Bachelor of Computer Application

Maximum Duration of the BCA Program

The standard duration for completing the BCA course is four years. However, in exceptional cases, students are granted an additional four years to complete the course. A student must finish the course within eight years of admission to ensure their university registration is maintained.

Medium of Teaching and Examination

The medium of instruction and examination for the BCA program is English.

Admission Procedure

A public notice inviting applications for admission is announced. Application forms and information brochures are provided upon request after payment of the prescribed fee. The respective college reviews the applications and notifies eligible candidates to take an entrance test. The date and time for the entrance test are communicated to prospective students. The college may also interview candidates for final admission selection. Candidates given provisional admission under special conditions must submit all necessary documents within a month of regular classes starting, or their admission will be annulled.

Student Evaluation

Students' academic performance during a semester is evaluated internally by the college and externally by the university through final examinations. Internal evaluation, conducted by the teaching faculty, constitutes 50% of the total grade, while the remaining 50% is from the final examination. To pass a course, a student must obtain at least a D grade in both internal assessments and the final examination.

Attendance Requirement

Students must attend all lectures, tutorials, seminars, and practical classes. To accommodate sickness and other contingencies, a minimum of 80% attendance is required for any subject to take the final examination. Continuous absence for more than four weeks without notifying the authorities will result in the student's name being removed from the college roll.

Transfer of Credit Hours

Up to 25% of the total credit hours from courses completed in an equivalent program at a recognized institution may be transferred or waived based on the recommendation of the faculty head. To transfer credits, a student must have earned a grade of B or better in the respective courses. Courses taken more than five years before transfer are not eligible.

However, students transferring within Pokhara University may receive credit for all compatible courses completed with at least a grade of C. The Subject Committee or dean's office evaluates transfer credit applications, with credit awards based on the applicant's previous university scores.

Grading System

The grading system at Pokhara University assesses students based on their consolidated performance in seasonal and final examinations. Each letter grade reflects a student's relative performance in a course. A student may receive an incomplete grade ("I") in exceptional cases if the requirements are not fulfilled by the following semester. In that case, this "I" grade automatically converts to an "F." Students with an "I" grade do not need to re-register for the course in the following semester to complete the necessary work.

A student's performance is evaluated using the semester grade point average (SGPA) and the cumulative grade point average (CGPA). The SGPA is calculated by dividing the total honor points earned in a semester by the total number of credits registered. The CGPA is calculated by dividing the total honor points earned by the total number of credits completed. At Pokhara University, a CGPA of 2.5 or more is considered Second Division, and a CGPA of 3.0 or more is considered First Division.

Students are generally expected to maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.0. Those whose past performance suggests they cannot maintain this CGPA may be advised to leave or be dismissed from the program. Upon completing all requirements with a CGPA of 2.0 or better, students are awarded a Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) degree. A CGPA of 3.6 or better qualifies for a degree with distinction. The Dean's List honors students with outstanding academic excellence, requiring a CGPA of 3.7 or better.

• The candidates should have completed Class 12 examination of NEB or equivalent level from a recognized academic institution.
• The candidates should have studied a course (having at least 100 full marks or 5 credits) of Mathematics (Mathematics/ Business Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics) or Computer Science/Computer Application in SLCE (class 11 or class 12) examination of NEB or equivalent level.
• The candidates should have scored a minimum of 45% or a CGPA/GPA of 2.0 (in a scale of 4.0) and at least Grade C (in case of A-level, at least Grade D) or 45% in Mathematics/Computer Science. The minimum criterion of Grade C (in case of A level, Grade D) or 45% does not apply to other courses.

Every year more than 22 students get scholarships to study Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) at Pokhara University.

There are numerous employment areas of this field, viz. quality management and standards, education and training, research, software development, database design, software configuration management, web application development and so on. In reality IT is so deep rooted in our lives that without the use of technology life can’t be thought of in easier ways.

The BCA program at Pokhara University operates on a credit system, assigning each course a specific number of credits based on its weekly lecture, tutorial, and practical work hours. Typically, one lecture per week equals one credit. The BCA course encompasses a total of 126 credit hours distributed over eight semesters, featuring the following components:

1. Analytical Tools: Five courses (15 credit hours) to provide students with a strong foundation in analytical areas essential for the program.
2. Support Areas: Six courses (18 credit hours) focusing on the business environment and the development of communication skills.
3. Hardware Areas: Four courses (12 credit hours) offering practical experience in computer hardware, enhancing students' programming concepts and understanding of internal activities.
4. Core Areas: Twenty courses (62 credit hours) aimed at broadening students' knowledge of various aspects of real-life computer applications.
5. Project Work: Four projects (10 credit hours) designed to give students practical exposure by solving real-life computer application problems.
6. Internship: A 3-credit hour internship course that helps students gain hands-on experience in real-time system development.
7. Elective Area: Two elective courses (6 credit hours) for students specializing in specific fields. Two additional elective courses can be offered without affecting the CGPA.

Course Outline 

Elective Subjects

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Syllabus of BCA program of Pokhara University