Component

Amount (INR)

Programme Fee (1 Year)

INR 50,000

Hostel Charges (Optional)

Up to INR 36,000 per year

Total Fees

INR 50,000

IEM PGDCA Admission 2026

Event	Date
IEM Application Opens	July 9, 2026
IEM Application Closes	July 20, 2026
Class Commencement	August 2026

Admission is merit-based on graduation marks, no national entrance exam required.

Students are advised to apply early as admissions are first-come-first-served.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (as per AKTU norms for affiliated institutes).

Final-year graduation students who expect to complete their degree before the session begins may apply provisionally to the institute.

No specific entrance exam score is mandatory for PGDCA admission at IEM Lucknow.

Admission Process

Apply to IEM Lucknow through the official application form during the designated window with all required academic documents.

Submit graduation marksheets, identity proof, and address proof to the admissions office.

Shortlisted candidates may be called for a counselling session or interaction at the institute.

Receive admission offer based on graduation marks and, if applicable, interaction outcome.

Pay the full programme fee of INR 50,000 and complete document verification on the allotted date.

Report to IEM Lucknow and confirm enrollment before the academic session begins.

✓ Opt for this if

You want a quick 1-year computer applications credential from an AKTU college.
You aim for IT support, data entry, or software application roles in Lucknow.
Total PG diploma budget is under INR 55,000 and you prefer the Lucknow campus.

✗ Skip if

You want a full MCA or M.Sc Computer Science degree for IT career growth.
You need advanced programming, AI, or data science training in the curriculum.
You target software development roles at IT companies requiring a formal CS degree.

IEM PGDCA Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
PM-USP Yojana (National Scholarship Portal)	Varies by category	SC/ST/OBC/Minority students. Apply at scholarships.gov.in before the annual deadline.
UP Post-Matric Scholarship	INR 12,000 to INR 40,000 per year	UP domicile. SC/ST/OBC/Minority/General. Family income below prescribed limit. Apply at scholarship.up.gov.in.

UP Post-Matric Scholarship applications open in September to October each year.

IEM PGDCA FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for PGDCA at IEM Lucknow?

Ans. The total programme fee for PGDCA at IEM Lucknow is INR 50,000 for the complete 1-year programme. This is the full course fee and no additional annual charges are typically levied beyond this amount. Hostel charges of up to INR 36,000 per year are optional and billed separately. Students from reserved categories may apply for UP Post-Matric Scholarship or PM-USP Yojana to reduce the net cost.

Ques. Is a computer science background required for PGDCA at IEM Lucknow?

Ans. No. PGDCA at IEM Lucknow is open to graduates from any discipline, including arts, commerce, and science. A computer science background is not mandatory, though basic familiarity with computers is helpful. The programme is designed to build computer application skills from the ground up, making it accessible to graduates from non-technical backgrounds who want to build IT proficiency for employment.

Ques. What subjects are covered in PGDCA at IEM Lucknow?

Ans. The PGDCA programme covers subjects including fundamentals of computers, C programming, database management systems, web technologies, MS Office applications, computer networks, software engineering, and internet and email applications. The 1-year curriculum is structured to give students both theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on experience with the software tools and applications used in office and IT environments across industries.

Ques. What career options are available after PGDCA from IEM Lucknow?

Ans. Graduates of PGDCA from IEM Lucknow can work as computer operator, data entry executive, IT support assistant, office automation specialist, web content manager, and entry-level database assistant in government offices, schools, banks, and corporate organisations across Uttar Pradesh. PGDCA holders are also eligible for computer operator posts in state government departments and many public sector undertakings in North India.

Ques. Is PGDCA from IEM Lucknow recognised for government computer operator posts?

Ans. PGDCA from an AKTU-affiliated institute is generally recognised for government computer operator recruitment at the state level in Uttar Pradesh. Many state government departments and UP PSUs include PGDCA as a valid qualification for computer operator and data entry operator posts. Candidates should verify specific eligibility conditions in each recruitment notification before applying to ensure the PGDCA from an AKTU-affiliated institute is accepted for that particular post.

Ques. Can I pursue MCA after completing PGDCA from IEM Lucknow?

Ans. Yes. Completing a PGDCA provides foundational computer application knowledge that can support an MCA application. Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline who hold a PGDCA can apply for a full-time MCA programme, which is a 2-year postgraduate course. Some AKTU-affiliated colleges offer MCA admission based on CUET-PG scores and graduation marks. However, a PGDCA alone does not substitute for the MCA degree eligibility requirements and both qualifications must be obtained separately.