Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) at Universe Group of Colleges

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) at Universe Group of Colleges is a 12-month postgraduate programme. Each year's batch has 60 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.

Universe Group of Colleges is a private institute, founded in 2015. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Universe Group of Colleges — 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 Universe Group of Colleges for the current semester-wise plan.

Universe Group of Colleges 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 12 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

For admission to 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 Universe Group of Colleges'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 Universe Group of Colleges 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 12 months 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 Universe Group of Colleges compare with other colleges offering PGDCA?