by Yogi P - August 23, 2023

Full form of PGDCA

“Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application”

What’s PGDCA?

PGDCA stands for “Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application.” It’s a one-year program, split into two semesters, that many universities in India offer. This program is endorsed by the UGC. If you’re thinking of joining this course, you should already have a graduation degree. It’s crafted to boost your technical, communication, and job-ready skills in computer science.

Who can join PGDCA?

To be eligible, students should have:

• Completed their graduation.
• Studied as per 10 + 2 + 3 years of formal education.
• Studied Mathematics as a significant subject in their schooling.

How do you get into a PGDCA course?

In India:

• Admission to PGDCA can be merit-based or directly given to those meeting the eligibility criteria.
• The prime time for admissions is between April and June.
• Institutions like DAV College, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Madras Christian College are among those offering this course.

What will you learn in PGDCA?

Here’s a glimpse of the syllabus:

• Basics of Computer & MS Office
• Database management using MS Access and MySQL
• VB.Net Programming
• Design with PageMaker, Photoshop, and CorelDraw
• Financial Accounting via Tally
• Internet Techniques & Web Designing

Top Colleges for PGDCA in India:

• Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar
• Dibrugarh University, Assam
• Delhi University
• Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata
• Bennett University, Delhi
• Patna Women’s College, Patna

Authenticated resource of this informations: Official website of IGNOU at https://www.ignou.ac.in/