PGCP-AC
PGCP-AC is the most popular PG Certificate Programme of C-DAC. The course is targeted towards Engineering Graduates and MCA/MSc who wish to venture into the domain of advanced computing. The course aims to groom the students to enable them to work on current technology scenarios as well as prepare them to keep pace with the changing face of technology and the requirements of the growing IT industry. The entire course syllabus, courseware, teaching methodology and the course delivery have been derived from the rich research and development background of C-DAC.
Running successfully for 25 years, the PGCP-AC course has produced thousands of professionals, who are well positioned in the industry today.
Course Highlights
- Well established courses with excellent placement records.
- 24-week full-time courses with 900 hours' theory + lab + project + 300 hours self study.
- 6-8 hours per day theory + lab sessions on 6 days a week in most centres.
- Continuous lab and internal assessments during the course.
- Centralised course-end theory exams across all centres.
- Courses designed and developed in consultation with the domain experts in C-DAC,academia and ICT industry.
- Expert faculty from C-DAC and ICT industry with widespread domain knowledge.
- Tutorials, hands-on and projects relevant to the standards of the ICT industry.
- Special training in aptitude, effective communication and interview skills.
- Extensive placement orientation and region-wise common campus placements.
Eligibility
- Graduate in Engineering or Technology (10+2+4 or 10+3+3 years) in IT / Computer Science / Electronics / Telecommunications / Electrical / Instrumentation, OR
- MSc/MS (10+2+3+2 years) in Computer Science, IT, Electronics OR
- Graduate in any discipline of Engineering,OR
- MCA, MCM, OR
- Post Graduate Degree in Physics/ Mathematics / Statistics, OR
- Post Graduate Degree in Management with graduation in IT / Computer Science / Computer Applications.
- a) All parts of their qualifying degree examination shall be completed by the date of joining the course, and
- b) Proof of having passed the qualifying degree with at least the required minimum marks shall be submitted at C-DAC by 30 Jun 2026.
Note: The candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in their qualifying examination as per the norms of the university from where the candidate has graduated.
* For any specific engineering or postgraduate courses that are not mentioned in the Admission booklet, candidates may check their course eligibility by emailing their certificates and mark-sheets to actssupport@cdac.in before the last date of C-CAT application.
PGCP-AC classes of Feb 2026 batch will be held in Classroom mode at KNOW-IT.
Course Structure
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Concepts of Operating System & Software Development Methodologies | 60 Hours |
| C++ Programming | 90 Hours |
| Database Technologies | 90 Hours |
| Object Oriented Programming with Java | 150 Hours |
| Algorithms and Data Structures (Using Java) | 90 Hours |
| Web Programming Technologies | 150 Hours |
| Web-based Java Programming | 150 Hours |
| Microsoft .Net Technologies | 120 Hours |
| General Aptitude & Effective Communication | 120 Hours |
| Project | 180 Hours |
| Total | 1200 Hours |
Fees and Installment
The Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Advanced Computing (PGCP-AC) course will be delivered in fully PHYSICAL mode at KNOW-IT. The total course fee and payment details herein below: The course fee for the fully PHYSICAL mode of delivery is INR. 90,000/- plus Goods and Service Tax (GST) as applicable by Government of India (GOI).The course fees for PGCP-AC course has to be paid in two installments as per the schedule.
- First installment is INR. 10,000/- plus Goods and Service Tax (GST) as applicable by GOI.
- Second installment is INR. 80,000/- plus Goods and Service Tax (GST) as applicable by GOI.
The first installment course fee of Rs 10,000/- + GST on it as applicable at the time of payment is to be paid online as per the schedule. It can be paid using credit/debit cards through the payment gateway. The first installment of the course fees is to be paid after seat is allocated during counseling rounds.
The second installment of the course fees is to be paid before the course commencement & using netbanking, UPI, and credit/debit cards through the payment gateway.
NOTE: Candidates may take note that no Demand Draft (DD) or cheque or cash will be accepted at any C-DAC training centre towards payment of any installment of course fees.