Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA] + Master of Computer Applications [MCA]

L J College of Computer Applications, Ahmedabad offers a 5-year integrated BCA and MCA programme affiliated to Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. The programme combines undergraduate computer applications training with a postgraduate MCA in a single continuous enrolment. Admission is merit-based on 10+2 marks through Gujarat University’s centralised portal with no entrance test. Total programme fee is INR 2,80,000 for the five-year duration. Applications for 2026-27 are open until 10 August 2026.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is 10 August 2026.

LJ College BCA MCA Fees 2026

Particular	Amount (INR)
Total Fees (5 Years)	INR 2,80,000

• Fee set as per Gujarat University norms for the integrated BCA-MCA programme.
• Annual instalment is paid at the start of each academic year.
• Fee amount is subject to revision by Gujarat University for 2026-27.

LJ College BCA MCA Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Window Closes	10 August 2026
Academic Session Begins	August 2026

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 or equivalent from any recognised board in any stream.
• Minimum 45% aggregate in the qualifying 10+2 examination as per Gujarat University norms.
• Students with Mathematics at 10+2 are preferred for the MCA portion of the programme.

Admission Process

• Register on Gujarat University’s centralised online admissions portal.
• Fill in 10+2 details and select the integrated BCA-MCA programme at LJ College.
• Merit list prepared on 10+2 aggregate and published on the GU admissions portal.
• Attend document verification with 10+2 mark sheet and other required certificates.
• Pay the annual programme fee to confirm enrolment for the first academic year.

✓ Opt for this if

• Seeking a 5-year integrated BCA and MCA at Gujarat University at low fees.
• Prefer single enrolment bypassing separate ACPC MCA admission later.
• Planning a career in software development, database, or IT project management.
• Based in Ahmedabad and prefer a GU-affiliated college for integrated IT study.

✗ Skip if

• Already completed BCA and only need a 2-year standalone MCA programme.
• Need a NAAC-accredited college for the integrated BCA-MCA degree.
• Want verified course-specific placement data before committing for 5 years.
• Need an MCA with specialisation in AI, data science, or cybersecurity.

LJ College BCA MCA Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
MYSY (Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana)	Up to 50% tuition fee reimbursement	Gujarat domicile students from families with annual income below INR 6 Lakhs. Apply at mysy.guj.nic.in.
NSP Central Sector Scholarship	INR 10,000 to INR 20,000 per year	Top 20 percentile in 12th board exam. Apply at scholarships.gov.in.
Merit-based Institutional Scholarship	Up to 40% fee waiver	High-achieving students at the college discretion at the time of admission.

• MYSY applications submitted at mysy.guj.nic.in before the prescribed deadline.
• NSP scholarship applications submitted online at scholarships.gov.in.
• Institutional merit scholarships awarded at the time of admission confirmation.

LJ College BCA MCA FAQs

Ques. What is the duration of the integrated BCA plus MCA at LJ College Ahmedabad?

Ans. The integrated BCA and MCA programme at L J College of Computer Applications, Ahmedabad is a 5-year full-time course affiliated to Gujarat University, Ahmedabad. Students complete the 3-year BCA and 2-year MCA in a single continuous enrolment without needing to separately apply for MCA admission or go through the ACPC counselling process. The programme provides both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in computer applications upon successful completion.

Ques. What is the total fee for the integrated BCA plus MCA at LJ College?

Ans. The total fee for the 5-year integrated BCA and MCA at L J College of Computer Applications, Ahmedabad is INR 2,80,000 for the entire duration, payable annually at the start of each academic year. Gujarat domicile students from families with annual income below INR 6 Lakhs can apply for the MYSY scholarship to avail up to 50% tuition fee reimbursement, making this one of the most affordable integrated BCA-MCA options affiliated to Gujarat University in Ahmedabad.

Ques. Is there an entrance exam for the BCA plus MCA integrated programme at LJ College?

Ans. No entrance examination is required for the integrated BCA and MCA programme at L J College of Computer Applications, Ahmedabad. Admission is merit-based on 10+2 aggregate marks through Gujarat University’s centralised admissions portal. Students from Science, Commerce, and Arts streams are eligible, though those with Mathematics in 10+2 are preferred given the MCA component’s quantitative requirements. The application window for 2026-27 is open until 10 August 2026.

Ques. What is the difference between the integrated BCA plus MCA and a standalone BCA at LJ College?

Ans. The integrated BCA and MCA at L J College of Computer Applications, Ahmedabad combines both degrees in a single 5-year enrolment, whereas a standalone BCA is a 3-year programme leading only to the undergraduate degree. The integrated option eliminates the need to apply separately for MCA after BCA and does not require going through ACPC counselling for MCA admission. The total integrated fee of INR 2,80,000 over five years can also be more cost-effective than paying separately for BCA and MCA.

Ques. What careers are available after the integrated BCA plus MCA from LJ College?

Ans. Graduates of the 5-year integrated BCA and MCA from L J College of Computer Applications, Ahmedabad can pursue careers as software developers, systems analysts, database administrators, IT project managers, and application architects. The MCA qualification also opens pathways to assistant professor positions in computer applications departments subject to UGC NET eligibility, and to senior IT roles in government organisations through public sector recruitment. The dual GU-affiliated degree is accepted by employers across Gujarat and nationally.

Ques. How does the MYSY scholarship benefit integrated BCA plus MCA students at LJ College?

Ans. The MYSY (Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana) scholarship provides up to 50% tuition fee reimbursement to Gujarat domicile students from families with annual income below INR 6 Lakhs. For the integrated BCA and MCA programme at L J College of Computer Applications, Ahmedabad, eligible students can receive annual reimbursements across the 5-year course, substantially reducing the net cost of the total INR 2,80,000 fee. Applications must be filed at mysy.guj.nic.in within the notified deadline after fee payment each year.