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Syllabus of BCA and B.Sc IT is similar up to 80 to 90% in various universities. Courses on computer languages, data structure, databases, and networking etc. are common. BCA degree course program is primarily focused on in the field of Computer Applications, whereas B.Sc IT degree program primarily focused on subjects with more mathematical and theoretical foundations of computing rather than emphasizing specific technologies. B.Sc IT students has more skills on core subjects like operating systems and Internet technologies. Market acceptance of BCA is little more in comparison to B.Sc IT because its common degree offered by all universities. Both degrees can only help you to get only entry level jobs and will require another PG degree such as MCA and M.Sc IT for a meaningful IT career.

The difference as the name suggests is in the mode of study, while regular courses are classroom session courses where the student has to attend classes; distance/ correspondence courses are more about self study where the study material is sent to the student and she/he has to understand and learn it on their own. The prospects of a full time regular course are better than a correspondence or distance learning course. The acceptability and recognition of a full time course is higher in industry and so the long term career gains are more. Distance learning courses are ideally meant for those who are working and cannot leave their jobs to further education. It is thus an add-on to ones experience and not so much as a stand alone degree. Those who follow the distance route need to try some what harder to get good jobs, but jobs also are available for those who have the requisite talents, skills, strengths, personality and those who fit into the work culture of the firm. I would suggest that you seek admission in a regular course, else also evaluate options for part time courses. All the best.

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An income tax officer is someone who deals with income tax matters concerning the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). The CBDT is a department of the Central Government of India. Class I officers of CBDT comes from Indian Revenue Service (IRS). IRS is the administrative revenue service of the Central Civil Services of the Government of India. It is the largest Group A Central Service amongst the organised civil services in the Government of India. The service functions under the Department of Revenue in the Union Ministry of Finance and is concerned with the collection and administration of the various direct and indirect taxes accruing to the Union Government.
Class I posts in Indian Revenue Service (Direct taxes) I. e. income taxes is filled through Civil Services examinations conducted by UPSC. All type of graduates from recognised universities are eligible for appearing in Civil Services examination. The Staff Service Commission (SSC) conducts an entrance exam annually for the recruitment of candidates in the income tax department for staff required below Class I officers. The basic qualification required to apply for the SSC is a degree from a recognised University or its equal. The candidates must be at least 18 years and not more than 27 years at the time of applying (age relaxation is available for the candidates belonging to the backward classes).