The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) released the Common Admission Test (C-CAT) 2026 admit card on [Insert Release Date Here]. Candidates registered for the exam can download their admit cards from the official C-DAC website, cdac.in. The exam is scheduled for July 4 and July 5, 2026 . C-DAC's PG Certificate Programmes begin on August 24, 2026 .
C-CAT Exam Details
The C-CAT is a computer-based test. It has three sections, with each section containing 50 questions. The total exam duration is three hours. Candidates earn three marks for each correct answer. One mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.
Exam Structure and Schedule
The C-CAT exam will be conducted in two shifts each day over July 4 and July 5, 2026. The exam has three papers: Section A, Section B, and Section C.
| Test | Morning Shift | Post-Noon Shift |
| Section A | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
| Section B | 10:45 am - 11:45 am | 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm |
| Section C | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Section Content
Section A covers English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and Computer Basics. It also includes Programming Concepts.
Section B focuses on C Programming basics. It includes Data Structures and Object-Oriented Programming using C++. Topics also cover Operating Systems, Networking, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence.
Section C tests knowledge of Computer Architecture and Digital Electronics. It also covers Microprocessors.
Downloading Your Admit Card
To download the admit card, visit the official C-DAC website, cdac.in. Navigate to the "Important Dates" or "Admissions" section. Enter your form number and password on the login portal. Click "Submit" to view your admit card. Download and print the admit card for your records.
Exam Day Requirements
Candidates must bring their admit card and a photograph to the exam center. Entry will be denied without these documents. Seat allocation for C-DAC PG Diploma courses is based on the C-CAT rank. This rank determines selection for courses and chosen training centers during counseling.
Admission Process
The admission process includes two counseling sessions. These sessions have three rounds of seat allocation. During counseling, candidates select their preferred seats and training centers.
About C-DAC C-CAT
C-CAT is the required entrance examination for C-DAC's Post Graduate (PG) Diploma courses. These include programs like PG-DAC, PG-DBDA, and PG-DASSD.
