Department of Computer Applications (BCA)

St. Mary’s Syrian College (Autonomous)
Academic Year 2024–26 | IT Association

Empowering students with cutting-edge skills in AI, Full Stack, Digital Marketing & Industry Readiness.

📌 Activities & Skill Programs (2024–25)

Graphic Design & Photoshop Add-on

September 2024

Introduced an add-on course for Final year students to enhance creative design & digital illustration skills, improving employability in media and UI/UX domains.

Internship Training Programme

29th August 2024

Industry-ready training session conducted for students. Resource Person: Mrs. Rajalaxmi Anandan, Trainer, MSDC.

Focus: Practical exposure & corporate expectations.

Industrial Visit – Manipal Skill Center

16th October 2024

Final year students visited Manipal Skill Development Center to gain practical insights into industry operations, emerging tech labs, and skill training methodologies.

Logo Making Competition

19th October 2024

Creative contest to boost design thinking. Students showcased artistic branding skills and received recognition for innovative logos.

Career Guidance Programme

28th February 2025

Expert session by Mr. Sanjay S (Software Engineer, HP Bengaluru) and Jagadish Shetty (Business Head, EvolveTech). Insights on IT careers, resume building & interviews.

Full Stack Development Programme

6th March 2025

Intensive full-stack training for final-year students covering MERN stack basics & real-world project workflows.

IBM Add-on Course

10th March 2025

Industry-recognized add-on course introduced for BCA students focusing on emerging technologies, cloud & AI fundamentals.

IT Quest

28th March 2025

Inter-class technical quiz and coding challenge to ignite problem-solving and technical aptitude among students.

🚀 Department of BCA (2025–26) | Advanced Workshops & Add-ons

Workshop on “Project Development & AI”

9th August 2025

One-day workshop for final-year BCA students on AI project development. Resource Person: Mr. Pranam B, Asst. Professor, Dr. B.B. Hegde First Grade College.

Principal Dr. Robert Rodriguez J, HOD Mr. Prakash, IT Association Convenor Mrs. Reshma, and IIC Convenor Mr. Prathvi presided over the session.

Emphasis on hands-on AI projects & emerging tech.

Add-on Course: Full Stack Development

11th – 23rd August 2025

Intensive 2-week add-on course for final-year BCA students covering modern web development (frontend + backend). Practical skills for industry-ready developers.

Workshop on “Interview Preparation”

12th September 2025

Led by Mr. Shridhar Bhat, Managing Partner & HR Head, EvolveTech. Students gained insights on interview techniques, professional etiquette, and career growth strategies.

Add-on Course: Digital Marketing

11–12 Sept & 18–20 Sept 2025

For first-year BCA students, led by Mr. Sandeep (Google-Certified Digital Marketing Head). Practical training in SEO, social media strategies, and marketing analytics.

INSIGNIA 2.0 – Logo Making Competition

27th September 2025

Inter-class logo design competition for BCA students to showcase creativity & design thinking. Students presented innovative logos with unique concepts.

Interclass Competitions (Logo + Tech+Art)

September 2025

Three creative events: Logo Design on Computer, Logo Design on Floor, and Tech+Art Craft based on technical themes. Judged by alumni Mr. Shonith, Mr. Rajesh, Ms. Gouthami. Best entries awarded for originality & presentation.

All staff members attended, making it a grand success.
🏆 Department Highlights & Academic Excellence

Industry Connect & Placement Readiness

BCA department regularly organizes add-on courses, industrial visits, and expert talks to bridge the industry-academia gap. Skill sets in AI, Full Stack, Digital Marketing, and IBM tools are integrated into the curriculum.

Student Achievements & Participation

BCA students actively participate in inter-collegiate fests, tech quizzes, logo-making contests, and project expos. The department encourages innovation through IT Association and IIC initiatives.

  • 🏅 Logo Competition Winners: Recognized for creativity
  • 🤝 Internship training completion by final-year students
  • 📊 Full Stack & AI project development showcased

Future Roadmap (2025–26)

Upcoming: Advanced certification in Data Science, Hackathon events, and Industrial collaborations to strengthen placement support.