The BCA (FinTech) Program

BCA (FinTech) Program

  • BCA Financial Technologies is 3 years full time program that approaches fintech from various vantage points, with course begins with covering the basics, as well as, the applications of financial technology in personal finance, systematic and algorithmic trading, and entrepreneurial finance.
  • Further it covers block chain, robo advisory, cyber security concepts, programming and various use cases.

Career Opportunity

Career opportunities in FinTech are exploding as the sector continues to expand and disrupt all segments of Financial Services. Students can find opportunities across the FinTech spectrum in:

  • Established Banks and Financial Services Institutions
  • FinTech Startups
  • Become FinTech entrepreneurs. Students will get the opportunity to learn with expert faculties in the concerned areas along with the internship under the expert.

duration Duration

  • 3 Years

eligibility Eligibility

  • Pass in class XII (or equivalent) in any discipline with 50% and above aggregate marks.
  • Class XII students awaiting final examination results are also eligible to apply.

Program Structure

The BCA (FinTech) program consists of 6 semesters spread over 3 years.

Program Structure

Year-I

Semester-I

Semester-II

  • English Communication Skills
  • Fundamentals of Mathematics for Computer Application
  • Digital Logic Design
  • Computer Programming - I
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Introduction to Financial Market
  • Digital Logic Design Lab
  • Computer Programming-I Lab
  • Computer Fundamental & Office Automation Lab
  • Linux & Shell Programming Lab
  • Professional Communication Skills
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Data Communication and Networking
  • Financial Risk Management: Technology and operations
  • Computer Programming -II
  • Introduction to FinTech
  • Data Communication and Networking Lab
  • Computer Programming -II Lab

Year-II

Semester-III

Semester-IV

  • Computer Systems and Architecture
  • Database Management Systems
  • Quantitative and Statistical Concepts
  • Scientific Programming using R (Tool Based)
  • Operating Systems
  • Data Structures and Algorithms
  • Database Management Systems Lab
  • Programming in Python Lab
  • Operating System Lab
  • Data Structures and Algorithms Lab
  • Scientific Programming using R (Tool Based) Lab
  • Data Manipulation Using PL/SQL Programming
  • Programming in Java
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Blockchain Technology and Applications
  • Financial Modeling
  • Web Technologies
  • Data Manipulation Using PL/SQL Programming Lab
  • Programming in Java Lab
  • Web Technologies Lab
  • Time Series Analysis Lab

Year-III

Semester-V

Semester-VI

  • Cloud Computing
  • Retail Banking Technology and Operations
  • Data Visualization (Tool Based)
  • Elective-I
  • Elective-II
  • Presentation and Seminar
  • Introduction to Robo- Advisory
  • Corporate Banking Operations
  • Elective-III
  • Elective-IV
  • Elective-V
  • Project ( Implementation and Viva)

* Details of discipline electives will be given in the Student Handbook.
The program structure is tentative and subject to change, if required.

Admission Modalities

The Admission Modalities are with reference to the campus based BCA (FinTech) Program offered by the ICFAI University, Jaipur. The medium of instruction is English.

Eligibility

Pass in Class XII (or equivalent) in any discipline with 50% and above aggregate marks.

Final year students applying for the programs are required to complete their examinations including practical examinations / viva, assignments before August 16, 2023. Such applicants will have to produce a certificate at the time of admission. The admission of applicants will, however, remain provisional until they produce mark-sheets establishing their eligibility. The last date for submitting the proof of eligibility is September 15, 2023, failing which the provisional admission will automatically stand cancelled.

Admission Criteria

The selection of applicants into the programs is made through application and interview. While evaluating students for admission, due weightage is given to academic distinction, awards in sports/cultural events, debates, quizzes and other extra / co-curricular activities.

Interview

The applicants will have to go through a personal interview at the ICFAI University, Jaipur campus. This is to determine the students’ attitude and motivation to pursue the program.

Original certificates and Domicile certificate should be produced for verification at the time of interview. The original certificates will be returned after verification. The admission decision will be communicated after the interview process. All the selected students will be required to pay the admission fee towards confirmation of seat.

Special Reservation

There shall be a special provision for admission of students belonging to the State of Rajasthan in any course of the ICFAI University, Jaipur which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the students meeting the minimum eligibility requirements referred as above. Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to students belonging to Open Category.

How to Apply

Students interested can apply by any one of the following methods:

  • Online Application
    Applicants can apply online by filling up the Application Form available at www.iujaipur.edu.in and make payment of Rs. 500 towards the cost using Credit / Debit Card (Visa / Master Card / Internet Banking) through secure internet payment gateway. Applicants applying online should upload their passport size color photograph while filling the Online Application. The Prospectus will be sent to such applicants.
  • Download of Application Form
    Applicants can fill their details online and download the Application Form from www.iujaipur.edu.in and send it to the Admissions Office along with the Demand Draft of Rs. 500 towards the cost of the application in favor of The ICFAI University, Jaipur - Fee Collection A/c payable at Jaipur.
  • Fill the Application Form
    Applicants can fill in the application form and send it to the Admissions Office.

Guidelines on how to Complete the Application Form

Students are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form
  2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS
  3. Provide all available information under appropriate sections
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  5. Retain a photocopy of the completed Application Form.

Attested Copies of Certificates

Students have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Date of Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate.
  • Marks sheets of Class XII / Degree certificate (as may be applicable).
  • Domicile Certificate.
  • Aadhar Card
  • Any other certificates pertaining to academic and other activities.

Submission of Application Form

The completed Application Form for Admission may be sent to:

Admissions Office :
The ICFAI University, Jaipur,
Jamdoli, Agra Road,
Jaipur - 302031, Rajasthan.
Mobile : 09829214535, 08426043404; 9414519618
E-mail : admissions@iujaipur.edu.in
Website : www.iujaipur.edu.in.

Fee Schedule

Students have to pay the Program Fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be indicated in the Student Handbook.The first semester fee is to be paid on or before August 16, 2023.

BCA (FinTech) (3 years)
Admission Fee (One Time) Caution Deposit* Semester Fee (in INR) Total Program Fee (Excluding Admission Fee & Caution Deposit)
Domicile Non-Domicile Domicile Non-Domicile
10,000 5,000 30,000 35,000 1,80,000 2,10,000

* Caution deposit will be refunded after the completion of the program without any interest and after adjusting for dues, if any.

Merit Scholarships

The ICFAI University Jaipur offer merit scholarships to students pursuing UG/PG Programs. The scholarships are based on performance in Class XII / Graduation (or equivalent) and Semester-wise performance during the Programs.

A. Merit Scholarships based on Past Academic Record:

Percentage of marks achieved in qualifying examination will decide the amount of scholarship. Scholarship will continue semester after semester only on maintaining the minimum 6.0 GPA. The details are as presented in the following table.

Programs Percentage achieved in qualifying examination
≥ 90% ≥ 80% to < 90% ≥ 70% to < 80% ≥ 60% to < 70%
Amount of Scholarship * (In Rs.)
BCA (FinTech) (3 years) 36,000 27,000 18,000 -

*Above scholarship amount would be adjusted equally in 6 instalments for BCA (3 Years) programs,

B. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance:

Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance (Details presented in the table given below). These scholarships are offered in addition to the scholarships based on the past academic record.

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I Category II Category II
≥ 9.00 ≥ 8.50 -< 9.00 ≥ 8.00 -< 8.50
Programs Amount of Scholarship per semester* (In Rs.)
BCA (FinTech) (3 years) 9,000 7,000 4,500

Remittance:

All payments should be made by way of Demand Draft in favor of "The ICFAI University, Jaipur - Fee Collection A/c" payable at Jaipur.