Common Admission Test for CDAC (C-CAT)
Conducted by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
3 hr
Duration
450
Total marks
12
Sections
150 MCQs
Questions
INR 1,550 - 1,750
Application fee
Not announced yet
Nearest upcoming date
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| Category | Eligibility / relaxation |
|---|---|
| General | Criteria listed above |
| Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. | |
| SC | Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. |
| ST | Not announced separately in the details we hold. Check the official notification. |
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Category II (Sections A+B) | INR 1,550 |
| Category III (Sections A+B+C) (fee, once paid, is non-refundable | INR 1,750 |
4 colleges accept CDAC C-CAT.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| C-CAT 2026 ( | February batch): |
| Exam conducted | Jan 10-11, 2026 |
| Result declared for the | February batch (exact date per the source page, around Mar 2026) |
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Category II (Sections A+B) | INR 1,550 |
| Category III (Sections A+B+C) (fee, once paid, is non-refundable | INR 1,750 |
CDAC C-CAT college predictor
We cannot estimate admission chances from a CDAC C-CAT result yet, because we do not hold enough data for it. Find Colleges can still match you to colleges using your marks, course and budget.
CDAC C-CAT previous year question papers
We are adding previous year papers for CDAC C-CAT. Until then, the exam body's official site is the best source for authentic papers.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Section A (General Aptitude) | English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning |
| Section C (Computer Architecture) | Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors |
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online, |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total questions | 150 |
| Total marks | 450 (150 questions x 3 marks each) |
| +3 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer | |
| Sections | Section 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
We are adding practice tests for CDAC C-CAT. Meanwhile, look for an official practice portal on the exam's website.
CDAC C-CAT books
Recommended books for CDAC C-CAT are being added. Ask Mimi or a counsellor for a suggested reading list.
Campus-wise and branch-wise cut-off figures are being added. Check the official website for the latest.
4 institutes accept CDAC C-CAT.
| # | Campus / Institute | Location | College page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PG-DAC (PG Diploma | Advanced Computing) | View college |
| 2 | PG-DBDA (PG Diploma | Big Data Analytics) | View college |
| 3 | PG-DBDA (PG Diploma | PGCP-AI | View college |
| 4 | PG-DBDA (PG Diploma | PGCP-CSF (Cyber Security) | View college |
+3 for each correct answer, -1 for each incorrect answer
3 hours
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