Computers & IT (Non-Engg)

Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA) is a one year Diploma course in the field of computer applications. It can be pursued both, after completing 10 + 2 and post-graduation.
It studies various computer applications like MS Office, Internet applications, Operating System, Database Management System, HTML among other subjects.
DCA is a beneficial degree as it is a 6 months to 1 year Diploma course (varies from institute to institute). You can learn a range of computer packages in matter of a year. People also pursue DCA after completing years of their education. Housewives, people in their mid-twenties or thirties also study DCA to hone their computer skills. Anyone who wants to polish their computer operating skills should do DCA as he can get aware of the basic utilities of a computer.
Eligibility for Diploma in Computer Application [DCA]
Students who wish to pursue Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA) should have completed their higher school/ 10 + 2 from a recognised school. If they have chosen Computers as their main or optional subject after 10th standard have an additional edge over others. Apart from this no other eligibility criteria is set for aspirants. No minimum cutoff is required and anybody who has completed high school can enroll for this degree.
Diploma in Computer Application [DCA]: Career Prospects
Students have a number of career options available after completing Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA). A computer operator can get placed in any office setting as a receptionist or accountant. Other than that, many other career avenues are open which are enumerated below:
Networking & Internetworking field
Database Development & Administration field
Programming - Development tools, languages
Technical writing
Software design & engineering
Graphic design and animation
Web/ e-commerce development
After completing this course, Diploma in Computer Applications, some of the most popular career options for students are:
Computer OperatorWeb DesignerAccountantSoftware DeveloperC+ developer