Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) at Jagrani Devi Degree College

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) at Jagrani Devi Degree College is a 1-year postgraduate programme. Each year's batch has 30 seats.

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.

Jagrani Devi Degree College is a private institute, founded in 2002. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Jagrani Devi Degree College — 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 Jagrani Devi Degree College for the current semester-wise plan.

Jagrani Devi Degree College has not published a fee for Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) 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.

For admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (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 Jagrani Devi Degree College'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 Jagrani Devi Degree College 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.

Jagrani Devi Degree College runs 2 PGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• 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 Jagrani Devi Degree College compare with other colleges offering PGD?