PG Diploma in Computer Application at NIT Computer Institute

If you are looking at PG Diploma in Computer Application, NIT Computer Institute runs it as a 1-year, full-time postgraduate course. The intake is 50 seats a year.

At its core, the programme covers programming, data structures and algorithms, databases, operating systems, computer networks and software engineering, with a steady diet of lab work and projects.

NIT Computer Institute is a public/government institute, founded in 2000. This page brings together what is on record for this course at NIT Computer Institute — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most PGDCA 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 NIT Computer Institute for the current semester-wise plan.

NIT Computer Institute has not published a fee for PG Diploma in Computer Application 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 be considered for PG Diploma in Computer Application, 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 NIT Computer Institute's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to NIT Computer Institute 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.

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• 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 NIT Computer Institute compare with other colleges offering PGDCA?