💻 DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Course Duration: 1 Year (Two Semesters)

Eligibility: 10th / 12th Pass or Equivalent

Medium: Hindi / English

📘 Semester – I

1️⃣ Fundamentals of Computer & Information Technology

• History and Generation of Computers
• Types of Computers (Analog, Digital, Hybrid)
• Hardware and Software Concepts
• Input and Output Devices
• Memory and Storage Devices
• Number System (Binary, Decimal, Hexadecimal)
• Computer Networks and Internet Basics
• Applications of IT in Various Fields

2️⃣ Computers in Office – I (MS Word, MS Excel)

• MS Word: Document creation, formatting, tables, mail merge, templates
• MS Excel: Spreadsheet concepts, formulas, functions, charts, data sorting and filtering
• Printing and Page Setup
• Office Documentation and Data Management

3️⃣ Computers in Office – II (MS PowerPoint, MS Access)

• MS PowerPoint: Creating slides, animation, design templates, presentation setup
• MS Access: Database concepts, tables, queries, forms, reports
• Linking data between Excel and Access
• Presentation and Report Preparation

4️⃣ Operating System (DOS, Windows, Linux)

• Basic concepts of Operating Systems
• File and Directory Management
• Commands of DOS
• Windows Interface, File Explorer, Control Panel, System Tools
• Introduction to Linux and Basic Commands
• Comparison of DOS, Windows, and Linux

5️⃣ Communication Skills & Personality Development

• Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication
• Writing Skills (Letters, Reports, Emails)
• Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
• Time Management and Team Work
• Interview Techniques and Resume Writing
• Grooming and Professional Behavior

💾 Semester – II

1️⃣ Introduction to Internet and Web Technology

• Concepts of Internet and Intranet
• Web Browsers and Search Engines
• Creating Email Accounts and Online Communication
• HTML Basics: Tags, Links, Tables, Forms
• Introduction to Website Design
• Cyber Security and Safe Internet Practices

2️⃣ Introduction to Financial Accounting with Tally

• Basics of Accounting and Double Entry System
• Company and Ledger Creation in Tally
• Voucher Entry and Day Book
• GST, TDS and Payroll Management
• Generating Financial Reports: Trial Balance, P&L, Balance Sheet
• Data Backup and Restore in Tally

3️⃣ Programming in C

• Introduction to Programming Language
• Constants, Variables and Data Types
• Operators and Expressions
• Control Structures: if-else, loops, switch
• Arrays, Functions and Pointers
• Structures and File Handling
• Simple Programming Projects

4️⃣ DBMS with MS Access

• Introduction to Database and Data Models
• Entity Relationship (ER) Concepts
• Creating Tables and Relationships
• Queries, Forms, and Reports
• Data Validation and Normalization
• Introduction to SQL

5️⃣ Project Report

• Preparation of a Mini Project using any studied tools (Tally / C / MS Access / Web Design)
• Project Documentation
• Viva-Voce and Presentation

🧑‍💼 Career Opportunities After DCA:

• Computer Operator
• Data Entry Operator
• Accountant (Tally)
• Office Assistant
• Web / Database Assistant
• IT Support Staff