BCA Entrance Exam Syllabus
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) is a 4-year, semester-based program offered by Tribhuvan University(TU) under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FoHSS). It is one of Nepal’s most popular IT undergraduate degrees, blending computer applications with mathematics, management, and communication skills to prepare graduates for the software and IT services industry.
This guide gives you the complete, verified syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility and preparation strategy.
BCA Entrance Exam Detail
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | TU – Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FoHSS) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Pass Marks | 35 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice (Objective) |
| Exam Duration | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Eligibility | +2 / PCL or equivalent (any stream) |
| Application Portal | tufohss.edu.np / entrance.tufohss.edu.np |
Exam Pattern & Marks Distribution
The BCA entrance exam has three sections.
The test has three primary areas : English Grammar, Mathematics, and General Knowledge with Grammar carrying 40% of the marks, Mathematics 50%, and General Knowledge 10% of the total marks.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 50 | 50 |
| English (Grammar) | 40 | 40 |
| General Knowledge & IT | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Since there is no negative marking, you should attempt every question.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to sit for the TU BCA entrance exam, candidates must meet the following:
- Minimum D grade in each subject of grade 11 and 12 with CGPA 1.8 or more.
or - Minimum score of second division marks in 10+2, PCL or equivalent in any discipline.
or - Students who have passed grade 11 and are waiting for the result of grade 12 can also apply. However, they have to submit the certificates of grades 11 & 12 and all the required documents at the time of admission.
Complete BCA Entrance Syllabus
The syllabus is based on the Grade 11 and 12 curriculum or equivalent. Below is the section-wise breakdown.
1. Mathematics (50 Marks)
Approximate topic-wise weighting based on past exam patterns:
| S.No. | Portion | Approx. Questions/Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Algebra | 8–10 |
| 2 | Arithmetic | 8–10 |
| 3 | Reasoning (Logical/Verbal) | 7–10 |
| 4 | Calculus | 6–8 |
| 5 | Coordinate Geometry | 5–8 |
| 6 | Trigonometry | 2–5 |
| 7 | Vector | 1–2 |
Detailed topics:
- Algebra & Functions: Set and Relation, Functions, Law of Indices, Sequence and Series, Matrices and Determinants, Polynomial Equations, Permutation and Combination, Logarithm
- Arithmetic: Percentage, Integers / HCF & LCM, Time and Work, Ratio and Proportion, Simple Interest, Profit and Loss, Averages, Area and Volume
- Calculus: Limits, Derivatives, Basic Integration
- Coordinate Geometry: Straight lines and basic coordinate concepts
- Trigonometry: Identities and basic trigonometric functions
- Statistics & Probability: Mean, median, mode; basic probability
- Reasoning: Coding and Decoding, Letter and Symbol Series, Number Series, Clock Problems, Ranking Test, Missing Number, Analogies
2. English / Grammar (40 Marks)
| S.No. | Portion | Approx. Questions/Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grammar | 35–45 |
| 2 | Paragraph / Reading | 4–5 |
Detailed topics:
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Passage / Reading Comprehension
- One-word Substitution
- Phrasal Verbs
- Idioms and Phrases
- Words Followed by Prepositions
- Use of Articles
- Subject–Verb Agreement
- Relative Pronouns
- Causative Verbs
- Use of Tenses
- Reported Speech (Direct/Indirect)
- Active and Passive Voice
- Question Tags
- To-Infinitives and Gerunds
- Conditional Sentences
- Use of Prepositions
- Use of Conjunctions
3. General Knowledge & IT (10 Marks)
| S.No. | Portion | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Knowledge | 5 |
| 2 | General IT | 5 |
General Knowledge topics:
- First person/event in Nepal
- Geography of Nepal and the World
- Largest, longest, smallest & deepest of Nepal
- World’s largest, tallest, smallest countries, buildings, places, rivers, seas, oceans, mountains
- Nicknames of important places (sobriquets)
- World economy and top crop producers
- United Nations and its organizations
- Sports GK: World Cup & Euro Cup football, Cricket World Cup, Olympics
- Prime Ministers of Nepal; capital cities
- Miss Nepal winners
- Major scientific inventions and discoveries
General IT topics:
- Hardware and Software basics
- Input and Output devices
- Internet and Email
- HTML fundamentals
- Programming concepts
- Common full forms and IT inventions
Important Dates (Old Reference of 2082)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application (Single Fee) | Kartik 14, 2082 (Oct 31, 2025) |
| Application (Double Fee) | Kartik 20, 2082 (Nov 6, 2025) |
| Entrance Exam Date | Kartik 22, 2082 (Nov 8, 2025) |
| Exam Time | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,500 |
Dates change each academic year. Always verify the latest schedule on the official FoHSS website (fohss.tu.edu.np) before applying.
We will update this after the official dates are released.
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