Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) at BN University

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) at BN University is a 1-year postgraduate programme. Each year's batch has 30 seats. The total fee on record is ₹13,500 – ₹21,000.

The course is about programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects.

BN University is a other institute, founded in 2015. This page brings together what is on record for this course at BN University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most PGD programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects. Typical first jobs: software developer, full-stack engineer, QA engineer or systems analyst.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask BN University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to PGD programmes at BN University as a group.

1500

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with BN University before you pay anything.

For admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA), you usually need a bachelor's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check BN University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to BN University or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

BN University runs 4 PGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Diploma in Yoga Education (D.Y.Ed.)
• Discontinued (Mar 2023) - PG Diploma in Labour Laws (DLL)
• Discontinued (Mar 2023)- PG Diploma in Cyber Laws (DCL)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 1 year on it.
• Can you manage ₹13,500 – ₹21,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does BN University compare with other colleges offering PGD?