What is the difference between MCA and PGDCA?

8.1K Views|Posted 9 years ago
Asked by Rohit Pathak
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Dear Rohit Pathak, MCA stands for Master of Computer Application and PGDCA stands for Post Graduation Diploma in Computer Applications. MCA is a 3-year programme and PGDCA normally is a 1 to 1 and a half year programme. I hope I have cleared your doubts. All the best.

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Sameer Das
9 years ago
MCA is a 3-year course after graduation while PGDCA is a 1-year course after graduation. Some universities have an option that students can take direct admission in the 2nd-year of MCA after completing university PGDCA.

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G
3 years ago
Can you please tell me the names of universities offer direct admission in MCA after PGDCA please.

Sri shashank
9 years ago
Hello, Master of computer applications (MCA) is a two-year professional master degree course awarded in India designed to meet the demand for information technology. MCA is considered as one of the best degrees for students in computer applications and software. Where Post Graduation Diploma in Co

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