Can I do an MCA or M.Sc after this?

Yes. BCA graduates are eligible for MCA and, subject to the specific admission criteria, for M.Sc in Data Science and AI at TIU.

Do I need Mathematics at 10+2?

Mathematics or Computer Science as a 10+2 subject is the standard requirement. The admissions team can confirm eligibility for your particular combination.

Is this a three-year or four-year BCA?

This is the four-year programme, which allows the full data science and AI specialisation plus an industry internship.

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BCA with Data Science and AI Powered by IBM

An industry-aligned Bachelor of Computer Applications integrating data science and AI concepts with IBM-powered training. This program functions as a best IT training institute in Kolkata experience within a structured university framework, complete with IBM certifications.

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Duration

4 Years

Eligibility

10+2 in any stream with Mathematics or Computer Science as a subject

About the BCA with Data Science and AI programme

A four-year BCA that treats data science as the main subject rather than a final-semester elective. The computing core — programming, databases, web development — is built in the first two years, and from there the IBM-designed track takes over with analytics, machine learning and Watson-based AI application development. It suits students who want an applied, industry-facing route into data roles without a B.Tech entrance route.

Why study BCA with Data Science and AI at TIU

Applied route into data roles

Less theoretical load than B.Tech, more time on tools and delivery — built for students who want to be job-ready in analytics.

IBM-designed AI track

Watson, SPSS and IBM Cloud tooling sit inside the coursework rather than alongside it.

Open to non-PCM students

Accessible to commerce and humanities students with Mathematics or Computer Science at 10+2 level.

Portfolio over transcript

Every specialisation semester carries a deliverable — a dashboard, a model, a deployed app — that goes into your portfolio.

What you study, year by year

Year 1— Computing fundamentals

Programming in PythonComputer Fundamentals & ArchitectureMathematics for ComputingWeb TechnologiesDatabase Concepts

Year 2— Software and data foundations

Data StructuresObject-Oriented Programming (Java)SQL & Relational DatabasesStatistics for Data ScienceSoftware EngineeringData Visualisation

Year 3— Data science and AI core

Machine LearningData Mining & Predictive AnalyticsPython for Data AnalysisCloud Computing with IBM CloudBusiness IntelligenceAI Application Development

Year 4— Advanced applications, internship and project

Deep Learning BasicsNatural Language Processing with WatsonBig Data TechnologiesIndustry InternshipMajor Project

Indicative structure. Module sequencing may vary by batch and regulatory guidelines.

Tools and platforms

What you'll work with

PythonSQLIBM Watson StudioIBM CloudPower BIpandas & scikit-learnTableauExcel

Who this programme suits

Students who want a data career without the B.Tech route
Commerce or science students with Mathematics at school level
Anyone who prefers applied, tool-led learning over heavy theory

Where this degree takes you

Roles graduates target

AI EngineerML ResearcherData ScientistNLP Specialist

Industries that hire

Analytics servicesIT consultingBanking operationsE-commerceHealthcare analytics

BCA with Data Science and AI: common questions

B.Tech goes deeper into engineering theory, mathematics and systems, and is the stronger route to core engineering roles. BCA is more applied and tool-focused, and is a faster route into analyst and developer roles. Both lead into data careers.

Admissions for 2026 are open

Talk to the admissions team about eligibility, scholarships, and the application timeline for BCA with Data Science and AI Powered by IBM.

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