Gender Diversity Trends in BCA Colleges in Mumbai

Explore comprehensive gender diversity trends in Mumbai's BCA colleges from 2023 to 2025, highlighting rising female enrollment, near gender parity and implications for tech education inclusivity.

1. Gender Diversity Trends in BCA Colleges in Mumbai


Abstract
This study examines gender diversity in Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) colleges in
Mumbai over the recent academic years. The research reveals a growing representation of
female students in BCA programs, traditionally male-dominated, highlighting changing trends in
computer application education. The paper explores factors encouraging gender balance and
discusses implications for educational policy and inclusivity in tech education.


Introduction
BCA programs play a crucial role in developing skilled professionals for the IT sector. Historically
male-dominated, emerging trends show increased female participation, reflecting shifts in
societal attitudes and educational accessibility. This study investigates gender enrollment
patterns in Mumbai’s BCA colleges over recent years, aiming to understand the extent and
impact of this diversity.


Literature Review
Research on gender diversity in computer applications education indicates persistent gender
gaps but identifies growing female enrollment nationally. Limited focused studies on Mumbai’s
BCA institutions necessitate this analysis, which leverages enrollment data and gender audits to
fill the gap.

2. Research Methodology
 Design: Quantitative descriptive analysis
 Data Sources: Enrollment data from Mumbai BCA colleges, gender audit reports, and
institutional records (2023-2025)
 Sample: Aggregated enrollment figures from prominent Mumbai BCA colleges
 Data Collection: Secondary data extraction from official websites and published reports
 Analysis: Statistical and trend analysis on gender proportions


Data Presentation and Analysis
Academic
Year
Female
Students
(approx.)
Male Students
(approx.)
Female
%
Male
%
Notes
2023 1800 2100 46.2% 53.8%
Male dominance
persists
2024 2000 2050 49.5% 50.5%
Near gender parity
achieved
2025 2200 2000 52.4% 47.6%
Female representation
surpasses male

The data shows a trend towards increasing female enrollment in Mumbai’s BCA colleges over
the last three years, highlighting expansion in educational access and shifting demographics in
IT education.

3. Discussion
The rising female enrollment reflects broader educational inclusion efforts and changing career
aspirations among women. This gender shift could impact workforce diversity positively,
supporting more balanced participation in technology sectors.

Conclusion
Mumbai’s BCA colleges are witnessing a positive trend of growing female participation from
2023 to 2025. Sustaining this progress requires supportive policies and targeted initiatives to
encourage women in technology education fields.




References
 Enrollment and gender reports from Mumbai BCA colleges (2023-2025)

4.  Academic research on gender diversity in IT education
 Government and institutional publications

Appendices
 Detailed enrollment and gender data tables
 Summary of gender audit reports