Khalsa College of Engineering & Technology Amritsar BCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BCA programme at KCET Amritsar is INR 1,90,000 for the full programme. Hostel accommodation is available on campus and is billed separately at the applicable KCET hostel tariff. SC/ST/OBC/EBC/Minority students from Punjab can avail fee reimbursement through the Punjab Post Matric Scholarship by applying via the Punjab Scholarship Portal before the session deadline. Students should confirm the current fee schedule with the KCET admissions office before joining.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks. Mathematics or Computer Science at Class 12 level is preferred but is not mandatory. English must be among the studied subjects. Reserved category candidates may be eligible for a relaxation of 5 percentage points as per IKGPTU and Punjab government norms. There is no entrance examination; admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks.

Ans. BCA graduates from KCET Amritsar are qualified for careers as software developer, web developer, database administrator, system analyst, IT support executive, network administrator, and junior programmer in IT companies, BPOs, and government IT departments. Graduates may also pursue MCA or MBA in IT at IKGPTU-affiliated institutions or sit for government recruitment tests such as SSC CGL, Punjab government IT cadre, and bank IT officer examinations.

Ans. The BCA curriculum at KCET Amritsar, designed under IKGPTU norms, covers programming in C, C++, Java, and Python; data structures and algorithms; database management systems; computer networks; operating systems; web design and development; software engineering; and IT project management. The 3-year programme spans 6 semesters combining theory, practical lab work, and a final-year project to build industry-ready application development skills.

Ans. Admission to the BCA programme at KCET Amritsar is merit-based on Class 12 aggregate marks; there is no mandatory entrance examination. Applications are submitted online through the KCET Amritsar website when the portal opens (typically May 2026). The college publishes a merit list after the application window closes. Shortlisted candidates report for document verification at the campus and pay the first-semester fee to confirm the seat.