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CDAC C-CAT

Common Admission Test for CDAC (C-CAT)

Conducted by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)

Key facts

  • 3 hr

    Duration

  • 450

    Total marks

  • 12

    Sections

  • 150 MCQs

    Questions

  • INR 1,550 - 1,750

    Application fee

  • Not announced yet

    Nearest upcoming date

  • Application feeINR 1,550 - 1,750
  • Nearest upcoming dateNot announced yet

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Courses this exam leads to

  • PG Diploma in Advanced Computing (PG-DAC), PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PG-DBDA), PG Certificate Programme in Artificial Intelligence (PGCP-AI), PG Certificate Programme in Cyber Security (PGCP-CSF), and other CDAC PG Certificate/Diploma programmes

Eligibility criteria

  • Varies by target CDAC PG Diploma programme -- generally a relevant Bachelor's degree (BE/BTech/BSc/BCA or equivalent) in Computer Science, IT or a related discipline from a recognised university
  • Final-year students may also apply provisionally, subject to the specific programme's (PG-DAC, PG-DBDA, PGCP-AI, PGCP-CSF, etc.) own eligibility norms

Category-wise eligibility

Category-wise eligibility
CategoryEligibility / relaxation
GeneralCriteria listed above
Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification.
SCNot announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification.
STNot announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification.

Application fee

Application fee
Application typeFee
Category II (Sections A+B)INR 1,550
Category III (Sections A+B+C) (fee, once paid, is non-refundableINR 1,750
  • There is no Category I)

Colleges accepting this exam

4 colleges accept CDAC C-CAT.

Important dates
EventDate
C-CAT 2026 (February batch):
Exam conductedJan 10-11, 2026
Result declared for theFebruary batch (exact date per the source page, around Mar 2026)
  • and choice-filling ran Jan 22-28, 2026, with Round 3 seat allotment Feb 17, 2026 and commencement of classes Feb 25, 2026
Register / Apply now Opens the official application portal

How to register

  1. 1Apply online at cdac.in (Register for C-CAT link)
  2. 2Fill personal
  3. 3Academic and contact information to generate login credentials
  4. 4Select exam cities in preference order
  5. 5Upload scanned photo and signature
  6. 6Pay the application fee online (net banking/credit/debit card). No form-editing facility is available after submission

Application fee

Application fee
Application typeFee
Category II (Sections A+B)INR 1,550
Category III (Sections A+B+C) (fee, once paid, is non-refundableINR 1,750
  • There is no Category I)

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CDAC C-CAT previous year question papers

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  • Section B (Computer Programming and Concepts): Computer Fundamentals, C Programming, Data Structures, Data Communication & Networking, Object Oriented Programming Concepts, Operating Systems
Syllabus
SubjectTopics
Section A (General Aptitude)English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning
Section C (Computer Architecture)Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors
Exam pattern
ParameterDetails
ModeOnline,
Duration3 hours
Total questions150
Total marks450 (150 questions x 3 marks each)
+3 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer
SectionsSection A: English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning; Section B: Computer Fundamentals, C Programming, Data Structures, Data Communication & Networking, Object Oriented Programming Concepts, Operating Systems; Section C: Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors

CDAC C-CAT mock tests

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CDAC C-CAT books

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  • Standard CS/IT-fundamentals preparation combining C programming and data structures textbooks, operating systems and computer networks references, plus general quantitative aptitude and English/reasoning guides used for other technical entrance exams
  • CDAC's own previous years' question papers are recommended for practice

Download process

  • Released via candidate login on cdac.in/index.aspx?id=studentslogin ahead of each session (February 2026 batch released Jan 6-10, 2026)
  • Shows allotted exam centre, date and time
  • A hard copy plus valid ID proof is mandatory for exam-day entry

Result date

  • Declared online via candidate login using form number and password
  • The February 2026 batch result was declared ahead of the Jan 22-28, 2026 window

After the result

  • Declared online via candidate login (form number and password)
  • Scores/ranks are used directly for the subsequent CDAC C-CAT and choice-filling process for seat allocation
  1. 1Conducted online by CDAC after the result: candidates register and enter college/course choice preferences in order of priority during a choice-filling window
  2. 2Seats are allotted across multiple rounds (e.g. 3 rounds for the February 2026 batch) based on rank, preference and seat availability
  3. 3Selected candidates complete online reporting and balance fee payment before commencement of classes
  • No single published -- admission is based on rank, category, seat availability and candidate preferences during the CDAC rounds, varying by specific PG Diploma/Certificate programme and CDAC centre

Campus-wise and branch-wise cut-off figures are being added. Check the official website for the latest.

4 institutes accept CDAC C-CAT.

Colleges accepting this exam
#Campus / InstituteLocationCollege page
1PG-DAC (PG DiplomaAdvanced Computing)View college
2PG-DBDA (PG DiplomaBig Data Analytics)View college
3PG-DBDA (PG DiplomaPGCP-AIView college
4PG-DBDA (PG DiplomaPGCP-CSF (Cyber Security)View college

Quick answers

+3 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer

3 hours

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