Compare BCA and Executive MBA/PGDM: eligibility, entrance exams, salaries, recruiters, and FAQs.
Based on salary, fees, return on fees, admission routes and career options. Figures are midpoints of the ranges reported across colleges.
Executive MBA/PGDM and BCA show similar average salaries (around ₹ 37.3 L), so salary alone shouldn't decide this.
BCA is the more affordable option (typical fees ₹ 17.1 L vs ₹ 24.9 L for Executive MBA/PGDM). Government colleges bring it to about ₹ 6.1 L.
One year of average salary for BCA covers about 2.2× its average fees, compared with 1.5× for Executive MBA/PGDM.
BCA admits via CUET, CBSE Class 12 Exam and 8+ more; Executive MBA/PGDM admits via CAT, XAT and 7 more.
Comes out ahead on the most parameters in this comparison.
A good pick if its strengths match your priorities.
BCA leads on lower average fees (₹ 17.1 L) and better salary-to-fees ratio (2.2×). None of the compared parameters favour Executive MBA/PGDM, though it may still be the right fit for you. Weigh these against your eligibility, preferred entrance exams and career interests.
College
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Fees: ₹ 6.0 L - ₹ 7.3 L
Salary: -
Courses: 5
Private
SRM IST
Fees: -
Salary: -
Courses: 2
College
CU Mohali
Fees: ₹ 1.3 L - ₹ 9.6 L
Salary: ₹ 7.5 L
Courses: 9
College
Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth Pune
Fees: ₹ 4.0 L - ₹ 5.0 L
Salary: -
Courses: 1
Private
Christ University Bangalore India
Fees: ₹ 1.8 L - ₹ 11.8 L
Salary: ₹ 4.8 L - ₹ 5.8 L
Courses: 3
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 37.0 L
Median Salary
₹ 38.2 L
Average Fees
₹ 17.1 L
Top Recruiters
Key Metrics
Average Salary
₹ 37.3 L
Median Salary
₹ 34.4 L
Average Fees
₹ 21.0 K - ₹ 49.5 L
Top Recruiters
For BCA, the most frequently associated entrance exams (by programme–college hits) are: CUET, CBSE Class 12 Exam, MHT CET, LPUNEST, KCET, UGAT, IPU CET, MAH MBA CET, JEE Main, CAT. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
For Executive MBA/PGDM, the most frequently associated entrance exams are: CAT, XAT, CMAT, GMAT, GRE, ATMA, GATE, SNAP, AIMA MAT. Figures aggregate active college–programme mappings across all colleges for each course.
Executive MBA/PGDM shows a higher midpoint within its salary span (₹37,29,000) than BCA (₹37,00,000).
BCA has a lower midpoint within its fees span (₹17,13,000) than Executive MBA/PGDM (₹21,000 – ₹49,50,040).
The most common duration shown is 3 years for BCA and 2 years for Executive MBA/PGDM.
