Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application
In order to cater to the growing demand of computer awareness among the youth, this College has introduced a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) from this academic session.
The duration of PGDCA course is one year spread over two semesters. The examinations will be held at the end of each semester.
The total number of seats in PGDCA course is 40 and is distributed as follows:
| S. No. | Category | No. of seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Subsidized Seats | 30 + 1 (Single Girl Child) |
| 2. | Non-Subsidized Seats | 10 |
| Total | 40 + 1 (Single Girl Child) |
ELIGIBLITY CONDITIONS:
Any graduate from recognized university or its equivalent with at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of SC/ST candidates).
AGE LIMIT:
The maximum age limit for the candidates seeking admission to PGDCA programme shall be 26 years for male candidates, 28 years for female candidates and 29 years for SC/ST candidates as on 1 st July of the admission year.
ADMISSION CRITERION:
The admission to PGDCA course will be on the basis of merit drawn in the Entrance Test conducted in the College. There will be only one paper of 100 marks and the duration of the test will be 90 minutes. The entrance test shall include two sections as:
Section A
General Aptitude
Section B
Mathematics (+2 level)
NOTE:
Rechecking/Re-evaluation of answer books of the entrance test will not be allowed.
RESERVATION:
Admission to the course except for the seats reserved for NRls/NRI sponsored candidates shall be subjected to the following conditions:
1. 15% and 7.5% seats shall be reserved for schedule caste and schedule tribe candidates respectively who have passed their BA/B.Sc./B.Com. or any other equivalent degree from any recognized university.
2. The remaining 77.5% seats shall be filled as under:
(i) 25% of the seats for admission shall be open for all the candidates irrespective of the institution from where they have passed their qualifying examination.
(ii) 75% of the seats shall be filled out of the candidates who have passed their graduation degree from Himachal Pradesh University subjected to the following reservations:
(a) 5% of the seats shall be reserved for outstanding sportsmen/women. (b). 5% of the seats shall be reserved for outstanding cultural activists.
(c) 3% of the seats shall be reserved for physically handicapped candidates.
The H.P. University 120 point roaster for admission showing reservations of various categories shall be followed.
The detailed course outline for PGDCA is given below which is subjected to any change by the Board of Studies approved by Academic Council and Executive Council of Himachal Pradesh University.
SEMESTER-I
| Course Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DCS 101 | Fundamentals of Programming Using C |
| DCS 102 | PC Software |
| DCS 103 | Operating System |
| DCS 104 | Computer Organization and Architecture |
| DCS 105 | Practical I (C Language) |
| DCS 106 | Practical II (PC Software) |
SEMESTER-II
| Course Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DCS 201 | Data and File Structure |
| DCS 202 | System Analysis and Design |
| DCS 203 | Object Oriented Programming and C++ |
| DCS 204 | Data Base Management System |
| DCS 205 | Practical III (DFS uSing C++) |
| DCS 206 | Practical IV (Data Base Management System) |
| DCS 207 | Project Work |
