Diploma

No, MCA is a 2-year PG degree course. It aims at providing specialisation in computer science with professional, technical and communication skills. Because of the increasing demand of computer professionals, MCA colleges are growing rapidly. Most of the IT companies in India are hiring MCA degree holders and provide good package. 

With the help of this course, students are able to develop software products efficiently and error-free by utilizing advance application software and networking technologies.

Students can option for this course after the successful completion of BCA or B.Sc with maths as their main subject in graduation and +2.Students are admitted to this course on the basis of written entrance exams.

PGDCA is 1-2 years course aimed at providing students with professional, technical and communication skills. Students are equipped with knowledge and skills basically required to operate in a large IT industry.

With the help of this program, students are allowed to seek professional computer knowledge. This course is basically designed for the graduate students interested in computer applications.

Students are provided with fundamental knowledge of operating systems, computers, computational techniques, internet, file and data structure and the core of programming. A wide variety of job opportunities are offered to PGDCA diploma holders in IT.

Students can become eligible for this course only after completing the graduate in any discipline with mathematics as a compulsory subject in +2 or in graduation. Students who wish to learn computer application in different fields like banking, accounting and insurance can option for this course.

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Master of computer application (MCA)