Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) 

at Jiwaji University, Gwalior

Jiwaji University is a public university, which means that it is funded by the government and is not-for-profit. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in a variety of disciplines. Jiwaji University is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an "A+" grade. Being a public university, the fee for various courses is not very high. To get admission to this university, candidates must have valid scores in entrance tests such as CMAT, JEE Main, and others.

NIT Manipur JEE Main cutoff 2024 has been released for admission to the BTech courses. During the Round 1 cutoff, the closing rank for CSE was 25886 for the General category students under the AII India Quota. Among OBC candidates, the closing rank for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 8750. Candidates seeking admisison to NIT Manipur can refer to the table below to check out the Round 1 closing ranks for BTech in CSE course for various categories under the AI quota: 

The median salary secured after the completion of the BTech programme is INR 2.4 lakh. The total tuition fee for the BTech programme at Jiwaji University is INR 1.4 Lacs for the entire duration of four year. Considering the total cost of tuition of the BTech programme and the median salary secured after the completion of the programme this seems to be a good return on the investment. 

Yes, Jiwaji University is under the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admission to its various undergraduate programmes for the academic session 2023-24. This means that students who wish to pursue a degree programme at Jiwaji University need to qualify for the CUET entrance exam, which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The CUET entrance exam is a centralised admission test that is used to assess the aptitude and abilities of students who are seeking admission to universities and colleges across India. By participating in the CUET exam, students have the opportunity to apply for admission to multiple institutions with a single application, making the admission process more convenient and efficient.

Jiwaji University has a good faculty with many experienced and qualified teachers. The infrastructure of the university is also good with well-equipped laboratories, libraries, and sports facilities. The university has a placement cell that helps students find jobs after graduation. Overall, Jiwaji University is a good university with a good reputation. It is a good option for students who are looking for a good education in a relatively affordable university. 

Jiwaji University offers various courses at the UG, PG, and PhD levels, through its various departments. To join the university, candidates must know the eligibility criteria of various courses, and apply accordingly. Jiwaji University admission is both entrance and merit-based. The university accepts the scores of several national-level entrance exams such as CUET UG and JEE MAIN. 

Jiwaji University seems to attract a decent number of companies for on-campus recruitment in the field of Computer Science Engineering (CSE), including renowned companies like Cisco, Amazon, TCS, and Infosys. The closing ranks for the JEE Main Round 2 (General-All India) for the BE in Computer Science Engineering programme have been relatively competitive over the years, with a rank of 124,914 in 2020, 132,875 in 2021, and 128,185 in 2022. This suggests that the university has been able to attract students with competitive scores and has a certain level of demand from employers for CSE graduates.

For Jiwaji University admission, the application process is conducted online for all courses. The application fee is INR 1,000 (INR 800 for SC/ST/OBC), with an additional INR 200 for each course beyond the first five. The application steps include visiting the official website, registering, agreeing to guidelines, providing personal details, uploading necessary documents, and paying the fee. Required documents during admission encompass the counselling registration form, score/merit printout, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, caste certificate, income certificate (for reserved categories), migration and transfer certificates, Aadhaar Card, MP domicile certificate, EWS and PwD certificates, J & K Migrant status, gap in studies affidavit, and two passport-size photographs.

Jiwaji University admissions for BSc course is merit-based. Students need to fulfil the eligibility criteria for admissions. The eligibility criteria is that candidate should have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 50% aggregate with the compulsory subject as mentioned by the schools offering the respective programme. A relaxation of 5% is given in the eligibility criteria to bonafide SC/ ST/ OBC applicants of Madhya Pradesh only and, Physically Challenged candidates). If seats remain vacant, candidates who have secured a minimum of 45% aggregate in the qualifying exam can be given admission). However, according to the prospectus released by the University for the year 2022, the University accepted the CUET UG scores.