Courses and Colleges after 10th After 10th, What Next?
Diploma In Computer Science
Most of the Technical universities and many private colleges in India also offer Diploma courses in streams like Computer Science. These Diploma courses can be 1 month to 3 years of duration and covers basics of computer science like HTML, Hardware, networking, databases to teach programming in languages like Java, .net, C/C++.
Syllabus
Course Content
(1) 1st Semester
- English Communication.
- Applied Mathematics-II.
- Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- Basics of Computers & Computer Organisation.
- Basic Computer Skills.
- Analog Lab.
(2) 2nd semester
- Applied Science.
- Applied Mathematics-II.
- Digital Electronics.
- C Programming Lab.
- Applied Science Lab.
- Digital Lab
(3) 3rd semester
- Advanced Programming in C & Data Structures.
- Data Communication & Computer Networks.
- Advanced Microprocessors.
- Data Structures lab.
- Computer Hardware Lab.
- Microprocessor lab.
(4) 4th semester:
- OOP with C++.
- System Software.
- DBMS.
- C++ LAB.
- Network Administration Lab.
- DBMS LAB.
- Visual Basic Lab.
(5) 5th semester
- Software Engineering.
- Java Programming.
- Web Technology.
- Web Technology Lab.
- Java Programming Lab.
- Information Search, Analysis and Presentation (ISAP) Lab.
- Project Work – I.
(6) 6th semester
- Organisational Behaviour and Environmental Engineering.
- Network Security.
- Mobile Computing.
- Linux Lab.
- ASP.NET LAB.
- Project Work – II.
Eligibility & Admission
A student must have passed Secondary School Certificate Examination (Std X) or any other equivalent examination. Must have obtained at least 50% marks in total, in one sitting.
Must have passed English, Math, Science (Physics & Chemistry) as compulsory subjects. Personal interview (sometimes)
Higher Studies
- After completing 3-year Diploma in Computer Science in first division the student can get admission in second year of degree in Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering.) known as lateral admission.
- The student can also do courses like B.C.A. (Bachelor in Computer Application), and B.C.S.(Bachelor in Computer Science),and BSc. IT Bachelor in Information Technology), through different recognized universities.
- If a student passes with second division, through AMIE (Associate Membership in Institute of Engineers) can get the Engineering Degree pursued on an evening or part time basis.
- The opportunity is also open for higher education abroad.
Job Prospects
A candidate can fetch a job after completing Diploma in Computer Engineering in following fields:
- Computer Hardware Industry.
- Computer Service Industry.
- Consultancy Services.
- Software Development Industries.
- Web Designing and publishing.
- Electronics and Communication Industries.
- Networking and maintenance industries – and many more.
Employers
On completion of Diploma in Computer Science, plenty of career opportunities exist in the IT industry.
The students can go for further studies like the B.E Course. They can find openings as software engineers, system developers and programmers. They get sufficient opportunity to learn PC hardware so that they can become Hardware Engineers. They can become network engineers. They are eligible for the Apprenticeship training program in HAL, NAL, etc. Infinite opportunities in the field of Web and Multimedia designing are available for Diploma holders. Most MNCs prefer diploma students for BPO and Call Centre jobs.
