DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER APPLICATION ( M-DCA002 )

Subject Code

Subject Name

Modules / Key Topics Covered

Theory Hours

Practical Hours

DCA 101

Computer Fundamentals & Operating System

1. Fundamentals: History, Generations, Types of Computers, Hardware (CPU, Memory, I/O Devices), Software (System vs. Application). 2. Number Systems: Binary, Decimal, Hexadecimal, and Conversions. 3. Operating Systems (OS): Introduction to OS functions, Types of OS, File Management, Windows OS (Desktop, Control Panel, File Explorer), Basic Linux Commands.

40

40

DCA 102

Office Automation (MS Office Suite)

1. MS Word: Document creation, Editing, Formatting, Tables, Mail Merge, Proofing tools. 2. MS Excel: Worksheets, Formulas (Basic & Logical), Functions (SUM, AVERAGE, IF, VLOOKUP), Data sorting, Filtering, Charts, Pivot Tables. 3. MS PowerPoint: Presentation Design, Adding graphics and multimedia, Transitions, Animation, Slide Show setup.

40

60

DCA 103

Digital Skills & Internet Usage

1. Internet Basics: World Wide Web (WWW), Web Browsers, Search Engines. 2. Communication: Email etiquette, Creating and managing email accounts. 3. Digital Financial Tools: UPI, Mobile Banking, Digital Wallet concepts. 4. Cyber Security & Safety: Password best practices, Antivirus, Basic malware concepts, Social Media safety. 5. E-Governance: Introduction to common online government services.

30

30

DCA 104 (P)

Lab on Office Automation & OS

Hands-on practical application of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic OS operations.

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40

Subject Code

Subject Name

Modules / Key Topics Covered

Theory Hours

Practical Hours

DCA 201

Financial Accounting (Theory)

1. Basic Accounting: Principles, Concepts, Golden Rules of Accounting, Double-Entry System, Journal, Ledger. 2. Financial Statements: Trial Balance, Trading Account, Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet. 3. Depreciation: Methods and Accounting Treatment.

40

10

DCA 202

Computerized Accounting (Tally)

1. Tally Basics: Company Creation, Features (F11) & Configuration (F12). 2. Masters: Ledgers, Groups, Stock Items, Units of Measure. 3. Voucher Entry: Accounting Vouchers (Payment, Receipt, Journal, Contra) and Inventory Vouchers (Sales, Purchase). 4. Reporting: Viewing Trial Balance, P&L, Balance Sheet, Stock Summary. 5. GST/VAT: Introduction to basic taxation concepts in Tally.

30

60

DCA 203

Data Management & Basic Programming

1. Database Concepts: Introduction to DBMS, Tables, Records, Fields, Keys (Primary, Foreign). 2. MS Access (or equivalent): Creating Tables, Queries, Forms, and Reports. 3. Web Fundamentals (HTML): Introduction to HTML structure and basic tags. 4. Basic Logic/Flowcharts: Simple algorithms and programming logic using flowcharts.

30

30

DCA 204 (P)

Project & Viva Voce

A mandatory project involving a real-world scenario applying skills from all four subjects (e.g., creating a digital business plan complete with financial projections in Excel, accounting in Tally, and a professional report in Word).

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40

Total Course Hours

Theory: 170

Practical: 280

Criteria

Requirement

Educational Qualification

Successful completion of 10+2 (Higher Secondary Examination) from any recognized board or equivalent vocational qualification.

Minimum Percentage

Typically 40% - 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying examination (may vary by institution).

Age Limit

No specified upper age limit in most institutions.