Pre-registration
The Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) is a four-year, eight-semester program introduced by Tribhuvan University (TU) under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FOHSS). It is designed to produce skilled computer professionals who can work as competent software developers, IT officers, system analysts, and application designers.
With an intensive curriculum covering programming, systems design, database management, and networking, the BCA program focuses on both theoretical foundations and practical applications, making graduates ready for the ever-evolving tech industry.x
BCA at St. Lawrence College:
St. Lawrence College offers a future-ready BCA program enhanced by:
- A tech-driven, student-friendly academic environment
- Workshops, seminars, and industry exposure
- Guest lectures and technical presentations
- Modern computer and digital laboratories
- Customized non-credit skill-based training each semester
- Internship and career placement opportunities through industry tie-ups
- Research-based projects and career counseling
- Continuous mentoring for technological and professional growth
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for BCA at St. Lawrence College, applicants must have:
- Minimum D+ in each subject in Grades 11 and 12 with a CGPA of 2.0 or more
OR - Minimum second division marks in +2, PCL, or equivalent in any discipline.
AND - Students who have passed Grade 11 and are awaiting the supplementary examination (Purak Pariksha) of Grade 12 are also eligible to apply. However, they must submit all required documents at the time of admission.
Course Structure:
| First Semester | ||
| Computer Fundamentals and Applications | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS101 |
| English I | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS105 |
| Digital Logic | 3 Cr. Hrs | CAEN103 |
| Mathematics I | 3 Cr. Hrs | CAMT014 |
| Society and Technology | 3 Cr. Hrs | CAS0102 |
| Second Semester | ||
| C Programming | 4 Cr. Hrs | CACS151 |
| English II | 3 Cr. Hrs | CAEN153 |
| Final Accounting | 3 Cr. Hrs | CAAC152 |
| Mathematics II | 3 Cr. Hrs | CAMT154 |
| Microprocessor and Computer Architecture | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS155 |
| Third Semester | ||
| Data Structures and Algorithms | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS201 |
| OOP in Java | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS204 |
| System analysis and design | 3 Cr. Hrs | CAST202 |
| Computer Graphics | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS203 |
| Web Technology | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS205 |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| Database Management System | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS255 |
| Numerical Methods | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS252 |
| Operating System | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS251 |
| Project I | 3 Cr. Hrs | CAPJ256 |
| Scripting Language | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS254 |
| Software Engineering | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS253 |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| Computer Graphics and Animation | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS305 |
| Computer Networking | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS303 |
| DotNet Technology | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS302 |
| Introduction to Management | 3 Cr. Hrs | CAMG304 |
| MIS and E-Business | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS301 |
| Sixth Semester | ||
| Advanced Java Programming | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS354 |
| Applied Economics | 3 Cr. Hrs | CAEC353 |
| Distributed System | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS352 |
| Mobile Programming | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS351 |
| Network Programming | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS355 |
| Project II | 2 Cr. Hrs | CAPJ356 |
| Seventh Semester | ||
| Cloud Computing | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS402 |
| Cyber Law and Professional Ethics | 3 Cr. Hrs | CACS401 |
| Elective I | 3 Cr. Hrs | |
| Elective II | 3 Cr. Hrs | |
| Internships | 3 Cr. Hrs | CAIN 403 |
Elective I, II:
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| Eighth Semester | ||
| Elective III | 3 Cr. Hrs | |
| Elective IV | 6 Cr. Hrs | |
| Operations Research | 3 Cr. Hrs | CAOR451 |
| Project III | 6 Cr. Hrs | CAPJ452 |
Elective III, IV
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Teaching Methodology:
The BCA program incorporates a dynamic teaching approach:
- Pre-planned lessons focused on practical applications
- E-learning through digital sharing of notes, eBooks, slides, and software
- Assignment submissions via email and digital platforms
- Group projects, fieldwork, and research-based learning
- Active use of Google groups and other social platforms for coordination
- Interactive class discussions and real-time feedback
Non-Credit Professional Courses:
Customized skill-based training offered in each semester
| Semester | Training Course |
|---|---|
| 1st | Static Web Design (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) |
| 2nd | Dynamic Web Design (PHP/MySQL) |
| 3rd | RHCE |
| 4th | OCP |
| 5th | CCNA |
| 6th | .NET |
| 7th | Mobile Application Development |
| 8th | Entrepreneurship Development |
Scholarships:
Merit-Based Scholarship
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver based on TU entrance results and +2 academic performance.
Semester Topper Scholarship
- 1st Position: 50% fee waiver
- 2nd Position: 30% fee waiver
- 3rd Position: 20% fee waiver
St. Lawrence IT Club
The IT Club is an active platform for BCA and BSc CSIT students to explore interests in technology through:
- Field visits to major IT companies
- Organizing awareness campaigns and IT events
- Team projects and tech meetups
- Collaborative learning and idea exchange
Internship and Placement Partners
St. Lawrence has partnered with some of Nepal’s top IT and corporate firms to support internships and career placement:
- Deerwalk Services Pvt. Ltd
- CloudFactory Limited
- Javra Software
- ebPearls Pvt. Ltd
- LeapFrog Technology
- Verscend Technologies Pvt. Ltd
- F1Soft International Pvt. Ltd
- Braindigit IT Solution Pvt. Ltd
- Incessant Rain Animation Studios
- HiTech Solutions & Services
- Smart Choice Technologies Ltd
- Janaki Technology
- Nepal Telecom Ltd
- Nepal Bank Ltd
- Nepal Investment Bank Ltd
- Siddhartha Bank Ltd
- Maya Animation Academy (Technical Partner)
