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DOEACC Course 'O' Level |
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Introduction |
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'O' level
course of DOEACC Scheme is equivalent to a Foundation Level
Course in Computer Applications. Students can acquire this
qualification by undergoing this course and passing the
examination conducted by the DOEACC Society. Working
professionals can also appear in this examination directly,
provided they possess the requisite educational qualification as
indicated below.
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Eligibility |
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i) For
students appearing through an institute: 10 + 2 or ITI
Certificate ( one year) after class 10 followed in each case by
an accredited 'O' Level Course.
Successful completion of the
second year of a Government recognized polytechnic engineering /
diploma course after class 10, followed by an accredited 'O'
level course concurrently during the third year of the said
polytechnic engineering diploma course.
ii)
For students-at-large (Direct Applicants): 10 + 2 or ITI
Certificate (one year) after class 10 followed in each case, by
one-year relevant experience. (Relevant experience cannot job
experience in IT, including teaching in a recognized institution
as faculty member, excludes coaching.
A pass in the NCVT-DP&CS (Data
Processing & Computer Software) Examination conducted by DGE&T
(Govt. of India).
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Syllabus |
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The syllabus for
'O' level has been diversified.
- three compulsory module and,
- one elective modules.
In the diversified syllabus, new subjects have been added as
electives and certain amendments have been made to the syllabus
on some of the subjects.
The syllabus for 'O' level can be
obtained by post or in person from the
DOEACC Society
at a cost of Rs.125/-
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Papers: |
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The papers for 'O' level are
as under: -
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Examination |
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Examination for
'O' level is being held only under the diversified syllabus from
January 2000 onwards. Certificate will be issued to candidates,
who are registered at 'O' level and have successfully completed
two modules under the diversified syllabus for 'O' level,
including compulsory module of 'Personal Computer Software'.
Fee: Rs. 300/- by Demand Draft in
favour of DOEACC payable at New Delhi. |
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Project |
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At 'O' Level
there is one project. No marks are assigned. Candidates are
expected to carry out a project successfully and submit
certificate in the prescribed format from the head of the
institute running the accredited course or the organization of
which the candidate is an employee.
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Government
Recognition |
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The Ministry of
Human Resource Development, Govt. of India has recognized 'O'
level examination conducted by the Computer Society of India
(CSI) under the Department of Electronics Accreditation of
Computer Courses (DOEACC) Scheme as equivalent to Foundation
Level course for the purpose of employment to posts and services
under the Central Government w.e.f 1st March 1995 vide their
notification No: F 18-23/92-TD.V/TS-IV dated 1st March 1995. In
view of the above notification the passed out candidates with
'O' level qualification from the DOEACC Society will henceforth
be the eligible for registration in employment exchanges for job
assistance. |
