History
The PG Department of Computer Applications in Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli 620 002, was started in the year 1998 with BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications). Growing metamorphically in a short span of time, MCA (Master of Computer Applications) was started in the year 1999 and was approved by AICTE. Catering to the requirements, PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications) was started in the year 2002.
The PG Department of Computer Applications has an outstanding and qualified faculty with an advanced syllabi and a challenging academic schedule with good lab facilities and has evolved since its inception, emphasizing progressive Student Centric Activities towards Innovations, Research, Placements and Entrepreneurship. Initially focused on core programming and software development like applications and services, the curriculum has expanded to include emerging technologies like AI, IoT, data science, and cloud computing. The department promotes hands-on learning through workshops, Seminars, Conferences, Exhibitions, Hackathons, and collaborative projects, fostering teamwork and creativity. With MoU collaborations regular industry interactions, internships, and guest lectures enrich student experiences, bridging the gap between academia and the tech industry. By prioritizing skill development and real-world applications, the department continually adapts to the dynamic tech landscape, preparing students for successful careers in computer applications.
Uniqueness
The Department provides various opportunities to explore and exploit new avenues in the emerging world of Information Technology. The Department employs various ICT methods for Teaching. The Students are facilitated with well established exquisite Lab facilities. The Syllabi are revised and restructured according to the emerging demands.
The Students are exposed to the needs of the Industry through Industrial Visit. The Students develop Software in the form of minor, major Projects for various reputed Companies. The Students have several Patents to their Credit. The Departmental Magazine Com’fete is released yearly by the Students. The Students are fashioned into technically qualified human resources to carry out Technical activities of the College. The Students are enriched through Industrial Visits, Workshops, Seminars, Association Meetings, Inter-Departmental, Intra-Departmental and Inter Collegiate Competitions.
Many of the Students are placed in reputed Companies like WIPRO Technologies, SYNTEL, iFlex Solutions, INFOSYS, iGate Solutions, Satyam Computers, Satyam Soft Solution Providers, Prodapt Solutions , Winners Institute Of Communicative English, Industrial Rubber Company, Venpa Global Services (Faxconn Iphone Production Company) , Nobel Institute Of Communicative English (Nice), Shriram Chits, Vinsinfo, New Dream Soultions, Merit Data And Technology, Chennai, Omega Healthcare Trichy etc.
The Department was ranked in the 23rd position at the All India Level, 5th position at the Tamil Nadu Level and 1st position in Tiruchirappalli by OUTLOOK - ICARE Ranking 2020 (The Best Professional Colleges) in various Professional Streams.
Vision
Aspire to instill keen astute insight in Computer Applications with the realized moral, social, ethical obligations to evolve holistic Computer Professionals and Entrepreneurs to reform the society.
Mission
The department endeavors at enshaping virtuous, socially aware, intellectually alert, scientifically accelerating, professionally excelling, universally proficient, spirited and passionate young IT Women Experts.