About DOEACC A-Level Course
Introduction
'A' level course of DOEACC Scheme is equivalent to an Advanced Diploma 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.
Eligibility
i) For students appearing through an institute Level 'O' /Government recognized polytechnic engineering diploma after class 10. Followed in each case, by an accredited 'A' level course (no concurrency). A Government recognized polytechnic engineering diploma after 10+2 / Graduate and an accredited 'A' level course in each case.
ii) For students-at-large (Direct Applicants)Level 'O'/Government recognized polytechnic engineering diploma/Graduate. Followed in each case, by one year relevant experience*. The 'A' level diploma will awarded only after successful completion of the academic stream i.e. polytechnic engineering diploma after 10+2 or degree. *Relevant experience connotes job experience in IT, including teaching in a recognized institution as faculty member, excludes coaching.
Syllabus
The syllabus for 'A' level has been diversified. It contains:- Nine compulsory module and,- One elective papers. In the diversified syllabi, new subjects have been added as electives and certain amendments have been made to the syllabus on some of the subjects. All the subjects prior to diversification have been retained on diversification of the syllabus, with the amendments mentioned above.
The syllabus for 'A' level can be obtained by post or in person from the DOEACC Society at a cost of Rs.150/- .
Examination: Examination for 'A' level will be held only under the diversification syllabus from January 2000 onwards. 'A' level as a whole is a sub-set of 'B'.
Papers: The papers for 'A' level are as under:-


Subject Code

Subject
A1-R3
T Tools and Application
A2-R3

Business Systems
A3-R3

Programming & Problem solving through "C" Language
A4-R3

Computer Organization
A5-R3

Structured System Analysis & Design
A6-R3

Data Structure through "C" Language
A7-R3

Introduction to Data Base Management Systems
A8-R3

Basic of OS, Unix & Shell Programming
A9-R3

Data Communication and Networks
A10.1-R3
Elective
Introduction to Object Oriented Programming & C++
A10.2-R3
Elective
Introduction to Object Oriented Programming through Java
A10.3-R3
Elective
Computer Graphics

Project
At 'A' Level there is one project. 100 marks are assigned. The project has to be submitted along with a fee of Rs 500/- and a certificate is to accompany it. A viva-voce will be conducted by an expert nominated by the DOEACC Society, as far as possible near the candidate's location.
Government Recognition
The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India has recognized 'A' level examination conducted by the Computer Society of India (CSI) under the Department of Electronics Accreditation of Computer Courses (DOEACC) Scheme as equivalent to Advanced Diploma level course for the purpose of employment to posts and services under the Central Government vide their notification No: F 18-23/92-TD.V/TS-IV dated 10th April1996. In view of the above notification the passed out candidates with 'A' level qualification from the DOEACC Society will henceforth be the eligible for registration in employment exchanges for job

DOEACC SCHEME

Introduction
'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.
Eligibility
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.
or
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
or
iii) A pass in the NCVT-DP&CS (Data Processing & Computer Software) Examination conducted by DGE&T (Govt. of India).
Syllabus
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/- Papers: The papers for 'O' level are as under: -
Subject Code

Subject
M1-R3

IT Tools and Application
M2-R3

Business Systems
M3-R3

Internet and Web Design
M4.1-R3

Programming & Problem Solving through C Language
M4.2-R3

Programming through Visual Basic
Examination
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
Project
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.
Government Recognition
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