IGNOU BCA Project (BCSP-165): Synopsis, Report, Viva and BCSP-064

IGNOU BCA Project (BCSP-165) 2026: Synopsis, Report, Viva

Updated 11 November 2026 · Checked against IGNOU’s BCSP-165 guideline (July 2026) · 16 min read

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What is the IGNOU BCA project (BCSP-165)?

BCSP-165 is the 12-credit Semester 6 software project of IGNOU’s BCA_NEW and BCA_NEWOL programmes. Send a 12–15 page synopsis to your Regional Director between 1 April–30 June or 1 October–31 December. Then submit one hard-bound report of about 100 double-spaced pages (code excluded) between 1 July–30 September or 1 January–31 March. The report is marked out of 150 and the viva out of 50, and a live code demo is compulsory.

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Key takeaways
  • Which code? BCA_NEW / BCA_NEWOL → BCSP-165. Older BCA batches whose course list shows BCSP-064 follow the BCSP-064 guideline. The assessment parameters are titled “BCSP-064/BCSP-165”.
  • Guide: PhD or MTech in Computer Science, or BE/BTech (CS), MCA or MSc (CS) with 2 years in industry or teaching. Degrees must be in CS or IT. Up to 8 BCA students per guide.
  • One student per project. No group projects.
  • Pass: 50% separately in the report (75/150) and the viva.
  • Hard binding only: spiral binding and photocopies are rejected, and the title must match the proposal.
12
credits · Semester 6
12–15
synopsis pages
~100
report pages ±10%
150 + 50
report + viva

At a glance

FactDetail
Project codeBCSP-165 (12 credits, Semester 6); older batches BCSP-064
Programme(s)BCA_NEW, BCA_NEWOL
Synopsis12–15 pages, 1 Apr–30 Jun or 1 Oct–31 Dec, to your Regional Director
Approval replyWithin 4 weeks / 30 days
ReportAbout 100 double-spaced pages ±10%, code excluded, hard-bound
VivaCompulsory, with a live code demo
Pass rule50% in report (75/150) and viva separately
Guide limit8 BCA students
December 2026 deadline30 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM on OPMS (fee on Samarth by 30 Nov 2026)

Last checked 11 November 2026 against the official documents listed under Sources.

Table of contents 13 sections
  1. BCSP-165 or BCSP-064
  2. Calendar and slot planner
  3. Who can guide
  4. Synopsis format
  5. Report contents
  6. Marks and viva
  7. If you fail
  8. Topic ideas
  9. Submit for December 2026
  10. Check status and result
  11. हिंदी में संक्षेप
  12. Get expert guidance
  13. FAQs

BCSP-165 or BCSP-064: which BCA project is yours?

Short answer: Check your course list on your ID or registration. BCA_NEW and BCA_NEWOL learners have BCSP-165; older BCA batches had BCSP-064.

If your course list showsFollowNotes
BCSP-165BCSP-165 Project Guidelines (July 2026, eGyanKosh)This page
BCSP-064BCSP-064 project guidelines for your batchIGNOU says the BCSP-165 rules were “partially adapted” from BCSP-064, and both share one assessment sheet

BCA project calendar: when to submit

Short answer: Proposal: 1 Apr–30 Jun or 1 Oct–31 Dec. Report: 1 Jul–30 Sep (for April–June approvals) or 1 Jan–31 Mar (for October–December approvals). Viva: January or July.

StageSlot ASlot B
Send synopsis1 Apr – 30 Jun1 Oct – 31 Dec
Approval30 days after receipt (calendar); “within four weeks” (section IV)
Submit report1 Jul – 30 Sep1 Jan – 31 Mar
VivaJanuaryJuly
Slot planner Free tool
Enter the date you plan to send your proposal. It shows your slot, the approval wait, your report window and viva month.

Who can be your BCA project guide?

Short answer: A PhD or MTech in Computer Science, or a BE/BTech (Computer Science), MCA or MSc (Computer Science) with at least 2 years in industry or teaching.

  • All degrees must be in Computer Science or IT (proforma note).
  • A guide can supervise at most 8 BCA_NEW / BCA_NEWOL students at a time.
  • Attach the guide’s signed bio-data to the proposal. The proforma, bio-data and synopsis are bound into the final report later.

IGNOU BCA synopsis format (12–15 pages)

Short answer: Eight items, plus the proforma, the guide’s bio-data and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

#Synopsis item (BCSP-165)
1Title of the project
2Introduction and objectives
3Project category (RDBMS, OOPS, Networking, Multimedia, AI, Expert Systems, etc.)
4Analysis: DFDs at least up to level 2, ER or class diagrams, database design
5Complete structure: modules and description, data structures, process logic of each module, testing process, reports to be generated
6Tools/platform, hardware and software requirements
7Is it for an industry or client? Yes/No; if yes, name and address
8Future scope and further enhancement
Three mapping rules from IGNOU’s synopsis template

Map the ER diagram’s entities to the DFD’s data stores and to your database tables. Map your modules to the level-1 DFD processes. Extend each level-1 process to level 2.

Synopsis and enclosure checklist Tick as you go
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BCA project report: what it must contain

Short answer: About 100 double-spaced A4 pages excluding code (±10%), hard-bound, with the approved proforma, synopsis, the guide’s bio-data and the Certificate of Originality.

SectionWhat IGNOU expects
Analysis documentSRS in a proper structure, ER/class diagrams, DFDs, data dictionary
Design documentModularisation, data integrity and constraints, database design, procedural design, UI design
Program codeComplete, well-indented code with comments, error handling and parameter passing. Industry projects may give a detailed specification instead, only with a letter from the project manager
TestingUnit, integration and system test-case designs and reports; debugging and code improvement
Input/output screensReal screenshots
SecurityIncluding securing the username and password in transit, if your software has a login
ClosingLimitations, future application, bibliography
  • Hard-bound only: no spiral binding and no photocopies.
  • The title must match the proposal, or the report is returned.
  • Send one copy by registered insured post to your Regional Director, marked “BCA_NEW/BCA_NEWOL PROJECT REPORT (BCSP-165)”. Keep a copy for the viva.

BCA project marks, pass rule and viva

Short answer: The report is marked out of 150 and the viva out of 50. The guideline asks for at least 50% in each part separately, which is 75/150 for the report.

IGNOU’s text has a typo here

It prints the viva pass mark as “50/100”, but the viva is out of 50. At 50%, that is 25/50. Confirm with your Regional Centre.

  • A coding demonstration is a must and carries significant weight. You may be asked to write code in the viva.
  • Viva marks cover presentation, analysis, design, coding, the code demo, testing, and your understanding of the subject area.
  • Report marks cover analysis, design, coding, testing and report organisation (binding, contents page, page numbers, print quality).
Have I passed? Marks check
You need 50% in each part separately: at least 75/150 and 25/50.

Failed the BCA project?

  • Section V says you can resubmit the same project after following the comments on the assessment sheet, or do a different project.
  • Another part of the same guideline says to redo the whole cycle from a new synopsis, with a new topic advised. Ask your Regional Centre which applies to you.
  • Pay the pro-rata fee by demand draft in favour of IGNOU, payable at your Regional Centre’s city. Ask the RC for the current amount.
  • There are no special slots: use the normal calendar.

IGNOU BCA project topic ideas

Short answer: IGNOU wants topics “complex and large enough” for BCA, with real software development.

Web apps
  • College event registration and certificates · PHP + MySQL
  • Online tiffin service ordering · Django + PostgreSQL
  • Library seat booking · Node.js + MongoDB
Mobile
  • Expense splitter · Flutter + Firebase
  • Medicine reminder app · Kotlin + Room
Data and AI
  • Spam SMS classifier · Python, scikit-learn
  • Movie recommender · Python + Flask
Desktop / OOP
  • Billing system for a small shop · Java + MySQL
  • Gym membership manager · C# + SQL Server

How to submit your BCA project for December 2026

Short answer: Pay the project fee in your Samarth login, then upload your report as one PDF on IGNOU’s OPMS portal by 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM. IGNOU says no further extension will be given.

  1. Check you are eligibleYour registration must be valid and not time-barred. If you already passed the project, don’t resubmit; if you failed, you may resubmit.
  2. Pay the fee on Samarth by 30 November 2026The upload link in OPMS appears only after the fee is paid in your IGNOU Samarth Portal login.
  3. Arrange the report in IGNOU’s orderWhere applicable: the approved original proposal proforma, synopsis, guide’s bio-data, and the Certificate of Originality signed and dated by you and your guide.
  4. Scan it as one PDF per coursePages clear, not blurred, in the right order, with the same orientation throughout.
  5. Upload on OPMS with your Samarth loginSeparate uploads: guide’s signed bio-data (max 5 MB), approval of the synopsis (max 5 MB), synopsis (max 10 MB), and the complete report with declarations (max 40 MB).
  6. Keep your recordsSave the fee receipt and every uploaded file. Don’t post a hard copy after uploading. Reports sent by e-mail aren’t accepted.

What the first page must show (OPMS)

  • Title of the project report
  • Your name
  • Programme code
  • Enrolment number as on your ID card (not the control number)
  • Regional Centre code
  • Course code(s)
If your guideline says something different

The MCA/BCA guideline describes posting one bound copy to the Regional Director of your Regional Centre within the report window. For December 2026, IGNOU’s OPMS notice asks for online upload and says not to send a hard copy after submitting. If your Regional Centre has given a different written instruction for your programme, follow your Regional Centre.

Queries: project-related, projects@ignou.ac.in; technical upload problems, preexamcs@ignou.ac.in or your Regional Centre. IGNOU opens a new submission window every June and December cycle, and we update this section each cycle.

Front page (cover) of the project report

How to check your BCA project status and result

Short answer: Open IGNOU’s Assignment/Project/Practical status page, enter your enrolment number and programme code, and submit. A status shows only after marks have been sent on by the evaluating centre; the final result appears on your grade card.

  • Status not showing yet? That is normal until evaluation is complete and marks are sent on.
  • Viva: Held in January (for July–September reports) or July (for January–March reports); your Regional Centre sends the schedule.
  • Marks not updated after the result? Write to projects@ignou.ac.in with your enrolment number, programme code, course code and submission details (OPMS screenshot or PR number).
  • Synopsis approval status: your Regional Centre (or the office you sent it to) sends the approval letter. Ask them if nothing arrives within the stated time.

हिंदी में: IGNOU BCA प्रोजेक्ट कैसे बनाएं और जमा करें

  • कोड BCSP-165 (12 क्रेडिट, छठा सेमेस्टर); पुराने बैच के लिए BCSP-064।
  • सिनॉप्सिस 12–15 पेज; 1 अप्रैल–30 जून या 1 अक्टूबर–31 दिसंबर में भेजें।
  • रिपोर्ट लगभग 100 पेज (कोड के अलावा), हार्ड-बाउंड; स्पाइरल बाइंडिंग नहीं।
  • वाइवा में कोड डेमो ज़रूरी है; पास होने के लिए रिपोर्ट और वाइवा दोनों में 50%।
  • दिसंबर 2026: फीस Samarth पर और रिपोर्ट OPMS पर 30 नवंबर 2026 तक।

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Frequently asked questions

What is the IGNOU BCA project code?
BCSP-165 for BCA_NEW and BCA_NEWOL learners, 12 credits in Semester 6. Older BCA batches had BCSP-064.
How many pages is the IGNOU BCA synopsis?
12 to 15 pages.
How many pages is the IGNOU BCA project report?
About 100 double-spaced A4 pages excluding program code; 10% either way is allowed.
What are the passing marks for the IGNOU BCA project?
At least 50% separately in the project report (75 of 150) and the viva voce.
Can two students do one IGNOU BCA project?
No. The BCSP-165 guideline says not more than one student may work on a project.
Can I spiral-bind the BCA project report?
No. It must be hard-bound; spiral binding and photocopies are not accepted.
Is a code demo compulsory in the BCA viva?
Yes. The guideline says a coding demonstration is a must and carries significant weightage.
What is the last date to submit the IGNOU BCA project for December 2026?
For the December 2026 term-end exam, IGNOU’s OPMS portal accepts project reports until 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM, and the project fee must be paid on the Samarth Portal by 30 November 2026. IGNOU says no further extension will be given.
How do I submit the IGNOU BCA project online?
Pay the project fee in your Samarth login, then log in to IGNOU’s Online Project Management System (OPMS) with the same Samarth login and upload the report as one PDF, along with the guide’s bio-data, the synopsis approval and the synopsis as separate files.
How do I pay the IGNOU project fee?
Online, through your own IGNOU Samarth Portal account. For December 2026, the last date for the project, internship and practical course fee is 30 November 2026. The OPMS upload link opens only after the fee is paid.
How can I check my IGNOU BCA project status?
Use IGNOU’s Assignment/Project/Practical marks status page on isms.ignou.ac.in with your enrolment number and programme code. It shows marks only after they are sent on after evaluation; the final result appears on your grade card.
Can I download a sample IGNOU BCA project report?
IGNOU publishes the official guideline with the proforma, certificate and format; use that as your template. A sample made by someone else can show layout only. Copying it is treated as unfair means, so write your own report.
What should be on the front page of an IGNOU project?
For online submission, IGNOU’s OPMS asks for the project title, your name, programme code, enrolment number (as on your ID card), Regional Centre code and course code on the first page. Your programme guideline may add the guide’s name and other details.
Does IGNOU Buddy write my project for me?
No. IGNOU Buddy offers project guidance: an expert understands your requirement and stage, then helps you choose a topic, follow IGNOU’s guidelines, plan your method and prepare for the viva. You write and submit your own work, as IGNOU requires. We don’t sell ready-made reports or promise approval.

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