Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications at RR Bawa Dav College

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications at RR Bawa Dav College is a 1-year postgraduate programme. Each year's batch has 40 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.

RR Bawa Dav College is a public-private institute, founded in 1965. This page brings together what is on record for this course at RR Bawa Dav 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 RR Bawa Dav College for the current semester-wise plan.

RR Bawa Dav College has not published a fee for Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications 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 Applications, 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 RR Bawa Dav 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 RR Bawa Dav 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.

RR Bawa Dav College runs 3 PGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Cosmetology and Health Care
• Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Technology

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 RR Bawa Dav College compare with other colleges offering PGD?