BCA, MCA and IT Colleges in India

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Course in computers in Universities/Technical Institutes/Engineering colleges

BCA, MCA and Engineering Colleges in Other States
West Bengal	Rajasthan	Jammu and Kashmir	Himachal
Haryana	Gujarat	Goa	Manipur
Pondicheery	Punjab	Bihar	New Delhi
Orrisa	Assam

University courses

• Master of computer Applications- this is a post graduate course of 2 or3 years duration open to graduates from any stream but those who have a good mathematical base. A student id taught Linear Programming, and programming languages. The course includes on the hob training as well.
• Bachelors in Computer Science (B.Sc.Computer Sc.)- This is an under graduate course which gives a theoretical base for a career in computers. Most B. Sc courses are not too versatile in practical learning. The table at the end of this Chapter gives where an what of such courses.
• Diploma in Computer Applications (Post Graduate)- This is a one year full time course that covers computer basics. It is not considered good enough by private sector companies.
• Diploma in Computer Applications (Post Polytechnic)- This is an 18 months course similar to 1 year DCA but meant for engineering diploma holders.
• Diploma in Computer Engineering- It covers computer repair/maintenance.

Computer Courses in Private Institution

There are hundreds of computer training institutes which have mushroomed in the country to impart training in computer applications. They offer short and long duration courses. The course content includes computer languages. These are useful for becoming familiar and adept at the use of computers. Some institutes impart training in Application Software. However, the recognition and value of course taken at a private institute depends on the accredition the course receives from DOEAC.

• Department of Electronics Accredition of Computer Courses (DOEACC)- The DOEACC (Department of Electronics Accreditation of Computer Courses) scheme was initiated in early 1991 to introduce some sort of method into the computer training, so as to bring quality and standardisation at all levels. Department of Electronic (DOE) is operating a scheme, namely, department of Electronics Accreditation of Computer Courses (DOEACC) under which computer training institutes/organizations in the non-formal sector, subject to meeting will-defined norms and criteria, are given accreditation for conducting courses. There are four levels of courses under this scheme:
  • 'O' Foundation
  • 'A' Advanced Diploma
  • 'B' Graduate
  • 'C' Post Graduate

  Relevant addresses- DOEACC control Centre, c/o Manpower Development, Division, Department of Electronics, Electronics Niketan (2nd floor ), 6 Lodhi Road, CGO Complex, New Delhi.

Examinations - Examinations are conducted under the aegis of Computer Society of India (CSI0 for 'O' and 'A' levels and the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) for 'B' and 'C' levels on all India basis at many centres. The successful candidates are awarded appropriate certificates/diplomas. Students undergoing the 'accredited course' in an accredited institute as well as working professionals can appear in these examinations. As on date four 'O' level examinations, one 'A' level and three 'C' level examinations have been conducted. The first 'B' level examination was held in December 1993. Those who have successfully completed the 'O' level examinations have got suitable jobs.

• National Centre for Software Technology (NCST) is an autonomous R&D Organisation of the Department of Electronics, Government of India. It conducts competence in Software Technology Examination (CST) for the folowing levels of proficiency-G-Graduate level, D-Diploma level, I-Intermediate level and E-Entry level, Eligibility for the tests is a degree in any subject and computer competence ranging from no computer training (E level) to a full fledged computer science degree (G level). Those with a Diploma in Engineering can also take the E level exam. Examination centres are at Allahabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Coimbatore, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Thiruvananthapuram and Visakhapatnam.

Address for reference : National Centre for Software Technology (NCST) Gulmohar Cross Road No.9, Juhu, Mumbai-400049.

Courses conducted through authorized training partners of software giants

Private institutes offer varied study tracks as they forge links with IT vendors in developing training partnerships. Here we look at some alternatives in training in this segment.

IBM courses- IBM global services India Ltd. has25 ACE training centres in metros and a number of Authorized Training Partners in many cities across the country. The thrust is on software development offering training in AS/400, Mainframe and E- Business. IBM global services India Ltd. offers E-Business solutions training at IBM School of Enterprise Wide Computing and SQL Star (authorised training partners) -Hyderabad, Maars Software International, Pentafour Communications-Chennai. Asset International has 35 centres offering IBM's E-Business course which includes E-Business Foundation, Web Publishing, Java application development, administration, Web application development, administration and security, E- commerce and Lotus notes..

Technocampus a software finishing school managed by Globsyn Group set up in academic collaboration with IBM in Calcutta conducts 3 courses in co-certification with IBM. Young Software Manager Program (YSM) is a combined training in software and management. The training is for software team managers. This is a six month program begins in February and September. B.Tech., MCA, MStats or MBA and Knowledge of Cobol, Pascal, C, Fortran are required or graduates with 2 year computer training can take the entrance test. This is a general and software aptitude test.

SAP courses-Sapient College, the training and education wing of SAP, offers courses in current SAP R/3 business applications. SAP India is a wholly owned subsidiary of global ERP major SAP AG.

World Wide Web Institute, Geneva, Switzerland has its Authorised Training Centres in Delhi, Hyderabad and offers the Certified Webmasters Programme.

Microsoft Education and Certification in India has four main study/training initiatives.

60 Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centres (CTECs) including NIIT and Aptech offering Microsoft certification courses

• Microsoft Authorised Academic Training institutions impart training on Microsoft products and technologies. This option can be avaield at Xaviers (Mumbai) Narsi Monji Institute of Management Studies (Mumbai); Gujarat University (Ahmedabad) and PES Institute of Technology (Bangalore).
• A University Advanced Technology Laboratory Program sponsors research initiatives at IIT Delhi; IIM, Bangalore and the Indian Institute of Acience Microsoft currently offers certification to trainers, Systems Engineers, Solutions Developers and Professionals (+Internet/+Site Buioders)

Note: NIIT, a part of the HCL group, has alliance with Microsoft Corporation as training partner in India for training in Microsoft technologies and products. NIIT offers the following Microsoft Certified courses-Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE); Microsoft Certified System Engineer +Internet (MCSE+1); Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD); Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chennai, Delhi, Secunderabad, Mumbai, Pune. Other career programs range from 12 months, 18 months, 2 to3 years in Net Centring Computing, Internet and Information Technology.

ORACLE- Oracle is a forerunner in the RDBMS with almost a 70% market share. It offers the best training option for those planning to enter software development. The courses offered are

• Oracle Certified Database Administrator Programme for database administrators has 5 course tests followed by a certification.
• Career Development Program is a 45 day course covers Oracle Developer, Oracle Designer, Java programming and Oracle Web server. Authorised Training partners (ATCs) at 20 locations in the country conduct the programme for IT professionals, MCAs, Engineers, etc. Their ATCs are Asset, SQL, Koenig Aptech, Bitech, Renaissance, TGV group, PSG College, Path Consultants, System Logic, Karrox technologies Ltd and Aquila Software. Certification examination of the course the ATCs is taken by Sylvan Prometric, a worldwide professional testing body.
• Oracle Global Education Centres conduct 2 fulltime masters certificate programmes in Financial Application implementation and Manufacturing Application Implementation for Finance and manufacturing professionals. The degree enhances overseas employment prospects as ERP implementation consultants.
• Address: Oracle Education, 5th floor, GopalDass Bhawan, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi.

BAAN- Baan Institute offers 2 courses for ERP professionals. Boundary Spanner consultants designed for engineers. MBAs and Finance professionals with 3 years of work experience in a 10 week course. The Boundary Spanner Development course is designed for IT professionals (Btech/BE/MCA) with 2 years of work experience and skills in fourth generation language and relational database management systems (17 week course)

Address: Baan Institute, 8-2-248/A,4th, Maharishi Building, Road No3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-34.

I.I.T.-Indian Institute of Technology offers 6 month certificate courses to graduates in 'C' Data Structures&UNIX;OOP&GUI Designing (Windows programming &VC++); Telecommunication Technology ; Computer network and Internet Applications; RDBMS Design&Oracle at EL Net-3L studycentres located in Delhi, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Jalandhar, Kanpur, Varanasi.

CEDT - Centre for Electronics Design and Technology of India A - 34, Industrial Area, Phase - 8, Sas Nagar - 160059, Punjab is an autonomous establishment under the Department of Electronics, Government of India. The centre imparts software and hardware training programme through its Authorised Training Centres (ATC) across the country.