BCA Data Analytics at Alva’s College: admission eligibility, fees, and application process detailed

Alva’s College, Moodbidri, located in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, provides a Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) program with specializations offered by its Department of Computer Science. The BCA program, which includes a Data Analytics specialization, spans three years across six semesters and culminates in a project work.

Established in 2015, Alva’s College is a Local Body institution affiliated with Mangalore University and accredited by NAAC. The BCA program itself was introduced in 2001 and is described as a highly sought-after course under Mangalore University.

Admission Eligibility and Application Procedure

To be eligible for admission to an undergraduate program at Alva’s College, prospective students must have completed a two-year pre-university course from Karnataka or any other Indian state, or an equivalent course recognized by Mangalore University. Foreign students are admitted only with proper long-term valid student visas, and their admission is confirmed after approval from Mangalore University.

Application forms can be acquired from admission officers upon payment of Rs. 150/-. This fee can be paid in cash or through a Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of “The Chairman, Alva’s Education Foundation ® , Moodbidri”. Applications received by post will be registered if accompanied by a DD of Rs. 150/- payable to the same entity. A certified copy of the marks list from the qualifying examination must be attached to the application form, which should be filled out in the candidate’s own handwriting and registered by the specified due date.

Fee Payment and Seat Forfeiture Policies

Upon selection after an interview, students are required to pay the fees immediately. The college states that fees are non-refundable under any circumstances. Students who do not appear for the interview on the designated day risk losing their provisionally allotted seat. In addition, selected students who fail to pay fees or do not attend classes for five consecutive days after paying fees will forfeit their seats. Original documents must be submitted to the college office at the time of fee payment.

Students who have completed their studies outside Karnataka are required to obtain an eligibility certificate from Mangalore University at the time of admission. The college’s official portal is alvascollege.org.

Student Diversity and Program Offerings

Alva’s College offers a total of 47 courses across 10 streams, with popular degrees including BSc, BA, B.Com, BVA, and BCA. The BCA program provides training in fundamentals of information technology, algorithms, database management systems, operating systems, artificial intelligence, and various programming languages, among other areas. Career opportunities for BCA graduates span roles such as System Programmer, Software Analyst, Database Expert, and Web Designer.

Data on student diversity at Alva’s College indicates a male to female ratio of 46:54 in 2023-24, shifting from 68:32 in 2019-20. The inter-intra state ratio for 2023-24 was 2:98. No foreign students were admitted in the academic years 2025-26, 2024-25, or 2023-24.

The Department of Computer Science has also organized various workshops and guest talks. These include a workshop on ANDROID APP DEVELOPMENT from 16th to 17th July 2018, a Guest talk on CYBER SECURITY on 6th February 2019, and a PYTHON WORKSHOP from 17th to 19th September 2018. An IOT WORKSHOP, which saw the participation of 50 BCA students, was held from 18th to 28th November 2019.

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

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