Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications [PGDCA] From Annamalai University, Chidambaram

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Course Details

The Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University offers the Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) Programme as a professional course that aims to impart skills in software development and gives an opportunity for any graduates to become computer professionals. It is a distance-learning course with a duration of one academic year comprising two semesters.

  • The PGDCA programme is divided into two semesters that involves basic concepts related to Information Technology (IT), programming languages, web designing, software engineering and many other concepts. The programme also involves project work related to the field.
  • The minimum eligibility requirement to apply for a PGDCA programme at Annamalai University is a graduate/Bachelor’s degree or 10+2+3 format of education in any stream from any recognized university.
  • Admission to the PGDCA programme is purely based on merit in the qualifying examination following the rules of reservation of the Tamil Nadu State Government.

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Annamalai University PGDCA Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

The candidates applying for admission to the PGDCA programme at Annamalai University must have the following educational qualification obtained from any of the recognized universities:

  • Graduation/Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university
  • The applicants who have passed the qualifying examination under the pattern of 10+2+3 or 11+2+2 or 11+1+3 years will be eligible for admission to the programme.

Age Criteria

According to the University norms, there is no age bar for admission to the PGDCA programme.

Annamalai University PGDCA Admission Guidelines

For admission to the PGDCA programme at Annamalai University, every candidate needs to satisfy the academic eligibility criteria and the cutoff/merit set by the University.

The admission to the course is purely based on the merit in the qualifying examination. The mode of application to the course is Offline only and needs to be sent to the administrative office by post. The aspirants can pay the application fees in online mode only.

How to apply?

  • Visit the official website of Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University. (http://www.audde.in/ )
  • Click on the link for PG Diploma Admission portal.
  • Download the application form or get the form from the university office in person or by post.
  • Fill the application form carefully after checking the eligibility criteria.
  • Enter the programme code, name of the programme, medium of instruction, optional subjects and PCP (Personal Contact Programme) Zone very clearly and correctly.
  • A recent Passport size photograph should be pasted on the Application form and signed by the applicant.
  • Attach self-attested copies of certificates for the educational qualification, 10th Marksheet, 11th and 12th Marksheet, U.G. Degree/Provisional Certificate(s), Transfer Certificate/ Migration Certificate and Community Certificate.
  • If the certificates submitted by the applicant are in a language other than English/Tamil, an attested English version of the certificates should accompany them.
  • Send the application form to the University office by ordinary post.

Annamalai University PGDCA Admissions Application fees

The aspirants from all the categories need to pay an application fee of Rs. 200. The students can pay the application fees in online mode. The candidates can deposit the fee through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI.

Documents required in original at the time of Admission

The candidates need to bring or submit the following documents in original along with Xerox copies during the time of admission:

  • Graduation Degree / Provisional Certificate
  • Class 12th mark sheet and passing certificate
  • Class 11th mark sheet and passing certificate
  • Class 10th mark sheet and passing certificate
  • Transfer Certificate/ Migration Certificate
  • ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Voter‘s Identity Card / PAN Card / Passport / Driving License)
  • Community Certificate
  • Passport size photograph of the candidate (3)

Admission Procedure

The selection to the PGDCA programme is based on merit in the qualifying examination of the candidate.

Spot Admission

  • Applicants living near any of the Study Centres set by the University can step in for Spot Admission. Selection for direct admission will be made at the Study Centres.
  • For Spot Admission, the candidates must submit the filled-in application along with the required documents.
  • Original Certificates will be returned immediately after verification.

Admission through Post

  • If the applicant's place is not near any of the Study Centres, the filled-in application pasted with passport size photograph must be sent to the office of Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University along with self-attested Xerox copies of the documents.
  • On receipt of provisional admission cards, the candidates need to send by the Original Certificates of documents submitted along with the application by Speed Post.
  • The admission confirmation, the signed identity card and the original certificates will be returned to the student through Registered post.

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Annamalai University PGDCA Course Details

The Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University offers a one-year Post-Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) in distance mode. It is a professional postgraduate level course that aims to impart skills in software development and gives an opportunity for any graduates to become computer professionals.

This programme allows students to seek professional knowledge and specialisation in computer science with technical, professional and communications skills.

The curriculum deals with subjects that include computer programming, programming languages, , internet technology, networking, software development, database management, information technology etc.

PGDCA Course Structure

The PGDCA. programme is divided into two semesters that involves basic concepts related to Information Technology (IT), programming languages, web designing, software engineering and many other concepts. The programme also involves project work related to the field.

The various topics to be taught in both the semesters are tabulated below:

SEMESTER I SEMESTER II
Concepts of Information Technology Computer Networks
Programming in C & C++ Java Programming
Relational Database Management Systems Web Designing
Visual Basic Software Engineering
Programming Lab – I (MS-Office, C++) Programming Lab (Java and Web Designing)
Programming Lab-II (Oracle, Forms, Reports, VB) Project work

PROJECT WORK

The Students admitted to the PGDCA programme need to do project work on an assigned topic under the supervision of an approved guide individually during the second semester.

PERSONAL CONTACT PROGRAMME (PCP)

A candidate is eligible to appear for the examination only if he/she satisfies the minimum attendance of 11 days out of 12 days (90%) per semester of Personal Contact Programme.

Annamalai University PGDCA Fee Structure

The fee structure for PGDCA programme at Annamalai University is as follows:

CHARGES First Installment Second Installment
Tuition Fee Rs. 3000 -
Admission Fee & Other Charges Rs. 1000 -
Lab Fee + Project Fee Rs. 1500 Rs. 1000
Special Fee Rs. 400 -
Total Rs. 5900 Rs. 1000
Grand Total Rs. 6900

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Annamalai University PGDCA Placement Details

Annamalai University is actually very famous for distance education. The candidates with PGDCA Degree will be able to find a decent job in IT firms, tech firms, E-Commerce firms, software development firms, IT consultancies, MNCs etc.

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Annamalai University PGDCA FAQs

Ques. What is the Personal Contact Programme (PCP) at Annamalai University?

Ans. Personal Contact Programmes (PCP) are held on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays during which lectures and discussions will be held on all subjects including orientation to do the practicals. Students are advised to avail this facility. If they bring the recommended textbooks along with study materials received from the Directorate, they will find the PCPs immensely useful.

Ques. Can I join another degree programme while pursuing PGDCA at the same time at Annamalai University?

Ans. No candidate is permitted to join or study two Degree programmes at a time. If any candidate is found pursuing Two Degree Programmes simultaneously, the Directorate will cancel the admission to any one of the programmes at its discretion and the fees remitted for the cancelled programme will be forfeited. However, students pursuing a degree programme are permitted to join or study a Certificate / Diploma / P.G. Diploma programme concurrently.

Ques. How would the study material and books of Annamalai University PGDCA be available to the students?

Ans. The Regulations and Syllabus for the Programme will be supplied along with the study material. The syllabus and study material will be supplied during the time of Spot Admission at the Study Centre itself or the same will be dispatched by the D.D.E. through Registered Post.

Ques. Can we make payment in cash for the PGDCA fee at Annamalai University?

Ans. Cash and Demand Drafts will not be accepted under any circumstances. The candidates need to pay all the fees through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI.

Ques. What are the career prospects after a PGDCA course from Annamalai University?

Ans. PGDCA offers plenty of scope in job opportunities. The candidates with a PGDCA Degree will be able to find a decent and well-paid job. The various jobs opportunities after the course are as follows:

  • Database Administrator
  • IT Specialist
  • Interface Engineer
  • Java Developer
  • Project Manager
  • Computer Programmer & Analyst
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