Presidency College Chennai BCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Admission to BCA at Presidency College Chennai is through the TNGASA UG portal at tngasa.in. During the May 2027 application window, candidates register, fill in college and course preferences, and submit Class 12 details. A merit list is prepared based on Class 12 aggregate marks under the applicable reservation category. No entrance exam is required. Selected candidates report to PCC with original documents and pay the first-year fee of INR 1,315 to confirm admission.

Ans. The total fee for BCA at Presidency College Chennai is INR 3,935 for the complete 3-year programme. Year 1 costs INR 1,315 (including a one-time INR 5 admission charge), and Years 2 and 3 cost INR 1,310 each. Hostel charges are payable separately if applicable. PCC is a Tamil Nadu government autonomous college with regulated fees, making BCA here one of the most affordable computer applications degrees in Chennai.

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. Mathematics as a subject at the 10+2 level is preferred and may be required by the department. Admission is based entirely on Class 12 aggregate marks through the TNGASA UG merit list. Candidates from any stream with Mathematics are encouraged to check their eligibility and apply through the TNGASA UG portal during the May 2027 application window.

Ans. BCA from Presidency College Chennai is awarded by the University of Madras and is recognised for entry-level IT sector roles and as a gateway to MCA or M.Sc Computer Science. PCC is ranked 15th under Colleges in NIRF 2025, providing a strong academic credential. Graduates can pursue software development, IT support, data entry management, and similar roles in Chennai’s thriving IT industry, or continue to postgraduate programmes for higher-level positions.

Ans. BCA admissions at Presidency College Chennai for the 2027-28 session are expected to open in May 2027 through the TNGASA UG portal at tngasa.in. The 2026-27 batch was admitted through applications from May 7 to 29, 2026, with the PCC rank list published on June 4, 2026. Candidates preparing for the 2027 cycle should monitor tngasa.in from May 2027 for registration details and seat availability for BCA.

Ans. Yes. SC/ST and BC/MBC/EBC students can apply for Tamil Nadu government post-matric scholarships through tnscholarships.paatashaala.in. Students from Tamil Nadu government schools may also receive the Kalviyaalar Scholarship of up to INR 10,000 per year. NSP central government schemes are available at scholarships.gov.in. Given BCA’s total fee of INR 3,935 for 3 years, scholarship support can significantly reduce the out-of-pocket cost for eligible students at PCC.