Hello Divyanshi,

I understand your predicament, and it's encouraging to see that you're determined to pursue a successful professional career while coming from a lower-middle-class household. Because you are in your first year of BCA and are creative, you have a wide range of employment options that match both your artistic interests and your technical knowledge.

Here are few options you can look into-

1.Web Development or App Development

Because you are pursuing BCA (which often entails learning programming languages and computer science principles), web or app development could be an excellent choice. It allows you to express your ideas by developing websites or mobile applications.

2. UI/UX Design

If you appreciate building interfaces and creating user-friendly experiences, UI/UX design could be a good fit. Understanding user behaviour and building user-friendly websites and apps are key.

3.  Graphic Designing

If you enjoy visual arts, graphic design could be a good fit. This involves creating logos, social media graphics, brochures, and other visual products for brands. You can learn about Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and CorelDRAW create a portfolio of your designs and begin freelancing or applying for internships.

4. Digital Marketing

If you're interested in social media, branding, and content development, digital marketing may be a good fit. This industry is continuously expanding, and you can use your creativity to generate content, run campaigns, and build online businesses.

5. Data Science/ Machine learning

If you enjoy analytics, problem solving, and statistics, consider a career in data science or machine learning. These disciplines demand strong technical abilities, but they also provide high-paying and future-proof professional prospects.

If you need more information on this, you can visit -

https://www.careers360.com/careers/articles/career-options-after-bca