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St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) Mangalore PG Diploma Computer Applications: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 18,000
1 year, no hostel
Average pay
INR 2.4 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
70
SAU ET CRL, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) PGDCA
St Aloysius offers a one-year, full-time PGDCA with seats not out through SAU ET. The course is taught on campus over two semesters, with Computer Applications language, literature and culture papers. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands #12 in Collegedunia's arts profile 2026 and #146 in NIRF college list 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 18,000, paid per semester, and INR 1.03 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through SAU admission office counselling. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 70 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 2.4 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
St Aloysius PGDCA Fees
The full course costs INR 18,000 without hostel and INR 1.03 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 18,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, two times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 85,000 over one year.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 18,000 | INR 9,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 0 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 0 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 85,000 | INR 85,000 a year, 1 year |
| Total, no hostel | INR 18,000 | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 1.03 Lakhs | Full course |
St Aloysius PGDCA Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; SAU ET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SAU ET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| SAU ET session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| SAU ET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| SAU admission office choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
St Aloysius PGDCA Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Class 12 or Pre-University and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a SAU ET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Class 12 or Pre-University |
| Class 12 marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | SAU ET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
St Aloysius PGDCA Admission Process
SAU admission office allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write SAU ET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on SAU admission office | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
St Aloysius PGDCA Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 70 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the SAU admission office round 6 closing ranks for Karnataka seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for one year, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 70 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
St Aloysius PGDCA Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 2.4 LPA. The median is INR 2.0 LPA and the highest offer was INR 4.0 LPA. Education, media and language companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 2.4 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 2.0 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 4.0 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Education, media and language companies, on campus |
St Aloysius PGDCA Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
St Aloysius PGDCA Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's arts profile and #146 in NIRF college list, with NAAC A+. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia arts profile | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF College | 2025 | #146 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
St Aloysius PGDCA Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 3 ends with the final project. Computer Applications major papers start early. Project work and language activities grow in the final year.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Computer Applications, history and open elective papers |
| Year 2 | Computer Applications literature, translation and history |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 3 | Major papers, project work and final exams |
St Aloysius PGDCA Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick PGDCA at St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University)?
This course suits students who want a language-work job and can live in a small industrial town for one year.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Karnataka, so a rank that misses the Non-Karnataka list can still get in.
You want language employers, not only service IT: the college placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last one year.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in two parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher one year in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You wait until January: fill the form before SAU ET, because late forms are not taken.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a Karnataka rank. If you are Non-Karnataka and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
PGDCA Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Class 12 or Pre-University. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A SAU ET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Non-Karnataka seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
PGDCA Admission Process▾
Write SAU ET: One online test, January. Your best score counts.
Register on SAU admission office: The admission office checks your form, SAU ET score and interview.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
PGDCA Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
SAU ET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
SAU ET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
SAU ET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
SAU admission office choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: SAU admission office 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) PGDCA Fees 2027
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This is the full 1-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 2, INR 9,000 a semester
INR 18,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 0
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 0
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 1, INR 85,000 a year
INR 85,000
Education loan EMI
INR 303
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1333%
average first-year pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,737
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
233%
average first-year pay INR 2.4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you PGDCA at St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University)?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published SAU admission office closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Non-Karnataka
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Non-Karnataka
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Non-Karnataka
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Non-Karnataka
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Non-Karnataka
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The college does not publish a PGDCA cutoff list. Treat the score ranges above only as a planning guide.
St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) PGDCA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 9,000
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 9,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 9,000
St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University)
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 9,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
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on INR 2.4 LPA
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In short
Mangaluru costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Mangaluru; if it clears only St Aloysius, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Mangaluru places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over one year and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below St Aloysius in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If St Aloysius gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Mangaluru costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses St Aloysius in the early rounds, list Mangaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If St Aloysius allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on St Aloysius (Deemed To Be University) PGDCA
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is PGDCA PGDCA at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 18,000 and the last batch averaged INR 2.4 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Karnataka seat closed at rank 70 in round 6 and it got tougher one year in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get language jobs with education, media and language companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 2.4 LPA, the median was INR 2.0 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a media or teaching job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover Computer Applications writing and culture, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher one year in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 2.0 LPA is lower than the average of INR 2.4 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick PGDCA if you want a language job and ECE if you want a media or teaching job. PGDCA places a bigger share of its batch with language employers, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want PGDCA, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply on the college portal and take SAU ET. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days SAU admission office gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 1-year fee is INR 18,000 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 1.03 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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