Computers & IT (Non-Engg)

Yes, many PGDCA specializations usually have better placement records, such as web development, database management, and software testing, leading to more and better job opportunities compared to the regular PGDCA program, as these fields currently have high demand in the IT industry.

However, the placements also depend on the specific colleges' placement records and the recruiting companies they invite.

Your career growth is entirely based on your interests, skills, and future goals. Every PGDCA specialization be it - Cybersecurity, Web Development or Blockchain are thriving in IT and its allied sectors across the globe. All of these specializations have promising career opportunities with constant learning. 

Hi, the salary package is based on various factors such as your employer, job position, prior work experience, skills and expertise, job location, etc. However, after completing your PGDCA certification, you can choose from various working industries that hire Computer professionals on good salary packages.

For example, in an IT company, you can get a job as an IT Support Analyst with an average salary of INR 6 LPA or a QA Analyst with an average salary of INR 5.8 LPA, and so on.

Though the syllabus for PGDCA entrance exams is similar to the MCA entrance exam, due to its low competition level  you can easily get a  seat in a top PGDCA college in India.

Yes, you can get lateral entry to the MCA program's 3rd semester, if you have a PGDCA or PGDIT degree from a recognised university. It will save you 1 year and you'll get admission directly to the 2nd year. 

Of course, here are some of the best PGDCA college options in India offering distance programs:

The curriculum of 1-year long PGDCA course is divided into 3 categories: Core, Elective, and Lab subjects. Students have to study and clear all the core subjects covered in the program, however, the elective subjects are optional subjects that can be chosen, and lastly lab subjects are practical.

Core subjects include Fundamentals of IT, C+ Programming, Oracle, Java, and PPM & OB. Whereas elective subjects include Web Development, MS Access, FoxPro, etc.

Some popular books among PGDCA students are mentioned below -

• Database management systems by Bipin Desai.
• Object-oriented programming in C+ by Nabajyoti Barkakati.
• Computer Database Organisation by James Martin.
• C Programming by Balaguruswamy.
• Born to code in C by H. Schildt.
• IT tools and applications by A Mansoor.

Students who are interested to apply for admission to the PGDCA course must have completed graduation/ post-graduation from a recognised university/institute. They must have taken Mathematics as one of the main subjects. Those candidates who are in the final year of graduation/ post-graduation are also eligible to apply. Various institutes have different eligibility criteria for admission.