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KSOU BCA Syllabus & Question Papers – BCADSC 1.4 to 6.5, Labs & Fee Structure PDF

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  2. Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU BCA Course Structure, Question Papers & Practical Labs (BCADSC 1.4 to 6.5)
  3. What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover
  4. Official KSOU question paper, prospectus and timetable PDFs
  5. KSOU 80+20 evaluation, passing minimums and online assignment rules
  6. More KSOU programme-wise question papers and course tables
  7. Questions about KSOU BCA Syllabus & Question Papers
  8. KSOU BCA Syllabus & Question Papers: official portals and documents

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KSOU's 3-year (6-semester) Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) programme under CBCS covers C Programming (BCADSC 1.4T/P), Linear Algebra (1.5), Python Programming (2.4T/P), Computer Networks (2.5), Data Structures using C++ (3.3T/P), Fundamentals of Data Science (3.5), Java Programming (4.3T/P), Operating Systems (4.4T/P), DBMS (5.1T/P), Big Data Analytics (5.2T/P), Web Technology (6.1T/P), Data Mining (6.2T/P), and a 10-credit Final Project (BCADSC 6.5, 200 marks).

Programme scheme: Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA CBCS – 6 Semesters, 140 Credits)  |  Fee summary: Admission fee Rs. 26,290 (I Year) and Rs. 25,740 (II & III Year); exam fee Rs. 2,200/sem (Rs. 2,250 in Sem VI)  |  Passing rule: 80 Term-End + 20 IA for 4/6-credit theory papers; 40 Term-End + 10 IA for 2-credit practical labs and SEC papers.

Course codes, credits and question paper PDFs for KSOU BCA Course Structure, Question Papers & Practical Labs (BCADSC 1.4 to 6.5)

The table below lists all 7 official course codes, credit weights, evaluation marks (Term-End + Internal Assessment), and direct PDF links for KSOU BCA Course Structure, Question Papers & Practical Labs (BCADSC 1.4 to 6.5).

Course Code Course Title / Details Semester / Year & Credits Marks (Exam + IA) Official Question Paper / Prospectus PDF
Lang 1.1, 1.2 & AMC-106/A Two Languages (Kannada/Hindi/English/Telugu/Sanskrit/Urdu) + Indian Constitution & Human Rights Semester I (2 + 2 + 2 = 6 Credits) 200 Marks BCA Prospectus (p.20)
BCADSC 1.4T, 1.4P, 1.5 & BCO-1 Fundamentals of Computers & Programming in C (1.4T, 4 Cr), C Lab (1.4P, 2 Cr), Linear Algebra (1.5, 6 Cr), Generic Elective-1 (BCO-1, 2 Cr) Semester I Core (14 Credits; Sem Total 20 Cr) 300 Marks (Sem Total 500) BCA Prospectus (p.21)
BCADSC 2.4T, 2.4P, 2.5 & AMC-2 Python Programming (2.4T, 4 Cr), Python Lab (2.4P, 2 Cr), Computer Networks (2.5, 6 Cr) + 2 Languages + Environmental Studies (AMC-2) + Generic Elective-2 Semester II (20 Credits Total) 500 Marks Total BCA Prospectus (p.21)
BCADSC 3.3T, 3.3P, 3.4, 3.5 & SEC 3.6 Data Structure using C++ (3.3T/P, 6 Cr), Computer Organization (3.4, 6 Cr), Fundamentals of Data Science (3.5, 6 Cr), Fundamental of Accountancy (BCASEC 3.6, 2 Cr) + 2 Languages Semester III (24 Credits Total) 600 Marks Total BCA Prospectus (p.21–22)
BCADSC 4.3T/P, 4.4T/P, 4.5 & SEC 4.6 Programming in Java & Lab (4.3T/P, 6 Cr), Operating System & Lab (4.4T/P, 6 Cr), Image Processing & Pattern Recognition (4.5, 6 Cr), Marketing Management (BCASEC 4.6, 2 Cr) + 2 Languages Semester IV (24 Credits Total) 650 Marks Total BCA Prospectus (p.22)
BCADSC 5.1T/P, 5.2T/P & DSE 5.3–5.6 DBMS & Lab (5.1T/P, 6 Cr), Big Data Analytics & Lab (5.2T/P, 6 Cr), Machine Learning / Visual Programming & Lab (DSE 5.3/5.4, 6 Cr), IoT / Cyber Security (DSE 5.5/5.6, 6 Cr) Semester V (24 Credits Total) 550 Marks Total BCA Prospectus (p.22–23)
BCADSC 6.1T/P, 6.2T/P, DSE 6.3/6.4 & 6.5 Web Technology & Lab (6.1T/P, 6 Cr), Data Mining & Lab (6.2T/P, 6 Cr), Multimedia System / Resource Management Techniques (DSE 6.3/6.4, 6 Cr), Project Work (BCADSC 6.5, 10 Cr, 200 Marks) Semester VI (28 Credits Total) 600 Marks Total BCA Prospectus (p.23)

What the official KSOU question papers and prospectuses cover

  • Eligibility & 3-Year Diploma Entry (Prospectus Page 20): Open to II PUC / 10+2 Science or Commerce graduates (with Mathematics, Statistics, or Accountancy) as well as 3-year Engineering Diploma (CS/IT/EC/EE/IS) holders; lateral entry to III Semester is available for candidates who completed Semesters I & II of BCA at a UGC-recognized university.
  • Skill Enhancement Courses in Semesters III & IV: All BCA students complete Fundamental of Accountancy (BCASEC 3.6) in Semester III and Marketing Management (BCASEC 4.6) in Semester IV.

Official KSOU question paper, prospectus and timetable PDFs

Download the 3 official Karnataka State Open University PDF documents mirrored directly from ksoumysuru.ac.in and onlineprogramme.ksoumysuru.ac.in:

Document Category Official KSOU Document Title Pages Direct PDF Download
Prospectus KSOU BCA Programme Prospectus 2025-26 (6-Semester CBCS Matrix & Fee Table) 73 Open PDF (73p)
Prospectus KSOU B.Sc. Information Technology Prospectus 2025-26 (BITDSC 1 to 14) 71 Open PDF (71p)
Date Sheet KSOU Provisional October-November Examination Time Table 2026 43 Open PDF (43p)

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KSOU 80+20 evaluation, passing minimums and online assignment rules

Every Karnataka State Open University programme follows the evaluation and assignment rules notified by the Registrar (Evaluation), Mukthagangothri, Mysuru – 570006:

  • Term-End Theory Examination (80 marks, 3 hours): Conducted at notified KSOU examination centres across Karnataka. Non-CBCS UG (B.A./B.Com) requires at least 28 out of 80 in theory and 35 out of 100 aggregate; CBCS UG/PG programmes require at least 32 out of 80 in theory (8 out of 20 in IA for PG/M.Sc/MCA) and 40 out of 100 aggregate.
  • Online Internal Assessment Assignment (20 marks): Handwritten assignments must be signed and dated by the candidate on every page, scanned as a single PDF, and uploaded on www.ksouonlinestudy.com or the KSOU Academic Platform Android app (helpline: 9873037405).
  • 2-Credit Open Elective & SEC Papers (50 marks, 1.5 hours): Evaluated on a 40-mark Term-End Examination (minimum 16 to pass) plus 10-mark Internal Assessment (minimum 4 to pass, 20 out of 50 aggregate).
  • Maximum Completion Period (N+N Rule): Under UGC-DEB regulations, students may clear backlogs within N+N years (6 years for 3-year UG degrees, 4 years for 2-year PG degrees, and 3 years for 1-year B.Lib.I.Sc/M.Lib.I.Sc degrees).

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Where can I download official KSOU BCA Course Structure, Question Papers & Practical Labs (BCADSC 1.4 to 6.5) PDFs?

All official KSOU question paper compilations and programme prospectuses for Lang 1.1, 1.2 & AMC-106/A, BCADSC 1.4T, 1.4P, 1.5 & BCO-1, BCADSC 2.4T, 2.4P, 2.5 & AMC-2, BCADSC 3.3T, 3.3P, 3.4, 3.5 & SEC 3.6, BCADSC 4.3T/P, 4.4T/P, 4.5 & SEC 4.6 are linked directly in the course and document tables on this page, and registered learners can also access them inside the SLM Repository on www.ksouonlinestudy.com.

What are the passing marks for KSOU BCA Course Structure, Question Papers & Practical Labs (BCADSC 1.4 to 6.5) at KSOU?

80 Term-End + 20 IA for 4/6-credit theory papers; 40 Term-End + 10 IA for 2-credit practical labs and SEC papers. Each 100-mark paper combines an 80-mark 3-hour Term-End Examination with a 20-mark online Internal Assessment assignment.

How do I upload my handwritten KSOU assignment PDF online?

Log in to www.ksouonlinestudy.com or the KSOU Academic Platform app using your registered mobile number and OTP, open the Assignments tab, write your answers by hand with your signature and date on every page, scan into one PDF, and click Submit Assignment (helpline: 9873037405).

KSOU BCA Syllabus & Question Papers: official portals and documents

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