Himachal Pradesh University Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) Syllabus 2015-16 Onwards - Course Duration and Examination Scheme

Sep 26, 2026

Himachal Pradesh University BCA syllabus outlines a three-year undergraduate programme across six semesters under the self-financing scheme, effective from the 2015-16 academic session. It specifies eligibility criteria for admission based on 10+2 qualifications, qualifying marks, and age limits with possible relaxation. The document details selection on merit, the examination framework including pass percentage, theory paper structure and marks distribution, CCA (30%) and ESE (70%) components, and provisions for mid-term tests, seminars/assignments, and ESE question paper patterns.

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About the Course

Eligibility

Mode of Selection

Scheme of Examination

Theory Papers Structure

Continuous Comprehensive Assessment (CCA) and End-Semester Examination (ESE)

Mid-Term (Minor) Test and Seminar/Assignment/Term Paper

ESE Question Paper Patterns

HIMACHAL PRADESH UNIVERSITY BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (BCA) As per the amendments on 14.8.15 by the Executive Council of H.P. University, Shimla and effective from session 2015-16 onwards Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters) 1. About the Course Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) is three years undergraduate course spread over six semesters under self financing scheme. 2. Eligibility Candidates who have passed 10+2 examination from H.P. Board/CBSE/ICSE or any other examination considered equivalent to 10+2, by the Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla05, with 40% Marks (35% marks for SC/ST category), shall be eligible. Maximum age limit for admission to BCA course is 21 years for general category, 24 years for SC/ST category and 23 years for girls candidates, as on the 1st July of the year concerned. The Vice0Chancellor may permit age relaxation up to maximum of three months. 3. Mode of Selection The admission to BCA course will be made on the basis of merit of the qualifying examination. As per H.P. University rules 75% seats will be filled out of the candidates who have passed their 10+2 examination from the school situated in Himachal Pradesh irrespective of the Board. Remaining 25% seats will be filled on all India basis. Other reservation rules of H.P. University shall be applicable. 4. Scheme of Examination The pass percentage in each subject will be 40% . i) Theory Papers: For Regular students each paper will be of 100 marks (70 marks for End Semester Examination and 30 marks for Continuous Comprehensive Assessment) and duration of each paper will be 3 hours. For ICDEOL students each theory paper will be of 100 marks and of 3 hours duration. In each theory paper, nine questions are to be set. Two questions are to be set from each Unit and candidate is required to attempt at least one question from each unit. Question number nine will be compulsory, which will be of short answer type with 5 to 10 parts, out of the entire syllabus. In all, five questions are to be attempted. i) Continuous Comprehensive Assessment (CCA) accounting for 30% of the final grade that a student gets in a course; and ii) End-Semester Examination (ESE) accounting for the remaining 70% of the final grade that the student gets in a course. Note: 1. A student will have to pass both the components (i.e. CCA and ESE) separately to become eligible to be declared successful in a course. 2. The ratio of Continuous Comprehensive Assessment (CCA) and End-Semester Examination (ESE) would remain unchanged (i.e. 50:50) for the students of the academic sessions admitted in 2013 and 2014. Mid-Term (Minor) Test – There will be one mid-term test, to be conducted when approximately 2/3 of the syllabus has been covered. This mid-term test will be for 15 marks. Mid-term test will be conducted by the college in consultation with the teacher. Note: Mid-term (Minor) Test will be of 30 marks for the students of the academic sessions admitted in 2013 and 2014 respectively. Seminar/Assignment/Term Paper–The remaining 10 marks of the CCA will be awarded on the basis of seminar/assignment/term paper etc. that the course teacher might give to the students. Note: Seminar/Assignment/Term Paper will be of 15 marks for the students of the academic sessions admitted in 2013 and 2014. End-Semester Examination (ESE): The remaining 70% of the final grade of the student in a course will be on the basis of an endsemester examination (ESE) that will be for three hours duration andwill be covering the whole syllabus of the course. Note: 1. Only those students will be allowed to appear in the ESE who have been successful in the CCA. 2. The remaining 50% of the final grade for the students of the academic sessions 2013 and 2014 in a course will be on the basis of an end-semester examination (ESE) that will befor three hours duration and will be covering the whole syllabus of the course. A student, who fulfills all t

FAQs

What is the duration and structure of the BCA programme?

The BCA programme lasts three years and is spread across six semesters.

How are admissions to the BCA course decided?

Admissions are based on the merit of the qualifying examination, with seat distribution as per Himachal Pradesh University rules.

How are grades calculated in the examination scheme?

Final grading combines CCA (30%) and ESE (70%). Students must pass both components separately to be declared successful.

Sep 26, 2026

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