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DAC e-Brochure
Course Focus
The Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (DAC) is the flagship programme of ACTS. The course is targeted towards engineers and IT professionals 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 course curriculum has been designed keeping in view the emerging trends in advanced computing as well as contemporary and futuristic human resource requirements of the ICT 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. The depth and width of the course is unique in the industry covering a wide spectrum of requirements of the ICT industry. Running successfully for more than ten years, the DAC course has yielded thousands of students, who are well positioned in the industry today.
Course Highlights
 24 weeks full-time Post-Graduate Course,
Ten Modules followed by a project
Evaluation at the mid and end of the course
Upto 120 seats available at every centre
Curriculum designed in consultation with industry experts,
Courseware designed with leading publishers.
Well-equipped laboratory and can be accessed 24 hours.
Well-equipped library.
Support for International Certification Exams.
Extensive hands on sessions
Live exercises relevant to the standards of industry.
Limited Internet access
Exposure to soft skills
Assistance for hostel accommodation
Placement assistance
Centralized examination system.
Corporate / industry interaction
Best student award.
Eligibility
Qualification
BE / ME or Equivalent (AMIE, AIETE), B.Sc (Engg), MCA (After B.Sc), MCS (After B.Sc), M Sc (Electronics), M.Sc (Instrumentation), MCM (With B.Sc), MBA (Systems), BCS, B.Sc(IT), B Sc (Comp. Sc.), BCA, BIS (Bachelor of Internet Sciences), Bachelor Of E-Commerce.
Computing Background
Sound knowledge of Computing Fundamentals and Fundamentals of Programming
is essential. The applicant must also be conversant with basics of VB
Programming, Object Oriented Programming concepts and must be proficient
with C Programming.
Application Form
C-DAC's application form for the Common Entrance Test (CET), is to be filled online at http://acts.cdac.in (recommended). The non-refundable registration fee of Rs.350/- for the CET is to be paid by DD drawn on any nationalized bank in favor of ‘C-DAC, ACTS’ payable at Pune and sent to:
The Programme Coordinator
Advanced Computing Training School
12,Thube Park, Near Sancheti Hospital
Post Bag No.905, Shivajinagar
Pune - 411005
Candidates are required to give the details on the backside of the DD like Name of the Candidate, Registration ID, Form No, Contact No and the course applied for i.e. DAC/WiMC February 2008 batch.
Printed Application Forms along with the instruction sheet are also available free of cost at all the Training Centres offering the DAC course. Candidates can fill in the printed application form and attach a DD drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of “C-DAC, ACTS” payable at Pune of Rs.500/- towards registration fees for the CET along with a recent passport size photograph and submit the same at any of the training centres offering the DAC course or the same can be sent by speed post / courier only to the address mentioned above.
For appearing for the DAC-CET, candidates are required to download & print the admit card. The photograph must be uploaded on our website for our records and further use. Candidates filling in the Manual (Handwritten) Application Form must submit the passport size photograph along with the Application Form, the same then will be scanned and uploaded by the centre accepting the printed application form. Photographs once uploaded will not be changed under any circumstances whatsoever.
Please note that the upload of photograph is mandatory as this photograph will be used on the admit card for the CET and if the candidate is selected for the course, then the same photograph will appear on the Identity Card and finally on the DAC Certificate.
An additional Photo Identification (like Driving License /Voters ID card /College ID Card /Passport) will have to be produced by the candidate along with the admit card, at the time of appearing for the online CET at the exam center
Please note that the candidate should register only once and can appear for any one of the two CETs. Any deviation from this rule will disqualify you for admission to any of the centres unconditionally. Any fees paid by you will also be forfeited. No correspondence shall be made in this regard.
Selection Process
The Selection process leading to confirmed admission shall unfold in three stages as described below:
Stage I-Online Common Entrance Test (CET)
The Common Entrance Test (CET) for the admission process shall be conducted twice. The CET would be conducted online at the centers mentioned in the online application form.
Candidates can choose any one of the two available dates for the CET as per the convenience. Candidate can select the examination centre and time slot for CET center only after the upload of photograph and receipt of the registration fess of Rs.350 /- or Rs. 500 /- (Whatever the case may be) at C-DAC, ACTS, Pune. Once the candidate selects the date of CET and centre, it will not be changed under any circumstances.
The CET of two hours shall consist of online test of 150 questions. Each question shall carry one mark. There will be a negative marking i.e., quarter (0.25) mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. The syllabus for the CET is given in the brochure /e-brochure.
Declaration of result
The result of the CET will be displayed on the website along with the percentile score of the candidates on the day of the result mentioned in the schedule. A message clearly indicating whether the candidate has qualified for Stage II & III will be displayed along with the percentile score in form of a “CET Score Card”. Candidate can view the cut off percentile for appearing for Stage II &III of selection process of all centers offering February 2008 batch of DAC course. For this purpose candidates need to log on to the website using registration ID and Password..
Candidate should carefully note the percentile score and the cut off percentile of all centres offering DAC course. Candidate need to update the details of DD of first installment of course fees of Rs. 2,500/- on ACTS website & then send the same on or before December 15, 2007 to C-DAC, ACTS, Pune. Candidate can select the centre for appearing for stage II & III of selection process only after the receipt of the DD of Rs. 2,500/- at C-DAC, Pune
The Candidate need to pay Rs 2, 500/- (Rupees Two Thousand Five Hundred only) towards the first installment of course fees by a DD drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of “C-DAC, ACTS” payable at Pune on or before December 15, 2007 . Candidate will be able to see and select the centers available to him for undergoing the stage II and III of the selection process only after the receipt of payment of first installment of course fees of Rs .2, 500/- (Rupees Two Thousand Five Hundred only) at C-DAC, ACTS, Pune. The facility of selection of the centre for undergoing the stage II and III of the selection process shall be made available in the descending order of the percentile on First-Come-First-Served basis. The exact date and time slot for the centre selection shall be mentioned on CET Score Card and the Schedule shall be updated on our website at http://acts.cdac.in on the date of declaration of CET of result.
After the candidate selects the centre for appearing in stage II and III of the selection process, he/ she will be required to download & print the corresponding documents available on the result page and confirm participation for Stage II & III. The detailed instructions about the stage II & III shall be provided in these documents.
At the end of Stage II & III a wait list will be declared (if any). The seats available after the deadline for admission will be filled up in the order of a candidate's wait list number at the centre.
Please note that the candidate is required to select the centre for admission on or before the date and time as given in the schedule.
Candidate need to select the center from the list of centres available for selection as per candidate’s percentile score and availability of the seats at a particular centre for the Stage II & III of selection process.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
1. Incase the candidate is not interested in appearing for the stage II & III of the selection process, then he/she should not select any of the center available for selection, but can request for the refund of the first installment of fees of Rs. 2,500/- by clicking the option provided for the REFUND in the member’s area of the candidate.
2. The option for the REFUND of the fist installment of fees shall be provided on the same page where the lists of available centres are displayed.
3. For details on the refund of the course fees paid please refer to the
“Rules for Refund of Course Fees” section below.
Stage II: Practical Test
Candidates have to undertake Stage II & III of the selection process only at the specific centre selected by the student. Subject to successful clearance of Stage II & III, the candidate shall be offered admission to the same centre only.
In order to facilitate the participation of the short listed candidates in Stage II and III at the allotted centre, the to and fro second-class railway fare (or its equivalent) by the shortest route from the correspondence address given by the candidate shall be reimbursed to the candidate on production of the original tickets. The accommodation for the previous night shall also be provided at no extra cost to the candidate.
This stage shall consist of a practical test of 120 minutes duration. 60 minutes for C Programming on a personal computer with Turbo C or equivalent compiler and 60 minutes on Visual Basic Programming.
Stage III: Interview
This Stage shall consist of a technical interview based on the syllabus of the CET and a personal interview of the candidate immediately after the Practical Test (Stage II) on the same day.
After the candidate successfully completes all the three stages of the selection process, he/she shall be given a letter of Offer of Confirmed Admission to the DAC course on the that day for the same centre.
Course Fees
The total fees for the course is Rs. 66, 000/- (Rupees Sixty Six Thousand
only) to be paid in two installments by Demand Drafts drawn on any Nationalized
Bank in favor of "C-DAC, ACTS" and payable at Pune. The course
fee is inclusive of the course material to be provided to the individual
student.
The first installment of Rs. 2, 500/- (Rupees Two Thousand Five Hundred only) is to be paid after the declaration of CET result and on or before the date mentioned in the course schedule in the instruction sheet given along with the printed application form or on this website. Once candidate selects the centre for appearing for stage II and III of the admission process or the date of selection of the centre is over, the first installment of course fees of Rs 2,500/- will be non refundable irrespective of candidate is selected for the course or not.
Candidate need to update the details of DD of second installment of
course fees of Rs. 63,500/- (Rupees Sixty three thousand five hundred
only) on ACTS website & then end the same to C-DAC,ACTS, Pune. The
second installment of the course fees of Rs.63 ,500/- (Rupees Sixty
three thousand five hundred only) is to be paid on or before the last
date mentioned in the course schedule in the instruction sheet given
along with the printed application form or on this website.
For details on the refund of the course fees paid Candidates should
refer to the "Rules for Refund of Course Fees" section
below.
Rules for Refund of Course Fees
Candidates should specifically apply for Refund of Course fees
only through the candidate's member area on C-DAC ACTS website (http://acts.cdac.in).
Manual / written / email applications for refund of fees will not be entertained in any case.
The course fees paid by the candidate shall be refunded in following circumstances:
If the candidate doesn’t choose the centre for appearing for stage II &/ III of the selection process and specifically opt for “Course Fee Refund”:
The first installment of course fees shall be refunded completely if
1. The candidate has paid the fees before the last date of submission of the same and
2. The candidate has not selected any centre available for selection for undergoing the stage II & III of the selection process and clicked on the “Fees Refund” option before last date of selection of the centre. The fees shall be refunded within 30 days from the last date of selection of the centre.
If the candidate selects the centre for stage II & III:
Once the candidate selects the centre for appearing for stage II & III of the admission process or the date of selection of the centre is over, the first installment of course fees of Rs. 2500/- will be non refundable irrespective of candidate is selected for the course or not.
If the candidate applies for refund within 30 days from last date for the payment of Second Installment of the course fees:
Fifty percent of the total course fees paid shall be refunded within 60 days from the commencement of the course.
In case of an unfortunate incidence of death of the student before conclusion of the course, the course fees paid by him/her shall be refunded completely to the legal heirs.
The fees paid by the candidate shall not be refunded
1. If the candidate applies for refund of first installment after last date of selection of centre for appearing to stage II and III of the admission process. No refund will be paid.
2. If the candidate applies for the refund of the first and second installment of the course fees paid after 30 days from the last date of payment of second installment of the course fees. No refund will be paid.
Important: C-DAC, ACTS Pune reserves right to change
or withdraw the rules for refund of course fees from batch to batch
How to prepare for the (CET) Common Entrance Test for DAC
The online Common Entrance Test shall consist of objective type multiple choice questions on Computing Fundamentals, Fundamentals of programming, C Programming, Object Oriented Programming Concepts and Fundamentals of VB Programming. There will also be a section on Aptitude test as per GMAT pattern.
The CET will test the candidate's knowledge of the above topics. The candidate just possesses good knowledge of C Language in terms of the syntax and its appropriate use. The candidate should carefully study the books recommended herein. However, merely reading language constructs from the book cannot develop programming ability. It is absolutely necessary to actually write one's own code in C Language and implement at least 100 good C Programs on a computer. These programs should be of increasing complexity and should exploit appropriate constructs and advanced features of C. Candidates should solve all the problems given in the recommended books. This will help the candidates in not only mastering the language but also develop good problem solving ability, which is most critical for any successful career.
The applicant should also practice the use of good features of the language, modularize his/her code, put suitable comments to improve readability of the code, make extensive use of library routines and format the programs to express the logical flow clearly.
The candidate should note that the rigorous programming practice as prescribed above is not only required to succeed in the Common Entrance Test but is also required to learn various modules of DAC with rapid pace. The rigorous programming practice is in fact the most important prerequisite to undertake the DAC Course and possible successful career in the IT industry thereafter. The candidate may also contact the nearest DAC center for attending the PreDAC course at the center.
Syllabus for Common Entrance Test (CET)
Section I :Computing Fundamentals (10 marks)
Evolutions of computers, Computer generations, Computer organization, Primary and Secondary storage, Input-output devices, Computer software, Operating systems, Data communications and computer networking, Multimedia, Classification of computers, etc.
Section II : Fundamentals of Programming (20 marks)
Algorithms, Flowcharts, Computer languages, System implementation and operation, File organizations and Data processing, etc.
Section III :Programming in C (50 marks)
Introductory concepts, C Fundamentals, Operators and Expressions, Data Input and Output, Control statement, Functions, Arrays, Pointers, Structures and Unions, Arrays, Stacks, Queues and Linked Lists (Single, double, Circular), etc.
Section IV :Object Oriented Programming Concepts (20 marks)
Understanding of the object oriented concepts, such as Classes and Objects, Generalizations, Polymorphism, Abstract Classes and Re-usability, etc.
Section V :General Apptitude (50 marks)
Questions shall be modeled on GMAT pattern
Recommended Textbooks
1. Foundations of Computing - PK Sinha and Preeti Sinha (BPB)
2. Programming in ANSI C - E Balaguruswamy (TMH)
3. The Object-Oriented Thought Process - Matt Weisfeld (Techmedia)
Computing Facilities
The specifications given below are representative of the computing setups that
exist at the various C-DAC, ACTS centres and ATCs. There may be some variations at individual sites. Approximately of 06 hrs per day computer time on a dedicated client node to be shared by a pair of students. Extended computer time after the normal working hours and on all Sundays / Holidays may be available.
Servers
Windows NT 4.0 / 2000 Server,
SCO Unix Server with ODT or Linux RedHat or Sun Solaris,
Application Servers / Dummy Servers configured for various modules.
Configuration
P IV @ 500/550 MHz with 512/256 MB RAM, Fast Wide SCSI Interface
40 GB Fast Wide SCSI-II HDD (minimum),
SVGA Color Monitor (14"),
AGP Card with 4/8 MB VRAM,
PCI Network Card 10/100 BaseT UTP EtherNet
1.44 MB FDD, 52x CD Drive with SCSI Interface
12/24GB DAT Drive with SCSI Interface
Microsoft/Logitech Mouse, 2 serial ports
1 Parallel port, 104 Keys Keyboard.
Clients Machines / Network Nodes
Configuration
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz
4MB L2 Cache
DDR2 1GB (Single Module)
80GB SATA Hard Disk
2 PCI, 1 PCI Express x 1
1 PCI Express x 16 PCI slot,
15” TFT Colour Monitor
104 Key Keyboard
Optical Scroll USB Mouse.
1 Serial Port, 1 Parallel Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard
1 PS/2 Mouse Port, Desktop/ Mini tower Cabinet with Key Lock
10/100/1000 Network Adaptor with remote booting facility
Remote system installation, Operating System license copy Windows Vista Business
Printers
Dot Matrix Printer or Laser printer
Additional Lab Equipment / Audio Visual Equipment
Sound cards
Video cards
Color Scanner
Modem 56 KBPS
VCR
Microphones
Speakers
Television Set
Hi-Lumen OHPs
Video Projection Unit (SVGA/XGA Compatible)
Common Softwares and Operating Environments
SCO Unix OR Linux OR PC Solaris and Windows Backoffice 4.5 including Window NT Server
Windows NT Server
Windows IIS Server, etc
Suitable CASE Tools
Visual Studio 6.0 Enterprise including Visual C++ 6.0, Visual Basic 6.0,etc
JDK 1.3, JSDK, Java WebServer
Oracle 8i
MS SQL Server 7.0
Microsoft Office 2000.
Evaluation Methodology The evaluation process forms an important part of the course that leads to conferring the Diploma in Advanced Computing upon the eligible students.
The evaluation is a continuing process that goes on throughout the duration of the course. The evaluation will consist of three components:
1. Theory Exam
2. Laboratory Exam and
3. Ongoing Evaluation of Lab Assignments.
For theory test C-DAC, ACTS, Pune will conduct, control and monitor the exam that will be conducted twice during the course. First exam is called Centralized Mid Course Exam (CMCE) and second exam is called Centralized Course End exam (CCEE). CMCE will be conducted after the mid-term break and CCEE will be conducted before the Project.
The final result of the Diploma in Advanced Computing is usually declared within ten days of completion of the course .The scores of CMCE and CCEE shall appear on the Mark Sheet.
The weightage for each component will normally be :
| weightage |
Percentage |
| Theory examination – (CMCE + CCEE) |
50% |
| Laboratory examination |
40% |
| Internal marks (Lab Assignments, Surprise Tests,
Viva, Seminars etc.) |
10% |
The question papers for the theory as well as the laboratory examinations at all the centres will be set by CDAC,ACTS Pune. The centres according to guidelines and model answers provided by C-DAC, ACTS Pune, will conduct the evaluation of the laboratory and assignments locally. The lab examination problems will also be provided by C-DAC,ACTS Pune.
The student will be awarded a grade based on his aggregate score of all modules according to the following scale :
| Grade |
Percentage |
| A+ |
80% and above |
| A |
70 – 79.9 % |
| B+ |
60 – 69.9 % |
| B |
50 – 59.9 % |
| C+ |
45 – 49.9 % |
| C |
40 – 44.9% |
A student who is absent for a CMCE/ CCEE or unable to successfully clear any module in CMCE or CCEE at the first attempt shall be allowed to appear for a re-examination according to the schedule. However, his/her score at the re-examination will be derated by 20%. Only one re-examination will be conducted.
A student will have to successfully complete and clear both theory & lab exams for receiving the Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing Certificate. Students unable to complete or fail in a module(s), then only “Performance Statement” will given. No student will be allowed to appear for any module/exam after completion of the course duration. Performance statements and certificates will be issued to all students by C-DAC,ACTS Pune within ten days of completing evaluation.
Incentive for International Certifications
In order to encourage students to obtain internationally recognized certification in various programming areas, the respective ACTS centre or ATC will reimburse the certification examination fee up to Rs. 2,500/- (Rupees Two Thousand Five Hundred only) to each student who obtains grade ‘A’ or higher in the DAC and passes any or all of the following Certification examinations during the period of the course.
1. Sun Certified Java 2 Programmer
2. Microsoft’s Desktop Application Design using VB 6.0
3. Microsoft’s Desktop Application Design using VC++ 6.0
4. Microsoft’s Implementing Database Design using SQL- Server 7.0
5. Oracle Certified Professional (Application Developer)
Best Student Award
C-DAC shall be pleased to confer the ‘Best Student Award’ of Rs. 5000/- upon the First Ranking student of each centre. The First Rank shall be awarded to the student who has secured the highest aggregate marks in all modules of DAC.
Placement Initiatives
Scope
The Information Technology industry is the fastest growing sector of the Indian economy and the need for trained manpower is growing. It is expected that the IT industry will need at least 6 lakh trained software professionals by the year 2008 and this number is likely to increase in the near future.
Excellent Track Record
ACTS has designed the DAC course keeping in view the current and future manpower needs of IT industry. The DAC course, is well regarded by recruiters in the IT industry as an assured source of well trained and high quality manpower. As a result, in the last several years we have placed thousands of our students in top ranking IT companies in India and abroad as well as in large number of start-up companies.
Placement Web Service
The student database along with the Query Engine is also available to the companies on C-DAC’s Website at http://acts.cdac.in This will enable companies across the globe to access the database and shortlist suitable candidates for placement in India and abroad.
Placement Cell
The Placement Cell at the respective centres actively coordinates the task of organizing the Campus Interviews for all the students. The centres only catalyze the process of bringing the companies to the campus and enable students to go through the Campus Recruitment Process. The selection is solely governed by the requirements and recruitment policies of the various companies visiting our centres for campus recruitment. While most of the companies insist on a graduate degree, the recruitment policies of some of the leading companies tend to prefer students with B.E. First Class.
Special Features
Curriculum Designed by the Industry experts.
Resourceful Faculty
Creative Work Environment
Quality Course Material
Access to state-of-the-art computing facilities
Extensive Hands-On sessions
Well-Equipped Library
Limited Internet Access
Interactive Website for Academic Collaboration
Partial Reimbursement of International Certification Fees
Placement Cell
Hostel Facilities at Select Centres
Best Student Award
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