Bachelor of Computer Application [BCA]

Jaipur National University offers three full-time three-year BCA specialisations at its School of Computer and Systems Sciences, Jagatpura campus: BCA (General), BCA in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and BCA in Cyber Security. All programmes are offered under UGC norms with a uniform total fee of ₹2,63,600 for three years (hostel charges separate). Admission is based on Class 12 merit with CUET-UG score considered where applicable. The programmes prepare graduates for software development, IT support, and cyber security roles with capstone projects and hands-on lab work in the final year.

Admissions for the 2026-27 batch are open, with the application deadline in June 2026 and CUET-UG results expected in July 2026. Counselling and document verification run from June to July 2026, with classes commencing in August 2026.

Key Points

• Three three-year BCA specialisations: General (programming, databases, software engineering), AI and ML (machine learning, deep learning, NLP), and Cyber Security (ethical hacking, digital forensics, secure systems).
• Uniform total fee of ₹2,63,600 across all three specialisations; annual tuition of ₹82,700 payable in two equal semester-wise instalments.
• Admission is merit-based on Class 12 aggregate; CUET-UG score is considered where applicable, with no entrance test conducted by JNU Jaipur independently for UG programmes.
• Toppers Scholarship offers a 100% tuition waiver plus ₹10,000 annual stipend for the top 3 Class 12 ranks in JNU’s merit list.
• Capstone project in the final year is aligned with active industry or academic mentors at the School of Computer and Systems Sciences.

JNU Jaipur BCA Fees 2026

The total fee of ₹2,63,600 is uniform across all three BCA specialisations and includes tuition, a refundable caution deposit, and annual institutional charges. Hostel and mess fees are billed separately on the Jagatpura campus.

Fee Structure

• Tuition fee of ₹2,48,100 is payable over three years at ₹82,700 annually in two equal semester-wise instalments.
• Caution money of ₹2,000 is refundable on programme completion; other institutional charges of ₹4,500 per year cover lab, library, and student activity costs.
• Hostel charges of ₹40,000 to ₹60,000 per year plus separate mess fees apply on the JNU Jagatpura campus.
• Fees is subject to change, Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.

JNU Jaipur BCA Admission 2026

Applications are open on the JNU Jaipur admissions portal. Admission is based on Class 12 aggregate with CUET-UG score weighted where applicable. Shortlisted candidates appear for counselling and document verification at the School of Computer and Systems Sciences on the Jagatpura campus.

Important Dates

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Entrance Exam Dates

Eligibility Criteria

• 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with a minimum 48% aggregate in any stream; English as a compulsory subject is required.
• CUET-UG score is considered where applicable; no upper age limit for BCA admissions.
• Final selection is based on Class 12 aggregate marks and CUET-UG score, with programme-specific cut-offs released after counselling.

Admission Process

• Register on the JNU Jaipur portal at jnujaipur.ac.in and submit the online BCA application with Class 10 and 12 mark sheets.
• Shortlisted candidates are called for counselling and document verification at the Jagatpura campus.
• Pay the first-semester fee after seat confirmation to complete enrolment; classes begin in August.

JNU Jaipur BCA Scholarships 2026

JNU Jaipur offers merit-based and need-based scholarships across all BCA specialisations. The Toppers Scholarship is one of the most generous among private universities in Rajasthan for the BCA programme.

Available Scholarships

• First-year scholarships are based on Class 12 aggregate; renewal in subsequent years requires a minimum CGPA of 7.5.
• Sports and need-based scholarship applications open after the first-semester results are declared.

JNU Jaipur BCA FAQs

Ques. Is the JNU Jaipur BCA (AI and ML) a separate degree or just a specialisation of the general BCA?

Ans. The BCA (AI and ML) at JNU Jaipur is a distinct programme offered with a specialised curriculum covering machine learning, deep learning, NLP, and AI ethics, alongside the core BCA subjects. The degree awarded is a BCA, but the specialisation is printed on the certificate and marksheet. It is not the same as the General BCA, though both are three-year programmes with the same fee structure. Applicants should apply specifically for BCA (AI and ML) if that is their preferred stream, as seat intake is separate from the General BCA.

Ques. Is CUET-UG mandatory for JNU Jaipur BCA, or can I apply with only my Class 12 marks?

Ans. CUET-UG is considered where applicable but is not mandatory for all BCA applicants at JNU Jaipur. Candidates who did not appear for CUET-UG can still apply using Class 12 marks alone. The JNU Jaipur Entrance Test (rolling admissions) is also available as an alternative route. Priority in the merit list is typically given to candidates with higher aggregate marks. CUET-UG gives an additional advantage for candidates who appeared for it, especially in competitive specialisations like AI and ML and Cyber Security.

Ques. What is the minimum percentage required and can students with arts background apply for JNU Jaipur BCA?

Ans. The minimum eligibility is 48% aggregate in Class 12 in any stream, which means students from the arts background are fully eligible to apply. There is no mandatory requirement for Mathematics or Science at the 10+2 level. Students who come from an arts or commerce background without prior programming exposure typically benefit from JNU’s foundation semester, which covers core computing and programming basics in the first year before moving to specialised content in years two and three.

Ques. Does JNU Jaipur BCA offer placement assistance, and what type of companies recruit BCA graduates from here?

Ans. JNU Jaipur has a central placement and career services cell that organises campus recruitment drives for BCA graduates. Companies from IT services, BPO and KPO operations, fintech startups, and cyber security firms typically participate. Graduates from the AI and ML and Cyber Security specialisations also find opportunities through internship-to-hire routes developed during the final-year capstone project. Placement outcomes at JNU Jaipur for BCA graduates are best assessed by checking with the current batch or the placement cell directly, as published placement reports are limited.

Ques. Can a JNU Jaipur BCA graduate directly apply for MCA at JNU Jaipur itself, and is preference given to in-house graduates?

Ans. Yes, BCA graduates from JNU Jaipur are eligible to apply for the MCA programme at the same university. JNU Jaipur offers MCA through the same School of Computer and Systems Sciences, and the admission process for MCA also uses CUET-PG and the JNU PG Entrance Test as qualifying routes. There is no formal preference or direct lateral entry from BCA to MCA; admission is on merit. However, familiarity with the campus, faculty, and curriculum can be an advantage during the interview and group discussion stages of the selection process.