GUJARAT UNIVERSITY

Form No:

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science & Applications (PGDCSA)

Post Graduate Diploma in Network Administration (PGDNA)

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

ROLLWALA COMPUTER CENTRE

INFORMATION BROCHURE & APPLICATION FORM

July – 2016 to July – 2017

Price: ` 250/-

From the Desk of Vice Chancellor

It gives me immense pleasure that ever since establishment of Department of Computer

Science, it has made tremendous progress both in academics and research. The Department aims at

providing quality education, a distinctive combination of academic excellence and professional acumen

to provide a solid foundation to the students for their professional as well as personal development in

their life-time .I am happy to note that the Department has been successfully running professional

programmes namely MCA, M.Tech. (Networking and Administration), M.Tech.(Web Technologies) ,

PGDCSA and PGDNA. It is also actively engaged in advanced research and doctoral programmes.

PGDCSA program introduced in 1982 is an introductory program for students who want to become

skillful and knowledgeable IT professionals. The programme gives in-depth knowledge about computer

fundamentals, elements of system analysis and design,, operating systems, internet, computational

techniques, file and data structure, networks and the core concept of programming. It aims to provide

specialization in computer application with technical, professionals and communication skills. It gives

students the career prospects of becoming System Analyst, Software Engineers, Training faculties, R&D

scientists, EDP manager and many more. One can use these PG Diplomas with their respective

bachelors degree to acquire jobs that require computer knowledge.

PGDNA, introduced six years ago, prepares the students to become specialists in areas of local area

network installation and maintenance, data communication techniques, network administrative tasks and

network security.

I wish success to both the courses.

Dr. M. N. Patel

(Vice Chancellor, Gujarat University)

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From the Desk of Head of the Department

In the rapidly changing IT industry, the ability to learn, unlearn, relearn and apply has become as

essential ingredient for one to excel. Here, at Rollwala we ensure that each of our students gets

sharpened with these qualities. Highly experienced and dedicated faculty imparts quality training to

motivated students with an emphasis on fundamentals and their application in problem solving.

This Department of Computer Science Gujarat University, also known as Rollwala Computer Center

(RCC) has moved into 35th year of its inception and I am glad to say that in all these years the

Department has always enjoyed the reputation for being the most preferred institute in the state for IT

education. During these 35 years, the Department has built a versatile system to train IT professionals

and entrepreneurs who have succeeded in today's exceedingly competitive and rapidly changing

environment.

With an objective to make available the best Post Graduate courses, hitherto unavailable, to the

Gujarat State students, right at their door-steps, the Department started three new courses namely,

M.Tech.(Networking and Communications), M.Tech.(Web Technologies) and PGDNA: one year Post

Graduate Diploma in Network Administration in the year 2010.

The course curriculum for all the courses, be it MCA, PGDCSA, M.Tech or PGDNA have been

carefully designed to impart rigorous training to enable students to meet real world challenges and

make significant contribution in the corporate world , academics as well as research and development.

I, as the Head of the Department, take pride in offering these courses to the graduate professionals to

stand with the industry and market demands.

Dr. Savita R. Gandhi

Professor and Head

Department of Computer Science

Gujarat University

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

ROLLWALA COMPUTER CENTRE

GUJARAT UNIVERSITY

Ahmedabad – 380 009

PGDCSA / PGDNA Admissions – June- July 2016

Schedule

IMPORTANT DATES

Distribution and Submission of forms June 17, 2016 to July 1, 2016

Last date for Issue and Submission of forms July 1, 2016 (up to 5.00 p.m.)

Date and time of Display of list of Seat No’s,

Name & Venue July 4, 2016 (5.00 p.m.)

Date and time of Entrance Test PGDCSA,

PGDNA July 7, 2016

(3:00 p.m. -- 5.00 p.m.)

Display of Merit list & Counseling Schedule July 12, 2016 (up to 5 p.m.)

Counseling Date & Time July 18, 2016 (10.30 a.m.)

Commencement of Classes July 21 , 2016

Second round of Counseling (if required) To be declared later on

No separate intimation will be given for Counseling

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

ROLLWALA COMPUTER CENTRE BUILDING

GUJARAT UNIVERSITY

Note: This is a common prospectus for PGDCSA & PGDNA programmes conducted at the

Department of Computer Science. Wherever the rules and regulations are common, the same are given

only once and are applicable to both the programmes. Otherwise rules and regulations and other

relevant information are provided separately. Those who wish to apply for both the programmes

are required to fill application forms separately.

Gujarat State is well known for the entrepreneurial skills and business acumen of its people all over

the world. Ahmedabad, the biggest city of Gujarat, is a vibrant and prosperous city which excels in

every sphere of creative and economic activity, besides being a historical city. This historical city of

Ahmedabad was founded on the banks of Sabarmati in the year 1411 A.D. by King Ahmed Shah,

after whom the city has been named. The city has a rich and flourishing heritage, cultural vibrancy

and modern industries. Ahmedabad is also known for the freedom movement and inspiring leaders

such as Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel. It was from the Sabarmati Ashram located here that

Mahatma Gandhi launched his famous Dandi March.

The city of Ahmedabad, which was known as the Manchester of East due to its innumerable textile

mills, has since diversified into various other sectors such as Information Technology, Pharma

sector, etc. The city is fortunate to have a very inspiring intellectual environment through well-

known institutions such as the Indian Institute of Management, Information and Library Network

(INFLIBNET), National Institute of Design, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Physical

Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad Textile Industries Research Association, Institute of Plasma

Research, Space Applications Centre etc. These institutions have given an international colour and

culture to the city. Among these institutions, Gujarat University also finds a place of pride catering to

the higher education needs of the students of Gujarat.

The Gujarat University

The Gujarat University was conceived in the nineteen twenties in the minds of public-spirited and

learned men like Gandhiji, Sardar Patel, Acharya Anandshankar B. Dhruva, Dada Saheb Mavlankar,

Kasturbhai Lalbhai and many others. However, the University could come into existence only after

the achievement of independence in 1949. The University was incorporated under the Gujarat

University Act of the State Government as a teaching and affiliating University. This was done as a

measure of decentralization and reorganization of University education in the then Province of

Mumbai.

During the courses of its life of more than five decades, the University has been the establishment of

seven more Universities which were carved out of the jurisdiction of the Gujarat University, viz.,

Sardar Patel University, Saurashtra University, Bhavnagar University, South Gujarat University,

Gujarat Ayurveda University, Gujarat Agricultural University and North Gujarat University. Gujarat

University is the largest university in the state catering to the needs of the higher education which is

evident from successfully running 350 colleges. In addition to this, the university has to its credit 34

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post graduate departments offering more than 150 different Post graduate, diploma and certificate

courses.

The motto of University is a Sanskrit subhashita from Bhagvad Gita “Yoga Karmsu Kaushalam”,

which means “Balance in life is accomplished through proficiency & mastery in work.” It is the

largest and biggest University in state comprising of 19 districts and has a radius of 1000 kms.

Gujarat University is an affiliating at Undergraduate level, while it is teaching one at Postgraduate

level. Indeed, the responsibility for postgraduate instruction has been statutorily given to the

University and accordingly it has evolved a plan of coordinated instruction under the direct control

and supervision of the University so as to ensure efficient and diversified instructions.

The University has pioneered in developing curriculum and courses in emerging areas since its

inception. Realizing the need of qualified computer professionals, the Gujarat University had

initiated Post-Graduate Certificate and Post-Graduate Diploma course in Computer Science and

Applications way back in early 70’s and Master of Computer Application in 80’s at Rollwala

Computer Centre.

Vision

The vision of the Gujarat University is to be a centre of Excellence, providing value based quality

education, efficiently with financial sustainability, leading to socio-economic welfare of the society

through enrichment of human capital.

Mission

Empowering students through modernized syllabus.

Innovation in teaching

Promotion of research, consultancy & extension for the benefit of the society

Quality improvement to enhance global competitiveness.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

Department of Computer Science, within a short span of thirty one years, has built a versatile system

to train IT professionals and entrepreneurs who have succeeded in today's exceedingly competitive

and rapidly changing environment. The department aims to inculcate in the students a culture

characterized by integrity, mutual respect, enthusiasm and hard work. The students co-operate and

compete to acquire a thorough knowledge of today's computer technology and to carve a niche in the

IT industry. The family of students and teachers work in a perfect camaraderie to achieve this goal.

The Mission of the Department is to usher in an era of quality software professionalism relevant and

useful to the industry, business and other organization. The basic purpose is to expose the students to

the real world issues, encourage them to pursue the course that fits one’s career goals and prepare

them to prove themselves in any national/international scenario.

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Courses Offered:

Ph. D.

MCA

M. Tech ( Networking & Communications )

M. Tech ( Web Technologies )

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and Applications

Post Graduate Diploma in Network Administration

Department of Computer Science, Gujarat University is one of the earliest and among very few

Computer Science Departments in Gujarat to introduce PhD programme. Currently there are five

recognized Ph.D. Guides at the Department in the subject of Computer Science.

Department also conducts number of teachers training programs, state and national level seminars

and symposiums on a regular basis.

Infrastructure Facility

Building :

The Department of Computer science is currently housed in Rollwala Computer Centre. The new

extended building has also been constructed in year 2010-11.

Computing facilities :

The students have access to a state-of-the-art computer lab powered by IBM Thinkcentre and Dell

Poweredge servers, interconnected with 1 Gbps gigabit intranet. The students work upon enterprise-

class workstations like IBM Thinkcentre and Del Optiplex, and they have access to the latest tools

and technology i.e. Windows Server 2008 R2, Redhat Enterprise Linux 5, Centers Linux 5.5 along

with development environment for 2nd, 3rd and 4th generation programming languages. A digital

library imparts access to an exhaustive resource of e-books, video tutorials, references as well as

software, which the students can obtain on CD/DVD/Removable disk media or hard prints.

Department is well equipped with multimedia projectors and laptops to assist the classroom teaching,

student presentations and guest lectures.

Library facilities :

Students and faculty members of the department have access to well stocked department Library,

over and above the Central Library of Gujarat University. Department has subscription to large

number of e-books. The Department also has access to e-journals through UGC consortium.

Teaching aids :

Department is well equipped with multimedia projectors and laptops to assist the classroom teaching,

student presentations and guest lectures.

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Health services :

University Health Center offers basic health care Facilities to the staff and the students.

Hostel facilities :

Limited hostel accommodation is available for boys and girls separately in the Gujarat University

hostels.

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science & Applications

(PGDCSA)

This course is full time course of one-year duration divided into two semesters. Duration of each

semester is six months. Second semester in addition to other subjects comprises of two-month

project to be carried out in industry.

PGDCSA Program Structure:

Semester - I Semester – II

Sr.

No. Subject

Sr.

No. Subject

1 Fundamentals of Programming 1 Data Structures

2 Fundamentals of Computer

Organization 2 Object Oriented Concepts and Programming

3 Database Management Systems 3 Client-Server Architecture and Interfaces

4 Internet and Web Designing 4 Accountancy and Financial Management

5 Software Lab 5 Basic Networking & Network

Administration

6 Structured Object Oriented Analysis and

Design

Project Work

(Two month system development project at the industry after second semester)

Sr. No. Subject

1 System Development Project

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Evaluation (PGDCSA):

The student’s performance will be evaluated at each semester in the following heads for each subject

wherever applicable:

1. Theory examination 3. Practical / Viva voce

2. Sessional examination 4. Term Work

They will also have to maintain complete record of assignments together with full solutions, which

will be evaluated at the time of final examination by the external examiners. To pass a subject in any

semester the candidate must obtain minimum 40% of marks in each head of the subject and 40% of

the aggregate of the subject.

PGDCSA ADMISSION PROCESS

1. Eligibility for Admission:

The admission qualification is a second-class graduate in any discipline. The students of Universities

other than Gujarat University will be required to obtain eligibility certificate according to Gujarat

University rules. A candidate who has appeared at the final year (Bachelor’s degree examination of

any University recognized by the association of Indian Universities) shall be treated as provisionally

eligible.

2. Number of Seats & Reservations : Total number of seats and category wise break-up is shown in the table given below. However the

candidates applying for reserved quota of SC/ST/SEBC must belong to Gujarat State only and the

reservation will be as per the rules in force at the time of admission. Candidates claiming access to

any one of these reservation categories must attach an attested copy of certificate from appropriate

authorities designated by the Government of Gujarat. Moreover SEBC candidates shall have to

produce, along with a caste certificate, a certificate of belonging to Non Creamy Layer in favor of

the family of the candidate issued by a competent authority on or after the 1st April of current year.

The following shows the break up of seats:

(* Candidates graduating from Universities other than Gujarat University will be given admission in their

respective Categories only if they score higher in the entrance test than the last candidate in the Gujarat

University open category.)

In case there is any change in allocation of seats as a result of the decision of appropriate authorities,

the same will be implemented at the time of final admission.

S.C.

(7%)

S.T.

(15%)

SEBC

(including Widow/Orphan)

(27%)

Physically

Handicapped

3%

Graduates*

From

Gujarat Univ.

(Minimum)

Graduates*

From other

Univ. Of

Gujarat State

(Maximum)

Graduates*

From Uni.

Outside

Gujarat State

(Maximum)

Total

Seats

2 5 9 1 11 3 2 33

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3. Fee Structure:

The fee per year is around `4200/-. This will be payable in two installments `2250/- at the time of

admission and the remaining in the second semester. The female students are exempted from paying

the tuition fee amounting to around `2700/- for the whole year.

Post Graduate Diploma in Network Administration (PGDNA)

Need: In this era of computerization almost every organization has automization, or is on the path of

automization of various organizational processes, for which a well established computer network is

needed. The effective automation is possible only when the well established Computer networks are

properly maintained. There is huge demand of professionals who are well trained to maintain

Computer networks effectively. The course is aimed to prepare such network professionals.

Objective: The objective of the course is to

To equip students with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to succeed as a professional

in today's demanding networking environment.

To identify and describe the foundational networking theories, terminology, and technologies

used in modern PC-based computer networks.

To get an in depth knowledge in Wireless network, wireless security and mobile phone

technology

To get hands on experience on Windows and linux server operating system.

PGDNA Program Structure: This course is full time course of one-year duration divided into two semesters. Duration of each

semester is six months.

Semester - I Semester – II

Sr.

No. Subject

Sr.

No. Subject

1 Understanding the Personal Computer 1 Linux Server Administration

2 Networking-I 2 Windows Server Administration

3 Wireless Networking & Mobile

Technologies 3 Network Security

4 Linux & Shell Scripting 4 Networking II

5 Practicals – I 5 Practicals – II

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Evaluation (PGDNA):

The students’ performance will be evaluated at each semester in the following heads for each subject

wherever applicable:

1. Theory examination 3. Practical / Viva voce

2. Sessional examination 4. Term Work

They will also have to maintain complete record of assignments together with full solutions, which

will be evaluated at the time of final examination. To pass a subject in any semester the candidate

must obtain minimum 40% of marks in each head of the subject and 40% of the aggregate of the

subject.

PGDNA ADMISSION PROCESS

1. Eligibility for Admission:

B.Sc. (Any Stream), B.E. / B.Tech (Any discipline), BCA, B.Com or any other graduate with

Maths/Statistics as one of subjects in 12th

or at graduation level, P.G.D.C.S.A. (one year), M.C.A.,

M.Sc. (Information Technology, Computer Applications, Computer Science) or equivalent from

any University recognized by the Association of Indian Universities.

The students of Universities other than Gujarat University will be required to obtain eligibility

certificate according to Gujarat University rules.

2. Number of Seats & Reservations:

Maximum 30 seats.

Reservation of seats for candidates belonging to SC/ST/SEBC/PH etc. as per rules of the

Gujarat University. Applicants seeking admission in the reserved category will be required to

submit the relevant documents as per State government/ Gujarat University rules in support of

their category.

3. Fee Structure:

`10,000/- per semester

`1000/- examination fee per semester

Full amount would be collected at the commencement of each semester. No part payment is

allowed under any circumstances.

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Admission Procedure

PGDCSA & PGDNA

Procedure for Application:

The candidates can purchase the admission prospectus along with the application form on payment

of `250/- in cash from Window No. 19, Publication Counter, Gujarat University Office, Ahmedabad.

Candidate should submit the completed application form along with self-attested passport size

photograph affixed on form and two copies of admit cards, together with self-attested copies of mark

sheets of S.S.C., H.S.C., and degree examination (if passed) to Office of the Department, Department

of Computer Science, Rollwala Computer Centre, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad – 380009, in

person during 9-00 a.m. to 12-00 noon and 2-00 p.m. to 5-00 p.m. on working days on or before last

date of submission of forms as mentioned in the schedule. Forms will not be accepted on public

holidays.

At the time of acceptance of the application form, the candidate will be issued two admit cards after

entering the seat number therein: one for the entrance test and the other for counseling. The

candidate should ensure that he/she has collected the above admit cards before leaving the counter

after submission of the application form. These Admit Cards should be carefully preserved and

carried by the candidate at the time of entrance test and counseling.

Display of Seat Numbers for the Entrance Examination: The details of the applicants including their seat numbers, name and category along with the Venue

of the Examination will be displayed as per schedule after 5:00 p.m. at Rollwala Computer Centre

and in the Gujarat University Website (www.gujaratuniversity.org.in, www.gujaratuniversity.ac.in).

Candidate should verify the correctness of their details displayed and discrepancy if any should be

brought to the notice immediately for rectification.

Entrance Test:

1. The online entrance test for PGDCSA & PGDNA will be conducted at notified venue on the

date & time as mentioned in the schedule table.

2. Questions will be of objective nature, with each question having four alternative answers.

3. There will be negative marking of 25% of the marks allotted to the question for wrong answer.

4. The aspects to be covered will be Quantitative Ability; Analytical and Logical Reasoning;

Language Ability; Mathematics / Business; Mathematics / Statistics up to 12th

standard of

Gujarat HSC Board level.

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Counseling:

The merit list of eligible candidates will show the category wise rank and the general (combined)

rank of each candidate. The merit list and the schedule for counseling will be displayed at Rollwala

Computer Centre and in the Gujarat University Website (www.gujaratuniversity.org.in,

www.gujaratuniversity.ac.in) as shown in the schedule. The short-listed candidates will have to

appear for the personal interview on the day of counseling at time as specified in the merit list. The

candidates are requested to confirm the date of counseling from the Gujarat University Website or

from the notice board of Rollwala Computer Centre. The candidates not remaining present for

interview as per the schedule will automatically loose their claim for the admission. They need to

bring original certificates and required fees of one semester.

Original Documents to be produced for counseling and allotment of Seats:

(a) Mark sheets of SSC (10th

Standard), HSC (12th Standard) or equivalent examinations.

(b) Final Year Mark Sheet of graduation examination. First and Second year Graduation Mark sheets

are also needed for verification.

(c) The candidates who have applied against Physically Handicapped quota should bring a certificate

issued by a Civil Surgeon, or a Resident Medical Officer in the absence of Civil Surgeon. in the

prescribed Performa clearly stating nature of disability and percentage of disability. Only those

Physically Handicapped candidates having their percentage disability in the range of 40% to 60%

will be considered eligible for the benefit of seat reserved for Physically Handicapped candidate.

However, their disability should not prevent them to complete necessary classroom and

laboratory assignments, project/field work and work as a computer professional.

(d) The SEBC candidates shall have to produce, along with the caste certificate, a certificate of

belonging to Non Creamy Layer in favor of the family of the candidate issued by a competent

authority on or after 1st April of the current year.

(e) The SC, ST and SEBC (including Widow/Orphan) candidates must bring original certificates

obtained from competent authorities of Gujarat State.

(f) For PGDCSA admission seekers, the male candidates should carry around `2300/- whereas

female candidates should carry around `1500/- in cash to deposit as fees immediately after grant

of admission, failing which the candidate’s seat will be forfeited and it will be offered to the next

person on the merit list.

(g) For PGDNA admission seekers, the candidates should carry `10,000/- in cash to deposit as fees

immediately after grant of admission, failing which the candidate’s seat will be forfeited and it

will be offered to the next person on the merit list.

(h) Candidates are required to bring self attested photocopy of all the original documents required.

Incase the graduation result of the candidate’s university/authority is likely to be delayed, he/she

should arrange for submission of the result confidentially by the University /authority to the

Admission Committee, Rollwala Computer Centre, Gujarat University, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad –

380 009 before counseling.

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PERFORMA OF CERTIFICATE FOR PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED CANDIDATE FOR

ADMISSION TO PGDCSA / PGDNA

1 Full Name of the Candidate:

2. O P D Case No.:

3 (1) Nature of Disability

(To be mentioned in the box on the right side)

POLIO : CEREBAL PALCY

HEMIPLEGIA QUADRUPLEGIA AMPUTATIONS.

CONGENITAL & AQUIRED DEFORMITY.

VISUAL IMPAIRED.

HEARING IMPAIRED.

OTHERS

(2) Extend of disability:

(To be mentioned in box on the right side)

BELOW 40% / 40% to 60% / Above 60% / TOTAL DISABILITY

4. Despite the disability whether the candidate is fit to carry out all activities

related to theory and practical works as applicable to Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and

Applications course without any special concessions and exemptions. (Please state YES or NO in box on the right

side)

I certify that Shri / Kum................................................................................................ has been examined by me

……………………………………………………………………………………. (Name of doctor & Designation) on

......./......../…….. and has been found physically disabled, and in my opinion he/she is in a position to undertake Post

Graduate Diploma in Computer Science and Applications Course.

Outward No. : Signature of competent authority

Date : of Govt. Hospital (District or State Level)

STAMP

Countersigned by Medical Superintendent/Civil Surgeon of

Govt. Hospital (District or State Level)

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Instruction for Filling up Application Form Incomplete application forms will be rejected.

Please tick or write your response as the case may be in the box/space provided in all the items of

the Application Form.

Make sure to collect BOTH the Admit Cards with the same seat numbers from the office when you

submit your application form.

You have to produce Admit Card (Examination Hall) in the Examination hall.

Carry Admit Card (Counseling) at the time of Final Admission Process (Interviews).

Round

Seal

Department of Computer Science

Rollwala Computer Centre

Gujarat University

Ahmedabad – 380009

Website : www.gujaratuniversity.org.in

www.gujaratuniversity.ac.in

Email : dcsrcc@gmail.com

Phone : (079)26300164, 26300877