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Planning to pursue BCA (Bachelor of Computer Application) in Kolkata, and not sure where to go? Kolkata is one of the most preferred cities for students planning their higher education. It offers students quality education with highly qualified faculty and a cost-effective BCA programme. Private BCA colleges, like Techno India or IEM charge INR 4-5 lakhs for the total 3-year duration along with installment benefits and scholarship programmes for 45+ percentile scorers. On top of that, you get to avail of hostel facilities at budget as low as INR 50,000 annually - which is far lower than colleges located in other Tier 1 cities, like Mumbai or Delhi. Having well-established universities, increased opportunities for placements in the field of IT, Software development, and Data-related jobs. In this article, we have provided the 7 best colleges for BCA in Kolkata, their fees, and career scope for students after the completion of the degree, to help you make an informed decision. 

IIT Kharagpur Announces Kshitij 2026 Tech Fest: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, is all set to organize Kshitij 2026, its annual techno-management festival, from January 16 to 18, 2026. The 23rd edition of the festival has already gained popularity for being the platform where students from all over the country come together to enjoy the magic of technology, innovation, and creativity. Every year, Kshitij provides a platform where young minds come together to exchange innovative thoughts with the best minds in the country.

MCA Admission 2026: Are you aiming to build a career in software development or data science? If yes, MCA is an ideal postgraduate course to pursue. Master of Computer Applications (MCA) is a 2-year PG programme that candidates can take up after clearing entrance exams like CUET PG, NIMCET, etc. Some institutes also offer MCA admission without an entrance exam. The course is available in both regular and distance modes. To be eligible for MCA admission 2026, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with at least 50% marks. The MCA course fee ranges from INR 20,000 to INR 7 lakhs.

If you have already done your Diploma and now you want to pursue a BCA course, you can join the 2nd year of BCA directly in many colleges in India. This is called BCA Lateral Entry. It helps save one full year, and you don’t have to start everything again from Year 1. Let’s explore eligibility, colleges, admission process, fees, subjects, and job scope for BCA lateral entry in this article.

One of the biggest questions after completing BCA is what kind of salary you can actually expect. For most freshers, the starting salary depends on factors like your skills, the company you join, and the city you are working in. On average, BCA graduates earn anywhere between INR 2.5 to INR 4.5 lakhs per year to start with. Some land higher packages after completing a BCA course if they have strong coding skills or internships under their belt. Let's find out what salary you can realistically expect as a fresher after BCA.

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