Government College of Technology (GCT) Rawalpindi is a prestigious technical institution in Rawalpindi, Punjab, committed to providing top-tier vocational and engineering education. As a TEVTA-affiliated institute, GCT aims to set the standard for technical training across the region
The Diploma of Information Technology provides essential skills in computer hardware, software, networking, and programming. It prepares students for careers in IT support, web development, and system management in today’s digital world.
The Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) in Information and Communication Technologies is a three-year post-secondary program designed to equip students with practical and theoretical knowledge in the field of ICT.
This diploma blends classroom instruction with hands-on training in areas like computer hardware, software development, networking, data communication, and web technologies. Students typically enter the program after completing Matric in Science, and the curriculum includes lab experiments, industrial tours, and workshop assignments.
The program emphasizes technical proficiency, problem-solving, and industry readiness, making graduates highly sought after in both public and private sectors.
Graduates of this diploma can pursue roles such as:
| Sr. No | Main Topics | Theory Hrs. | Practical Hrs. | Total Hrs. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Computer & Operating System (DOS, Windows Desktop & Server) | 20 | 120 | 140 |
| 2 | Business Application: MS-Word 2010 | 16 | 84 | 100 |
| 3 | Business Application: MS-Excel 2010 | 16 | 84 | 100 |
| 4 | Business Application: MS-PowerPoint 2010 | 10 | 60 | 70 |
| 5 | Business Application: Internet | 10 | 60 | 70 |
| 6 | Database Management using MS-Access 2010 | 10 | 90 | 100 |
| 7 | Programming Fundamentals, Flow Charts and Programming with VB.Net | 40 | 180 | 220 |
| 8 | Functional English-I | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 9 | Work Ethics-I | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| Total | 162 | 678 | 840 | |
| S# | Subjects | Theory Hours | Practical Hours | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graphics Design & Animation | 20 | 180 | 200 |
| 2 | System Analysis & Design | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 3 | Introduction to Computer Networking | 20 | 120 | 140 |
| 4 | Web Development | 40 | 240 | 280 |
| 5 | Project | – | 60 | 60 |
| 6 | Functional English-II | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 7 | Work Ethics-II | 20 | – | 20 |
| Total | 140 | 640 | 780 | |
| Code | Course Title | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 111 | Islamiat/Pakistan | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eng 112 | English | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A-.Math-123 | Applied Math (For ICT Practitioners) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Phy-132 | Applied Physics | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Ch-112 | Applied Chemistry | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ICT-112 | Information System | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ICT-123 | Design and development principles of software | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ICT-133 | Network Fundamentals | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ICT-143 | Computer Systems Basics | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ICT-152 | Client Side Customization of Web pages | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Totals: | 15 | 24 | 23 | |
| Code | Course Title | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 211 | Islamiat / Pakistan Studies | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Math-223 | Applied Mathematics II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MGM-212 | Communication and employability skills for IT | 3 | 2 | |
| ICT-212 | Object-Oriented Programming | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ICT-223 | Computer Architecture | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ICT-232 | Communication technologies | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ICT-243 | Organizational System Security | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ICT 253 | Routing Protocols and concept | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ICT 263 | LAN switching and Wireless | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| ICT-272 | Website Production and management | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Totals: | 16 | 24 | 24 | |
| Code | Course Title | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gen 311 | Islamiat / Pakistan Studies | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Eng 311 | Technical Report Writing | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mgm 312 | Impact of the use of IT on Business Systems | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ICT-312 | E-Commerce | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ICT-323 | Network Management | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| ICT-332 | Operating System | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| ICT-343 | Principles of Computer Networks | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| ICT-352 | IT Systems Troubleshooting and Repair | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| ICT-364 | Project | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| ICT-373 | Accessing the WAN | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Totals: | 10 | 39 | 23 | |