Swami Shukdevanand Post Graduage College Shahjahanpur Certification Accounting Technicians: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 1-year Certificate in Accounting Technicians (CAT) at Swami Shukdevanand Post Graduate College, Shahjahanpur is INR 34,800 for the complete programme. This is one of the most affordable accountancy certificate programmes available at an MJPRU-affiliated government college and covers the entire 1-year course fee as notified for the 2026-27 session.

Ans. Any candidate who has passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board in any stream with a minimum of 33% aggregate marks is eligible to apply for the CAT certificate programme at SSPGC Shahjahanpur. Students from Arts, Commerce, and Science backgrounds may all apply. No separate entrance examination is required. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks. Students with a non-Commerce background in Class 12 who intend to pivot towards accounting can benefit significantly from this certificate, as it provides structured classroom learning in bookkeeping and financial records management that would otherwise require expensive private coaching.

Ans. The Certificate in Accounting Technicians programme covers fundamental bookkeeping practices, preparation of financial statements, basics of GST and income tax, use of accounting records for business transactions, and principles of auditing. Students develop practical skills needed for entry-level accounting assistant positions in business firms, small enterprises, and government offices in Uttar Pradesh.

Ans. Admission is merit-based through the MJPRU Samarth online portal. Candidates register, upload Class 12 documents, and check the published merit list. Shortlisted candidates attend document verification at Swami Shukdevanand Post Graduate College and pay the prescribed fee to secure their seat. There is no entrance exam for this certificate programme. The CAT certificate also covers topics such as preparation of trial balance and final accounts, reconciliation statements, and basic payroll accounting, providing a well-rounded entry-level accounting education directly applicable to junior accountant roles in local businesses and offices.

Ans. After completing the CAT certificate, graduates can work as accounting assistants, bookkeepers, or junior accounts executives in small and medium businesses, shops, and local government offices. The certificate also provides a useful foundation for further study in B.Com, M.Com, or professional accounting courses like CA Foundation or CMA Foundation offered by ICAI and ICMAI respectively.

Ans. The Certificate in Accounting Technicians is awarded by MJPRU Bareilly, a UGC-recognised university. While a full graduation degree is generally required for most government positions, this certificate adds a verifiable accounting qualification to a candidate’s profile. It is particularly useful when pursuing entry-level roles in accounting departments of UP state government offices or panchayat bodies. Students who have received UP Post-Matric Scholarships in the past have noted that the scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in allows tracking of application status, and students should follow up with their college scholarship coordinator if disbursement is delayed beyond three months.