MPRU BCA Syllabus: Complete 6-Semester Course Guide 2025

Welcome to the definitive guide for the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) program at MPRU! This 3-year, six-semester course is designed to provide a robust foundation in computer science, programming, and management principles, preparing students for a dynamic career in the IT industry.

Below, you'll find a detailed breakdown of the subjects, course codes, and unit-wise topics for each semester.

BCA Program Overview (Six Semesters)

The BCA curriculum at MPRU follows a structured approach, blending core computer science theories with essential management concepts and practical lab experience.

• Total Semesters: 6

• Course Structure: Each semester includes a combination of Theory Courses (70 Marks End Sem Exam + 30 Marks Sessional) and Practical Courses (100 Marks Lab/Project).

Semester I: Foundation and Programming Basics

The first semester focuses on laying a strong foundation in computer fundamentals, basic programming (specifically C), mathematics, and essential communication and management skills.

BCA-101: Computer Fundamentals and Programming (Unit Highlights)

• Unit 1 & 2: Introduction to Computers, Generations, I/O devices, Data Representation (Binary, Octal, Hexadecimal, ASCII), and Classification of Computer Software.

• Unit 3: Programming Fundamentals: Algorithm development, Flowcharting, Structured Programming Concepts.

• Unit 4 & 5: Introduction to Programming Using C, Data Types, Operators, Control Structures (Decision and Loop), Arrays, Sorting, and Searching Techniques.

BCA-102: Fundamentals of Management (Unit Highlights)

• Units 1-5: Concepts of Management, Evolution of Management thought (Taylor, Fayol), detailed study of Planning, Organizing, Directing (Leadership, Motivation, Communication), and Controlling.

• Unit 6: Relevance of Computer Applications in functional areas like Finance, Production, HR, and Marketing.

Semester II: Digital Systems and Advanced C

This semester builds on the programming foundation by introducing fundamental concepts of digital electronics and formalizing mathematical and economic principles.

BCA-201: Digital Electronics (Unit Highlights)

• Unit 1: Information Representation, Number Systems, 2's Complement.

• Unit 2: Switching Circuit Theory & Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates (OR, AND, NAND, NOR, etc.), DeMorgan's laws, K-Maps.

• Unit 3: Boolean Functions, Half/Full Adder, Decoders, Multiplexers.

• Unit 4: Flip-Flops (S-R, D, J-K, Master-Slave), Counters, and Registers.

BCA-204: Programming in ‘C’ (Unit Highlights)

• Unit 1: Advanced C: Operators, Control Flow, and Loop Structures (Nesting, Break/Continue).

• Unit 2: Arrays (1D and 2D), Insertion, Deletion, Sorting, Searching.

• Unit 3: Functions (User-defined, Recursion, Call by Value/Array), String Manipulation, Structure and Union.

• Unit 4 & 5: Pointers, Dynamic Memory Allocation, and File Handling in C.

Semester III: Data Structures and OOP

The third semester is critical, introducing core computer science topics like Data Structures and Object-Oriented Programming, alongside specialized subjects like Numerical Analysis.

BCA-303: Data Structures (Unit Highlights)

• Unit 1: Basic Terminology, Arrays, Stacks (Push/Pop, Infix to Postfix, Recursion).

• Unit 2: Queues (Circular, Dequeues), Linked Lists (Singly, Doubly, Traversing, Insertion/Deletion).

• Unit 3: Trees (Binary Trees, Traversing), Searching (Sequential, Binary), and Hashing.

• Unit 4 & 5: Sorting (Insertion, Bubble, Quick, Merge, Heap), Binary Search Trees (BST), and Graphs (Terminology, Representations, Traversal).

BCA-304: Object Oriented Programming using C++ (Unit Highlights)

• Unit 1 & 2: OOP Concepts (Abstraction, Encapsulation, Polymorphism, Inheritance), Introduction to C++ (I/O, Data Types, Operators).

• Unit 4: Functions (Call by Value/Reference), Friend Functions, Inline Functions, Pointers.

• Unit 5: Objects and Classes, Constructors, Inheritance (Single, Multiple, Multilevel), Polymorphism (Compile time, Run time, Operator Overloading, Virtual functions).

Semester IV: System Management and Database

This semester shifts focus towards the operational backbone of computing: Operating Systems, Databases, and the design principles of IT systems.

BCA-401: Operating System (Unit Highlights)

• Unit 1: OS Functions, Evolution, Services, and Types (Batch, Time Sharing, Real Time, etc.).

• Unit 2: CPU Scheduling (Process Concept, Schedulers, Algorithms).

• Unit 3: Deadlocks (Characterization, Prevention, Avoidance, Detection).

• Unit 4: Memory Management (Paging, Segmentation, Virtual Memory, Demand Paging).

• Unit 5: File System (Access methods, Allocation methods, Directory system), Disk Scheduling.

BCA-402: Introduction to DBMS and SQL (Unit Highlights)

• Unit 1 & 2: Overview of DBMS, 3-tier architecture, Data Models (Relational Model, Keys, Integrity rules).

• Unit 3: Normalization (Need, Anomalies, Functional Dependencies, 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, BCNF).

• Unit 4: SQL (DDL, DML, DCL), Views, Queries, Joins, Built-in functions, Constraints, Overview of ORACLE.

• Unit 5: Database Security, Integrity, and Control, Recent trends (Distributed, Deductive databases).

Semester V: Networking and Web Development

The pre-final semester is focused on cutting-edge areas, including Computer Networks, Graphics, and the essential technologies for Internet Programming and Software Engineering.

BCA-502: Computer Network (Core Topic)

• This subject will cover the fundamental principles of data communication, network models (like OSI and TCP/IP), network devices, and communication protocols.

BCA-503: Introduction to Internet Programming (Core Topic)

• This subject introduces the basic technologies and languages used for developing web-based applications, typically including HTML, basic scripting, and web protocols.

Semester VI: Emerging Tech and Project

The final semester brings everything together with emerging technologies like AI, Multimedia, and Web Technologies, culminating in the mandatory Major Project.

BCA-602: Artificial Intelligence (Core Topic)

• This subject introduces the concepts, applications, and fundamental techniques of Artificial Intelligence and intelligent systems.

BCA-606P: Major Project (Key Requirement)

• The Major Project is the cornerstone of the final semester, allowing students to apply all their acquired knowledge to develop a complete, real-world software solution. It carries a maximum of 200 marks, emphasizing its importance.

This comprehensive curriculum is designed to equip students with a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, making them well-prepared for entry-level roles as programmers, system analysts, network administrators, and more in the IT industry.

Good luck with your BCA journey at MPRU!