Hello Bhumika Prasad,

BCA is an undergraduate programme which deals with courses related to computer applications. Whereas, B.Com. on the other hand is an undergraduate programme which deals with commerce and trade related subjects.

About Bachelor in Computer Applications:

• The rapid developments and advancements in the IT industry created a surge for computer professionals.
• This course is for students who are interested in making a career in the IT industry.
• It is a three year undergraduate programme which is divided into six semesters.
• The courses covered in this programme include database, data structure, networking, programming languages like Java and C++, World Wide Web, mathematics, object oriented programming etc.
• A candidate who aspires on applying for this programme needs to have done their 12th from a recognised board or institution with English and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

Scope after BCA:

• It is always suggested that one goes for higher studies after this course. Higher studies will enhance one's chances at getting better and advanced jobs.
• There are many employment opportunities in the private and public industries. There are many opportunities even in MNCs and international organisations.
• Students get employed as system engineers, web developers, junior programmers, system administrators, software developers etc.
• Top recruiters include Cognizant, Syntel, TCS, HCL, Dell, NIIT, Wipro, Accenture, Tech Mahindra, Hexaware Technologies etc.
• The average starting salary after this course ranges between INR 25,000 to 40, 000 per month. However, this enhances with increased experience and education.

About Bachelor in Commerce:

• The course mainly focuses on subjects like mathematics, accounts and economics. It is designed to provide a wide range of understanding in accounting, finance, management and taxation.
• It is an undergraduate programme. The course is offered for a period of three years and is divided into six semesters.
• The subjects covered under this course include accounting, economics, cost accountancy, finance, international business, information science, management, law, human resource, tourism, marketing management etc.
• Candidates should have passed their 12th class examination with a minimum of 50% from any stream from a recognised board or university.

Scope after B.Com.:

• A career in commerce has immense potential as there is a high demand for professionals in this sector.
• You will after this course get career opportunities both in India as well as abroad.
  
• Major job profiles which open up after a degree in commerce are those of accountant, consultant, auditor, company secretary, finance officer, business analyst, junior analyst, sales analyst, tax accountant, economist, stock broker, business development trainee etc.
• Areas in which candidates get employed are business consultancies, industrial houses, educational institutes, public accounting firms, foreign trade, policy planning, banks, inventory control, budget planning, marketing, merchant banking, treasury and forex department, working capital management, investment banking etc.
• The average salary of a candidate from this field will be around INR 5-10 lakh per annum.

All the best!

I hope this answers your queries.

Do revert back in case of any further question.

Hello bhumika,

Bca is a computer based professional course whereas b.com is a commerce based course for graduation.

It totally depends on you that in which field you want to go. So first be clear with your intrest and prefference to the course you want to do.

Both of them are better but it depends person to person and thier future vision.

Hope it helps.

Thank you.