Discontinued (Mar 2023)- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) at Sankalchand Patel University

Discontinued (Mar 2023)- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) at Sankalchand Patel University in Visnagar, Gujarat is a 1-year postgraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹40,000 – ₹45,000 (roughly ₹40,000 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.

Sankalchand Patel University is a other institute, founded in 2016. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Sankalchand Patel University — 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 Sankalchand Patel University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to PGD programmes at Sankalchand Patel University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Sankalchand Patel University before you pay anything.

For admission to Discontinued (Mar 2023)- 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 Sankalchand Patel University'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 Sankalchand Patel University on its website (www.spu.ac.in) 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.

Going by the latest placement record (2021) show a median package of ₹6.5 lakh at Sankalchand Patel University. 18 of 60 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Sankalchand Patel University runs 6 PGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Discontinued (Feb 24) - Diploma in Forensic Nursing
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (PGDMLT)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
• POST DIPLOMA IN INDUSTRIAL SAFETY
• Post Diploma in Industrial Safety

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in programming? You will spend 1 year on it.
• Can you manage ₹40,000 – ₹45,000 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Sankalchand Patel University compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Visnagar?