The Post Graduate Diploma in (Computer Applications) is one among the PG diploma courses offered at Delhi University. Graduates having studied mathematics as a subject can apply. Admission is done on the basis of an entrance exam comprising questions from topics like mathematical ability, deductive & logical ability, and English comprehension. The course curriculum for the course covers topics such as Database Management Systems, Front End Programming, and Operating System. Students need to obtain at least 40% marks in each paper to pass the final examination.

Course Curriculum for P.G Diploma in (Computer Applications) in Delhi University

Semester –I

• Fundamentals of Programming
• Database Management Systems
• Software Engineering
• Operating System
• Multimedia and Linux Lab
• Software Lab

Semester –II

• Object Oriented Programming
• Front End Programming
• Web Technology
• Network Basics and Administration
• Software Lab
• Project

The course covers the study of programming languages in each semester. C++ is the language taught during first semester and C#, Java, etc are included under 2^nd semester studies. Total marks given for each paper is 100. Out of this, 25 marks should be obtained from internal assessment exam and the rest from end semester examination. In practical examination, 50% marks will be for internal assessment and the rest for end semester examination. Students need to obtain at least 40% marks in each paper to pass.

Colleges offering P.G Diploma in (Computer Applications) under Delhi University

• Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies
• Keshav Mahavidyalaya
• Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College
• Acharya Narendra Dev College

Eligibility Criteria for P.G Diploma in (Computer Applications) in Delhi University

Eligibility criteria for this course are somewhat similar to that of MCA degree. Graduates having studied mathematics as a subject are eligible to apply. Degree holders in any subject who have mathematics as a subject at 12th class are also eligible to apply. The requested qualification must be obtained with a minimum of 50% marks. Students who are appearing in the final year examination are also eligible. Reserved category candidates (SC/ST) are given with 5% relaxation in marks.

Admission Procedure for P.G Diploma in (Computer Applications) in Delhi University

An entrance test is conducted for finding eligible candidates for admission. It is conducted by the Department of Computer Science in collaboration with the colleges running the course. Questions for the entrance test will be based on the following topics. 

• Mathematical Ability
• Deductive & Logical Ability
• English Comprehension

Those who clear the entrance test are asked to attend an interview and certificate verification process. Candidates must bring original mark sheets and other important documents during verification process.