Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)

One-Year PG Diploma

Applied computing for graduates of any stream

The Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications is a one-year programme that builds practical, industry-aligned IT skills — programming, databases, web technologies and office productivity — for graduates from any stream looking to move into computing roles.

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Programme At a Glance

Course Information

The following table summarises the official course details — duration, sanctioned seats, and eligibility — as prescribed for PGDCA at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, Chandigarh.

Course Name	Duration	Seats	Academic Qualification
PGDCA	1 year	80	i) A graduate student (any stream) with at least 50%. ii) Passed BE / BTech.

Curriculum

Core Areas of Study

The programme follows the postgraduate curriculum prescribed by Panjab University, Chandigarh.

Programming Fundamentals

Foundations of programming and logic.

Database Management

DBMS concepts, SQL and design.

Web Technologies

HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern web.

Software & OS

Operating systems and software basics.

Computer Networks

Networking and internet fundamentals.

Office Productivity

Spreadsheets, documents and presentations.

IT Security Basics

Cyber-hygiene and IT best practices.

Project Work

Capstone IT project.

Duration

1 year, organised across the standard semesters as per the postgraduate curriculum of Panjab University.

Eligibility

A graduate from any stream with at least 50%, or a BE / BTech graduate, as detailed in the table above.

Career Opportunities

IT support, junior developer, web and database roles, office and administrative computing, data-entry and operations, and entry to MCA / MSc IT for further studies.