I am 30 years old and I just completed my 12th with commerce in 2nd attempt. Am I eligible for BCA or suggest some suitable course?

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Iam Ssuhana | Guide-Level 14

7 years ago

Yes, you can. You should score a minimum of 50% in class 12th to do BCA. Some colleges prefer students who have studied mathematics till 12th class whereas there are some colleges which give admission to those who had opted for arts or commerce. Most of the renowned universities conduct entrance exa

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Debajit Chandra | Guide-Level 14

9 years ago

Hi, You may try for distance education.

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Vinay Kr Pandey | Scholar-Level 16

3 years ago

Dear aspirant, Glad to meet you. Yes, you can do BCA because BCA is a Bachelor's Degree course which any stream students can pursue (Science, Commerce, and Arts) after completing 12th schooling from a recognized Board but if we talk about the best college or institute then there is an entrance exam

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Singahi Saifi | Contributor-Level 8

7 years ago

Yes, you are eligible for the course to get admission and pursue it.

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Kaif Khan

5 years ago

Sir I want to learn more about computer languages and how to develop a web or application so should I go for BCA?

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Ahmed Shaikh | Beginner-Level 4

9 years ago

Yes, you can pursue a training course in IT such as Cisco/Microsoft as they will also help you in your career. According to my experience, a short-term course will be a better alternative.

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Manoj Mazumdar | Beginner-Level 3

8 years ago

How can I do a trainee course in IT with cisco/Microsoft?

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Alapan Roy | Guide-Level 11

9 years ago

math or computer Science/applications are compulsory in level 10+2 for BCA . so you are not suitable for BCA. you can pursue DCA,PGDIT etc.

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Alapan Roy | Guide-Level 11

8 years ago

For your information, every reputed institute has their own eligibility criteria for BCA. And I have mentioned the most common criteria.

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Jayakishore Aireri | Guide-Level 13

9 years ago

1) it is never too late to learn 2) do the same course, U vr experienced in these long years 3) that vl only keeps interest to study 4) it may the hotel field/Mechanical field/sales field 5) u may do iti/polytechnic 6) interested in computers do BCA, but Your experience vl not useful

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Divyanshi M | Beginner-Level 5

3 years ago

Yes, you can pursue BCA. Just apply in a college offering distance learning.

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Tejas Mishra | Beginner-Level 5

5 years ago

Yes, you are eligible for BCA course. All the best ahead! Other courses can only be suggested given your area of interests. If you are interested in computer and wish to develop apps or opt for networking then BCA is indeed very good option.

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Konatham Abhishek | Scholar-Level 17

6 years ago

Some colleges prefer students who have studied mathematics till 12th class whereas there are some colleges which give admission to those who had opted for arts or commerce. Most of the renowned universities conduct entrance exam after qualifying that exam you can take admission in BCA. After complet

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