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CUET BCA Syllabus 2025: Topics, Sections and Pdf Download

Author : Paakhi Jain

December 18, 2024

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Overview: Computer enthusiasts can study many IT-related courses after class 12, including BCA. While admissions are merit-based in most colleges, you must clear the CUET exam to pursue BCA courses from CUET-participating universities. Get details about the CUET BCA syllabus that you can follow to prepare for BCA admission. 

Top-ranked universities like Career Point University, Shobhit University, and many more offer admissions for the BCA course through the CUET exam. The exam pattern and eligibility of these universities differ for BCA admission; thus, you must check them before filling out the form. 

The question comes, what do you prepare for the exam? Ideally, the CUET BCA exam tests your knowledge of English, domain knowledge, and analytical and reasoning skills. Check the detailed CUET BCA syllabus 2025 to prepare and secure your spot at these universities.  

CUET BCA Syllabus 2025

The CUET exam 2025 has 3 sections, and most of the universities map the following subjects for their BCA courses: 

  • English (Section I)
  • Economics (Section II) 
  • Computer Science/ Informatics Practices (Section II)
  • Physics (Section II)
  • Maths (Section II)
  • General Test (Section III) 

These are the possible combinations of BCA exam patterns. The CUET exam pattern varies in different colleges. The BCA CUET Syllabus is included for test papers from 3 sections: 

Sections Subjects/ Tests Questions to attempt Time Duration  Total Marks 
Section IA 13 Languages 40 out of 50 45 minutes 200
Section IB 20 Languages
Section II 29 Domain Subjects 40 out of 50 45/60 minutes 200
Section III General Test 50 out of 60 60 minutes 250

Note: Except in domain subjects i.e., Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Computer Science / Informatics Practices, Chemistry, Mathematics / Applied Mathematics and General Test, the test duration will be 60 minutes.

Subject-Wise CUET BCA Syllabus 2025

1- CUET BCA Entrance Syllabus for Computer Science: The CUET Computer Science syllabus includes the following units: 

  • There will be one Question Paper containing Two Sections, i.e. Section A and Section B [B1 and B2].
  • Section A will have 15 questions covering i.e. Computer Science/Informatics Practices, which will be compulsory for all candidates.  
  • Section B1 will have 35 questions from Computer Science, out of which 25 questions need to be attempted.  
  • Section B2 will have 35 questions purely from Informatics Practices, out of which 25 questions will be attempted. 
Section A Section B1 Section B2
Exception and File Handling in Python Handling Exceptions and Files in Python  Database Query using SQL 
Database Concepts  Stack,, Queue, Searching  Data Handling using Pandas – I 
Structured Query Language Sorting & Understanding Data  Data Handling using Pandas – II 
Computer Networks Database Concepts  Plotting Data using Matplotlib 
- Structured Query Language  Introduction to Computer Networks 
- Computer Networks  Societal Impacts 
- - Data Communication 
- - Security Aspects 

2- CUET BCA Syllabus for Economics

The CUET Economics syllabus for BCA syllabus for CUET includes the following units: 

Unit I: Introduction to Microeconomics  Unit VI: Government Budget and the Economy 
Unit II: Consumer Behaviour and Demand  Unit VII: Balance of Payments 
Unit III: National Income and Related Aggregates   Unit VIII: Development Experience (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991 
Unit IV: Determination of Income and Employment Unit IX: Current challenges faced by the Indian Economy 
Unit V: Money and Banking Unit X: Development Experience in India 

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CUET BCA Syllabus: English Exam Units

The CUET English syllabus includes the following topics: 

  1. Reading Comprehension: There will be three types of passages (maximum 300-350 words): Factual, Narrative and Literary
  2. Verbal Ability
  3. Rearranging the parts
  4. Choosing the correct word
  5. Synonyms and Antonyms
  6. Vocabulary

BCA CUET Syllabus: General Test Exam Units 

The CUET General test syllabus includes the following topics: 

  • General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability
  • Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/ Algebra geometry/ mensuration/ statistics)
  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning

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CUET BCA Syllabus for Physics Exam 

The CUET Physics syllabus in the CUET syllabus for BCA includes the following topics: 

Unit I: Electrostatics Unit VI: Optics 
Unit II: Current Electricity  Unit VII: Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Unit III: Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism   Unit VIII: Atoms and Nuclei 
Unit IV: Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents Unit IX: Electronic Devices 
Unit V: Electromagnetic Waves Unit X: Communication Systems

CUET BCA Syllabus for Maths Exam 

The CUET Maths syllabus for CUET BCA entrance syllabus includes the following topics: 

  • There will be one Question Paper containing Two Sections, i.e. Section A and Section B [B1 and B2].
  • Section A will have 15 questions covering both, i.e. Mathematics/Applied Mathematics, which will be compulsory for all candidates.
  • Section B1 will have 35 questions from Mathematics, of which 25 must be attempted.  
  • Section B2 will have 35 questions from Applied Mathematics, out of which 25 will be attempted. 

Section A 

  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Integration and its Applications 
  • Differential Equations 
  • Probability Distributions  
  • Linear Programming 
Section B1 Section B2
Relations and Functions   Numbers, Quantification and Numerical Applications 
Algebra   Algebra, Calculus
Calculus  Probability Distributions
Vectors and 3-Dimensional Geometry Unit V, VI, VIII: Index Numbers and Time-Based Data
Linear Programming  Financial Mathematics
Probability  Linear Programming  

Key Takeaways

The NTA authorities prescribe the CUET BCA Syllabus

  • Start with thoroughly understanding the entire syllabus for each subject. 
  • Solve previous year's papers to get insights into the pattern and type of questions asked. 
  • Develop a systematic approach to cover each subject and leave enough time for revision. 
  • Use recommended study materials and resources for adequate preparation. 

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