Scope after PGDCA

Can you tell me about the scope after completing PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application) Program in India as I want to check it before taking up the course?

[Arvind Kumar]

After completing PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application), one will gain an in-depth understanding of basic computer applications in business. The course covers key programming languages, database management, system analysis, computer software development, financial management, and planning for long term.


The course suits well if one want to go for a teaching job at a higher-degree college in both government and private institutes. One may also find employment in public and private sectors, insurance, banking, accounting, e-commerce, marketing and lots more.


Professionals in this career can also opt for teaching jobs in universities and colleges. They can also become computer operator in many companies.


Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application Job Types

Computer Programmer
Software Engineer
Computer Operator
Application Specialist
Mobile application Developer
Application Packaging Administrator
Computer Systems Analyst
Senior Application Analyst
Application Support Analyst Mobile Support
Office Assistant/Computer Operator
Computer Teacher
Application Support Lead
Computer Systems Software Engineer
Database Administrator
Computer Applications Software Engineer
Network Systems & Data Communication Analyst


Some Good Colleges for PGDCA


Dibrugarh University, DU, Assam

Centre for Distance Education University of Hyderabad, CDEUH, Hyderabad

Kakatiya University, School of Distance Learning, KUSDL, Warangal

NRAI School of Mass Communication and Management, NRAISMCM, New Delhi

Indo Danish Tool Room, IDTR, Jamshedpur

Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Institute of Distance Education, MMUIDE, Mullana

Panjab University, Department of Correspondence Studies, PUDCS, Chandigarh

Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education, AUDDE, Tamil Nadu

Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, MCNUJC, Bhopal

Patna Womens College, PWC, Patna

Punjab Technical University, PTU, Jalandhar

Indian Statistical Institute, ISI, Kolkata

Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Directorate Distance Education, GJUSTDDE, Hisar

Chaudhary Devi Lal University, Centre for Distance Learning, CDLUCDL, Sirsa

Dr. C V Raman University, DCVRU, Raipur

University of Jammu, UJ, Jammu