Dr Ambedkar College Nagpur BCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) at Dr. Ambedkar College (DACN), Nagpur is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj (RTM) Nagpur University and approved by AICTE. The programme covers core areas of computer science including programming, database management, networking, software engineering, and web technologies, preparing students for careers in the IT and software industry. With a sanctioned intake of 180 seats and a NAAC A+ accredited institution (2023), the course is offered entirely on-campus in regular mode. The total fees for the programme are approximately Rs. 54,000 to Rs. 72,000 over 4 years, making it one of the more affordable BCA options in Nagpur. Admission is through the MAH BCA CET conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra, followed by a Centralised Admission Process (CAP).

Admissions for the 2026-27 academic year are upcoming. The MAH BCA/BBA/BMS CET 2026 was conducted from April 28 to April 30, 2026. CAP rounds for college allotment are expected to begin from July 2026 onwards, based on the previous year's schedule. For 2026-27, the college also conducted a direct admission round for vacant seats in October 2026 (13 seats against CAP).

Key Points

• AICTE-approved BCA programme established in 2008, affiliated to RTM Nagpur University
• NAAC A+ accredited institution (declared December 2023)
• Intake of 180 seats (expanded from 120 in earlier years)
• Strong alumni placed at companies like TCS (Mihan, Nagpur) and Wipro (Chennai)
• Dedicated computer labs and an Employment and Career Guidance Cell (ECGC) for placement support
• No hostel facility available on campus; students need to arrange private accommodation

DACN BCA Fees

Fee Structure

• The FRA-approved tuition fee for 2025-26 is Rs.
• 40,000 per year and development fee is Rs.
• 4,859 per year (total FRA fee: Rs.
• 44,859 per year).
• The fee for 2026-27 has been proposed at Rs.
• 30,000 tuition (pending FRA approval).
• SC/ST students are eligible for government fee waivers; actual fees paid by SC/ST students in 2024-25 were as low as Rs.
• 1,000 per year after scholarship adjustments.
• OBC/EBC/EWS/SEBC students paid approximately Rs.
• 22,000 per year after applicable scholarships.
• Open/General category students paid approximately Rs.
• 5,000 to Rs.
• 10,000 per year as installment/partial payment; full fees apply as per FRA norms.
• No hostel facility is available at the college; hostel fees are not applicable.
• EMI or installment options are not formally advertised; students may pay fees in installments as per college norms.
• The fee structure is regulated by the Maharashtra Fees Regulating Authority (FRA) and is subject to revision each academic year.

DACN BCA Admission 2026

College-Specific Admission Dates (2026-27)

Entrance Exam Dates - MAH BCA CET 2026

• CAP round dates are tentative and based on the 2025-26 schedule.
• Official dates will be published on cetcell.mahacet.org.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed HSC (Class 12) or equivalent examination from a recognised board.
• Minimum 45% aggregate marks in HSC for Open/General category; 40% for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/NT/VJ/SBC) as per Maharashtra norms.
• Candidates appearing in HSC final examinations are also eligible to apply provisionally.

Admission Process

• Register and appear for the MAH BCA/BBA/BMS CET conducted by the State CET Cell, Maharashtra.
• Register for CAP (Centralised Admission Process) on the official CET Cell portal after result declaration.
• Fill in the option form with preferred colleges and courses during the CAP round.
• Seat allotment is done based on CET score, category, and preferences.
• Report to the allotted college (Dr. Ambedkar College, Nagpur) with original documents for verification and fee payment.
• For seats remaining vacant after CAP rounds, the college conducts a direct admission process (as done in October 2025 for 13 vacant seats).

DACN BCA Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

• SC/ST students are eligible for full fee reimbursement under the GoI Post-Matric Scholarship; applications are typically submitted through the MahaDBT portal.
• TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme) seats are reserved within the sanctioned intake; 9 TFWS seats were available in 2024-25.
• EWS students (4 seats in 2024-25) may be eligible for EWS quota benefits.
• Application deadlines for government scholarships are typically between October and December each year via the MahaDBT portal (mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in).
• The Mehta Endowment Fund is awarded by a college-constituted committee; students must apply directly to the college.

DACN BCA Placement 2026

Placement Details