Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप
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Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकातEnquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.
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Phase 1 — basicsपहला चरण — बुनियादConcepts of every subject from the start.
Computer Fundamentals & HistoryHardware & MemorySoftware & Operating SystemsNumber SystemMS WordMS Excel
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Phase 2 — advanced topicsदूसरा चरण — उन्नत विषयThe remaining topics at exam level.
MS PowerPointInternet & EmailNetworkingDatabase BasicsComputer SecurityAbbreviations & Shortcuts
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Phase 3 — practice & previous papersतीसरा चरण — अभ्यासTopic tests, previous-year questions and speed practice.
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Phase 4 — mock testsचौथा चरण — मॉक टेस्टFull-length mock tests in the real exam pattern, with analysis.
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Computer Awareness examपरीक्षाExam-day plan and document checklist.
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Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्टTake the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम
1 subject · 12 chapters · 46 topics
01Computer Fundamentals & History
4 topics+
- Definition and characteristics
- Generations of computers
- Types of computers
- Block diagram - CPU, ALU, CU
02Hardware & Memory
5 topics+
- Input devices
- Output devices
- Primary memory - RAM, ROM, cache
- Secondary storage
- Memory units
03Software & Operating Systems
4 topics+
- System and application software
- Operating system functions
- Compiler, interpreter and assembler
- Utility software and drivers
04Number System
3 topics+
- Binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal
- Conversions
- Bits, bytes and codes (ASCII)
05MS Word
4 topics+
- Formatting and shortcuts
- Tables and page layout
- Mail merge
- File formats
06MS Excel
4 topics+
- Cells, rows, columns and sheets
- Formulas and functions
- Cell references
- Charts and sorting
07MS PowerPoint
3 topics+
- Slides and layouts
- Transitions and animations
- Slide show shortcuts
08Internet & Email
4 topics+
- WWW, browsers and URLs
- Search engines
- Email - CC, BCC, attachments
- Protocols - HTTP, FTP, SMTP
09Networking
4 topics+
- LAN, MAN, WAN
- Topologies
- Devices - hub, switch, router, modem
- OSI model and IP address
10Database Basics
4 topics+
- DBMS and RDBMS
- Tables, records and fields
- Keys
- Basic SQL commands
11Computer Security
4 topics+
- Virus, worm, trojan, ransomware
- Phishing and social engineering
- Firewall and antivirus
- Safe banking and the 1930 cyber fraud helpline
12Abbreviations & Shortcuts
3 topics+
- Common computer abbreviations
- Keyboard shortcuts
- Banking technology terms
About this course
You will be able to
- Explain computer generations, hardware parts, memory types and storage units
- Differentiate system software, application software and language translators
- Convert numbers between binary, octal, decimal and hexadecimal
- Answer MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint feature and shortcut questions
- Explain internet, email, networking devices, topologies and protocols
- Recognise cyber threats like phishing and ransomware and know safe practices and the 1930 helpline
Who it is for
- IBPS PO / Clerk / RRB and SBI aspirants (Computer Aptitude / Awareness)
- SSC and other exam aspirants with a computer knowledge section
What you need
- No prior computer course needed
- Access to a computer with MS Office is helpful for revision
Online tests & result
Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Student login →
Questions
Is computer awareness asked in IBPS exams?
Yes, computer questions appear in the General / Financial Awareness and Computer Aptitude sections of bank mains exams.
Do I need practical computer knowledge?
Basic hands-on use helps you remember shortcuts and features, but the exam is theory MCQ based.
How long is the course?
About 2 months, with chapter tests and full mock tests.
