PGDCA Admission 2023: Important Dates, Entrance Exams, Eligibility, Best Colleges

Q: Can I do PGDCA after 10+2?

No, one cant do PGDCA just after 10+2. To pursue a PGDCA course, one must complete a 10+2+3 level of education.

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PGDCA admission 2023 is based on merit or cumulative scores obtained in graduation, entrance examination and personal interview round. Some colleges conduct their own entrance examinations to offer PGDCA Admission 2023. IGNOU PGDCA Admission was ongoing till March 10, 2023.

Candidates who have completed graduation in any stream with Mathematics as a compulsory subject with a minimum of 45 - 50% marks are eligible for admission to the PGDCA course. Some popular colleges such as Jamia Millia Islamia, Madras Christian College, etc conduct written tests and personal interviews for the shortlisted candidates. Jaipur National University, DAV College, Jamia Millia Islamia University, Madras Christian College, Prestige Institute of Management and Research, etc are some of the top PGDCA Colleges in India. IGNOU and Symbiosis offer PGDCA Distance Learning options.

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PGDCA Course is a one-year postgraduate diploma course that imparts computer application and computer science-related knowledge to the students. Students can learn about the practical and theoretical aspects of computer software, its development, and applications in this one-year course.

Table of Contents

Top PGDCA Colleges Application Deadlines
PGDCA Entrance Exam

2.1 Entrance Exam Schedule

2.2 Entrance Exam Prerequisites

PGDCA Admission Process

3.1 Eligibility

3.2 How to Apply?

3.3 PI/ GD

PGDCA Admission 2022: Preparation Tips
PGDCA Admission 2022: FAQs

Top PGDCA Colleges Application Deadlines 2023

Here are the application dates for some of the top PGDCA Colleges for academic session 2023 - 2024.

College Name	Mode of Admission	Application Dates
Madras Christian College	Merit-based	To be announced
Jaipur National University	Merit-Based	To be announced
Jamia Millia Islamia University	JMI Entrance Test Score + PI	March 03 – April 03, 2023
Annamalai University	Merit-Based	To be announced
IGNOU	Merit-Based	December 28 - March 10, 2023
ITM Gwalior	ITM NEST/GATE	Applications Open

PGDCA Admission 2023: Entrance Exams

Admissions to PGDCA Colleges is done on merit as well as entrance basis. JMI EE, ITM NEST and DUET are some of the entrance exams for admissions to PGDCA colleges. The sections below gives the details of the entrance exams such as application dates, exam dates and prerequisites.

PGDCA Admission 2023: Entrance Exam Schedule

The dates for PGDCA Entrance exams are given below in the table.

Entrance Exam	Registration Date	Examination Date
GATE	August 30 – October 16, 2022	February 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2023
ITM NEST	January 2023	May 2023

PGDCA Admission 2023: Entrance Exam Prerequisites

The applicants must follow the prerequisites below for applying for the PGDCA entrance exams, for the PGDCA admission 2023.

First of all, the candidates should make a list of PGDCA colleges they want to apply for, and what entrance exams are accepted if any.
JMI EE, DUET, ITM NEST, etc are some of the entrance exams for admission to some of the reputed colleges.
Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria for the PGDCA course i.e they must score a minimum of 40 - 50% marks in aggregate at the bachelor's level.
The entrance exams for PGDCA are conducted at the university level, and the respective universities and their affiliated colleges accept the entrance exam score for admission.

PGDCA Admission Process 2023

The admission process for PGDCA is very simple. Candidates aspiring to pursue the PGDCA program need not necessarily go through the entrance exams. Most colleges accept admission based on the marks scored in the previous qualifying exam. When the application form is released, the candidates can access them on the official website of the colleges they want to apply for.

PGDCA Admission 2023: Eligibility

The candidates must complete 10+2+3 or an equivalent exam to be eligible for PGDCA admission 2023. The eligibility criteria for PGDCA admission 2023 is given below:

The candidates must have a minimum of 40-50% marks in graduation from a recognized college.
The candidates must have studied Mathematics in their 10+2.
There is no age limit to apply for a PGDCA course.

PGDCA Admission 2023: How to Apply?

The basic steps to follow for PGDCA admission are given below:-

Sort out the colleges/ universities you want to apply to for PGDCA admission.
Visit the Colleges/ University websites, and check the eligibility criteria, and the admission procedure.
Fill in the required credentials and upload the required documents, and submit the application form.
The candidates must score good marks in graduation or its equivalent exam and the entrance examinations (if any).
The shortlisted candidates must appear in the Personal Interview (PI) round. The final selection is done based on the PI round.
The candidates must attend counseling and verify their documents, and pay the admission fee.

PGDCA Admission 2023: PI/GD

The final selection of candidates is done on the Personal Interview/ PI and Group Discussion/ GD round conducted after the declaration of merit list.

The candidates who are shortlisted in the merit list must attend to PI round. The dates of the PI round will be notified by the colleges.
They must try to score well in this round to confirm their selection.
After successfully going through the PI round, the candidates need to attend the counseling session, very their documents, and pay the admission fee to secure their seats.

PGDCA Admission 2023: Preparation Tips

Admission to the PGDCA course is done both on a merit basis and through entrance exams.

The candidates must score high marks in graduation. The candidates must also have studied mathematics till class 12th.
The candidates must appear for the entrance exams if required.
Prepare well for the entrance exam, and study the exam pattern and syllabuses.
Collect the study materials, and select a few reference books that are popular. Referring to numerous books can lead to confusion.
Solve previous year’s questions and mock test papers, it will help time management and your weak points.

PGDCA Admission 2023: FAQs

Ques. Which university is best for Pgdca?

Ans. Some of the best universities or PGDCA include Delhi University, JMI, DAV College, NIMS Mumbai, Rabindranath Tagore University, ITM University, Jaipur National University, etc.

Ques. Can Pgdca be done online?

Ans. Yes, PGDCA can be done online. They are the best option for those who are interested in this course but don't have time to attend regular classes.

Ques. What is the duration of PGDCA course?

Ans. PGDCA is a one-year professional PG Diploma course that can be pursued after graduation. The course is divided into a total of two semesters.

Ques. Can I do PGDCA after 10+2?

Ans. No, one can’t do PGDCA just after 10+2. To pursue a PGDCA course, one must complete a 10+2+3 level of education.

Ques. Can arts students do PGDCA?

Ans. Yes, Arts students can also pursue a PGDCA course. The eligibility criteria for PGDCA is to complete graduation or an equivalent level in any discipline.

Ques. What is the job after PGDCA?

Ans. Some of the job roles that one can apply for after PGDCA includes IT Support Analyst, Software Engineer, IT Consultant, Software Developer, Web Designer, System Analyst, etc.