• Course Name: PGCP-AC (Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Advanced Computing)
• Duration: Approximately 24 weeks (1200 hours)
• Mode: Physical classroom or Online
• Admission: Through C-CAT (C-DAC Common Admission Test)
• Placement Assistance: Included as part of the program
• Suitable For: Engineering graduates, MCA, MSc (CS/IT/Electronics), and some other eligible postgraduate qualifications.

Eligibility:

You are generally eligible if you have:

• B.E./B.Tech (any engineering branch)
• MCA / MCM
• MSc in Computer Science, IT, Electronics
• Certain postgraduate degrees in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, etc.
• Minimum 55% marks in the qualifying examination.

Course Fees:

Mode                             Fee (excluding GST)
Physical                         ₹99,000
Online                            ₹84,150
The fee is paid in two installments.

Main Technologies Covered:

• C++
• Java
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Database Management Systems (SQL, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Operating Systems & Linux
• Software Engineering
• DevOps Basics
• Git & Version Control
• Agile & Scrum
• Selenium Testing
• Jenkins
• Object-Oriented Programming
• System Design Concepts

Placement Perspective:

C-DAC reports:

• Over 300,000 students trained
• Presence across 31 training centers
• More than 500 hiring companies participating in placement activities.

Community discussions on Reddit generally describe the course as intensive, with strong peer learning and placement opportunities, though students often mention a demanding workload and fast-paced syllabus.

If You Are Planning to Join:

For someone targeting:

• Software Development
• Full Stack Development
• Java Development
• Backend Development
• IT placements after graduation

PGCP-AC (earlier PG-DAC) is usually considered one of the strongest C-DAC programs because it covers core programming, databases, operating systems, and software engineering together