**PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application)
PGDCA ek saal ka diploma course hai jo students ko computer applications aur software development ki knowledge deta hai. Yeh syllabus short aur practical-oriented hai, jo students ko jaldi aur effectively sikhane ke liye design kiya gaya hai.
### **Semester 1: Basic & Fundamental Computing**
1. **Computer Fundamentals & IT Concepts**
- Computer Basics (Hardware, Software, OS)
- Number System & Conversions
- Internet & Networking Basics
2. **Office Automation Tools**
- MS Word (Formatting, Tables, Mail Merge, Templates)
- MS Excel (Formulas, Charts, Pivot Table, Data Validation)
- MS PowerPoint (Slides, Animations, Transitions)
3. **Programming Fundamentals & C Language**
- Introduction to Programming & Flowcharts
- Basics of C (Variables, Loops, Arrays, Functions)
- File Handling in C
4. **Database Management System (DBMS) & SQL**
- Introduction to DBMS & RDBMS
### **Semester 2: Advanced Computing & Development**
5. **Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) using C++**
- OOP Concepts (Classes, Objects, Inheritance, Polymorphism)
- Exception Handling & File Handling
6. **Web Designing & Development**
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript Basics
- Bootstrap for Responsive Design
- Introduction to WordPress
7. **Software Engineering & Project Management**
- SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
- Agile & Waterfall Models
- Basics of Software Testing
8. **Project Work & Viva**
- Real-time Project on any domain
- Documentation & Presentation
- Cyber Security Awareness
**Eligibility Criteria for PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications)**
Scholarship milega (apke fees ka 50 to 60%)
PGDCA course ke liye eligibility criteria generally universities aur institutes ke according thoda vary kar sakta hai, lekin common requirements ye hain:
### **1. Educational Qualification**
- **Graduation (Bachelor’s Degree) Required** – Kisi bhi recognized university se **BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, B.Tech** ya kisi bhi equivalent degree wale students apply kar sakte hain.
- **Minimum Marks Requirement** – Generally, minimum **45-50% marks** required hote hain, lekin kuch universities me pass class bhi chalega.
### **2. Stream Requirement**
- **Koi Bhi Stream (Arts, Commerce, Science)** – PGDCA me admission ke liye graduation kisi bhi stream se ho sakti hai.
- **Computer Knowledge Beneficial** – Basic computer knowledge helpful hoti hai, par zaroori nahi hoti.
### **3. Age Limit**
- Generally, **koi age limit nahi hoti**, lekin kuch institutes me 20-50 years tak ki age preference di ja sakti hai.
### **4. Admission Process**
- **Merit-Based Admission** – Universities aur private institutes me direct admission milta hai.
- **Entrance Exam (Few Institutes)** – Kuch reputed institutes entrance exam le sakte hain