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HPU BCA: Course Details, Admission, Fees, Syllabus

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Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA]

Course Fees

Course Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

30 K

1 Year Fees

30 K

Total Fees

90 K

Detailed Fees

general

year	Tuition Fees	Total Fees
year 1	₹ 30000	₹ 30 K
year 2	₹ 30000	₹ 30 K
year 3	₹ 30000	₹ 30 K

Course Information

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have a passed 10+2 from a reccognized board

Course Details

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) established in 1970, offers a three-year full-time BCA degree divided across six semesters. Admission to the BCA degree of HPU is based on both merit and entrance. To be eligible for the admissions, candidates must have to complete their 10+2 from a recognized board with at least 40% marks as an aggregate.

Table of Content

HPU BCA Eligibility Criteria
HPU BCA Admission Criteria

2.1 Application Procedure

HPU BCA Course Details
HPU BCA FAQs

HPU BCA Eligibility Criteria

A candidate will be eligible to apply for BCA at HPU if he/she satisfies one of the following criteria.

The candidate should have passed the 12th examination or any other equivalent examination.
If the candidate has completed the schooling in any foreign country, he/ she should have passed the examination that is recognized as equivalent by the Vice-Chancellor/ equivalence committee of its own or as per the recommendations of the Association of Indian Universities.
The candidates should have scored a minimum of 40% marks in the examination. For Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribes the minimum mark required is 35%.

HPU BCA Admission Guidelines

For the subsidized category, the admission is based on a competitive examination.

Category	Admission based on
Subsidized category	Entrance Exam
Non-subsidized category	Marks scored in +2 or equivalent examination

The competitive exam will consist of the following parts namely

Mathematics - 40%
Logical Ability - 40%
General Awareness - 20%

For the non-subsidized category, the admission is based on marks scored in the 10+2 exam passed. There will be no reservation and no competitive exam for non-subsidized seats.

Admit cards will be issued to the candidates attending the entrance exam. The candidates can access and download their admit cards on the University’s official website. The merit list will be prepared separately for both subsidized and unsubsidized categories.

Application Procedure

Candidates need to visit the following websites of the Himachal Pradesh University.
Candidates are required to read the instructions for filling in the application form carefully.
The candidate has to register himself/herself by creating a new account.
Candidates should fill in their personal details, educational qualification, and contact details.
The candidate has to attach his/her photo and signature as per the specifications given in the APU application form.
Click on the “Click and save” option to save all the filled-in details.
Online payment can be made through one of the following credit/Debit cards, Net banking, e-Challan.
For offline payment of the application fee, one has to download the e-Challan. Fill in the required details and submit the fees through an IPO or Bank draft drawn in favor of Finance Officer, H.P. University, Shimla
On completing the payment, the candidate is required to click on the “Submit application form” button to finally submit the application for the BCA course.
Candidates are advised to take printouts of the HPU application form and the e-receipt for future reference.
The registration number and other required details will be sent to the registered mail id and the mobile number.

HPU BCA Course Details

BCA is a full-time course and has a duration of 3 years and is divided into 6 semesters. The details of the papers covered in the BCA syllabus in each semester are listed below. One can also download the detailed syllabus from the official website of the university. If the University makes any changes in the syllabus, the same shall be updated on the website.

HPU BCA Syllabus

First Year	Semester I	Semester II
	Mathematics-I	Mathematics-II
	Applied English	Communicative English
	Computer Fundamentals	Digital Electronics
	C Programming	Data Structures
	Office Automation Tools	Database Management
	C Programming Lab-I	Data Structures Lab-III
	Office Automation Tools Lab-II	Database Management System Lab-IV

Second Year	Semester III	Semester IV
	Mathematics-III	Personnel Management
	Business Practices and Management	Accounting
	Computer Organization	System Analysis and Design
	Object Oriented Programming with C++	Internet Technology & Web Page Design
	Desktop Publishing and Designing	Programming in Visual Basic
	Object-Oriented Programming with C++ Lab	Internet Technology & Web Page Design Lab-VII
	Desktop Publishing and Designing Lab-VI	Programming in Visual Basic Lab-VIII

Third Year	Semester V	Semester VI
	Operating System	Computer Networks
	eCommerce	Numerical Methods
	Management Information System	Multimedia Technology
	ASP.net Technologies	Computer Graphics
	Computer Oriented Statistical Methods	Software Engineering
	ASP.net Technologies Lab-IX	Computer Graphics Lab-XI
	Computer Oriented Statistical Methods Lab-X	Major Project

HPU BCA FAQs

Ques. What are the requisite documents to be submitted at the time of admission into the BCA course of Himachal Pradesh University?

Ans. Candidates should keep the following documents handy at the time of admission:

10+2 Marks Card
Entrance Scorecard
Recent Passport size Photographs
Original ID Proof
Caste/PH Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate

Ques. How are the placement opportunities offered at HPU for the BCA students?

Ans. There are not many campus placements offered at the university, but job fairs organized by students do bring opportunities for students. The placed student’s salary ranges between 3 to 5 lakhs per annum.

Ques. Does Himachal Pradesh University conduct any industrial tours and training for the BCA students?

Ans. The University conducts industrial tours and training to equip the students with industrial and entrepreneurship skills and make them industry-ready individuals.

Ques. What is the reservation criteria of Himachal Pradesh University?

Ans. SC and ST candidates are allotted 15% and 7.5% seats respectively, who have passed their qualifying examination from schools located in Himachal Pradesh.

The residual 77.5% seats shall be filled as per the following conditions:

25% of the seats will be allotted to students irrespective of the location of their schools
75% of the seats will be allotted to students who have passed their qualifying examination from schools located in Himachal Pradesh

Ques. What are the other courses offered by HPU?

Ans. HPU offers a variety of UG, PG, and Doctoral courses, some of the most popular courses of the institute are: MBA, B.A.M.S, B.Tech, LLB, BBA, BA LLB, MCA, B.Sc, Ph.D., etc.

Fee for Subsidized Seat = Rs. 30,000/- Per Annum

Fee for Non-Subsidized Seat Rs. 65,000/- Per Annum

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How is the student life in HPU Shimla?

Anuj Sharma

21 Oct 21

Shimla is one of the best places in India. HPU Shimla is situated in the beautiful hills of Shimla. A senior of mine who attended HPU, says that life at HPU Shimla is good. Every facility is given to the students at HPU Shimla.

HPU Shimla has excellent faculty in every department and also most of them have received a Ph.D. degree in their respective fields.
The seniors here are also helpful and supportive.
HPU Shimla has a lovely hostel as well overlooking the hills and the valleys.
HPU Shimla conducts several cultural festivities and events. It has got a large auditorium where the events and functions are held.

Life at HPU Shimla will be pretty amazing. It is better to stay away from politics and just enjoy college life and the academics in the university.

What is the syllabus for the entrance for an M.Sc in zoology at HPU Shimla?

Anubhav Bhardwaj

21 Oct 21

I have a few friends from HPU Shimla and according to them, there is no specific syllabus for Zoology entrance. The question of the last few years can be helpful in analyzing the paper pattern. There is no specific syllabus mentioned but the courses generally comprise the topics from the UG degree. So it is definitely recommended to study the UG books and it would be really helpful if you could get previous papers.

There are some books that can be useful such as Arihant’s entrance test book for MSc.

Which one is the best GNDU Amritsar or HPU UIIT Shimla?

Santanu Mukherjee

21 Oct 21

It entirely depends on which course you are opting for. Generally, in comparison, GNDU Amritsar will have the upper hand over HPU UIIT Shimla on the basis of the institute level and the infrastructure.

GNDU Amritsar has very good infrastructure and facilities. The environment of the institute is very good and well for studies. The seniors present there are helpful too. GNDU Amritsar has also got a huge library which the students can access anytime. The library is fully air-conditioned along with the separate reading rooms. The institute is also famous for its huge achievements in the field of sports.

GNDU offers decent placement opportunities. In 2021, the highest CTC offered was 13 LPA.

How does it feel to study in HPU Shimla and what is the extent of cooperation from the faculty?

Anita Pandey

08 Oct 21

One of my friends graduated from Kurukshetra University and is now doing her PG from HPU campus. Here are some snippets of her experience.

The quality of education at the institute is not good. It has been continuing with the same curriculum for ages.
The faculty of the university do not seem to have any intentions of updating with the world while they are very active in the politics of the college.
Infrastructure wise nothing has changed for many years. The library facility is not good.
The location is just great and the transportation as well. The university management has not been able to fully utilize the potential of the location.
The fees are very meager there (reason for the very poor students coming there of different quotas and categories who cannot afford more).
There are no facilities for sports. No proper grounds or coaches.

The University Institute of Engineering and Technology on the campus has a good name though.

Which one is best for an MCA HPU Shimla or Chandigarh University?

Aditi Sharma

22 Mar 23

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) is a well-renowned government university that offers quality education to students. However, when it comes to placements, there have been instances where the university has not performed as well as expected. It's important to note that placement outcomes are not solely dependent on the university, but also on other factors such as location, curriculum, alumni network, and industry relations.

On the other hand, if you choose to enroll in Chandigarh University, you can expect to be offered more industry-oriented and up-to-date courses that can increase your chances of getting a good placement. You will also have access to a dedicated placement cell that will assist you in finding job opportunities. It's important to note that there may be competition from Computer Science Engineering (CSE) students during placements, but if you have the required skills and knowledge, you can certainly succeed.

There are many successful MCA graduates from Chandigarh University who have secured good placements in reputed companies. If you are looking to secure a bright future, opting for CU may be a good choice for you. It's important to thoroughly research and consider all the factors before making a decision.

Is HPU Shimla better for an MBA course?

Ayush Mehta

11 Oct 21

The college is overall good and even better for the MBA course. Here are some facts and stats for your reference that will help you make a decision.

Placements:

Almost 50% of the students were placed internally, and 20 to 30% of the students got outside campus placements.
Approximately 80% of placements were placed in college. The salary package offered ranged from INR 2.5 to 12 LPA.
Wipro and Infosys are the top recruiting companies of the college.

Facilities:

There are free Wi-Fi facilities with fast connection speed.
All the labs are well-equipped, and classrooms are well-furnished along with smart classes.
The library is also well-maintained and contains all the necessary materials related to other courses also.
Medical facilities are good. A regular dispensary on the university campus is available.
The food served in the mess is also good at affordable prices.
All the outdoor and indoor sports are available in the college.

So, HPU Shimla is definitely a great choice to pursue an MBA degree.

Should I take an M.Sc in chemistry admission from HPU or Chandigarh University?

Monideepa Chowdhury

28 Jul 22

You should choose Chandigarh University for an M.Sc in Chemistry.

The department has state-of-the-art laboratories to perform practicals for Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry.
CU used teaching aids such as PPTs, Models, Animated Videos, Charts, etc.
Many activities are organized throughout the academic year to encourage learning outside the classroom.
The faculty pool for Chemistry is excellent.
CU encourages students to publish research papers during their last semester.

In terms of academics, learning resources, and facilities, CU will be better than HPU.