Which CDAC Course is Best for Placement for Mechanical Engineers?

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  Kaustubh Katdare

  The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) offers several courses for engineering graduates.

  The best courses for mechanical engineers for good placements are DAC, PG-DGi, DACA and ADAI. The average package for CDAC students is about Rs. 7 LPA; which is quite good.

  Let's take a detailed look at these courses for mechanical engineers, especially those seeking to broaden their knowledge in the areas of computational engineering, computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), and related fields.

  1. Diploma in Advanced Computing (DAC): This course introduces students to the world of advanced computing, including a wide range of programming and software engineering skills. These are useful for mechanical engineers looking to branch out into fields that combine mechanical engineering with software, such as robotics or automation.

  2. PG Diploma in Geoinformatics (PG-DGi): Geoinformatics involves gathering, storing, processing, and delivering geographic information. For mechanical engineers working in areas like urban planning, transportation, or any other field that uses geographical data, this could be a beneficial course.

  3. Diploma in Advanced Computer Arts (DACA): For mechanical engineers interested in product design, 3D modeling, or animation, this course can provide valuable skills.

  4. Advanced Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (ADAI): This course is suitable for individuals interested in fields like AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, which can be particularly useful in areas such as robotics, data analysis, and predictive maintenance in mechanical engineering.

  It's important to keep in mind that the best course can vary depending on a person's individual career goals and interests. Before deciding on a course, it's advisable to clearly identify your interests and career goals, then choose the course that best aligns with those.

  The Preparatory Course for Diploma in Advanced Computing (PreDAC) is designed to assist individuals who are eager to pursue the Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (PG-DAC) and aim for a career in the IT industry.

  The PG-DAC syllabus begins with C++ and Data Structures (DS) using C++, but it doesn't cover the fundamentals of C Programming, which is part of the evaluation in the C-DAC Common Admission Test (CCAT).

  This gap is filled by the PreDAC course, which not only imparts comprehensive knowledge about programming in C language but also readies you for the PG DAC program and the CCAT exam.

  For individuals hailing from non-IT backgrounds like Mechanical, Production, or Civil Engineering, it's always advisable to opt for the PreDAC course as a stepping stone towards a career in IT.