FD-CAP (F-Tec Diploma in Computer Applications & Programming) at F-TEC Skill Development

F-TEC Skill Development offers FD-CAP (F-Tec Diploma in Computer Applications & Programming) as a 1-year diploma degree. There are 70 seats in each batch.

Expect to spend most of your time on programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects.

F-TEC Skill Development is a other institute, founded in 1995. This page brings together what is on record for this course at F-TEC Skill Development — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most UGD 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 F-TEC Skill Development for the current semester-wise plan.

F-TEC Skill Development has not published a fee for FD-CAP (F-Tec Diploma in Computer Applications & Programming) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 1 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To get into FD-CAP (F-Tec Diploma in Computer Applications & Programming), you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check F-TEC Skill Development's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to F-TEC Skill Development 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.

F-TEC Skill Development runs 4 UGD specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• F-Tec Diploma in Finance & Banking
• FD-MSD (F-Tec Diploma in Multi-Skills Development)
• FD-HNT (F-Tec Diploma in Hardware & Networking Technologies)

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 1 year on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does F-TEC Skill Development compare with other colleges offering UGD?