicants must make note of the username and password, application number, programme applied for, selection process date and city for all further purposes.
All travel arrangements if necessary have to be made in advance.
The Important Dates section must be referred to prior to filling the application. Candidate has to report to the selection process venue in person as per the date chosen while filling the application online.
No request for change of date/city will be entertained.
Applicants applying while in their final year of schooling must carry the marks card upto the previous year when they report to the selection process venue. Documents to be carried are application printout along with the original class X and Class XI / XII marks cards. If written NATA Score 2024 photocopies.
Original marks cards and ID proof will be verified during the selection process.

Office of Admissions will communicate with the applicant only through university website www.christuniversity.in under the link “Application Status” or click the link: https://appstat.christuniversity.in

International Category

Candidates falling under any of the below mentioned categories must apply under the International Student Category:
Foreign citizens
PIO card holders
OCI (Dual Citizens)

International students coming from Non-English speaking countries should:

Produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores

Candidates without the above pre-qualifications will have to enroll either for

Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.

Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.

Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.

Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the following options to apply for any programme at Christ University.

Online Application form

Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

NRI Category

Students are welcome to apply under the Non Resident Indian category for the programmes offered by the University.

Students who fall under any of the following classifications can apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the programme.

NRI defined under the Indian Income Tax Law
Either of the parents is outside India (except Nepal) on Work Permit / Resident Permit.
Indian citizen financed by any Institution / agency outside India, even if parents are Residents of India.
Indian Citizen who has pursued studies for qualifying examination in any foreign / Indian syllabus outside India.
NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the programme for candidates who:

Have pursued and completed their last qualifying exam from outside India.
Are NRI and candidates who have applied under NRI category.

Admission to all programmes is based on academic achievement and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Selection Process. Candidates should submit the final results of class 12 on or before August 30th of the admission year.

Applicants must read through the Selection process, Fee Structure and other details under the preferred programme given on our website before proceeding with the application process.

Miscellaneous Information

The University does not collect any type of Capitation / Donation other than the fee mentioned in the website.
If the Application is incomplete or incorrect, the University Management has the right to reject it.
Kindly do not send any original marks cards through post or courier.
All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules.
Ignorance of the Terms, Conditions, and guidelines will not be considered as an excuse for non-fulfillment of any stipulated process.
It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for 2 years, there will be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.
Fees should be paid within the stipulated date for the first year and before the commencement of final examinations of the 2nd semester, 4th Semester, 6th Semester, and 8th Semester for the consecutive years.
All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost.
Admitted student who wish to avail Bank Loan will be provided a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
The decision of the Admission Committee is final and binding.

Eligibility

Basic eligibility for the programme is a pass at the +2 level (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards) from any recognized Board in India.

Candidates writing the +2 examinations in March-May 2024 may apply with their class X and XI marks.
Students pursuing International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations:

Applicants pursuing IB curriculum must have 3 HL and 3 SL with 24 credits.
Applicants pursuing GCE / Edexcel must have a minimum of 3 A levels, grade not less than C.

Entrance Test Pattern

BA ECO(H) /EMS/BCA / Data Science
English	20
General Knowledge	15
Current Affairs	10
Reasoning	20
Mathematics	15
Data Analysis & Interpretation	15
Economics /Computer science	25
	TOTAL MARKS 120

Fee Structure – 2024

Admission Registration fee of INR 5000/ (Non-Refundable)
Programme fee as per the below table

Year	# Karnataka	Other Indian States	NRI	SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN	Other Foreign Nationals	Time of Payment
1	125,000 INR	145,000 INR	205,000 INR	3,500 USD	4,000 USD	Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result
2	125,000 INR	145,000 INR	205,000 INR	3,500 USD	4,000 USD	On or before March 15, 2023
3	125,000 INR	145,000 INR	205,000 INR	3,500 USD	4,000 USD	On or before March 15, 2024

# The fee for Karnataka domicile students, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.

NRI fee is applicable for the first year for candidates who have studied foreign syllabus (has to be approved by UGC / AIU) in the qualifying examination of study in India. In subsequent years Other Indian States fee will be applicable.

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).

NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the Programme for candidates who:

Have pursued and completed their last qualifying exam from outside India.
Are NRI and candidates who have applied under the NRI category.

To claim the Indian category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals).
Admission registration fee of INR 5000/- is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of admission. This fee will be apart from cancellation charges if applicable.
All Candidates If “Selected” after appearing for the final selection process, the fee may be paid through the following option: Payment can be made through Net banking / NEFT / RTGS Payment / Transfer of fees does not guarantee admission.

Selection Process

Process	Particulars	Date	Mode
Entrance Test (ET)	CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Entrance Test Refer Entrance Test Details page for more information	As per E Admit Card	Online
Micro Presentation (MP) & Personal Interview (PI)	MP – Candidate should be able to talk for 90seconds on a topic given by the panel. Duration: 10 minutes	As per E Admit Card	Online
Academic Performance	Scanned copies of the class 10, class 11/12 marks card should be uploaded while filling the application. * If class 12 marks are not available at the time of applying, then marks of any test conducted during class 11 can be uploaded. The office of admissions will verify the scorecards. *Applications with no scorecards or not clear scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible
E-Admit card will be generated as per the important dates mentioned in the website

Important Instructions

Read all Important Links (Eligibility, Documents requirements etc) thoroughly.
The date and time for the selection process are auto-generated by the system. Therefore, any request for changes will not be entertained.
A Google calendar invite will be sent to your registered email id, ONE day before the MP/PI selection process.
Candidates failing to appear for the selection process at the stipulated date and time will be considered as “Not Selected”.
Candidates must show the original Government recognized photo identity card (Aadhar card/Passport/Voter ID/Recent College ID card) for attending the online selection process. Failing which the application will be considered as “Not Selected”.
All original Class 10, Class 12, Degree Marks Card (Students pursuing their final year must have the statement of marks up to the previous semester/year) should be available for verification during the personal interview round.
It is recommended to login atleast 15mts before the scheduled time to avoid any last-minute technical glitches.
Impersonation or any suspicious behaviour (prompting by a third person or accessing notes/gadgets) will be treated as malpractice and the application will be termed as “Not Selected”.
The responsibility of satisfying the eligibility criteria for admission rests with the student/candidate. The issue of the E-Admit Card for the selection process does not imply that the eligibility criteria are satisfied.

Programme Outcome

PO1:	Acquire and Apply Knowledge: Ability to understand and apply the fundamental principles, concepts and methods in key areas of Computer Applications and multidisciplinary fields.
PO2:	Problem Analysis: Ability to analyze real-time problems using various tools and techniques.
PO3:	Design and Development: Ability to design and develop solutions to meet the desired needs.
PO4:	State-of-art Technologies: Ability to adapt and apply emerging tools and technologies.
PO5:	Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Ability to provide sustainable and innovative solutions for real-time problems.
PO6:	Lifelong Learning: Ability to engage in continuous reflective learning in the context of technological advancement.
PO7:	Communication and Team Building: Ability to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
PO8:	Ethics and Social Responsibility: Ability to integrate ethical and human values to become a socially responsible citizen.

BCA Fast Track

CHRIST (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY), BANGALORE

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) – FAST TRACK PROGRAMME

The Department of Computer science has introduced the fast track mode in the BCA programme in the academic year 2019 after the approval from the Board of Studies (BOS) and management.

Objectives:

This programme aims to provide the opportunity for the students to undergo experiential learning in real time project development.
To enable the students to take up project work / Internship in an industry on a full-time basis during their 6th semester.
Key Features of the Programme:
Students are allowed to complete few or all courses excluding the major project of 6th semester before the commencement of 6th Semester.
The Internship project shall be considered as major project of 6th Semester.
The ESE for the fast track students shall be conducted only during 6th Semester along with all the other regular students of 6BCA.

Eligibility Criteria:
Academic Performance: (a & b)

Students having consistent performance with 60% & above in SSLC and HSC
Students having consistent performance with 65% & above in BCA in all previous semesters (I – IV) and do not have any arrears up to 4th semester.

Attendance Percentage: Students maintaining consistent attendance of 85% and above in all previous semesters (I – III).
Mandatory Internship with stipend and shall be permitted only in the organizations located in Bangalore.

# Selection committee of the department reserve the right on special criteria for deserving candidates.

Programme Regulation:
Announcement and the selection process shall take place during the last month of the academic year in the 4th semester of BCA programme.
Student those who are provisionally selected for the fast track programme must have completed their second year without any backlog. Candidate has to discontinue from the fast track programme, if they fail in any course in their 4th semester or 5th semeseter.
All the candidates in the fast track programme have to submit their internship appointment letter during the first week of the final semester.

Highlight
Track record of stipend ranges from Rs.8000/- to Rs.58000/-

Bachelor of Computer Applications is a 3-year undergraduate programme. It is extended over six semesters. The course is designed to bridge the gap between IT industries and institutes by incorporating the latest developments into the curriculum. CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has an excellent group of dedicated faculty and experts from the IT industry, guiding the students.
…Read More
Bachelor of Computer Applications is a 3-year undergraduate programme. It is extended over six semesters. The course is designed to bridge the gap between IT industries and institutes by incorporating the latest developments into the curriculum. CHRIST (Deemed to be University) has an excellent group of dedicated faculty and experts from the IT industry, guiding the students. An exclusive and well-equipped lab for the department with a network of latest microprocessor based computers and software installed, provides hands-on training in various fields of computers, for a very fast leased internet line which helps the students to update themselves with the recent trends in the industry. The university has a placement cell to guide our young software professionals seeking, career opportunities in the IT industry.