The syllabus for the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) typically includes the following subjects
PGDCA Semester 1
1. Fundamentals of Information Technology**
– Introduction to Computers
– Operating Systems
– Networking Basics
– Internet and Web Technologies
2. Programming and Problem Solving through C**
– Basics of C Programming
– Control Structures
– Functions and Arrays
– Pointers and File Handling
3. Database Management Systems (DBMS)**
– Introduction to Databases
– SQL Queries
– Normalization
– Database Design and Management
4. Discrete Mathematics**
– Sets, Relations, and Functions
– Graph Theory
– Boolean Algebra
– Combinatorics
5. Software Engineering**
– Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
– Software Project Management
– Software Design and Testing
– Quality Assurance
6. Practical Lab I
– C Programming Lab
– DBMS Lab
Post Graduate Diploma in computer application (Semester 2)
1. Data Structures and Algorithms**
– Stacks, Queues, and Linked Lists
– Trees and Graphs
– Sorting and Searching Algorithms
– Algorithm Complexity
2. Object-Oriented Programming through Java**
– Basics of Java
– Object-Oriented Concepts
– Exception Handling
– File I/O and Applets
3. Web Technologies**
– HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
– Server-Side Scripting (PHP/ASP.NET)
– Web Hosting and Maintenance
– Responsive Web Design
4. Computer Networks**
– OSI and TCP/IP Models
– Network Topologies and Protocols
– Wireless Networks
– Network Security
5. Operating Systems**
– Process Management
– Memory Management
– File Systems
– Security and Protection
6. Practical Lab II**
– Java Programming Lab
– Web Technologies Lab
PGDCA Semester 3
1. Elective I** (Select one)
– Advanced Java Programming
– Python Programming
– Mobile Application Development
2. Elective II** (Select one)
– Data Mining and Warehousing
– Cloud Computing
– Cyber Security
3. Software Project**
– Project Proposal and Planning
– Design and Implementation
– Testing and Deployment
– Documentation and Presentation
4. Industrial Training**
– Internship in an IT company
– Practical exposure to real-world projects
– Development of industry-specific skills