Computer applications and IT
BCA and B.Sc Computer Science are three-year degrees (four with honours) after Class 12, usually followed by an MCA or M.Sc. Most admissions are through university tests, CUET-UG or Class 12 merit rather than JEE.
The usual admission route
- Class 12
- University test, CUET-UG or merit
- Counselling or merit list
- Admission
Courses and how long they take
| Course | Level | Duration | Who can apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | Undergraduate | 3 years (4 with honours) | Class 12; many colleges prefer Mathematics or Computer Science |
| B.Sc Computer Science | Undergraduate | 3 years (4 with honours) | Class 12 with Mathematics |
| MCA | Postgraduate | 2 years | A bachelor's degree; Mathematics at Class 12 or degree level is often required |
| M.Sc Computer Science | Postgraduate | 2 years | B.Sc in a related subject |
Entrance exams
- CUET-UGUG at Delhi University, JNU, BHU and many others
- CUET-PGPG at central and participating universities
Also used: NIMCET (MCA at NITs); University entrance tests.
Eligibility
- Class 12 in any stream at many colleges; some require Mathematics.
- For MCA, check whether Mathematics is required — the rules vary by university.
Where it can lead
- Software development
- Web and app development
- Cloud and DevOps
- Data analysis
- IT support and networking
- Cybersecurity
Computer applications colleges in our directory
19 institutions offer computer applications programmes.
NIT Trichy
National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli
- Location
- Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government, est. 1964
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Architecture
- Management
- Computer applications
J.C. Bose University (YMCA)
J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA
- Location
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Type
- Government, est. 1969
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Science
- Management
- Computer applications
Delhi University
University of Delhi
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1922
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Commerce
- Science
- Management
- +1 more
IP University (GGSIPU)
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1998
- Main entrance
- Depends on the programme
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Computer applications
- +3 more
Amity Noida
Amity University, Noida
- Location
- Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2005
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Management
- Law
- Commerce
- +7 more
Manav Rachna (MRIIRS)
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies
- Location
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Type
- Private, est. 2008
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Management
- Allied health
- Computer applications
- +1 more
NITK Surathkal
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
- Location
- Surathkal, Mangaluru, Karnataka
- Type
- Government, est. 1960
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Management
- Computer applications
NIT Warangal
National Institute of Technology Warangal
- Location
- Warangal, Telangana
- Type
- Government, est. 1959
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Science
- Management
- Computer applications
KIET Ghaziabad
KIET Deemed to be University
- Location
- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 1998
- Main entrance
- JEE Main, KEE, CUET-UG or merit
- Engineering
- Management
- Pharmacy
- Computer applications
VIT Vellore
Vellore Institute of Technology
- Location
- Vellore, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Private, est. 1984
- Main entrance
- VITEEE
- Engineering
- Computer applications
- Management
KIIT
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Type
- Private, est. 1992
- Main entrance
- KIITEE
- Engineering
- Medical
- Law
- Management
- +1 more
- Location
- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Private, est. 2009
- Main entrance
- University's own process
- Engineering
- Medical
- Management
- Law
- +3 more
Computer applications: common questions
BCA or B.Tech in computer science?
B.Tech is a four-year engineering degree that usually needs JEE or a state engineering test. BCA is a three-year degree with easier entry; following it with an MCA gives a comparable path into software jobs.
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.