Diploma in Computer Application at National Institute of Management, Mumbai

Diploma in Computer Application at National Institute of Management, Mumbai in Mumbai, Maharashtra is a 1-year diploma programme in the Diploma in Computer Applications family. Fees for the full course come to ₹38,700 (roughly ₹39,000 a year).

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.

National Institute of Management, Mumbai is a other institute, founded in 1990. This page brings together what is on record for this course at National Institute of Management, Mumbai — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most DCA 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 National Institute of Management, Mumbai for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with National Institute of Management, Mumbai before you pay anything.

For admission to Diploma in Computer Application, 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 National Institute of Management, Mumbai's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

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 National Institute of Management, Mumbai on its website (nimonweb.com) 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.

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 1 year on it.
• Can you manage ₹38,700 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 National Institute of Management, Mumbai compare with other colleges offering DCA in and around Mumbai?