The A level course is equivalent to an Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications. Students as well as working professionals can go for this course. For working professionals, there are some eligibility criteria to sit directly in the examination. 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, teaching at couching centre is not counted.