Missing a single eligibility condition or a deadline can cost you an entire year. If you’re planning to apply for BCA in Nepal, this guide walks through the exact BCA eligibility criteria and the full admission process — step by step, based on the current 2026 session.
Whether you’re checking if you qualify or trying to understand what documents and deadlines you’re working with, everything you need is below.
BCA Eligibility Criteria in Nepal
Tribhuvan University’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FOHSS) sets clear academic requirements for BCA admission. The criteria differ slightly depending on when you passed grade 12.
For Students Who Passed Grade 12 in 2079 B.S. Onwards
You need a minimum D grade in each subject of grade 11 and 12, with a CGPA of 1.8 or more, along with a minimum score of second division marks in 10+2, PCL, or equivalent in any discipline. Students who have passed grade 11 and are still waiting for grade 12 results can also apply, but they must submit all required documents at the time of admission. A Level pass students are also eligible to fill up the form.
For Students Who Passed Grade 12 Before 2079 B.S.
The requirement is slightly higher — a minimum D+ grade in each subject of grade 11 and 12, with a CGPA of 2.0 or more.
Stream Requirement
Here’s the good part: unlike some other technical programs, TU BCA accepts students from all +2 streams — not just Science or Computer Science. Students from Science, Management, Humanities, and any other stream background are eligible for BCA admission after completing Plus Two in Nepal.
Step-by-Step BCA Admission Process
Getting admitted to BCA involves clearing an entrance exam before you can even apply to a specific college. Here’s how the full process works, based on the current 2026 academic session notice.
Step 1: Check the Official Notice
Tribhuvan University’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Office of the Dean in Kirtipur, announces the entrance examination for BCA admission for each academic session. For the 2026 session (2083/084 B.S.), the notice was published for the Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA) and Bachelor in Social Work (BSW) programs.
Step 2: Fill Out the Online Application
Visit the official portal, sign up for a new student account, fill out the application form, and upload the required documents. Applicants can apply directly through entrance.fohss.tu.edu.np.
Step 3: Pay the Entrance Fee
The entrance examination fee is Rs. 1,500, payable via eSewa or Khalti, and is non-refundable.
Step 4: Get Your Form Approved by Your Campus
After submitting your form, you need to inform your chosen campus so they can approve it before their deadline. Respective campuses are required to approve applicants’ forms within the window specified in the official notice.
Step 5: Sit for the Written Entrance Exam
The BCA entrance test contains one hundred objective questions, carrying a total weight of 100 marks. The exam center details are published closer to the exam date.
Step 6: Check Your Result and Choose a College
Once results are published, the TU FoHSS entrance exam result is accepted at all TU-affiliated colleges offering the BCA program in Nepal, meaning you can use a single entrance score to apply to any affiliated college.
Important Dates for BCA Admission 2026
Here’s the official timeline for the current 2083/084 B.S. academic session:
| Milestone | Date |
| Online Application Opens | Ashadh 15, 2083 (June 29, 2026) |
| Regular Application Deadline | Shrawan 20, 2083 (August 5, 2026) |
| Late Application (Double Fee) | Shrawan 21–25, 2083 (August 6–10, 2026) |
| Written Entrance Exam | August 16, 2026 (Shrawan 31, 2083), 8:00 AM |
| Campus Form Approval Window | August 5–20, 2026 |
Since exact dates shift each academic session, always cross-check with the official FOHSS website closer to your application window.
Documents You’ll Typically Need
While document requirements can vary slightly by session, applicants are generally expected to have:
- Grade 12 (or equivalent) mark sheets and certificates
- Grade 11 mark sheets
- A recent passport-sized photograph
- Citizenship certificate or birth certificate
- Transfer letter (only if applicable, for transferring students)
What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?
If you miss the regular application window, most sessions offer a short late-application period at double the normal fee. For the 2026 session, this late window runs from August 6 to August 10, 2026. Miss that too, and you’ll typically need to wait for the next academic session’s notice — so it’s worth marking these dates well in advance.
Final Thoughts
The BCA eligibility criteria are refreshingly inclusive — open to any +2 stream, with clear, achievable grade thresholds. The bigger risk isn’t whether you qualify; it’s missing a form deadline or document requirement. Keep the official FOHSS notice bookmarked, apply early, and double-check every document before submission.
Ready for the next step? Check our detailed entrance exam guide to start preparing for the written test.