**secured by an alumnus, in School of Computer Science
*Placement statistics refer to the no. of students who have opted for and are eligible for placements, in 2023-24.




UPES offers distinct BCA specialisations in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, and Data Science, which can enable students to pursue successful careers in the artificial intelligence, data science, cyber security, global technology and fintech sectors. The BCA course specialisations last for 6 semesters, or 3 years. Despite specialised disciplines, the courses feature customised curricula that can help students switch career domains to other technological fields if they wish to do so.
Both BCA courses are offered under the UPES School of Computer Science in association with Oracle, a major technological giant. The courses are also accredited by the University Grants Commission of India. Here are further details of the BCA courses at UPES.
Here is the consolidated list of BCA courses offered by the UPES School of Computer Science
The BCA course qualification at UPES can brighten the career prospects for its graduates in a number of IT and computer science disciplines from robotics, artificial intelligence or financial technology or Fintech. In fact, from the previous BCA batches of UPES, more than 630 students were placed with over 190 national and international recruiters with a 100% placement rate.
BCA students from UPES can venture into different domains such as application architecture, app development, database designing, banking consultancy and database architecture. Some of the interesting career roles in the domain include software consultants, database administrators, computer systems analysts, quality assurance managers and network engineers.
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Eligibility | Selection | Duration(Years) |
---|---|---|
50% marks in class 10th and 12th with Mathematics/ Computer Science / Information Technology as one of the main Subject in Class 12th | Personal Interview/ CUET | 3 |
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* For further details, refer to T&C Click Here.
The BCA course from UPES can also be appropriate for students wishing to continue their technical education with postgraduate degrees in different technological disciplines such as computer science, IT or database administration.
The BCA courses at UPES have customised curriculums that can help students switch career domains to other technological disciplines if they wish to do so.
There are academic scholarships for deserving students, domicile scholarships for bonafide Uttarakhand students; freeships under Project ‘Jyoti’ for students from economically weaker sections; and sports scholarships under Project ‘Vijay’.
For further details, refer to T&C Click Here.
Bachelor of Computer Application is a 3-year program offered under School of Computer Science.
50% marks in class X and XII with Mathematics / Computer Science / Information Technology as one of the major subjects in Class XII
Core Program | Specialisation | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria | Duration |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) |
| 50% marks in class X and XII with Mathematics/ Computer Science/ Information Technology as one of the major Subject in Class XII | Personal Interview/ CUET | 3 years |
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* For further details, refer to T&C Click Here.
UPES provides placement assistance to all enrolled students subject to their fulfilling eligibility conditions as prescribed in UPES Placement Regulations. However, the obligation of the University will be only to provide placement assistance and not placement guarantee.
The university has a robust and successful career services department. Its partnerships with industries ensure that the students have adequate exposure and get rapidly absorbed into professional roles on completion of their studies. Several offers have been provided by industry giants such as Airbus, Boeing, Deloitte USI, Ernst & Young, KPMG, PwC, LTI-Larsen & Toubro InfoTech Ltd, Wipro Limited and many others, affirming their trust in UPES.
At UPES, the focus is on developing a world-class pool of young and talented professionals who are ready to hit the ground running in their respective fields. The learning environment and practical hands-on approach help students forge ahead on their chosen career paths with a positive attitude, the right skill set and practical know-how. Because of the relevant and ‘real world’ education and ‘on-the-job’ exposure, the industry-readiness of UPES students has been one of the key differentiators.
Candidates seeking admission to any of the program must apply online or offline at admission office by paying the application form fee of Rs. 1750/-
For the admission process, students are required to submit the following documents:
- Aadhaar Card Number at the time of registration
- Permanent Account Number (all students and parent)
- Student academic record/personal records, which will be verified at the time of admission through the original documents
Note: Students will only submit the self-attested copies of required documents for admission. Students are not supposed to submit any original document.
Yes, hostel facility is provided by the University. Residential blocks have been earmarked for limited on-campus accommodation (on first come, first serve basis), separately for boys and girls on triple sharing basis. Students wishing to avail hostel facility (on-campus) will need to deposit fee in advance.
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