🎓 PGDCA Complete Syllabus

 

 Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications is a one-year PG diploma

 course. PGDCA course can be pursued by the candidate after completion of basic undergraduate studies in any related stream. PGDCA course deals with the theory and practice of computer subjects.

After completing PGDCA course, students can pursue career options like Software engineer, Software Developer, Quality Assurance Analyst, and more with an expected average salary ranging between INR 2-20 LPA.

🎓 PGDCA Complete Syllabus

👉 Duration: 1 Year (2 Semesters)
👉 Type: Theory + Practical + Project

📘 Semester 1 Subjects

1. Fundamentals of Computer / IT

• Basics of computer
• Input/Output devices
• Memory & CPU
• Software & Hardware

2. Programming in C

• Algorithms & Flowcharts
• Variables, Data Types
• Loops, Arrays, Functions
• File Handling

3. PC Software / Office Automation

• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Internet & Email
• Basic Computer Applications

4. Computer Organization & Architecture

• CPU structure
• Memory system
• Number system
• Logic gates

5. Communication / Soft Skills

• English communication
• Presentation skills
• Personality development

6. Practical Lab

• MS Office practical
• C programming practical

📘 Semester 2 Subjects

1. Data Structure

• Arrays, Stack, Queue
• Linked List
• Sorting & Searching

2. DBMS (Database Management System)

• Database concepts
• SQL queries
• Tables & relationships

3. Operating System

• Windows / Linux basics
• Process management
• File systems

4. Web Technology / Internet

• HTML, CSS basics
• Web designing
• Internet concepts

5. Object Oriented Programming (C++ / Java)

• Classes & Objects
• Inheritance
• Polymorphism

6. Practical Lab

• DBMS practical
• Web designing
• Programming (C++/Java)

🎯 Project Work (Important)

• Final project (Website / Software)
• Viva + Practical exam
• Marks carry high weightage
• Visual Basic
• Python Programming
• Tally / Accounting Software
• Software Engineering
• Computer Networks
• E-commerce

🧠 Skills You Learn

• Programming (C, C++, Java)
• Database handling
• Web development
• Office automation
• IT fundamentals