Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Commercial Application [PGDCCA]

The 1-year Post Graduate Diploma in Computer and Communication Application (PGDCCA) at Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya (KNM), Nagpur, is a full-time postgraduate diploma affiliated to RTMNU. Admission is merit-based on graduation aggregate, with a total fee of INR 12,214. Suited to graduates from any stream wanting a low-cost, short-duration computer application credential from a NAAC A+ college in Nagpur.

📋 Admission Status: Applications are currently open. Last date to apply is July 31, 2026.

KNM PGDCCA Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee (1 Year)	INR 12,214
Total Fees	INR 12,214

• Fee figure is for the complete 1-year diploma programme.
• SC/ST students receive fee concession as per Maharashtra government norms.

KNM PGDCCA Admission 2026

Event	Date
Application Window Opens	June 2026
Application Window Closes	July 31, 2026
Merit List Publication	August 2026 (Tentative)
Academic Session Begins	August 2026

• Apply through the official KNM online portal at enrollonline.co.in/KNM before the closing date.
• Confirm the final closing date on the official KNM website before submitting the application.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with minimum 45% aggregate (40% for reserved categories under RTMNU norms).
• Graduates from any stream including Arts, Commerce, and Science are eligible to apply for PGDCCA at KNM.
• No separate entrance examination is conducted. Selection is merit-based or direct-entry subject to seat availability.

Admission Process

• Register on the official KNM admission portal at enrollonline.co.in/KNM during the open application window.
• Upload graduation marksheets, provisional degree certificate or final degree, identity proof, and category certificate if applicable.
• A merit list or direct-entry allotment is prepared based on undergraduate aggregate percentage and seat availability.
• Shortlisted candidates complete document verification at the KNM campus in Nagpur within the deadline.
• Admission is confirmed on payment of the programme fee at the college accounts section.

✓ Opt for this if

• You are a graduate from any stream wanting a quick computer application credential.
• You want an extremely affordable RTMNU diploma from a NAAC A+ Nagpur college.
• You need a basic computing qualification for government or clerical job applications.
• You want to upgrade skills without committing to a full 2-year postgraduate degree.

✗ Skip if

• You want a full postgraduate degree in computer science or applications.
• You need campus placements or industry-connected training for IT sector entry.
• You are looking for a nationally recognised or AICTE-approved diploma in computing.

KNM PGDCCA Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility / Schedule
Economically Backward Students Scholarship	As per college norms	Students from economically backward families applied through college office
Physically Handicapped Students Scholarship	As per college norms	Differently abled students applied through college office
MahaDbt State Government Schemes	As per government norms	SC/ST/OBC/NT/SBC/EBC students via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in

• MahaDbt scholarships require fresh registration annually each academic cycle.
• Contact the KNM welfare office for institutional scholarship application procedures.

KNM PGDCCA FAQs

Ques. What is the eligibility for PGDCCA at KNM Nagpur?

Ans. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum aggregate of 45% (40% for reserved category candidates under RTMNU norms). Graduates from Arts, Commerce, Science, or any other stream are eligible. No separate entrance examination is required for this programme. Selection at KNM is based on merit or may be direct-entry subject to seat availability in the 1-year PGDCCA diploma at this NAAC A+ institution in Nagpur.

Ques. What is the fee for the PGDCCA programme at KNM?

Ans. The total fee for the 1-year PGDCCA at Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur, is INR 12,214 for the complete programme. This makes PGDCCA one of the most cost-accessible postgraduate diploma options in computer applications within the RTMNU-affiliated college network in Nagpur. SC/ST students are entitled to fee concessions as per Maharashtra government norms. Students from low-income families may additionally apply for MahaDbt government scholarship schemes.

Ques. What does the PGDCCA curriculum at KNM cover?

Ans. The PGDCCA programme at KNM follows the RTMNU-prescribed curriculum covering computer fundamentals, operating systems, office applications, database management, and communication technology topics. Practical lab sessions form a significant component of the programme to ensure hands-on proficiency with computing tools. The curriculum is designed to give graduates from non-technical streams a working-level familiarity with computer applications relevant to office and administrative environments across sectors.

Ques. Is PGDCCA from RTMNU useful for government job applications?

Ans. Yes. The PGDCCA from an RTMNU-affiliated institution is recognised as a computer qualification for clerical, assistant, and data entry posts in Maharashtra government and semi-government bodies where a diploma in computer application is required. Several state government recruitment notifications list PGDCA or equivalent diplomas as an eligibility condition. Candidates using PGDCCA for private-sector employment typically target administrative, data processing, and back-office roles at companies across Nagpur and Vidarbha region.

Ques. How long does the PGDCCA programme take to complete at KNM?

Ans. The PGDCCA at Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya is a 1-year full-time programme spread across two semesters as prescribed by RTMNU. The academic session typically begins in August and concludes after the second-semester examinations by May of the following year. Being a diploma rather than a degree, PGDCCA offers a shorter path to a computer application credential compared to a full BCA or MCA programme at this NAAC A+ college in Nagpur.

Ques. Can I upgrade from PGDCCA to a BCA or MCA programme later?

Ans. PGDCCA is a postgraduate diploma and does not serve as direct lateral entry into BCA, which is an undergraduate programme. However, PGDCCA holders who already hold a Bachelor’s degree may apply for MCA at RTMNU-affiliated colleges through the MAH-MCA-CET route if they meet the eligibility conditions for MCA admission. Alternatively, BCA is a 3-year undergraduate degree that must be pursued as a fresh admission for students who do not yet hold a graduation degree.