u/dhanhh10

I’m considering doing a BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications) in 2026, and I want to hear honest opinions from people who are currently doing BCA, have completed it, or work in the IT industry.

I’m confused about whether BCA is still a good career option in 2026, especially with AI changing the IT industry and the job market becoming more competitive.

I’d really appreciate honest answers to these questions:

• Is BCA still worth doing in 2026?
• How difficult is it to get a job after BCA?
• What are the realistic placement opportunities after BCA?
• What kind of companies hire BCA graduates?
• What is the typical starting salary for a BCA graduate?
• Is it possible to get a good IT job without doing MCA?
• Is MCA necessary for better career growth?
• How important is the college for BCA placements?
• Do companies care more about skills/projects than the BCA degree?
• Which skills should I learn during BCA to become employable?
• Which areas have better opportunities: software development, web development, cybersecurity, cloud, data/AI, testing, etc.?
• How important are internships and personal projects?
• Can someone from an average college still get a good IT job?
• How are BCA graduates affected by the current AI boom?
• Are companies reducing entry-level jobs because of AI?
• What should a BCA student realistically expect in terms of career growth after 3–5 years?
• Would you recommend BCA to someone starting college in 2026?
• If you could go back to the beginning of your BCA, what would you do differently?

Please share your actual experience, including your degree, college type, current job/role, years of experience, and approximate salary if you're comfortable sharing.

I’m looking for realistic experiences—not just “learn coding bro” or “do MCA.” 😅

Thanks to everyone who takes the time to answer.