Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) is a program which deals with the advance level concepts of computer application. Graduates who wish to pursue a career in IT industry can look forward to do this program. They can get employed in organisations like IT Firms, Research Firms, and Banking Industry etc. They can work in job profiles like Application Developer, Database Administrator, and IT Support Technician etc. NTPC, BSNL, BHEL, Infosys, TCS, Accenture etc are the top organizations recruiting PGDCA pass outs.

Eligibility requirements to join PGDCA course

Aspirants should hold a graduation from any recognized University to be eligible for admission into PGDCA course. A minimum of 50% marks is required to get admission in top colleges. They should have studied Mathematics as one of the subject in the 10+2 level. Those who are currently in the final year of the qualifying program can also apply for PGDCA course. Certain colleges conduct internal entrance tests and personal interviews for admission into this program. Candidates have to score minimum marks specified by the authority to get admission into this course.

Opportunities after PGDCA course

Employment areas

• IT Firms
• Research Firms
• Educational Organizations
• Banking Industry
• Insurance Firms
• Health Industry
• Entertainment sector
• Electronic Industry

Job Profiles

• Application Developer
• Database Administrator
• Business Systems Analyst
• Computer Operator
• Data Analyst
• Database Manager
• Data Entry Worker
• Game Developer
• IT Support Technician
• IT Manager
• Network Administrator
• Systems Manager
• Program Manager
• Project Manager
• Network Analyst
• QA Tester
• Programmer Analyst
• Quality Assurance Analyst
• Software Developer
• Software marketer
• Software Trainer

PGDCA pass outs have numerous career openings in public sector organizations. Initially they will be paid a monthly salary of Rs.10000 to Rs.15000 per month. Top public sector firms recruiting these graduates include:

• National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
• Food Corporation of India (FCI)
• Indian Railway
• Airport Authority of India (AAI)
• Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
• Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)
• Centre for Development of Advance Computing (C-DAC)
• Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
• Steel Authority of India (SAIL)

PGDCA pass outs are employed in several private sector organizations as well. Top private sector organizations that recruit these people include:

• Infosys Technologies
• HCL Technologies
• IBM India
• Intel
• Accenture
• Allianz Cornhill Information Services Pvt. Ltd
• Voicepack Infotech Private Limited
• NIIT Technologies
• Matrix Solutions Pvt. Ltd
• Tech Mahindra
• Global Software
• Wipro
• Cisco Systems India
• Oracle

PGDCA pass outs can do numerous certification courses as well. This will help them in their future career. They have good opportunities abroad as well.