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1. Diploma in Systems & Database Administration
Course Objective
In this global world nothing can be thought without computers and for connecting them we need
large and dedicated network based on different Operating System. Diploma in Systems & Database
Administration (DSDA) programme is a six months(24 weeks) programme designed to fulfill the
requirement of skilled manpower in the field of Networking, Database Administration and related
technologies especially for installation, configuration & administration of different OS & Servers.
Course Highlights
24 weeks full-time Course
Evaluation at the module level followed by an exam at the end of each term
Intake - 40 seats (maximum)
Curriculum designed in consultation with industry experts and leading Academicians
Well-equipped laboratory
Well-equipped library with access to International Journals
Extensive hands on sessions
Limited Internet access
Exposure to soft skills
Placement assistance
ISO Certified training process
Resourceful Faculty
Quality Course Material
Access to state-of-the-art computing facilities
Eligibility
 B.E.(CS,IT,E&C,Electronics, Electrical, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics)/
B.Tech(CS,IT,E&C, Electronics, Electrical, Electronics &Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics) /
AMIE/ MCA/ M.Sc (CS,IT,Electronics, E&C) / B.Sc (Engg.)
 Candidates should have minimum 60% in last qualifying degree. Also Candidates should not
have less than 60% in more than one of the academic qualifications. Candidates who have less

2. than 50% in any of the academic qualifications are Not Eligible. Students appearing for the final
semester examination are also eligible.
Since result awaited candidates of eligible qualification may also apply for the programme, they have to
submit the final year marksheet or completion certificate on or before 31st
October 2013. Failure of
same would lead to their cancellation of admission. Further they would also not be entitled for any
refund.
Selection Process & Declaration of Merit List
 There would be Online Registration.
 Merit List will be prepared on the basis of marks entered during Online Registration and
declared on 2nd
September 2013
 Merit List admission to the programme would be prepared as per the methodology given below
 All the candidates having 60% throughout would be given the first preference. Amongst
them the merit would be prepared as per their percentages in the order of last qualifying
degree i.e. PG (if applicable), Graduation, 12th and 10th.
 Then out of the remaining candidates, candidates having 60% or more in last qualifying
degree and have secured 50% or above in any one of the remaining qualifications would be
preferred. Amongst these candidates, merit would be prepared as per their percentages in
the order of last qualifying degree i.e. PG (if applicable), Graduation, 12th and 10th.
 Candidates not having 60% in last qualifying degree or having less than 60% in more than
one academic qualification or having secured less than 50% in any of the academic
qualifications would be rejected.
All the candidates in merit list would then report at the centre on 9th
September 2013 at 10:00 am for
counseling in person along with the original documents (for verification purpose), a set of self attested
photocopies of the same and Demand Draft of the complete fee of Rs. 67,416/- inclusive of service tax in
favor of CDAC, Noida payable at Noida. Documents required would be 10th Date of birth certificate,
10th marksheet, 12th marksheet and Qualifying degree (as per eligibility criteria) marksheet. In case
qualifying degree is PG then Graduation final year marksheet containing the aggregate marks of all the
years would also be required. In case the candidate has appeared for final semester examination and is
result awaited, then that candidate would be required to bring all the previous semester marksheets. On
reaching the venue, the candidates must mark the Attendance. Allotment of seats to the candidates will
be made only when he/she attends the counseling session in person.
On counseling day, the candidates will be called in order of merit and shall have to produce the required
documents for verification. Depending upon the merit, the seats will be offered to the candidates as per
availability at that point of time.
A candidate who fails to appear in person on the notified venue, date and time for counseling, shall
forfeit his/her claim for the seat which could be offered to him/her. However if a candidate reports late
on the specified date and time or reports within five working days of commencement of course, he/she

3. may be considered for allotment of a seat subject to availability of seat at that point of time and
satisfying all the required criteria.
A candidate who is allotted a seat will be required to pay full fee immediately on the spot at the time of
counseling. If a candidate fails to pay the fee, the offer will be withdrawn on the spot and the seat will
be allotted to the next candidate in the merit list. Part payment or payment through cash/cheque will
not be accepted. Payment is to be done through Demand Draft in favor of CDAC, Noida payable at
Noida. Fee amount is Rs. 67,416/- inclusive of service tax. Course fee is ‘NON-TRANSFERRABLE’. The
course fees paid by the candidate shall be refunded as per the below mentioned rules :
 If a student wants to withdraw from a course within 30 days of the date of commencement of
the course, then 50% of the course fees will be refunded. Such withdrawal letters should be
submitted on or before 5 pm on 9th
October 2013.
 If a student wants to withdraw from a course after 30 days of the date of commencement of the
course, then there will not be any refund of fees.
Computing Facilities
Evaluation Methodology
The evaluation methodology consists of continuous evaluation by means of class tests, module end
exams, seminars and lab assignment evaluations. There would be a class test, one module exam at the
end of each module and project evaluation.
The evaluation of the students is based on the following distribution of the marks:
Sr. No. Categorization of Marks Assessment Weightage
1 Written test (class test + one comprehensive test at the end of
each module) (60% of module end exam + 40% of class tests)
40%
2 Project Evaluation* 25%
3 Seminar(if any) and Lab Evaluation 25%
4 Attendance and Discipline 10%
Total 100%
* Wherein the Project is evaluated only once with the last module and a separate Project Certificate is
also awarded.
Further except for last module, other modules are evaluated on 75 marks (project Weightage excluded)
and converted to 100 thereafter.
Instructions
1. The student should have total of 75% attendance in classes in order to be eligible for
Participation Certificate of the course. In case attendance falls below 75% a student may still be
awarded Participation Certificate on the basis of genuine grounds and their approval from
Executive Director.
2. The grade criteria for each module is as follows:

4. 75% - Above A+ Excellent
60% - 74% A Very Good
50% - 59% B Good
40% - 49% C Fair
Below 40% D Unsatisfactory
3. As per the Quality Procedures of CDAC, Noida (ISO), the candidates who would be absent/failed
in the module end exams will be given one more chance to re-appear in the exam at the end of
the program with the permission of Head of School.
4. Every eligible candidate would be awarded Participation Certificate and Performance Statement
(which would include Grade Sheet and Project Certificate).
Project
Students have to do ONE project which is the part of the DSDA course at the end of the
specialization module. The project work is thoroughly evaluated. The project work is allotted 50
marks *, the categorization of which is as follows:
Project Presentation : 20
Viva : 20
Documentation : 10
Total : 50
* The project is one part of the total marks assessment which is also mentioned in Evaluation
Methodology Section.
PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE
The objective of the Placement Cell is to provide PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE to all the students
registered with C-DAC, Noida for Career Courses for a duration of 6 months and above subject to
certain criteria. Partial List of our recruiters:
NIIT Technologies
HCL Technologies
Tech Mahindra
Dell Perot Systems
Aricent

5. Net4
Apyl
Estel Telecom
Safenet Infotech
CSC
CyberQ
Kaplan
Yamaha Motor Solutions
HCL INFOSYSTEMS
C-DAC,NOIDA
PLACEMENT SCHEDULE (TENTATIVE)
COURSE SESSION PERIOD FOR PLACEMENT
DSDA
(DURATION 24 WEEKS)
APRIL- SEPTEMBER AUGUST- DECEMBER
OCTOBER- MARCH FEBURARY-JUNE
For details on Placement Activity, please refer to Guidelines
COURSE CONTENTS
 OPERATING SYSTEM CONCEPTS: Introduction, Process Management, Operating System
Structure, I/O Systems, Storage Management, Protection and Security
 HARDWARE PERIPHERALS: Introduction, Microprocessor, RAM, BIOS Bus, Motherboard, CD
ROM, Networking, SCSI, Sound, Video, Assembling, Maintaining, Optimizing & Troubleshooting
PC Network Administration through CISCO:
 Network Fundamentals: CCNA Exploration 1
 Routing Protocols and Concepts: CCNA Exploration 2
 LAN Switching and Wireless: CCNA Exploration 3
 Accessing the WAN: CCNA Exploration 4
 IT Security: Introduction, Physical Security, Cryptography, Authentication Database Technology:
Concepts & SQL
 WINDOWS 2008 SERVER Administration (Basic & Advanced)
 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
 Red Hat Linux System Administration I- (SA-1) : RH-124
 Red Hat Linux System Administration II- (SA-2) : RH-134
 Red Hat Linux System Administration III- (SA-3) : RH-254

6.  Database Administration
 APTITUDE SKILLS & PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT
 PROJECT WORK(4 Weeks)
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
Registration for the course would be done ONLINE. All Candidates (whether paying through DD or
through Credit Card) must get a print out of the application form along with original documents (for
verification purpose), a set of self attested photocopies of the same and Demand Draft of the complete
fee of Rs. 67,416/- inclusive of service tax in favor of CDAC, Noida payable at Noida. Documents required
would be 10th Date of birth certificate, 10th marksheet, 12thmarksheet and Qualifying degree (as per
eligibility criteria) marksheet. In case qualifying degree is PG then Graduation final year marksheet
containing the aggregate marks of all the years would also be required. In case the candidate has
appeared for final semester examination and is result awaited, then that candidate would be required to
bring all the previous semester marksheets. It is advised to fill up the Application Form carefully.
Registration Fee is Rs. 500/- . Fee can be paid through DD or Credit Card/Debit card only. DD should be
in favor of CDAC, Noida payable at NOIDA. If payment is made through Credit Card then candidate shall
be redirected to Payment Gateway of ICICI Bank by S/W wherein candidate can fill necessary details to
complete the registration.
Course Commencement
In a year, twice as under :
 March, 2nd
week
 September, 2nd
week
Counseling Venue
CDAC, B-30, Sector – 62, Noida
For Details please contact:
C-DAC, B-30, Institutional Area, Sector – 62, Noida
Ph. 91-120- 3063371 - 73, Fax. 91-120- 3063374
Programme Co-ordinator - Ms. Kalpana Johari
Ph.9810237002, Email: dsda-noida@cdac.in