University of Madras – Institute of Correspondence Education
B. C. A. Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) Syllabus
First Year
Foundation Courses
Part – I – Paper – I – Language
Part – II – Paper – II – English
Core Course – Main Subjects
Paper -I : Mathematics
Paper -II : Digital Logic Fundamentals and Programming in C
Paper -III : Practical-I – P.C.Software and C Programming Lab
Second Year
Core Course – Main Subjects
Paper -IV : Programming in COBOL and C++
Paper -V : Financial, Cost and Management Accounting
Paper -VI : Numerical and Statistical Methods, Data Structures & Algorithms
Paper -VII : Operating Systems and Microprocessors
Paper -VIII : Practical-II – Programming in COBOL & Microprocessors Lab
Paper -IX : Practical-III-Numerical & Statistical Methods and Data Structures using C & C++
Third Year
Core Course – Main Subjects
Paper -X : Programming in Java & Data Communication and Networking
Paper -XI : Database Management Systems and Computer Graphics
Paper -XII : Visual Programming & Software Engineering
Paper -XIII : Resource Management Techniques and Web Technology
Paper -XIV : Practical – IV – RDBMS and Web Applications Lab.
Paper -XV : Practical -V- Programming in Java and Mini Project
Please note that the BCA syllabus would change based on Madras University decisions. Please check with Madras University to find out the latest Syllabus and the updated subjects. This may not be the latest syllabus.