Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) is an academic degree awarded at post graduate level in computer applications, which spans over one year of study. The knowledge and skills that are highlighted in this course are sophisticated and include concepts such as programming languages including C, C++, Java, .it includes NET Framework, Oracle, SQL Server, Windows and Linux operating systems, web designing tools. The PGDCA course spans over one year and it is carefully split into two semesters each of six months’ period. In the context of this course, there is a component of classroom training together with practical on live projects in order to ensure the students get both the theory as well as the practice.
Course Highlights | Details |
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Full Form | Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications |
Duration | 1-2 years |
Course Level | Post Graduate Diploma |
Eligibility | Graduation in any discipline |
Top Colleges | NIIT, IGNOU, University of Mumbai, University of Pune, Jamia Millia Islamia |
Entrance Exam | DUET, IPU CET, BHU PET, PGCET |
1. A pass in any recognized University with the minimum of 50% marks in any discipline for the first year of Master Degree.
2. For SC/ST students, the criterion is having a minimum of 45 percent in their graduation.
3. Mathematics as one of the subjects also at the 10+2 level or graduation level.
4. There is no upper age bar for the students, those interested to get admission in this University may apply. There is no restriction as to the age or status of the candidates; either fresh pass outs or experienced workers can join.
5. Papers of qualifying entrance examination like PGCET/CEE as per norms of the university/institute to which the candidate is seeking admission in.
6. Logical & Analytical skills: These include the ability to think logically and an analytical mind to solve problems. It would be of great benefit if the person has some experience with the use of computers.
College Name | Location |
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Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi | Delhi |
Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani | Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad |
National Institute of Technology (NIT) Surathkal | Surathkal |
Delhi College of Engineering (DCE) | Delhi |
NIT Tiruchirappalli | Tiruchirappalli |
NIT Calicut | Calicut |
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT) Bhopal | Bhopal |
Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) Allahabad | Allahabad |
NIT Jamshedpur | Jamshedpur |
Jadavpur University | Kolkata |
College Name | Location | Average CTC |
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Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani | Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad | INR 6 - 8 Lakhs |
Symbiosis School of Computer Science, Pune | Pune | INR 4 - 5 Lakhs |
Manipal Institute of Computer Science (MICS) | Manipal | INR 4 - 5 Lakhs |
Amity School of Computer Science and Technology, New Delhi | New Delhi | INR 3.5 - 4.5 Lakhs |
DSCE, Bengaluru | Bengaluru | INR 3 - 4 Lakhs |
Specialization | Average Salary (India) |
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Software Developer | INR 4 - 6 Lakhs |
Web Developer | INR 3.5 - 5 Lakhs |
Data Analyst | INR 4.5 - 6.5 Lakhs |
Network Administrator | INR 3 - 4 Lakhs |
IT Project Manager | INR 5 - 7 Lakhs |