PGDCA

No, the candidates cannot get direct admission in Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Application at GHSC. The selection process of GHSC is merit-based. For admission in the PGDCA programme, the student should have a graduation degree from a recognised board. The applicant must have a valid score in the last qualifying examination to get a seat in PGDCA programme.

The 'better' course is usually the one that fits your individual needs and career goals best. Here are the top differences between MCA and PGDCA for better decision-making.

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There are occasional vacancies for PGDCA Diploma holders in data entry, technical support, and IT departments in the public sector. You can look it up on various relevant government sites. You can either go for the job roles mentioned above or prepare hard for other highly competitive government exams like SSC, Banking, Teaching, etc.

PGDCA serves as a shorter path to enter the IT software field. Students from any stream can enroll in this course. It also might be ideal for non-tech students who want a career change. Even though it does not provide as comprehensive a knowledge as MCA or MTech, it is still more affordable.

In short, PGDCA is a shorter route to gain practical skills for entry-level IT roles. The job role and salary depend on the skillset and experience. Support Analyst, Network Engineer, IT Consultant, Software Developer, Quality Assurance Analyst, etc. are this field.

PGDCA imparts knowledge and skills in Computer Applications. After this PG Diploma, you can make a career in the IT and Software Industry. The PGDCA has 2 semesters with subjects like Programming, DBMS, Computer Science, Web Development, Software Engineering, Office automation tools, Networking etc.

PGDCA (1 year) is comparatively a quicker route than other PG programs (2 years) to gain relevant skills and get entry-level jobs. It is also one of the ideal choices for people with a non-technical background looking for a career change into IT.

PGD at Anandaram Dhekial Phookan College is a one year PG Diploma course spread across two semesters. The course is offered only in full time mode without any option of part time/ distance learning mode offered by the college. Admission in this course is merit based and is done on the basis of the entrance exam conducted by Guwahati University.

The eligibility criteria for PGDCA at Anandaram Dhekial Phookan College is passing UG. No particular stream or subject is specified by the college. Students from all streams can apply for admission to this course. The selection criteria is entrance based with the college accepting GU entrance exam scores.

Yes you can do PGDCA after BCom from Gujarat University even if you don't have CSE background. You just need the degree of BCom.