Diploma in Computer Application (DCA)

Course Overview

The Diploma in Computer Application (DCA) is a 6-month diploma that builds strong, job-ready computer skills. It covers computer fundamentals, Windows and file management, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet and email, typing, and an introduction to computerised accounting with Tally. With an emphasis on hands-on practical sessions, DCA prepares students for office, administrative, and data-entry roles and leads to a verifiable diploma certificate.

6 Months

Duration

Modules

Topics

Offline

Mode

Syllabus

Semester 1 | Paper I - DBM/CA-01: Introduction to ICT Tools [Theory 60 hrs + Practical 60 hrs]

1. Computer Appreciation 8 hrs

Definition, characteristics, generations and classification of computers (Theory 4 + Practical 4 hrs)

2. Computer Organization 12 hrs

CPU, memory hierarchy, input-output devices, storage devices (Theory 6 + Practical 6 hrs)

3. Operating System 24 hrs

Concepts of OS, Windows and Linux environment, file management, control panel, utilities (Theory 12 + Practical 12 hrs)

4. Word Processing 10 hrs

Document creation, formatting, tables, mail merge, printing (Theory 5 + Practical 5 hrs)

5. Spreadsheet Package 16 hrs

Worksheets, formulas, functions, charts, data handling (Theory 8 + Practical 8 hrs)

6. Presentation Package 10 hrs

Slides, themes, animation, transitions, slide show delivery (Theory 5 + Practical 5 hrs)

7. Data Base Operations 24 hrs

Database concepts, tables, queries, forms and reports (Theory 12 + Practical 12 hrs)

8. Computer Communication and Internet 8 hrs

Networking basics, Internet, browsers, e-mail operations (Theory 4 + Practical 4 hrs)

9. Security Overview 4 hrs

Virus, malware, safe computing practices, data protection (Theory 2 + Practical 2 hrs)

10. Information Technology and Society 4 hrs

IT applications, e-Governance services, digital India ecosystem (Theory 2 + Practical 2 hrs)

Semester 1 | Paper II - DBM/CA-21: Introduction to ICT Resources [Theory 60 hrs + Practical 60 hrs]

1. PC Assembly and Operation 30 hrs

Identification of parts, assembly and disassembly of PC, CMOS setup (Theory 15 + Practical 15 hrs)

2. Miscellaneous Utilities 30 hrs

Compression tools, disk utilities, CD writing, antivirus tools (Theory 15 + Practical 15 hrs)

3. Networking Concepts 30 hrs

Network types, topologies, cabling, IP addressing basics (Theory 15 + Practical 15 hrs)

4. Network Administration 30 hrs

Setting up and configuring a small LAN, sharing and administration (Theory 15 + Practical 15 hrs)

Semester 1 | Paper III - DBM/CA-PR1: ICT Tools and ICT Resources Practical [100 Marks]

1. Practical Sessions and Record 50 hrs

ICT tools and hardware-networking laboratory with practical record

2. Semester Practical Examination 10 hrs

Practical examination with viva-voce

Semester 2 | Paper IV - DBM/CA-03: Internet and Web Technology [Theory 60 hrs + Practical 60 hrs]

1. Introduction to Internet 4 hrs

Evolution of Internet and its working principles (Theory 2 + Practical 2 hrs)

2. TCP/IP - Internet Technology and Protocol 6 hrs

TCP/IP protocol suite, addressing, DNS (Theory 3 + Practical 3 hrs)

3. Internet Connectivity 6 hrs

Types of connections, ISP, broadband, wireless access (Theory 3 + Practical 3 hrs)

4. Internet Network 8 hrs

LAN, WAN, network devices used for Internet access (Theory 4 + Practical 4 hrs)

5. Services on Internet 8 hrs

WWW, FTP, chat, video conferencing, cloud services (Theory 4 + Practical 4 hrs)

6. Electronic Mail 14 hrs

E-mail working, account management, etiquette, attachments (Theory 7 + Practical 7 hrs)

7. Current Trends on Internet 6 hrs

Social media, e-commerce, OTT, emerging trends (Theory 3 + Practical 3 hrs)

8. Web Publishing and Browsing 20 hrs

Web servers, hosting, browsers, search engines (Theory 10 + Practical 10 hrs)

9. HTML Programming Basics 24 hrs

HTML tags, lists, tables, forms, images and links (Theory 12 + Practical 12 hrs)

10. Interactivity Tools and Scripting Languages 16 hrs

CSS and JavaScript fundamentals for interactive pages (Theory 8 + Practical 8 hrs)

11. Internet Security, Privacy and Copyright Issues 8 hrs

Threats, safe browsing, information privacy, IPR (Theory 4 + Practical 4 hrs)

Semester 2 | Paper V - DBM/CA-42: Programming and Problem Solving through Python [Theory 48 hrs + Practical 72 hrs]

1. Introduction to Programming 5 hrs

Program, programming languages and paradigms (Theory 2 + Practical 3 hrs)

2. Algorithm and Flowcharts 15 hrs

Developing algorithms and flowcharts to solve problems (Theory 6 + Practical 9 hrs)

3. Introduction to Python 5 hrs

Python installation, IDLE, first programs (Theory 2 + Practical 3 hrs)

4. Operators, Expressions and Python Statements 25 hrs

Data types, operators, input-output, conditional and loop statements (Theory 10 + Practical 15 hrs)

5. Sequence Data Types 15 hrs

Strings, Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries and their operations (Theory 6 + Practical 9 hrs)

6. Functions 25 hrs

Built-in and user-defined functions, arguments, recursion (Theory 10 + Practical 15 hrs)

7. File Processing 15 hrs

Text and binary files, reading and writing data (Theory 6 + Practical 9 hrs)

8. Modules 5 hrs

Creating and importing modules and packages (Theory 2 + Practical 3 hrs)

9. NumPy Basics 10 hrs

NumPy arrays and elementary data handling (Theory 4 + Practical 6 hrs)

Semester 2 | Paper VI - DBM/CA-PR2 and Mini Project [100 + 100 Marks]

1. Web and Python Practical 50 hrs

Web page development and Python programming laboratory with record

2. Mini Project 60 hrs

Individual mini project with documentation and demonstration

Fee Structure

Offline (train + exam at centre)

Admission (one-time)	₹600
Monthly × 6	₹4,200
Exam & Certificate	₹200
Total	₹5,000

Online (exam-only, flat)₹3,000

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