Madras University BCA Syllabus 2024: Download PDF

Madras University BCA syllabus will help the BCA students to know more about their courses, the topics, and the curriculum to plan their higher education accordingly. The BCA syllabus for each year and semester are given below for the students to access and prepare for their courses. 

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Table of Contents: 

• Madras University BCA Syllabus 
• Semester 1
• Semester 2
• Semester 3
• Semester 4
• Semester 5
• Semester 6
• Steps to Download the Madras University BCA Syllabus
• Course Structure of Madras University BCA

Madras University BCA Syllabus 

Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) is a professional degree offered by universities and colleges for students to enhance their knowledge and skills on computer science and information technology. 

The University Of Madras syllabus for BCA for each semester is given below in the table. The students can check out the courses and get the books for reference accordingly. 

Semester 1

The students can check out the Madras University BCA 1st sem syllabus from the table below. 

Subject Code	Subjects	Credits	Marks
			Internals	Externals	Total
BP 1 - LT001	Tamil/ Other languages	3	75	25	100
BP 2 - ENG01	English	3	75	25	100
BCE-CSC01	Core I: Problem-Solving using Python	4	75	25	100
BCE-CSC02	Practical I: Problem-Solving using Python Lab	2	60	40	100
BMA-CSA01	Allied I: Mathematics I	5	75	25	100
ADVANCED TAMIL-ISEM	Basic Tamil/Advanced Tamil/Non-Major-Elective I	2	75	25	100
BP4-SS001	Soft Skill	3	50	50	100

Semester 2

The students can check out the Madras University BCA 2nd sem syllabus from the table below. 

Subject Code	Subjects	Credits	Marks
			Internals	Externals	Total
BP 2 - LT002	Tamil/ Other languages	3	75	25	100
BP 2 - ENG02	English II	3	75	25	100
BCE-CSC03	Core II: Object-Oriented Programming Concepts using C ++	4	75	25	100
BCE-CSC04	Practical II: C++ Programming Lab	2	60	40	100
BMA-CSA02	Allied I: Mathematics II	5	75	25	100
ADVANCED TAMIL-ISEM	Basic Tamil/Advanced Tamil/Non-Major Elective II	2	75	25	100
BP4-SS002	Soft Skill II	3	50	50	100

Semester 3

The students can check out the Madras University BCA 3rd sem syllabus from the table below. 

Subject Code	Subjects	Credits	Marks
			Internals	Externals	Total
BCE-CSC05	Core III: Data Structures	4	75	25	100
BCE-CSC06	Core IV: Java Programming	4	75	25	100
BCE-CSC07	Core V: Computer Organization	4	75	25	100
BCE-CSC08	Practical III: Data Structures using Java Lab	3	60	40	100
BMA-DSA03	Allied III: Financial Accounting	5	75	25	100
BP4-SS003	Soft Skill III	2	75	25	100
ES	Environmental Studies	The exam will be held on the IVth sem

Semester 4

The students can check out the Madras University BCA 4th sem syllabus from the table below. 

Subject Code	Subjects	Credits	Marks
			Internals	Externals	Total
BCE-CSC09	Core VI: Open Source Technologies	4	75	25	100
BCE-CSC10	Core VII: Computer Network	4	75	25	100
BCE-CSC11	Core VIII: E-Commerce technologies	4	75	25	100
BCE-CSC12	Practical IV: Open Source Technologies Lab	3	60	40	100
BMA-DSA04	Allied IV: Cost and Management Accounting	5	75	25	100
BP4-SS004	Soft Skill IV	3	75	25	100
ES	Environmental Studies	2	50	50	100

Semester 5

The students can check out the BCA 5th sem syllabus at Madras University from the table below. 

Subject Code	Subjects	Credits	Marks
			Internals	Externals	Total
BCE-CSC13	Core IX: Software Engineering	4	75	25	100
BCE-CSC14	Core X: Operating System	4	75	25	100
BCE-CSC15	Core XI: Relational Database Management System	4	75	25	100
BCE-CSC16	Practical V: Operating System Lab	3	60	40	100
BCE-DSC17	Practical VI: PL/SQL Lab	2	75	25	100
BCA-DSE1A	Elective I	5	75	25	100
VE	Value Education	2	50	50	100

Semester 6

The students can check out the Madras University BCA 6th sem syllabus from the table below.

Subject Code	Subjects	Credits	Marks
			Internals	Externals	Total
BCE-DSC18	Core XII: Web Design and Development	4	75	25	100
BCE-DSC19	Core XIII: Data Mining	4	75	25	100
BCE-DSC20	Core XIV: Mobile Application Development	4	75	25	100
BCE-DSC21	Practical VII: Mobile Application Development Lab	3	60	40	100
BCA-DSE2A	Elective II	5	75	25	100
BCE-CSC18	Mini Project	5	75	25	100
	Extension Activities	1	50	50	100

Steps to Download the Madras University BCA Syllabus

The steps to download the Madras University syllabus for BCA 2024 are yet to be released and the students can access the syllabus of previous years by following these steps. 

• Step 1: Visit the official website of Madras University.
• Step 2: Scroll down and find the “Affiliated Colleges” header.

• Step 3: Now select the “Syllabus” tab.
• Step 4: The student will be directed to the syllabus page.
• Step 5: Click on the “UG syllabus” and select the BCA subject for the syllabus.

• Step 6: Download and save the Madras University BCA syllabus.

Course Structure of Madras University BCA

The BCA course syllabus at Madras University will assist the students with the course curriculum for their 3 years course.

• BCA is a 3-year computer application course.
• There will be 6 semesters with 2 semesters each year. 
• The students can take up internships after the 3rd and 6th semesters. 
• The University will arrange for industrial visits for students to know the practicality of the BCA course. 
• There will be placement opportunities for students with no arrears and 60% minimum scores. 
• The students will be allowed to participate in competitions conducted within the campus and outside the campus.