Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) at Sikh National College

If you are looking at Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA), Sikh National College runs it as a 1-year, full-time postgraduate course. The intake is 40 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.

Sikh National College is a public-private institute, founded in 1953. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Sikh National 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 Sikh National College for the current semester-wise plan.

Sikh National 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.

To be considered for Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA), you usually need a bachelor's degree in a related subject. The minimum marks on record at Sikh National College are: X: 0.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 45.0.

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 Sikh National College'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 Sikh National 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.

Sikh National College runs 3 PGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Services
• Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Designing

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 Sikh National College compare with other colleges offering PGD?