**PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications) – Short & Effective Syllabus**  

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  

   - SQL Queries (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)  

   - Joins, Views, Stored Procedures  

### **Semester 2: Advanced Computing & Development**  

5. **Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) using C++/Java**  

   - 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  

### **Additional Skills (Optional but Recommended)**  

- Python Basics  

- Cyber Security Awareness  

- Cloud Computing Basics  

**Eligibility Criteria for PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications)**  

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 30-35 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.