DCA is a Diploma of computer applications. It focuses on applications such as MS Office, Internet Applications, Operating System, Database Management System, and HTML among other subjects. The candidate who wants to pursue this course should have 10th with minimum 50% marks from recognized board. It has subjects such as Basics Computer Skills, MS Office Applications, Internet Basics, E-Business, PC Assembly and Troubleshooting. This course is offered in various institutes. The average fee of this course ranges between INR 5000 to INR 30,000 for this course. They can also further courses such as BBA in computer applications, BA in computer applications, and BSC. in computer applications etc.
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Course Duration |
6 to 12 months |
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Eligibility |
10+2 |
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Course Fee |
INR5000 to INR30000 |
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Admission |
Direct admission to colleges |
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Average salary |
INR2 lakh - INR5 lakh |
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Examination |
Annualy |
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Fields of Job |
Basic Computer Applications, Accounting, Database Handling, |
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Accountant, Software Developer, C++ Developer, and many more Computer Operator, Web Designer, |
DCA Eligibility:
The candidate who wants to pursue this course must 10th with minimum 50% marks from a recognized board. The candidates can get direct admission in this course. No minimum cut-off is required. But candidates with high marks is preferred.
DCA Admission Process:
There is no minimum cut off marks for admission in this course the candidates with high grades are preferred. Students have to visit the college for information of the admissions process, application fees, tuition fee structure, syllabus, and so on. The admission for DCA starts in April month.
Documents required for Admission in DCA are as following-
- Evidence of birth date
- Class 10th Certificate
- Class 12th Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Domicile certificate
- Character certificate
- Certificates for Planned Caste, Planned Tribe, and Other In reverse Castes
- Proof of disability (if any)
DCA Syllabus:
Semester I |
Semester II |
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Fundamental of IT |
GUI – Programming in Visual Basic |
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Introduction to computer |
Desktop Publishing |
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Networks and Web Design Programming in C++ |
Data Base Management Systems |
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Business Communication |
Project |
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Practical I |
Practical I |
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Practical II |
Practical II |
DCA Skills:
The skills obtained by students from this course are given below in table-
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Fundamental Computer Skills |
Communication skills |
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MS Office apps |
Interpersonal skills |
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Basics of ERP |
Analytical skills |
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E-Business |
Coding skills |
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Internet fundamentals |
Programming skills |
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IT security & Software hacking |
Attention to detail |
DCA Colleges:
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College |
Fees in INR |
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7,810 |
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5,610 |
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Lovely Professional University |
99,000 |
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5,850 |
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Aligarh Muslim University |
1,900 |
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20,800 |
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4,950 |
DCA Job Profiles:
Job Profiles |
Annual Salary (INR) |
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Profile managers |
2.53 lakh |
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Language developer |
3.5-4.5 lakh |
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Web developer |
3-5 lakh |
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Graphic design and animation |
5-6 lakh |
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Technical Developer |
2-3 lakh |
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Administrative management |
3 lakh |
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Software Developer |
3-5 lakh |
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Accountant |
1-2 lakh |
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Computer operator |
2-3 lakh |
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Computer Operator |
2 to 3 lakh |
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Accountant |
1 to 2 lakh |
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Web Designer |
4 to 5 lakh |
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Software Developer |
3 to 5 lakh |
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C++ Developer |
4 to 6 lakh |
DCA Top Receuiters:
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Cognizant |
CESC |
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TCS |
Tata Motors |
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Syntel |
UCO Bank Limited |
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HCL |
ITC |
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NIIT |
Aditya Birla Group |
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Dell |
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Wipro |
Amazon |
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Tech Mahindra |
Capgemini |
DCA Scope:
The candidates who want to futher study in this field they can pursue in the courses given below in table-
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Course |
Duration |
Average Fees |
Top Colleges |
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3 years |
INR 30,000 - INR 2,00,000 |
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ADCA |
1 year |
INR 15,000 - 30,000 |
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2 years |
INR 30,000 - 2,00,000 |
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2 years |
INR 10,000 - 60,000 |
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2-5 years |
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FAQs:
Ques. What is full form of DCA?
Ans. The full form is Diploma in Computer Applications.
Ques. What is eligibility required for DCA?
Ans. The candidate who wants to pursue DCA should have 10th from recognized board.
Ques. What is duration of DCA Course?
Ans. It has duration of one year.
Ques. What is average fee of DCA?
Ans. The average fee of this course is INR 5,000 to INR 30,000.
Ques. What are study options after DCA?
Ans. After the completion of DCA the students can pursue BBA in computer applications, BA in computer applications, and BSc. in computer applications etc.
Ques. What are the job profiles after DCA?
Ans. . Accountant, Software Developer, C++ Developer, and many more Computer Operator, Web Designer.
Ques. What is the scope of DCA?
Ans. The scope of DCA is as following:
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
ADCA
MSc Computer Applications
MCom Computer Applications
PhD Computer Applications
Ques. What is the cut-off for DCA Exam?
Ans. The candidate with higher marks preferred for admission in DCA course.
Ques. Which is better DCA or PGDCA?
Ans. DCA is a basic computer diploma but PGDCA is an advanced level diploma available to graduate students.