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CUET BCA Syllabus 2026: Topics, Sections and Pdf Download

Author : Chetanya Rai

October 16, 2025

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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 2026 to prepare and secure your spot at these universities.  

CUET BCA Syllabus 2026

The CUET exam 2026 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 Aptitude 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 I 13 Languages 50 out of 50 60 minutes 250
Section II 23 Domain Subjects 50 out of 50 60 minutes 250
Section III General Aptitude Test 50 out of 60 60 minutes 250

Subject-Wise CUET BCA Syllabus 2026

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, of which all 35 questions need to be attempted.  
  • Section B2 will have 35 questions purely from Informatics Practices, of which all 35 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  includes the following units: 

Micro-economics

  • Unit I: Microeconomics Overview
  • Unit II: Consumer Conduct and Demand
  • Unit III: Producer Behaviour and Supply
  • Unit IV: Forms of Market and Price Determination
  • Unit V: Simple Applications of Tools of Demand and Supply Curves

Macro-economics

  • Unit I: National Income and Related Aggregates — Fundamental Concepts and Metrics
  • Unit Il: Income Determination and Employment
  • Unit lll: Money and Banking
  • Unit IV: Government Budget and Economy
  • Unit V: Balance of Payments

CUET Mocks

CUET Mocks

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 Aptitude Test Exam Units 2026

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.
  • Environment Literacy

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CUET BCA Syllabus for Physics Exam 2026

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  

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cuet exam results

Key Takeaways

The NTA authorities prescribe the CUET BCA Syllabus

  • Start with thoroughly understanding the entire syllabus for each subject. 
  • Solve CUET 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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Chetanya Rai

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Chetanya Rai is a Content Writer with over two years of experience, known for creativity and storytelling. Also, he loves writing personal finance content through which he helps readers understand money management, budgeting, and investing in a simple yet relatable way.... more