Will I be eligible to do BCA without mathematics after doing 12th from commerce stream?

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pooja jadav · Answer

You can take admission in BCA as math is not compulsory. Other eligibility requirements, however, must be MET. The programme requires a pass in 10+2 (with English or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. NASSCOM has placed LPU's School of Computer Application among the top four Computer Applications Institutes in North India. The curriculum introduces students to the principles of information technology and gives knowledge of network tools and procedures through a grasp of existing wired and wireless networking models and protocols. The Open Systems Interconnection communication model, local area networks, bridges, routers, and gateways, addressing, and local and remote processes are among the topics covered in the course. Physical layer fundamentals, network protocol methods, error handling, flow management, multihop routing network reliability, timing, sophisticated network protocols, and infrastructure, as well as high-performance network applications are all simulated. Hope this information is helpful!

arzoo malhotra · Answer

If you have completed your 12th grade in the commerce stream, I believe you can pursue BCA. However, you must put in a lot of effort in mathematics. If you have completed your 12th grade in commerce. If you're looking for a top university that offers a decent education, strong placements, and exposure, I recommend Lovely Professional University. I stayed in the LPU hostel during my postgraduate years, and I had a few acquaintances from the BCA programme, so I'm familiar with the programme. Mathematics, computer programming, computer networking, database management systems, and software engineering are among the subjects covered by students. To be eligible for admission in the course, the candidate must have cleared 10+2 from a recognised board. LPU School of Computer Application is ranked among the top four Computer Applications Institutes of North India by NASSCOM. Students from all across India and 15 plus countries around the globe are expertly mentored by an experienced and proficient team of faculty members. Students have instant access to the latest technology labs like iMac, SAP, etc. That keeps them updated with the ever-changing technologies. Students are involved in various Co-curricular Activities like Android Workshop, ERP, PHP, LAMP, Guest lecture on database administration, Mobile Application development, Quiz IT, iPhone Workshop, etc. The highest salary package offered is between 9 LPA to 11 LPA. Companies like Amazon, Infosys, TCS and many other companies visit our campus for placements. LPU provides a Study Abroad programme that allows students to immerse themselves in worldwide study culture while studying in a different educational system. Thank you very much! All the best!

preeti gogna · Answer

Hi Sangram, of course, you can take BCA as maths is not mandatory. However, you need to fulfill other eligibility conditions. The eligibility for the course is Pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (with English) or equivalent. LPU School of Computer Application is ranked among the top four Computer Applications Institutes of North India by NASSCOM. The program provides an introduction to the fundamentals of Information Technology, Imparts knowledge on networks tools and techniques by understanding various existing wired and wireless networking models and protocols. The course includes Open Systems Interconnection communication model, local area networks, bridges, routers, and gateways, addressing, and local and remote procedures. Simulating the physical layer basics, network protocol algorithms, error handling, flow control, multihop routing network reliability, timing, advanced network protocols, and infrastructure, applications of high-performance networks. Computer architecture is a set of rules and methods that describe the functionality, organisation, and implementation imparting knowledge with a systematic way to create, retrieve, update and manage data. This course would examine the concepts and principles of DBMS, database design, data modeling, database management, data & query optimization, and database implementation. LPU provides skill on the system software for creating and managing database learning and how programmers create, retrieve, update and manage data. It provides knowledge of relational database models, manipulating data with an interactive query language (SQL), and database programming. The highest salary offered was 19.25 LPA and the average package was 3.1lpa.

Arshiya Singh · Answer

Yes it is possible. In BCA all you need to learn is computer programming and things related to boolean Algebra digital electronics, MS office etc. You need a little knowledge in Mathematics, but you will anyway learn the necessary topics while doing BCA.

Sameeksha kapoor · Answer

Dear sangram, I think, you can go for BCA if you have completed 12th from commerce stream. But you need to work hard in Mathematics. If you have completed 12th from commerce stream. If you are looking for best university with quality education, good placements, exposure then I would recommend you to choose Lovely professional University. I stayed in LPU hostel during my post graduation years, and I had few friends from BCA course so I have idea about this course. Students learn about some interesting subjects like Mathematics, Computer Programming, Computer Networking, Database Management Systems and, Software Engineering. Besides the core compulsory subjects, students can choose from a wide variety of subjects as their pathway elective or minor elective. To be eligible for admission in the course, the candidate must have cleared 10+2 from a recognised board. LPU School of Computer Application is ranked among the top four Computer Applications Institutes of North India by NASSCOM. Students from all across India and 15 plus countries around the globe are expertly mentored by an experienced and proficient team of faculty members. Students have instant access to the latest technology labs like iMac, SAP, etc. That keeps them updated with the ever-changing technologies. Students are involved in various Co-curricular Activities like Android Workshop, ERP, PHP, LAMP, Guest lecture on database administration, Mobile Application development, Quiz IT, iPhone Workshop, etc. They told me their department have separate laboratories for all the domains: Programming Lab, Networking Lab, Systems and Architecture Lab, Databases Lab, Software, Engineering Lab. Although, choosing electives thoughtfully might not sound like a big deal in your first year. However, they make a huge difference to your career. They attended session on Android Apps development etc. Placements in LPU are good if you are a brilliant student and you have better ideas and projects with you. Internship experience also helps. The average salary package offered is 3 LPA to 4 LPA. The highest salary package offered is between 9 LPA to 11 LPA. Companies like Amazon, Infosys, TCS and many other companies visit our campus for placements. But this is BCA that's why a lot of students think to do MCA from foreign universities. LPU offers Study Abroad Programme that allows the students to experience the international study culture well under the framework of a different educational system abroad. Thank you!

Swapnaneel Bhuiya · Answer

Yes, you are eligible for admission into BCA. The criteria are different for every university, so you'll have to find a university which will get you an admission into BCA as being a non-mathematics student. Also, you need to make sure that you have scored at least 45% in +2 to be eligible for admission. If you want to learn programming languages which you will be studying in your BCA course, then you can check out this app which is specially designed and developed for BCA students. It has programs and assignments of languages like C, C+ and Java with their outputs. You'll be studying these languages in your 3 years of BCA. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=technark.bca_courprogramming.

Vibhor Kashyap · Answer

Yes, you are eligible for admission into BCA. The criteria is different for every university, so you'll have to find a university which will get you an admission into BCA as being a non-mathematics student. Also, you need to make sure that you have scored at least 45% in +2 to be eligible for admission. If you want to learn programming languages which you will be studying in your BCA course, then you can check out this app which is specially designed and developed for BCA students. It has programs and assignments of languages like C, C+ and Java with their outputs. You'll be studying these languages in your 3 years of BCA. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=technark.bca_courprogramming.

Yash Singhal · Answer

Yes, you are eligible for BCA, as in BCA you only have to develop computer applications that only needs coding.

Selvamani Ramanathan · Answer

Hi, In Bangalore, many colleges accept students from any field be it Science, Commerce or Arts. Here, there is no restrictions on the mandatory subject as such. But, there are some minimum percentage required to qualify for the exams in order to be eligible for the seats in the college. Few to name, the best place to study BCA in Bangalore is, Reva University Bangalore University PESIT Garden City University and many more. You have choose the right course. I suggest you to do some research on the best institutions you want to study in and then apply for the same. All the best for your future.

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