Computers & IT (Non-Engg)

Up to the latest available data, DPG College has no specific dress code for its students in BCA. The college focuses on academic excellence and all-round growth, as emphasized on its website.
Although business dress is promoted in some events or presentations, there is no uniform policy that is required.

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. 
When you opt for a specific specialisation in the PGDCA program, try developing your skills with more computer lab sessions and internship programs.

Though the syllabus for PGDCA entrance exams is similar to the MCA entrance exams, due to its low competition level, you can easily get a good rank to secure your seat in a top PGDCA college in India. However, you'll still need to prepare for the exam to clear it with the average marks.

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.

Here are some popular books among PGDCA students, you can study:

• 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.