Assam Don Bosco University offers BCA as a four-year, full-time course with 60 seats on its Azara campus in Guwahati. The course follows NEP 2020, so you can leave with a degree after three years or stay for the Honours year. The university holds NAAC A and its BCA is approved by AICTE. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.18 Lakhs, paid in eight half-yearly parts. With the Azara hostel and food, it comes to INR 5.84 Lakhs. There is no entrance exam: you need 50% in Class 12 from any stream and you clear a personal interview. In the last UG 3-year batch, 18% were placed at a median of INR 2.69 LPA and 51% went on to higher studies.
ADBU BCA Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 5.84 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 3.18 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.32 Lakhs of that. You pay in eight parts, each July and January, over four years. The annual fee and the admission fee make up the rest. Exam and registration fees are extra, and the university fixes them each year. The caution deposit comes back when you finish the course.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 2.32 Lakhs
INR 29,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Annual fee
INR 68,000
INR 17,000 a year, 4 years
Admission fee
INR 18,000
One time
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Azara hostel with food
INR 2.64 Lakhs
INR 33,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Hostel admission fee
INR 2,000
One time
Total, no hostel
INR 3.18 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 5.84 Lakhs
Full course
ADBU BCA Admission Dates
The 2026 batch has been in class since 3 Aug 2026. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026, and the online form is expected to open in Apr 2027. Seats go to students as they clear the interview, so apply early.
Event
Date
Status
Online form opens, no fixed last date to apply
Apr 2027
Tentative
Personal interview
Apr 2027
Tentative
Interview result and seat offer
Apr 2027
Tentative
Admission fee, by 5 pm on the interview day
Apr 2027
Tentative
Balance first semester fee, within 7 days
May 2027
Tentative
Document check with original marksheets
May 2027
Tentative
Hostel seat booking
Jul 2027
Tentative
Bridge course for new students
Jul 2027
Tentative
Induction and classes start
Aug 2027
Tentative
ADBU BCA Eligibility
You need 50% in Class 12 from any stream, and the rule is the same for every category. Maths in Class 12 is not a must, but it gives you an advantage. You also clear a personal interview. If your result is not out, you can take a provisional seat and show 50% by 31 Oct.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 marks
50% in aggregate, any stream
Category relaxation
None, the same 50% for all
Maths
Not a must, it gives you an advantage
Interview
A personal interview for every student
Result not out
Provisional seat, show 50% by 31 Oct
ADBU BCA Admission Process
You apply online, pay the INR 600 form fee and the Admission Office gives you an interview date. The interview and the document check happen on the same day. You pay the admission fee by 5 pm that day, or the offer is cancelled. The balance is due within 7 days.
Step
What you do
1. Apply online
Fill the form and pay the INR 600 form fee
2. Personal interview
Go on the date the Admission Office gives you
3. Document check
Bring original marksheets, a date of birth proof and a caste paper if you have one
4. Pay the admission fee
Pay by 5 pm on the interview day
5. Pay the balance
Pay within 7 days, online or by UPI, never in cash
ADBU BCA Cutoff
The cutoff is 50% in Class 12 for every category, with no entrance exam. There is no closing rank, because seats go to students who clear the interview. The university follows the state rules on reserved seats.
Category
Minimum Class 12 marks
Route
General
50%
Personal interview
OBC
50%
Personal interview
SC and ST
50%
Personal interview
EWS
50%
Personal interview
ADBU BCA Placements
In the last UG 3-year batch, 18% of graduates were placed at a median of INR 2.69 LPA. Another 51% went on to higher studies such as the MCA. These are the university's figures for all three-year courses in NIRF 2026, not BCA alone. You do an industry internship in semester 5, and the placement office holds interviews at Azara.
Metric
Value
Median pay
INR 2.69 LPA, UG 3-year graduates of 2024-25
Batch placed
18%, 67 of 365 graduates
Higher studies
51%, 187 of 365 graduates
Internship
Industry internship in semester 5
Placement support
Training and placement office, interviews on the Azara campus
ADBU BCA Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 48,000 to INR 1.20 Lakhs over the course. The merit scholarship for 90% in Class 12 gives the most. You keep a merit scholarship only with a good SGPA each semester. The means scholarship needs a family income below INR 2 Lakhs, signed by the Panchayat President.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Merit scholarship, 90%
90% in Class 12, keep an SGPA of 8.5
INR 1.20 Lakhs over the course
Merit scholarship, 80%
80% in Class 12, keep an SGPA of 8.0
INR 80,000 over the course
Means scholarship
Family income below INR 2 Lakhs a year
INR 80,000 over the course
Sports scholarship
Played for a North East state, keep an SGPA of 7.0
INR 48,000 over the course
ADBU BCA Ranking
ADBU holds NAAC A with a CGPA of 3.08, given in 2021. NIRF Innovation 2023 placed it in the 151 to 300 range. NAAC grades teaching, research and the campus once every five years. NIRF Innovation looks at start-up and research work by students and teachers.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NAAC
2021
A, CGPA 3.08
NIRF Innovation
2023
151 to 300 range
AICTE
2026
Approved course
ADBU BCA Course Structure
Year 1 covers maths for computing, data structures, Java and web basics. In year 2 you pick Web and Applications Development or Data Science. Year 3 adds the internship and a project, and year 4 is the Honours year with a major project or a research dissertation.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Maths for computing, computer architecture, data structures, operating systems, Java, web technologies
Year 2
Databases, Python, software engineering, networks, AI; your track starts in semester 3
Year 3
Internship and mini project in semester 5, generative AI and DevOps or big data in semester 6
Year 4, Honours
Mobile apps or data mining, cloud computing, and a major project or a dissertation
ADBU BCA Seats and Intake
BCA has 60 seats. 10% of the seats go to students from Don Bosco Society institutions and 20% to the Christian minority. The other seats follow the state rules on reserved seats.
Quota
Seats
All seats
60
Don Bosco Society institutions
10%, 6 seats
Christian minority
20%, 12 seats
ADBU BCA Hostel and Campus
The Azara hostel costs INR 33,000 a semester with food, and you book it only after paying the first semester fee. Men stay in Carreno Hall and women in Ferrando Hall. If the hostel is full, the university helps you find a nearby hostel.
Item
Detail
Hostel fee
INR 33,000 a semester, room and food
Booking
Only after the first semester fee is paid
Halls
Carreno Hall for men, Ferrando Hall for women
Campus
Azara campus, off the Airport Road, Guwahati
Should you pick BCA at ADBU?
This course suits students who want to build software or work with data and are open to an MCA after it.
Pick it if:
You want to build apps or work with data: you pick a web or a data science track in year 2, with ReactJS or machine learning.
You did not study Maths in Class 12: you can apply from any stream, and a 20-hour bridge course helps you catch up.
You may want an MCA later: after the four-year BCA Honours here, you can finish the MCA in one more year.
Your family can pay only in parts: you pay the fee in eight parts, each July and January.
Skip it if:
You want a campus job right after the degree: only 18% of the last UG 3-year batch was placed, and 51% chose higher studies.
You are counting on a high first salary: the median pay was INR 2.69 LPA, while the fee is INR 3.18 Lakhs.
You want a hostel at no extra cost: the Azara hostel with food adds INR 2.64 Lakhs over four years.
You plan to apply late in the season: seats go to students as they clear the interview, so they may already be filled by then.
Counsellor's advice
If you want a job straight after the degree, plan your semester 5 internship from the first year. If you plan an MCA, take the Honours year and finish the MCA here in one more year.
BCA Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 50% in aggregate from any stream: Science, Commerce or Arts.
Same for all: The 50% rule is the same for every category.
Maths: Not a must. Students who studied Maths in Class 12 get an advantage.
Interview: Every student must clear a personal interview. There is no entrance exam.
Result not out: You can take a provisional seat. Show 50% by 31 Oct or you lose the seat.
BCA Admission Process▾
Apply online: Fill the form on the university portal and pay the INR 600 form fee.
Get your date: The Admission Office tells you the interview date by email or phone.
Interview and documents: Bring original marksheets, a date of birth proof and a caste paper if you have one.
Pay the admission fee: Pay by 5 pm on the interview day, or the offer is cancelled.
Pay the balance: Pay within 7 days by UPI, online or bank transfer. Cash and cheques are not taken.
BCA Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Online form opens
Expected in Apr 2027, as the 2026 notice came on 9 Apr 2026. There is no fixed last date: forms are taken till the seats fill.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Personal interview
The Admission Office gives you the date after you pay the INR 600 form fee.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Interview result and seat offer
You hear on the interview day whether you have a seat.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Admission fee, last date
Pay by 5 pm on the interview day, or the offer is cancelled.
Tentative
May 2027
Balance first semester fee
Pay the rest of the first part within 7 days of admission.
Tentative
May 2027
Document check with original marksheets
Bring a date of birth proof and a caste paper if you have one.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Hostel seat booking
You can book the Azara hostel only after paying the first semester fee.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Bridge course for new students
Expected in the last week of Jul 2027, as in 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Induction and classes start
Expected in the first week of Aug 2027. A refund is possible only before this date.
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 and Academic Calendar Autumn 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
ADBU BCA Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year, and exam fees are extra. Turn on the toggle to add the Azara hostel with food.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 29,000 a semester
INR 2.32 Lakhs
Annual fee
Per year × 4, INR 17,000 a year
INR 68,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 18,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add Azara hostel + food
Hostel room and food
Per semester × 8, INR 33,000 a semester
INR 2.64 Lakhs
Hostel admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 2,000
Hostel caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Total course fee
INR 3.18 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + annual + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 5.84 Lakhs
4 years · all fees + Azara hostel with food
Education loan EMI
INR 5,362
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
85%
median pay INR 2.69 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 9,847
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
46%
median pay INR 2.69 LPA vs the full fee
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 and Fee Structure 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your Class 12 marks get you a seat at ADBU?
Pick your Class 12 result. BCA has no entrance exam, so the cutoff is a marks rule, not a rank.
Your Class 12 result
Yes, you can apply
You meet the 50% rule, which is the same for every category. The personal interview and your Class 12 marks then decide the seat.
Almost there
You can take a provisional seat. If you do not show 50% by 31 Oct, you lose the seat and get the fee back after a cut.
Not yet
ADBU needs 50% in Class 12 from every student. Improve your marks through your board before you apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The 50% rule only lets you apply. Students who studied Maths in Class 12 get an advantage, so revise your Class 12 Maths before the interview if you took it.
ADBU BCA Scholarship Calculator
Answer three questions to see what you can claim. Places are few, so confirm the final amount with the university.
Class 12 marks
Annual family income
Played sports for a North East state
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Merit scholarship, 90%
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 15,000 a semester for 8 semesters while you keep an SGPA of 8.5.
Who qualifies: 90% in Class 12Apply by: at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Means scholarship
INR 80,000
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 10,000 a semester for 8 semesters if you have no F grade.
Who qualifies: family income below INR 2 LakhsApply by: at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship, 80%
INR 80,000
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 10,000 a semester for 8 semesters while you keep an SGPA of 8.0.
Who qualifies: 80% to 89% in Class 12Apply by: at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Sports scholarship
INR 48,000
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 6,000 a semester for 8 semesters while you keep an SGPA of 7.0.
Who qualifies: played for a North East stateApply by: at admission
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 2 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.18 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.48 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 70,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.20 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.98 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.68 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.50 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.58 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.08 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.10 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 80,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.38 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.28 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.90 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 3.18 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 48,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.70 Lakhs
ADBU BCA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to ADBU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, more students placed.
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Assam Don Bosco University
Guwahati, Assam
Compared with
Royal Global University
Guwahati, Assam
Compared with
University of Science and Technology Meghalaya
Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya
Compared with
The Assam Kaziranga University
Jorhat, Assam
Compared with
Girijananda Chowdhury University
Guwahati, Assam
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 3.18 Lakhs
tuition + annual + admission
INR 4.70 Lakhs
INR 1.52 Lakhs more
INR 3.60 Lakhs
INR 42,000 more
INR 3.15 Lakhs
INR 3,000 less
INR 2.80 Lakhs
INR 38,000 less, includes exam fees
Median payUG 3-year graduates, NIRF
INR 2.69 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 6.25 LPA
INR 3.56 LPA more
INR 5.00 LPA
INR 2.31 LPA more, Class of 2024
INR 3.00 LPA
INR 0.31 LPA more, Class of 2024
Not published
Placement rateshare of UG 3-year graduates placed
18%
Class of 2025
56%
38 points higher
54%
36 points higher, Class of 2024
8%
10 points lower, Class of 2024
Not published
Higher studiesshare of UG 3-year graduates
51%
Class of 2025
37%
14 points lower
45%
6 points lower, Class of 2024
71%
20 points higher, Class of 2024
Not published
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
85%
on INR 2.69 LPA
133%
48 points higher
139%
54 points higher
95%
10 points higher
Not published
In short
Royal Global costs more but placed a much bigger share of its UG batch at a higher median pay. If you can pay more and want a campus job, compare both offers; if the fee matters most, take ADBU.
In short
USTM costs a little more and reported a higher median pay, but for an older batch. If you want to study inside Guwahati city, take ADBU; if the Meghalaya campus suits you, compare both offers.
In short
Kaziranga costs about the same, but fewer of its graduates were placed and more went to higher studies. If you want a Guwahati campus and the MCA route here, take ADBU.
In short
GCU costs less, with exam fees included, but it publishes no placement or higher study figures for this course yet. If the lowest fee matters most, apply to both; if you want published figures, take ADBU.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on ADBU BCA
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BCA at Assam Don Bosco University worth the fee?▾
It is worth it if you plan your path early. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.18 Lakhs and the last UG 3-year median pay was INR 2.69 LPA, so the fee takes more than a year of pay to cover. If you also plan an MCA, the value goes up, so decide your route before you pay.
What job can I get after BCA here?▾
Most jobs are in software, web development and data work. The course trains you in ReactJS, Node.js, Python and machine learning, and you do an industry internship in semester 5. Only 18% of the last UG 3-year batch was placed, so build a project portfolio and use the internship to find your first job.
Who should not take BCA here?▾
Skip it if you need a campus job with high pay right after three years. The last UG 3-year batch had 18% placed at a median of INR 2.69 LPA. Skip it too if you cannot pay INR 2.64 Lakhs for the hostel with food, because the Azara hostel is not part of the course fee.
Should I take the four-year Honours or stop after three years?▾
Take the Honours year if you plan an MCA or research. After the four-year BCA Honours you can finish the MCA here in one more year. Stop after three years only if you have a job offer ready, because the exit gives you the BCA degree without Honours.
Is BCA here good for an MCA or higher studies later?▾
Yes, this is the strongest path from this course. In the last UG 3-year batch, 51% went on to higher studies. The Honours with Research option adds a research method course and a dissertation in year 4, which helps if you plan a master's degree or a Ph.D.
Is BCA right for me if I did not study Maths in Class 12?▾
Yes, you can apply from any stream with 50% in Class 12. Students with Maths get an advantage in admission, and year 1 has maths for computing. A 20-hour bridge course before the first semester helps you catch up, so revise basic Class 11 Maths before you join.
Should I choose Web Development or Data Science in year 2?▾
Choose Web and Applications Development if you like building websites and apps, and Data Science if you like numbers and charts. Web covers ReactJS, Node.js and DevOps, while Data Science covers machine learning and big data. Try both in year 1 labs before you decide in semester 3.
Should I wait and apply late in the season?▾
No, apply as soon as the form opens. Seats go to students as they clear the interview, and there is no fixed last date. The 2027 form is expected in Apr 2027, so keep your Class 12 marksheet ready and book the interview early.
How do I get admission to BCA here?▾
Apply online, pay the INR 600 form fee and go for the personal interview on the date the Admission Office gives you. You need 50% in Class 12 from any stream. If you get the seat, pay the admission fee by 5 pm that day and the balance within 7 days.
What is the full fee with hostel?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 3.18 Lakhs without hostel and INR 5.84 Lakhs with the Azara hostel and food. You pay in eight parts, each July and January. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 is separate and comes back when you finish the course.
Can I get a scholarship for BCA here?▾
Yes, if your marks, income or sports record match a scheme. The merit scholarship for 90% in Class 12 is worth INR 1.20 Lakhs over the course and the means scholarship INR 80,000. Places are few, so ask for the scholarship when you take admission and keep your SGPA up.
Do I get my fee back if I leave?▾
Only if you leave before classes start. Then the university returns all fees after a cut of INR 1,000. After classes start, it does not take refund requests, so decide before the first day of classes.
The university boasts a faculty of over 150 members dedicated to educating roughly 1000 students, with class sizes averaging around 60 students. Faculty are available from 9 AM to 4:30 PM and use varied teaching methods, including blackboards and projectors. Many hold professorships or doctorates and are noted for their supportive and approachable nature, encouraging student participation and offering help beyond academics. Communication extends beyond school hours via platforms like WhatsApp.
The training and placement cell actively prepares students for the job market, offering department-specific projects to enhance employability. As a top private institution in India, the university offers numerous scholarships despite higher tuition costs. The annual fee is Rs. 71,000 for a four-year program, with Rs. 26,000 per semester plus an additional yearly fee of Rs. 18,000. Scholarships are available for academically high-performing students, ST students, and those with a low parental income.
ST students can receive up to Rs. 15,000, while toppers can earn rewards of up to Rs. 1,000. Don Bosco alumni may get a Rs. 5,000 refund, and students with a family income below Rs. 200,000 can receive Rs. 10,000. Hostel fees are Rs. 33,000 per semester, with tuition at about Rs. 41,000, excluding a Rs. 1,000 exam registration fee. The Bachelor of Computer Applications program stands out for its cost-effectiveness and promising job prospects.
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