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Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

12 Months

Post Graduate Diploma in E-Governance (PGDEG) is a One-year full-time course offered by Kerala University of Digital Sciences Innovation and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

Aligned with the State Government’s vision to advance e-Governance and enhance individual capacity, the Post Graduate Diploma in e-Governance (PGDeG) was launched by the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management – Kerala (IIITM-K), which has since been upgraded to the Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology (Digital University Kerala). This specialised program is designed to equip government employees, public sector professionals, and IT service providers with the knowledge and competencies necessary to effectively conceptualise, manage, and implement e-Governance initiatives.

Emphasising the integration of leadership, technology, and management, PGDeG aims to develop a skilled cadre of professionals capable of leading digital transformation in governance. PGDeG continues to serve as a cornerstone initiative in addressing the critical need for capacity building in the domain of e-Governance.

The program has now been extended to include the Open Category candidates. For these candidates, the program serves as a professional gateway, transforming standard IT or Management degrees into a specialised toolkit for the rapidly growing public-sector technology opportunities.

All the core and visiting faculty members of the program have been carefully chosen from Academia, Industry and the Government based on their relevant experience, commitment and instructional ability so that the students are exposed to the best learning environment. Besides this, the University has several competent senior academic and technical staff with considerable experience in the design, development and management of ICT and e-Governance projects, and also supports the academic and training programs.

Eligibility Criteria

The entry-level requirement for the programme is a Bachelors degree in any discipline with working knowledge of computer systems. Diploma / Certification in computer application will be an added advantage. Preference will be given to B.Tech / MBA / MCA degree holders.

Admission to the PGDeG program is open to candidates under the following two categories:

Government Category (Deputed Officials)

Employment Status: Must be an officer currently working in a Government Department, Board, PSU or Autonomous Body.
Age Limit: As mentioned in the Government Circular inviting admission for the current year.
Educational Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with working knowledge of computers. BSc (Computer Science / IT), BCA, Diploma/
Certification in Computer Application will be an added advantage. Preference will be given to BTech / MBA / MCA / MSc (Computer Science / IT) Degree holders.

Nomination & Application Requirements: The application process is strictly regulated by departmental quotas and specific documentation:

Departmental Quota: Each department/entity can nominate a maximum of 3 officers. Nominations exceeding this limit will not be considered under any circumstances.
Mandatory NOC & Deployment Plan: Candidates must upload a signed No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their Head of Department. The NOC must include:
- The criteria adopted by the department for selecting the candidate.
- A Deployment Plan detailing how the officer will be positioned, utilized, or what role/project they will be assigned upon successful completion.
- Formal consent that the employee will be deputed for one year for the course.
Irrevocability: The candidature of an employee to whom the NOC is issued cannot be withdrawn subsequently.

Key Preferences:

Virtual IT Cadre: Priority will be given to members of the Virtual IT Cadre.
Digital Initiatives: Preference is given to officials from departments where more e-Governance initiatives are being effectively implemented or are planned.
Admission Cap: If more than two candidates from the same department appear on the merit list, a maximum of two candidates shall be granted admission.

Open Candidates

This category is for Open Candidates.

Eligibility: Individuals from the private sector or recent graduates/post-graduates. Preference will be given to possessing a Professional Degree in Engineering / Computer Science / IT / Management.

Selection Criteria: Open candidates must qualify for admission to the program through a merit-based test and interview process conducted by the university.