The syllabus included in the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications [PGDCA] curriculum, which is widely followed throughout the nation is tabulated below. While minor variations in the syllabus structure may be noticed, the crux of the curriculum remains the same.
Full-time (1-year) course:
| PGDCA Syllabus - Semester 1 | PGDCA Syllabus - Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Computer Fundamentals | Visual Basic |
| Application Software Packages | Object-Oriented Programming |
| Programming in ‘C’ | Concept of DBMS through FoxPro |
| Computer Organisation and Architecture | Introduction to Internet Technologies |
| System Analysis and Design | Introduction to Linux |
| Practical Lab-1 (PC Software +Programming) | Practical Lab-2 (Programming + DBMS + Internet) |
Part-time (2-year) course:
| PGDCA Syllabus - Semester I | PGDCA Syllabus - Semester II |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Information Technology | Visual Basic |
| Programming | Java |
| Soft Skills | DBMS |
| Practical Work | Practical Work |
| PGDCA Syllabus - Semester III | PGDCA Syllabus - Semester IV |
|---|---|
| Software Engineering and | Data Structure and Algorithms |
| Business Process | PPM & OB |
| Oracle | Project |
| Web Programming | Practical Work |
| Practical Work | - |
The subjects which are included in the curriculum of the PGDCA course are enlisted below. While minor variations may be observed in the subject composition of certain colleges and institutes, the crux of the subject composition is maintained throughout.
