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About Bachelors of Computer Applications

At the undergraduate level, the Bachelor of Computer applications aims at incorporating essential skills in the students to make them competent enough for the software industry. We at GNA University in BCA program provide a deep understanding of subjects and a different pedagogy is followed in the computer science and information technology discipline. The highly experienced School of computational science at GU ensures that BCA advantages students with the right kind of skills and opportunities to make a flourishing career in the field of computers and technology. ...

Specializations :

Our BCA with AI/ML specialization is designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving world of technology, equipping them with core computer application skills alongside cutting-edge expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Through a dynamic curriculum, hands-on projects, and mentorship from industry experts, students will master programming languages, data analysis, and innovative AI solutions. This program opens doors to exciting careers in data science, AI engineering, and beyond, empowering graduates to make impactful contributions in today’s data-driven world.

Career Pathways:

  • AI Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • NLP (Natural Language Processing) Engineer
  • Computer Vision Engineer
  • AI Research Assistant
  • Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Developer
  • AI Product Manager
Our BCA with Cyber Security specialization is meticulously designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge of computer applications alongside critical expertise in safeguarding digital systems. This program integrates core programming skills with advanced concepts in ethical hacking, network security, and cyber threat intelligence. With hands-on projects, access to cutting-edge security labs, and guidance from industry experts, students will gain practical experience in fortifying digital assets against evolving cyber threats. Graduates will emerge as skilled professionals ready to tackle real-world challenges in the dynamic field of cyber security, ensuring secure digital environments in any industry.

Career Pathways:

  • Cyber Security Analyst
  • Ethical Hacker
  • Penetration Tester
  • Security Engineer
  • Network Security Engineer
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Digital Forensics Expert
  • Security Consultant
  • SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst
  • Cloud Security Specialist
Our BCA with Full Stack Development specialization is designed to shape future-ready developers who can build powerful, scalable, and intuitive web and mobile applications. With a strong foundation in computer applications, this program dives deep into both front-end and back-end technologies, covering everything from responsive user interfaces to robust databases and APIs. Through real-world projects, access to modern development tools, and mentorship from industry experts, students gain practical skills to create seamless digital experiences. Graduates of this program emerge as versatile developers, ready to meet the ever-evolving demands of the digital world.

Career Pathways:

  • Full Stack Developer
  • Frontend Developer
  • Backend Developer
  • Web Application Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • DevOps Engineer
  • API Developer
  • Cloud Developer
  • Web Architect
  • Technical Lead
Our BCA with UI/UX Specialization is designed to prepare students for the rapidly evolving digital landscape, equipping them with core computer application skills alongside advanced expertise in user interface and user experience design. Through a dynamic curriculum, hands-on projects, and mentorship from industry experts, students will master design principles, user research, wireframing, prototyping, and usability testing.

This program emphasizes creating intuitive, user-centered digital experiences by blending creativity with technology. Students will gain practical knowledge of modern design tools and techniques, enabling them to build engaging and accessible web and mobile applications.

Career Pathways:

  • UI Designer
  • UX Designer
  • Product Designer
  • Interaction Designer
  • UX Researcher
  • Visual Designer
  • Information Architect
  • Usability Analyst
  • Design System Specialist
  • Frontend Designer

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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Attain the ability to design and develop computer applications, evaluate and recognize potential risks and provide innovative solutions.
  • Explore technical knowledge in diverse areas of Computer Applications and experience an environment conducive in cultivating skills for successful career, entrepreneurship and higher studies.
  • The program prepares the young professional for a range of computer applications, computer organization, techniques of computer networking, software engineering-Commerce, Web Designing, Big Data, Python and Advance JAVA
  • Ability to use knowledge gained for solving complex problems using Computational sciences.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

One of the biggest benefits that the computer and IT industry provides in India is the employment it can generate. According to an article in the Times of India, India's liberalization was possible due to its IT industry. The article states that the IT sector is one of the top two industries in the country today. The IT industry is a key part of the country’s economy. In 2017, information technology and its various subsectors represented almost eight percent of the nation’s overall GDP. In financial year 2019, this industry generated an annual revenue close to 180 billion U.S. dollars in India alone. Now a days, it is an industry that thrives globally, and India's IT exports are around $70 billion with 2.8 million employees working in this sector.


Career Pathways:

  • Computer Programmer
  • Database Administrator
  • Business Analyst
  • Software Developer
  • Web design and Development Specialist
  • Android App Developer
  • Computer Support Service Specialist
  • Embedded System Specialist
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • System Engineer

Program Outcomes:

An ability to apply knowledge of basic mathematics, science and domain knowledge to solve the computational problems.
An ability to apply discipline specific knowledge to solve core and/or applied computational problems.
Use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practices.
Recognize the social and ethical responsibilities of a professional working in the discipline.
Analyze a problem and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to its solution.
Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional practice.
Understand the impact of the professional solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
Follow professional software engineering practice by applying contextual knowledge to assess societal and legal issues
Communicate effectively on complex activities and with the society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team.
Work as teams to build software systems and apply the technologies in various fields of Computer Applications, including hardware problems, Website development and management, databases, and software engineering techniques.

Program Specific Outcomes:

Attain the ability to design and develop computer applications, evaluate and recognize potential risks and provide innovative solutions.
Explore technical knowledge in diverse areas of Computer Applications and experience an environment conducive in cultivating skills for successful career, entrepreneurship and higher studies.
The program prepares the young professional for a range of computer applications, computer organization, techniques of computer networking, software engineering-Commerce, Web Designing, Big Data, Python and Advance JAVA.
Ability to use knowledge gained for solving complex problems using Computational sciences.

SEMESTER WISE SUBJECTS

SEMESTER - I

S. No.

Course Code

Course Type

Course Name

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION

Contact Hours

L

T

P

Credits

1.

SCS101

 

Major Core - 1

Problem Solving using C

3

0

0

3

3

2.

SCS121

 

Major Core - 1

Problem Solving using C Lab

0

0

2

1

2

3.

 

SCS141

Minor Core-1

Fundamentals of Mathematics

3

1

0

4

4

4.

SCS***

SEC-1

SEC-I 

2

0

0

2

2

5.

SCS***

SEC-1

SEC-I Lab 

0

0

2

1

2

6.

ENG107

AECC -1

Functional English

0

0

4

2

4

7.

*****

VAC-1

Value added Course 1

2

0

0

2

2

8.

*****

VAC-2

Value added Course 2

2

0

0

2

2

9.

*****

Multi-disciplinary-1

Multi-disciplinary-1

3

0

0

3

3

10.

SCS155

Non-Credit-1

Office Automation

0

0

2

-

2

TOTAL

15

1

10

20

26

SEMESTER - II

S. No.

Course Code

Course Type

Course Name

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION

Contact Hours

 

 

L

T

P

Credits

1.

SCS102

 

Major Core-2

Object Oriented Programming using C++

3

0

0

3

3

2.

SCS122

Major Core-2

Object Oriented Programming using  C++ Lab

0

0

2

1

2

3.

SCS103

Major Core-3

Database Management System

3

0

0

3

3  

4.

SCS123

Major Core-3

Database Management System Lab

0

0

2

1

2

5.

SCS142

Minor Core-2

Discrete Mathematics

3

1

0

4

4

6.

SCS***

SEC-2

SEC-2

2

0

0

2

2

7.

SCS***

SEC-2

SEC-2 Lab

0

0

2

1

2

8.

MIL101

AECC-2

Punjabi 

2

0

0

2

2

9.

*****

Multi-disciplinary-2

Multi-disciplinary-2

3

0

0

3

3

10.

SCS157

Non-Credit-2

PC Assembly and Troubleshooting

0

0

2

-

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

16

1

8

20

25


SEMESTER – III

S. No.

Course Code

Course Type

Course Name

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION

Contact Hours

 

 

 

L

T

P

Credits

1.

SCS201

Major Core-4

Data Structures and Algorithms

 

3

0

0

3

3

2.

SCS221

Major Core-4

Data structures and Algorithms

Lab

 

0

0

2

1

2

3.

SCS204

Major Core-5

Computer Organization & Architecture

3

0

0

3

3

4.

SCS224

Major Core-5

Computer Organization & Architecture Lab

0

0

2

1

2

5.

SCS203

Major Core-6

Programming in Python

3

0

0

3

3

6.

SCS223

Major Core-6

Programming in Python Lab

0

0

2

1

2

7.

SCS***

Minor Core-3

Elective-I

3

1

0

4

4

8.

SCS***

SEC -3

SEC-3 

2

0

0

2

2

9.

SCS***

SEC-3

SEC-3 LAB

0

0

2

1

2

10.

   *****

VAC-3

Value added Course 3

2

0

0

2

2

11.

*****

VAC-4

Value added Course 4

2

0

0

2

2

TOTAL

16

1

8

23

27

SEMESTER – IV

S. No.

Course Code

Course Type

Course Name

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION

Contact Hours

L

T

P

Credits

1.

SCS202

Major Core-7

Principles of Operating Systems

3

0

0

3

3

2.

SCS222

Major Core-7

Principles of Operating Systems Lab

0

0

2

1

2

3.

SCS205

Major Core-8

Computer Networks

3

0

0

3

3

4.

  SCS225

Major Core-8

Computer Networks Lab

0

0

2

1

2

5.

SCS206

Major Core-9

Java Programming

3

0

0

3

3

6.

SCS226

Major Core-9

Java Programming Lab

0

0

2

1

2

7.

SCS***

Minor Core-4

Elective II

3

0

0

3

3

8.

SCS***

Minor Core-4

Elective II Lab

0

0

2

1

2

9.

SCS***

SEC-4

SEC-4

2

0

0

2

2

10.

SCS***

SEC -4

SEC -4 Lab

0

0

2

1

2

11.

*****

VAC-5

VAC-5

2

0

0

2

2

12.

CRW101

AECC-3

Basics of Creative Writing

2

0

0

2

2

 

 

 

TOTAL

18

0

10

23

28

Note: The students will take 4-6weeks summer training in Industry after semester 4th and evaluate in 5th semester.

SEMESTER – V

S. No.

Course Code

Course Type

Course Name

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION

Contact Hours

L

T

P

Credits

1.

SCS301

Major Core-10

Software Engineering

3

0

0

3

3

2.

SCS302

Major Core-11

UI/UX Design

3

0

0

3

3

3.

SCS322

 

Major Core-11

UI/UX Design Lab

0

0

2

1

2

4.

SCS300

Major Core-12

Minor Project based upon Summer Internship

0

0

8

4

8

5.

SCS***

Minor Core-5

Elective-III

3

0

0

3

3

6.

SCS***

Minor Core-5

Elective-III Lab

0

0

2

1

2

7.

SCS***

SEC-5

SEC-5

2

0

0

2

2

8.

SCS***

SEC-5

SEC-5 Lab

0

0

2

1

2

9.

ACW101

AECC-4

Academic Writing

2

0

0

2

2

10

***

Multi-disciplinary-3

Multi-disciplinary-3

3

0

0

3

3

11

***

Value Added Course-6

Community Engagement

0

0

4

2

---

TOTAL

16

0

14

23

30

SEMESTER - VI

S. No.

****** Code

Course Type

****** Name

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION

******* Hours

L

T

P

Credits

1.

SCS303

Major Core-13

Network security and Cryptography

3

0

0

3

3

2.

SCS323

Major Core-13

******* security and Cryptography Lab

0

0

2

1

2

3.

SCS304

Major Core-14

Artificial Intelligence

3

0

0

3

3

4.

SCS324

***** Core-14

********** Intelligence Lab

0

0

2

1

2

5.

SCS305

***** Core-15

Machine ******** using Python

3

0

0

3

3

6.

SCS325

Major Core-15

Machine ******** using ****** Lab

0

0

2

1

2

7.

SCS306

***** Core-16

***** Project

0

0

8

4

8

8.

SCS***

Minor Core-6

Elective-IV

3

0

0

3

3

9.

SCS***

Minor Core-6

Elective-IV Lab

0

0

2

1

2

TOTAL

12

0

16

20

28
Sr. No. Category Type Course Code Course Title
1 SEC-1 BCA304 Web Technologies
2 SEC-1 BCA305 HTML Programming
3 SEC-2 BCA404 PC Assembly & Troubleshooting
4 SEC-2 BCA405 Computer Hardware and Peripherals
5 SEC-3 BCA501 Linux &Shell Programming
6 SEC-3 BCA502 Programming in PHP
7 SEC-4 BCA601 Mobile Application Development
8 SEC-4 BCA602 Programming in MATLAB

SEMESTER – VII

S. No.

Course Code

Course Type

Course Name

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION

Contact Hours

L

T

P

Credits

1.

SCS401

Major Core-17

Advanced Java Programming

3

0

0

3

3

2.

SCS421

Major Core-17

Advanced Java Programming Lab

0

0

2

1

2

3.

SCS402

Major Core-18

Research Methodology

3

1

0

4

4

4.

SCS403

Major Core-19

Computer Graphics

3

0

0

3

3

5.

SCS423

Major Core-19

Computer Graphics Lab

0

0

2

1

2

6.

SCS***

Minor Core-6

Elective-V

3

0

0

3

3

7.

SCS***

Minor Core-6

Elective-V Lab

0

0

2

1

2

8.

SCS***

MinorCore-7

Elective-VI

3

0

0

3

3

9.

SCS***

Minor Core-7

Elective-VI Lab

0

0

2

1

2

TOTAL

15

1

8

20

24

SEMESTER - VIII

S. No.

Course Code

Course Type

Course Name

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION

Contact Hours

L

T

P

Credits

1.

SCS404

Major Core-20

Design and Analysis of Algorithms

3

0

0

3

3

2.

SCS424

Major Core-20

Design and Analysis of Algorithms Lab

0

0

2

1

2

3.

SCS405

Major Core-21

Theory of Computation

3

1

0

4

4

4.

SCS400

Research Project-1

Research Dissertation*

12

0

0

12

12

TOTAL

18

1

2

20

21
Sr. No. Category Type Course Code Course Title
1 SEC-1 BCA324 Web Technologies Lab
2 SEC-1 BCA325 HTML Programming Lab
3 SEC-2 BCA424 PC Assembly & Troubleshooting Lab
4 SEC-2 BCA425 Computer Hardware and Peripherals Lab
5 SEC-3 BCA501 Linux &Shell Programming
6 SEC-3 BCA502 Programming in PHP
7 SEC-4 BCA601 Mobile Application Development
8 SEC-4 BCA602 Programming in MATLAB
Sr. No. Category Type Course Code Course Title
1 DSE-1 BCA503 System Programming
2 DSE-1 BCA504 RDBMS
3 DSE-2 BCA505 Python Programming
4 DSE-2 BCA506 Advanced Java Programming
5 DSE-3 BCA507 Design and Analysis of Algorithm
6 DSE-3 BCA508 Computer Graphics
7 DSE-4 BCA603 Big Data Analytics
8 DSE-4 BCA604 Cloud Computing
9 DSE-5 BCA605 Machine Learning
10 DSE-5 BCA606 Data Warehouse and Mining
11 DSE-6 BCA607 Ethical Hacking
12 DSE-6 BCA608 Cryptography and Network Security
Sr. No. Category Type Course Code Course Title
1 DSE-1 BCA523 System Programming Lab
2 DSE-1 BCA524 RDBMS Lab
3 DSE-2 BCA525 Python Programming Lab
4 DSE-2 BCA526 Advanced Java Programming Lab
5 DSE-3 BCA527 Design and Analysis of Algorithm Lab
6 DSE-3 BCA528 Computer Graphics Lab
7 DSE-4 BCA623 Big Data Analytics Lab
8 DSE-4 BCA624 Cloud Computing Lab
9 DSE-5 BCA625 Machine Learning Lab
10 DSE-5 BCA626 Data Warehouse and Mining Lab
11 DSE-6 BCA627 Ethical Hacking Lab
12 DSE-6 BCA628 Cryptography and Network Security Lab

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