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Difference between btech in cs and bca

Can someone tell me that what is the difference of doing btech in cs and doing bca or mca

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Bhukya Sharath Naik | Contributor-Level 10

a year ago

B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Bachelor of Computer Applications BCA are both undergraduate courses that offer a foundation in computer Science. However, there are some key differences between the two programs. *B.Tech in CSE* is a four-year engineering degree that focuses on the theoretical and technical aspects of computer Science. The curriculum includes courses on programming languages, data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and computer networks. B.Tech in CSE graduates are typically qualified to work as software engineers, system engineers, and database administrators. *BCA* is a three-year undergra

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Aka kov | Contributor-Level 7

6 years ago

Well, Computer Science more deep than BCA but both provides best information & practises. Both are professional course/degree.

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Mohit Agarwal Student-#never_give_up | Contributor-Level 9

6 years ago

BCA means the Bachelor of computer applications and CS stands for computer Science. In BCA student have the full knowledge to develop software, hardware and Became a computer expert. On the second side, In CS students will have computer knowledge with Science likely with Science subjects. After all You can do same things with Both the stream in future.

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Deepanshi Jain Career | Contributor-Level 10

6 years ago

BCA is a programmer with vast knowledge of scripting as well as programming languages like C, C+, Java, Html php etc. Best profiles for BCA is application developer, coder etc. B.Tech is BCA person with detail knowledge of hardware and software, They can be technology developer as well as coder. So to sum up B.Tech can do any with hardware and software
BCA can do anything with software.

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Sudhir Gupta

6 years ago

There are basically two path to acquire knowledge in the area of computer Science after 10+2 / Intermediate and become employable
Either you can do B.Sc. (Computer Science) / Bachelor of Computer Application (B. C. A. ) then Master of Computer Applications (M. C. A. ) / Master of Computer Science (M.Sc. )
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You can do Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) and then Master of Technology (M.Tech)
For Job perspective, Industries prefer B.Tech students over B.Sc. or B. C. A. , if you have done B.Sc. (H) in computer Science then it is more employable than B. C. A. If you want further study like PhD then in general master degree (M. C. A. /M.Tech. )

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Ritika Bhardwaj | Contributor-Level 8

6 years ago

BCA saves one year as the syllabus for BCA is more or less the same as B.Tech. The difference is only in the 1st year where B.Tech does engineering sciences- mathematics, physics, chemistry, etc. The companies who recruit B.Tech candidates are the same that recruits BCA candidates. The choice of BCA and MCA or B.Tech depends on the background (commerce, arts or science) and satisfaction of eligibility conditions by a student.
BCA can be done by science, commerce as well as arts (maths) background students whereas B.Tech can be opted by only science background students. Top universities that offer B.Tech and BCA are:
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Ritik Agiwal Hard worker , learner . | Guide-Level 14

7 years ago

B.Tech is a 4-year course and BCA is a 3-year course. The difference is in B.Tech the syllabus is more professional and more comprehensive then BCA.
You will learn a lot in B.Tech instead of BCA.
I want you to prefer B.Tech over BCA

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Atish Chandra Tech, Travel & Food | Guide-Level 13

7 years ago

BCA gives a student with a solid platform to further his career in the field of technology but it is strongly recommended that a student should opt for MCA to further his prospects in this competitive world. BCA is a good course but it is simply a Bachelors level degree and not much importance is given by both private and government organizations especially when compared to a B.Tech course.
IT and Computer Engineers who have completed their B.Tech program are not only in great demand in IT industries but inspectors like banks, airlines, and manufacturing industry. India is the main outsourcing hub for international projects from the US

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Aarti Singh | Guide-Level 14

7 years ago

Tarun,
The difference between BCA and B.Tech:
BCA is a 3-year degree programme that deals with database management systems, software engineering, computer architecture, web technology, language like C, C+ and HTM.
B.Tech is a Four Year degree programme that deals with Computer engineering, electronics and communication engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, Digital and analogue electronics, programming, computer networks, database management systems, computer systems organisation.
B.Tech is a better option as it is a professional degree/ course where as BCA is not professional but it is a simple degree.
Many reputed pri

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Sanjay Kewat I have good knowledge of engg related quest.

7 years ago

B.Tech has all engineering related subjects related to computer science or in Bachelors of computer application has programming and IT related subjects.