Online BCA

A three-year bachelor's in computer applications: programming, databases, web and networks, with a specialisation in the later years.

Level
Undergraduate
Duration
3 years (6 semesters)
Total fee
₹1,25,000 – ₹1,77,000
Universities
13
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About the BCA

You learn programming, data structures, databases, web technologies, operating systems and computer networks.

Specialisations include Data Science, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, AI and Full Stack Development.

Who it is for

  • Students after 10+2 who want an IT career
  • Working people moving into technology roles

Eligibility

10+2 in any stream from a recognised board.

Each university sets its own rule. The exact wording from each brochure is in the table below and on the university’s course page. Your advisor checks your marksheets before you apply.

6 BCA programmes at 4 universities, side by side

Lowest total fee first. Fees, eligibility and duration as printed by each university (checked 11 November 2026). The approval line gives the S. No. in the UGC-DEB 2026-27 list.

Top 10 Online BCA universitiesOne programme per university, with a quotation button on each. Ask one, a few or all of them.Request a quotation
UniversityTotal feeEligibility (as printed)DurationApproval
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, PuneOnline BCA₹1,25,000Not stated in supplied files—Not stated (3-year degree / 4-year Honours implied by the fee table)Degree listed · confirm option2026-27 · S. No. 13970
Manipal University JaipurOnline BCA₹1,39,500₹23,250/semester10+2 or 10+3 diploma, min 40% (35% reserved)MUJ-BCA.pdf p3Min 3 years, max 6 yearsUGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11942
Lovely Professional UniversityOnline BCA₹1,50,000₹25,000/semester10+2 in any streamLPU Online Admission Eligibility Guidelines July 2026 (w.e.f 18.04.2026), row 12Min 3 yrs, max 6 yrs (6 semesters)UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11375
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, PuneOnline BCA · Honours, 4 years₹1,65,400Not stated—4 years (Honours) – impliedDegree listed · confirm option2026-27 · S. No. 13970
Chandigarh UniversityOnline BCA₹1,77,000₹29,500/semester10+2 or equivalent in any streamCU BCA.pdf p63 years (6 semesters)UGC-DEB approved2026-27 · S. No. 11390
Chandigarh UniversityOnline BCA · With Microsoft, NSDC and Harvard certificates₹1,77,000₹29,500/semester10+2 or diploma in any streamCU BCA (1).pdf p73 years (6 semesters)Degree listed · confirm option2026-27 · S. No. 11390
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Also offered by

These universities offer the BCA online and are on the UGC-DEB 2026-27 list. We are collecting their current fee sheets; ask an advisor for the latest fee.

Specialisations

The number shows how many universities offer each one, most common first. Similar names are grouped.

Scope and careers

Typical roles

  • Junior software developer
  • Web developer
  • IT support engineer
  • QA tester
  • Data analyst

Further study

  • MCA
  • M.Sc in Computer Science or Data Science
  • Industry certifications

Loans, EMI and scholarships

As printed by each university. Loan terms are set by the lender; ask for the current terms before you sign.

UniversityPayment option or scholarship
Lovely Professional UniversityOnline BCAStudent Grant-I (20%): INR 20,400/sem; lump sum INR 111,360; no-cost EMI full fee INR 122,400LPU fee sheet xlsx, sheet 'National Fee (2026-1)', row 15
Manipal University JaipurScholarships for defence personnel, govt employees, differently abled, meritorious studentsMUJ-MBA.pdf p8
Chandigarh UniversityEBD = Early Bird Discount (13%-25% by programme); scholarships per onlinecu.inCU fee sheet image
Lovely Professional UniversityStudent Grant-I: 20% waiver; extra 10% on lump-sum; no-cost EMI on full fee with 20% grantLPU fee sheet xlsx header

Benefits of studying online

BCA questions

Still unsure? Ask an advisor.

Is an online degree valid for jobs and government exams?

Yes, when the university is entitled by the UGC to teach that programme online in your admission year. Check the DEB approval line on each programme page; we show the row number from the UGC-DEB list so you can verify it yourself.

What is a DEB ID and an ABC ID?

The ABC ID is your Academic Bank of Credits account; the DEB ID is created from it on the UGC-DEB portal. Universities ask for both at admission. Your advisor will help you create them.

How are exams held?

Most universities hold proctored online exams at the end of each semester. Some, such as VIT, hold the end-term exam at a centre. Each university page says which.

Are there extra charges beyond the programme fee?

Usually a registration or application fee, and sometimes an exam fee per semester or per course. We list them under every fee table, copied from the university's brochure.

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