CDAC C-CAT stands for Centre for Development of Advanced Computing which is a government organization under the Ministry of Electronic and information technology.
CDAC organizes an entrance examination for an engineering graduates to provide postgraduate diploma programs in various advanced topics.
The admission will be provided with the CAT entrance examination which stands for Common Admission Test. In this article, we will discuss CDAC C-CAT 2024 Notification, Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus.
CDAC C-CAT Important Dates 2024
CDAC C-CAT examinations are conducted twice a year in two batches, i.e., March Batch and September Batch. The following are the important dates for the CDAC C-CAT entrance examination.
CDAC C-CAT Admission for March Batch 2024
| Event | Date |
| Beginning of Online Registration and Application for C-CAT | December 2023 |
| Closing of Online Registration & Application, and Payment of Examination Fee for C-CAT | January 2024 |
| Downloading of C-CAT Admit Cards | January 2024 |
| C-DAC’s Common Admission Test (C-CAT) at the Test Centres | January 2024 |
| Announcement of C-CAT Ranks | February 2024 |
| Online Selection of Courses and Centres (1st Counselling) | February 2024 |
| Declaration of First Round of Seat Allocation | February 2024 |
| Last Date of Payment of the first installment course fee (Rs 10,000 + GST) for candidates allocated seats through the first round | February 2024 |
| Declaration of Second Round of Seat Allocation | February 2024 |
| Last Date of Payment of the first installment course fee (Rs 10,000 + GST) for candidates allocated seats through the second round | February 2024 |
| Payment of caution deposit (Rs 10,000 + GST) and Online Selection of Courses and Centres (2nd Counselling) | February 2024 |
| Declaration of Third Round of Seat Allocation (based on 2nd Counselling) | March 2024 |
| Last Date of Payment of Balance Course Fee | March 2024 |
| Last Date of Online Registration of Students | March 2024 |
| Start of PG Diploma Courses across India | March 2024 |
| End of PG Diploma Courses across India (Estimated) | September 2024 |
CDAC C-CAT Admission for September Batch 2024
| Event | Date | |
| Beginning of Online Registration and Application for C-CAT | June 2024 | |
| Closing of Online Registration & Application, and Payment of Examination Fee for C-CAT | July 2024 | |
| Downloading of C-CAT Admit Cards | July, 2024 | |
| C-DAC’s Common Admission Test (C-CAT) at the Test Centres | July 2024 | |
| Announcement of C-CAT Ranks | July 2024 | |
| Online Selection of Courses and Centres (1st Counselling) | August 2024 | |
| Declaration of First Round of Seat Allocation | August 2024 | |
| Last Date of Payment of first installment course fee (Rs 10,000 + GST) for candidates allocated seats through the first round | August 2024 | |
| Declaration of Second Round of Seat Allocation | August 2024 | |
| Last Date of Payment of first installment course fee (Rs 10,000 + GST) for candidates allocated seats through the second round | August 2024 | |
| Payment of caution deposit (Rs 10,000 + GST) and Online Selection of Courses and Centres (2nd Counselling) | August, 2024 | |
| Declaration of Third Round of Seat Allocation (based on 2nd Counselling) | August 2024 | |
| Last Date of Payment of Balance Course Fee | September 2024 | |
| Last Date of Registration of Students | September 2024 | |
| Start of PG Diploma Courses across India | September 2024 | |
| End of PG Diploma Courses across India | February 2025 | |
CDAC C-CAT Courses and Fees
The following are the courses and their associated fees-
| Courses | Fees |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Geoinformatics (PG-DGi) | Rs 76,500 + GST |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (PG-DAC) | Rs 76,500 + GST |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Mobile Computing (PG-DMC) | Rs 76,500 + GST |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (PG-DAI) | Rs 127,500 + GST |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PG-DBDA) | Rs 97,750 + GST |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Secure Software Development (PG-DASSD) | Rs 76,500 + GST |
| Post Graduate Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security (PG-DITISS) | Rs 76,500 + GST |
| Post Graduate Diploma in the Internet of Things (PG-DIoT) | Rs 76,500 + GST |
| Post Graduate Diploma in HPC System Administration (PG-DHPCSA) | Rs 76,500 + GST |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (PG-DESD) | Rs 76,500 + GST |
| Post Graduate Diploma in VLSI Design (PG-DVLSI) | Rs 76,500 + GST |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Robotics & Allied Technologies (PG-DRAT) | Rs 76,500 + GST |
Highlights of C-DAC’s PG Diploma Courses
The following are the benefits that you’ll get out of this course.
- Well-established courses with excellent placement records
- 24-week full-time courses with 900 hours of theory + lab + project
- 6-8 hours per day theory + lab sessions on 6 days a week in most centers
- Continuous lab and internal assessments during the course
- Centralized course-end theory exams across all centers
- Courses designed and developed in consultation with the domain experts in C-DAC, academia, and the ICT industry
- Expert faculty from C-DAC and ICT industry with widespread domain knowledge
- Tutorials, hands-on, and projects relevant to the standards of the ICT industry
- Special training in aptitude, effective communication, and interview skills
- Extensive placement orientation and region-wise common campus placements
CDAC C-CAT Eligibility Criteria
The following are the eligibility criteria for the CDAC C-CAT entrance examination-
PG Diploma in Geoinformatics (PG-DGi)
- The candidates must be Graduates in Engineering with specialization in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, or Instrumentation, or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, or MCA with a minimum of 50% marks
PG Diploma in Advanced Computing (PG-DAC)
- The candidates must be Graduates in any discipline of Engineering, or Post a Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, or Statistics, or Post Graduate Degree in Management with graduation in IT or Computer Science Computer Applications, or MCA, MCM
PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PG-DBDA)
- The candidates must be Graduates in Engineering with specialization in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, or Instrumentation, or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, or MCA with a minimum of 50% marks
PG Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security (PG-DITISS)
- The candidates must be Graduates in Engineering with specialization in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, or Instrumentation, or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, or MCA with a minimum of 50% marks
PG Diploma in the Internet of Things (PG-IoT)
- The candidates must be Graduates in Engineering with specialization in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, or Instrumentation, or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, or MCA with a minimum of 50% marks
PG Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (PG-DAI)
- The candidates must be Graduates in Engineering with specialization in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, or Instrumentation, or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, or MCA with a minimum of 50% marks
PG Diploma in Mobile Computing (PG-DMC)
- The candidates must be Graduates in Engineering with specialization in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, or Instrumentation, or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, or MCA with a minimum of 50% marks
PG Diploma in System Software Development (PG-DSSD)
- The candidates must be Graduates in Engineering with specialization in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, or Instrumentation, or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, or MCA with a minimum of 50% marks
PG Diploma in Advanced Secure Software Development (PG-DASSD)
- The candidates must be Graduates in Engineering with specialization in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, or Instrumentation, or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, or MCA with a minimum of 50% marks
PG Diploma in HPC System Administration (PG-HPCSA)
- The candidates must be Graduates in Engineering with specialization in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, or Instrumentation, or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, or MCA with a minimum of 50% marks
PG Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (PG-DESD)
- The candidates must be Graduates in Engineering with specialization in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, or Instrumentation, or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, or MCA with a minimum of 50% marks
PG Diploma in VLSI Design (PG-DVLSI)
- The candidates must be Graduates in Engineering with specialization in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, or Instrumentation, or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, or MCA with a minimum of 50% marks
PG Diploma in Biomedical Instrumentation & Health Informatics (PG-DBIHI)
- The candidates must be Graduates in Engineering with specialization in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, or Instrumentation, or Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, or MCA with a minimum of 50% marks
CDAC C-CAT Application Form 2024
The following are step by step structuration on applying for the CDAC entrance examination-
- Visit the official website of CDAC and click on the new Candidate registration
- Now, enter your email ID and password to create an account and complete the verification as well
- After successful verification, login to your account using your login credentials
- After logging in, fill out the form with correct details like name, address, category- I or II, III, etc.
- After filling in the application form, you’ll have to upload the scanned passport-size photograph, a copy of all the certifications, and the documents which are mentioned below
- After uploading the documents, you’ll have to click on the play button using Credit/Debit, UPI, Banking, challan, etc.
- After successful payment, you can take a printout of the application form and payment confirmation receipt
Documents Required for CDAC C-CAT
The following are the documents required for the CDAC C-CAT application form-
- Scanned Passport Size photograph under 1 MB
- Scanned copy of class 10th & 12th passed certificate/ Mark Sheet showcasing all the marks obtained in the subjects
- Graduate Degree/ Mark Sheet
- Aadhar Card
CDAC C-CAT Application Fee
The following are the application fee for the CDAC C-CAT application form-
| Course Category | C-CAT Paper(s) | C-CAT Fee |
| I | A | Rs 1350/- |
| II | A+B | Rs 1550/- |
| III | A+B+C | Rs 1750/- |
CDAC C-CAT Examination pattern
The following are the examination patterns that the CDAC follows to set up their examination-
| Test Paper | Topics | Marks | Duration | Questions |
| Section A | English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning | 150 | 1 hour | 50 |
| Section B | Computer Fundamentals, C Programming, Data Structures, Data Communication & Networking, Object-Oriented Programming Concepts, Operating Systems | 150 | 1 hour | 50 |
| Section C | Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors | 150 | 1 hour | 50 |
CDAC C-CAT Syllabus
The following is the syllabus for the CDAC C-CAT entrance examination-
English
- Grammar
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Sentence Completion
- Antonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Voice
- Narration
- Idioms and Phrases
- Jumbles Words
- Spelling Errors
- Clauses
- Sentences: Simple, Complex, and Compound
Quantitative Aptitude
- Analogies
- Figures/Verbal Classification
- Coding and Decoding
- Blood Relation
- Calendar
- Number/Symbol Series
- Question related to the dictionary
- Vien Diagram /Dice
- Puzzle/Tabulation
- Non-verbal series
- Logical Deduction
- Number System
- HCF & LCM
- Arithmetic Problem (Time & distance, Profit & loss, Time & Work, Problem on age, Simple & Compound Interest etc)
- Simplification
- Other Quant & Reasoning Miscellaneous question
Reasoning
- Series Completion
- Venn Diagrams Analysis Test
- Tests of Alphabet
- Analogy
- Classification
- Coding and Decoding
- Relationship Test
- Direction Test
- Seating Puzzles
- Ranking
- Letter-Number Game Test
- Substitution and Interchanging
- Principles of Series
- Principle of Classification
- Cube Pyramid Games
- Analytical Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Force in Arguments
- Assumptions
- Course of Action
Computer Fundamentals
- Generations of Computer (I-V)
- Block Diagram of a Computer
- Functions of the Different Units
- CPU (ALU+CU)
- Input Devices
- Keyboard
- Point and draw devices mouse, joystick, trackball, light pen
- Data Scanning devices image scanner, OCR, OMR, MICR, Bar code reader, card reader
- Voice Recognition Device
- Digitizers
- Monitor
- Printer
- Projector
- Memories [Memory hierarchy]
- Registers [Types of Registers]
- Cache Memory
- Primary Memory
- DRAM and SRAM
- ROM BIOS/ Firmware
- Types of ROM
- Secondary Memories
- Hard disk
Operating System
- Assembler
- Compiler
- Interpreter
- Application Software
- Software hierarchy and dependence between the different layers
- Computer Languages
C Programming & Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
- Introduction to Principles of programming
- Introduction to C Programming:
- Operators and Expressions:
- Data Types and Input/Output Operators
- Control Statements and Decision-Making
- Arrays and Strings:
- Pointers
- Structures and Unions:
- Functions
- Storage Classes
- The Preprocessor
- Dynamic Memory Allocation and Linked List
- File Management
Data Structures
- Basic Data Structures: Arrays, Strings, Stacks, Queues
- Asymptotic analysis (Big-O notation)
- Basic math operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, exponentiation)
- Sqrt(n) primality testing
- Euclid’s GCD Algorithm
- Basic Recursion
- Greedy Algorithms
- Basic Dynamic Programming
- Naive string searching
- O(n log) Sorting
- Binary Searching
Data Communication & Networking
- Introduction to data communication and networking
- Study of OSI and TCP/IP protocol suite
- Study of Analog and Digital signals
- Study of Digital transmission
- Study of Analog transmission
- Study of Multiplexing
- Types of transmission media
- Error Detection and Correction
- Study of DTE-DCE in brief
- Introduction to networks and devices
- Operating Systems
- Overview of Operating Systems
- Background and Basics
- Processes
- CPU Scheduling
- Process Synchronization
- Deadlocks
- Memory Management
- Storage
- File System Implementation
- Secondary Storage Structure
Computer Architecture
- Basic Structure Of A Computer System
- Arithmetic For Computers
- Processor And Control Unit
- Parallelism
- Memory & I/O Systems
Digital Electronics
- Number system and codes
- Boolean Algebra:
- Logic Families:
- Combinational Logic
- Flip-flop and Timing circuit
- Registers & Counters
Microprocessors
- Introduction of Microcomputer System
- Semiconductor Memories
- The architecture of an 8-bit Microprocessor
- Operation and Control of Microprocessor
- Instruction Set: Addressing modes; Data transfer, arithmetic, logical, branch, stack, and machine control
- Assembly Language Programming
- Digital Logic Circuits
- Intel Manual on Peripheral Devices Coordinators
- Interfacing: Interfacing of memory chips
- Interrupts
- Programmable Peripheral Interface
- Programmable Interval Timer
CDAC C-CAT Admit Card 2024
The admit card for the CDAC C-CAT entrance examination is not yet available to download. You can visit our website again to find the updated date and method of admit card download.
CDAC C-CAT Result 2024
The result for CDAC C-CAT can be downloaded from the official website of CDAC. It is not yet released by CDAC. We will update it as soon as CDAC releases the result of the CDAC C-CAT 2024.
Campus Placement Company List
The following are the list of companies that are going to participate in the college placement drive-
- 3i Infotech
- ABB
- Accelya
- Allstate
- Amdocs
- AppDirect
- AppDynamics
- AstraZeneca
- Athena Healthcare
- Atos Syntel
- Axis Bank
- Baker Hughes
- Bank of America
- Barclays
- Bentley
- BNP Paribas
- Boeing
- Born Group
- Bosch
- C-DAC
- Capgemini
- CISCO
- CitiusTech
- Cognizant
- Continental
- Coupa
- Credit Suisse
- CRISIL
- Cumulus Systems
- Cybage
- Dassault Systems
- Datamatics
- Deutsche Bank
- Dell EMC
- Deloitte
- Diebold Nixdorf
- DMart
- eClerx
- Ernst & Young
- Fidelity
- First American
- Fiserv
- Fujitsu
- Future Generali
- GEP Solutions
- Golden Source
- Happiest Minds
- HCL
- Hella
- Here Maps
- Hitachi Systems
- Honeywell
- HP
- HSBC
- Huawei
- IBM
- IKS Health
- Jio Platforms
- John Deere
- Johnson Controls
- JP Morgan Chase
- Kotak Mahindra
- KPIT Cummins
- KPMG
- L&T Infotech
- Larsen & Toubro
- Lear Automotive
- LG Soft
- Lowe’s India
- Manhattan
- Mastercard
- MSCI
- Mercedes Benz
- Mindtree
- Microsoft
- Morgan Stanley
- Morning Star
- Motilal Oswal FS
- Mphasis
- Nihilent
- Nokia
- Nomura India
- NPCI
- NSE India
- OnMobile
- Persistent
- PwC
- Quantiphi
- Quick Heal
- QLogic
- Qualcomm
- RBL Bank
- Rockwell Collins
- Samsung
- SanDisk
- Sapiens
- SAS Global
- Sasken
- Schlumberger
- Seagate
- Siemens
- Smartstream
- SunGard
- Tata AIG
- Tata Elxsi
- Tata Power SED
- Tata Technologies
- TCS
- Tech Mahindra
- Teradata
- Thyssen Krupp
- TIAA GBS
- Veritas
- Whirlpool
- Wipro
- Zensar
- ZS Associates
FAQ
How many times is CDAC C-CAT conducted?
CDAC C-CAT is conducted twice a year.
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