Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications - PGDCA

PGDCA or Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application is a Diploma level Computer Science course. Computer Application defines as an application or an "app", which is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks. Diploma in Computer Application duration is not equal to in all the institutions rather it varies from place to place.

The minimum time to complete the course also is not the same. Somewhere it is two years and in another place, it is one year. So, the duration for students depends on the institute in which they are going to have a diploma course. The syllabus for the course is for two semesters.

C Programming, Computer Organization & Architecture, Data Structure using Java, Database Management Systems, ICT Tools, Management Process & OB, OOPS using C++, Operating Systems, and Soft Skills Development are some of the main subjects which are covered during Post-Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications.

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application Eligibility

• The candidate must be graduated from a recognized university
• Should possess at least 50-55% aggregate marks at Graduation level

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application Syllabus

Syllabus of Computer Application as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application Colleges

• MCM DAV College, Chandigarh
• Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Delhi
• DAV College (DAVC), Chandigarh
• Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMI), Delhi
• Maris Stella College (Autonomous), Vijayawada
• Haryana Medical Institute, Hisar
• St. Albert's College, Ernakulam

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application Course Suitability

• The course is suitable for those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher degree level i.e. college and university level both in private and government institutions.
• Other essential skills are knowing basic windows skills, MS office applications, and knowledge in databases using Microsoft Access.
• They should have good knowledge of Internet using and its related aspects.
• Candidates willing to become a lecturer in colleges/ universities also are a suitable match for it.

How is Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application Course Beneficial?

• Candidates can go for a higher degree program in respective subjects such as Master’s Degree etc. There are lots of career opportunities in this field.
• Candidates from this field can seek employment in public and private sectors, banking, insurance, accounting, stock markets, e-commerce, and marketing.
• Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges.
• They can also become computer operators in many companies.

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application Employment Areas

• Academic Institutions
• FourKites Inc.
• Axience, Mumbai
• Mankind Pharma Ltd.
• AXA Pune
• Kinapse, Bengaluru
• Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) - Gurgaon

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application Job Types

• Application Specialist
• Application Support Lead
• Application Packaging Administrator
• Application Support Analyst Mobile Support
• Computer Teacher
• Computer Operator
• Computer Programmer
• Computer Systems Analyst
• Computer Systems Software Engineer
• Computer Applications Software Engineer
• Database Administrator
• Mobile Application Developer
• Network Systems & Data Communication Analyst
• Office Assistant
• Software Engineer
• Senior Application Analyst

Advanced Courses in Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application

• Master in Computer Applications