MARKS DISTRIBUTION AND QUESTION PAPER PATTERN FOR BCA
Theory – Marks Distribution
Maximum Marks
External [EA] : 75 Marks
Internal [CIA] : 25 Marks
(a) Theory - Question Paper Pattern [External] (Total Marks: 75)
Section Approaches Mark Pattern
A One word (Answer all questions &Three 15X1 = 15 (Multiple Choice
questions from each unit) Questions)
B 100 to 200 words (Answer any Two out of five 2X5 = 10 (Analytical type questions)
questions &One question from each unit)
C 500 to 1000 words(Answer ALL questions &One 5X10 = 50 (Essay type questions)
question from each unit with Internal Choice)
Theory – Internal Marks Distribution
(Total Marks: 25)
Attendance : 5 Marks
Assignment : 5 Marks
Test : 15 Marks
Practical – Marks Distribution
Maximum Marks : 100 Marks
External [EA] : 60 Marks
Internal [CIA] : 40 Marks
(a) Practical-External Marks Distribution (Total Marks: 60)
For each practical question the marks should be awarded as follows (External)
i) Algorithm/flowchart -20%
ii) Writing the program in the main answer book -30%
iii) Test and debug the program -30%
iv) Printing the correct output -20%
Practical Question Paper Pattern
Student should attend two questions (either or pattern)
Note:
(i) Practical I to Practical VII and SBEC Practical have same pattern
(ii) Core & SBEC Practical Examination must be conducted at the end of every Semester
(b) Practical - Internal Marks Distribution (Total Marks: 40)
Record: 15 Marks
Internal Practical examinations: 25 Marks
Project Evaluation:
Continuous Internal Assessment: 40 Marks
Evaluation (External): 40 Marks
Viva-voce (jointly): 20 Marks