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CDAC C-CAT 2024 Exam: Result (Out), Counselling Date, Cutoff, Admit Card, Pattern, Question Papers, Admission Process

Updated on 19th November, 2024 by K Guna Sahiti

About C-CAT 2024

CDAC C-CAT 2024: CDAC announced the CDAC C-CAT 2024 result on July 19. Candidates can check the CDAC exam result on the website, cdac.in. Moreover, the authority has commenced the CDAC C-CAT 2024 counselling process. Candidates can complete the CDAC choice filling process from July 19 to 29. The authority conducted the CDAC C-CAT 2024 exam on July 6 & 7. Candidates had to carry the CDAC C-CAT 2024 admit card on the exam day. The authority issued the C-CAT 2024 admit card on July 2. The link to download the admit card for CDAC C-CAT 2024 is updated on the website. CDAC C-CAT 2024 registration for the August 2024 batch concluded on June 26. Candidates can check the schedule of CDAC C-CAT 2024 on the official website.

CDAC C-CAT 2024 results for the August 2024 batch will be declared on July 19. The counselling for CDAC C-CAT 2024 will commence on July 19. The qualifying candidates must select the course and centre from July 19 to 29.

The eligibility criteria for CDAC C-CAT 2024 will differ for various courses such as a postgraduate diploma in mobile computing, a postgraduate diploma in big data analytics, a postgraduate diploma in advanced computing, and a diploma in artificial intelligence. For admission in postgraduate diploma courses, candidates were required to secure at least 50% marks in undergraduate degrees.

The candidates need to know the syllabus of CDAC C-CAT 2024 to improve preparation. Also, to boost preparation candidates must get familiar with the CDAC C-DAC 2024 exam pattern and attempt mock tests.

CDAC C-CAT 2024 Latest News and Updates

  • CDAC counselling process commenced.
  • CDAC C-CAT result announced.
  • CDAC C-CAT exam concluded.
  • CDAC admit card 2024 released.
  • CDAC C-CAT 2024 registration concluded.
  • The schedule of CDAC C-CAT 2024 was released on the official website.
  • CDAC C-CAT 2024 admit card is out on the official website.
  • Centre for Development of Advanced Computing has started the registration process for CDAC C-CAT 2024.
  • The authority has announced the CDAC C-CAT 2024 exam dates in online mode.

About CDAC C-CAT exam

CDAC is a national-level exam conducted by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) to offer candidates admission to the various PG Diploma courses. The authorities conduct the exam twice a year and the duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes. 

CDAC CAT 2024 Courses

COURSE CATEGORY

COURSE NAME

C-CAT PAPER(S)

I

PG Diploma in Geoinformatics (PG-DGi)

Section A

II

PG Diploma in Advanced Computing (PG-DAC)

Section A +

Section B

PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PG-DBDA)

PG Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security (PG-DITISS)

PG Diploma in Internet of Things (PG-DIoT)

PG Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (PG-DAI)

PG Diploma in Mobile Computing (PG-DMC)

PG Diploma in System Software Development (PG-DSSD)

PG Diploma in Advanced Secure Software Development (PG-DASSD)

PG Diploma in HPC System Administration (PG-HPCSA)

III

PG Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (PG-DESD)

Section A +

Section B +

Section C

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C-CAT 2024 Highlights

Full Exam Name
C-DAC's Computerized Common Admission Test
Short Exam Name
C-CAT
Conducting Body
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
Frequency Of Conduct
Twice a year
Exam Level
National Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
online
Mode Of Exam
online
Mode Of Counselling
online
Exam Duration
1 Hour 30 Minutes
No Of Seats
4380

C-CAT Important Dates

C-CAT C-DAC's Computerized Common Admission Test (session 2024)

29 Aug' 2024 - 12 Feb' 2025 . OnlineOn Going
Others
PG Diploma Courses across India
11 Jun' 2024 - 11 Jun' 2024 . Online
Others
Online Q&A session on registration
28 May' 2024 - 26 Jun' 2024 . Online
Application Date
02 Jul' 2024 - 07 Jul' 2024 . Online
Admit Card Date

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The authorities concluded the application form of CDAC C-CAT 2024 on June 26, 2024 at the official website. Candidates were advised to check the eligibility criteria first before filling out the application form. Candidates have to visit the online portal and fill in all the important details. They also had to select one of the dates on which they would like to appear for the examination. In the final step, candidates were required to pay the online application fee through a debit or credit card. 

CDAC C-CAT 2024 Exam Fee

Course Category

C-CAT Paper(s)

Examination fee

I

II

III

A

A+B

A+B+C

Rs. 1350/-

Rs. 1550/-

Rs. 1750/-

CDAC C-CAT Registration 2024 - Instructions to Follow

  • The candidates must fill in the correct and valid details in the application form to avoid cancellation of the candidature. 
  • Candidates should keep details like application number and password safe for future usage, that is, downloading the admit card and more. 
  • They are also advised to read the eligibility criteria first before filling out the CDAC C-CAT 2024 registration form. 
  • It is important to download the confirmation page and take a printout of it for future usage.

The exam conducting authority has released the CDAC C-CAT eligibility criteria 2024 on the official website. It is important for the candidates to know that the eligibility criteria of CDAC C-CAT 2024 are different for various courses, such as: 

Course Code

Course name

Eligibility Requirements

Minimum marks

e-DMC

Post Graduate Diploma in Mobile Computing

  • Graduate in Engineering in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, Instrumentation, or 
  • Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, or
  • MCA

50%

e-DBDA

Post Graduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics

  • Graduate in Engineering in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, Instrumentation, or
  • Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or
  • 4-year Graduation in Bioinformatics, or
  • MCA   

55%

e-DAC

Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing

  • Graduate in any discipline of Engineering, or
  • Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, or
  • Post Graduate Degree in Management with graduation in IT or Computer Science or Computer Applications, or
  • MCA, MCM   


50%

e-DAIDiploma in Artificial Intelligence
  • Graduate in Engineering in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, Instrumentation, or
  • Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or
  • MCA 
60%


Documents Required at Exam C-CAT 2024

C-DAC's Computerized Common Admission Test 2024

  • C-DAC CCAT admit card 2024
  • Any photo identity proof

C-CAT 2024 Exam Centers

StateCity
Tripura
Agartala
Gujarat
Ahmedabad
Uttar Pradesh
Allahabad
Kanpur
Lucknow
Noida
Karnataka
Bangalore
Odisha
Bhubaneswar
Tamil Nadu
Chennai
Assam
Guwahati
Silchar
Madhya Pradesh
Gwalior
Indore
Telangana
Hyderabad
Rajasthan
Jaipur
Maharashtra
Karad
Mumbai City
Nagpur
Nashik
Navi Mumbai
Pune
Solapur
Kerala
Kochi
Thiruvananthapuram
West Bengal
Kolkata
Punjab
Mohali
Delhi
New Delhi
Bihar
Patna
Chhattisgarh
Raipur
Jharkhand
Ranchi
Andhra Pradesh
Vijayawada

The exam pattern of CDAC C-CAT 2024 is available on the official website. The CDAC C-CAT exam pattern 2024 comprises marking scheme, exam duration, number of questions, mode of examination, and more. 

Particulars

Details

Mode of Exam

Online

Medium of Question Paper

English

Duration of Exam (Each section)

1 Hour (each section) 

Number of Questions

50 questions in every section

Types of Questions

MCQs

Total Marks

150 (Per Section)

Marking Scheme

3 Marks for a correct answer. 1 mark will be deducted for a wrong answer

C-CAT 2024 Syllabus

C-CAT 2024 C-DAC's Computerized Common Admission Test 2024

  • To score good marks in CDAC C-CAT exam 2024, candidates have to carefully go through the exam syllabus and pattern. With a good knowledge of CDAC C-CAT exam pattern, candidates will be able to know the pattern of the questions asked in the examination. 

  • Candidates are advised to create a CDAC C-CAT preparation plan consisting of important chapters from each subject. 

  • It is further advisable that candidates should analyse their topic-wise strengths and weaknesses and further focus more on their weaker areas. 

  • Candidates should regularly solve the CDAC C-CAT mock test 2024. By solving the CDAC C-CAT previous year papers, candidates will be able to gain the time management required during the examination. 

The exam conducting authority released the CDAC C-CAT admit card 2024 on the official website. To download the admit card of CDAC C-CAT 2024 candidates need to use their application/Form number and password. As the exam authority conducts the exam twice a year, therefore, the admit card is released separately for both sessions. In case of any discrepancy, candidates are advised to contact the exam conducting authority immediately a few days before the exam. Here is a step-by-step guide to download the admit card of CDAC C-CAT 2024: 

How to download CDAC C-CAT 2024 admit card? 

  • Visit the CDAC C-CAT 2024 official website. 

  • Click on the “CDAC C-CAT admit card” direct link. 

  • Enter the application number and password. 

  • The admit card will appear on the screen. 

  • Download it and take a printout for future usage. 

The authorities declared the results of CDAC C-CAT 2024 separately for all the phases in online mode on the official website. To check the CDAC C-CAT 2024 result candidates need to enter their application number and password. The rank list is released along with the result. Candidates will be shortlisted for admission based on the scores and rank obtained by them in the CDAC C-CAT result. Here are the steps to check the CDAC C-CAT result 2024: 

  • Visit the CDAC C-CAT 2024 official website. 
  • Click on the “CDAC C-CAT result” link appearing on the homepage. 
  • Enter your application number and password. 
  • Verify all the mentioned details in the result. 
  • Download the CDAC C-CAT rank card for future reference.

The CDAC C-CAT counselling 2024 commenced on July 19. The authorities will allocate the seats to the candidates based on their CDAC C-CAT ranks and order of preference submitted during CDAC C-CAT counselling 2024. Candidates can check the CDAC C-CAT counselling date 2024 on the official website.

Those candidates who will get their first preference in the first round itself, will not be allowed to make changes. The seats allocated to the candidates in the second round of counselling are final unless the conducting body conducts another counselling round. 

General Information

Contacts

9120257041

Relevant Links

Official Website Link Click Here

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where are PG Diploma courses offered through C-CAT?

The various training centres of CDAC offer admissions through C-CAT. 

2. How do I obtain the C-CAT admit card 2024?

Candidates can download the CDAC C-CAT admit card by logging in the candidate's login window.

3. How and where to submit the C-CAT application form?

The application from of CDAC C-CAT is to be submitted online only through the official website of CDAC.

4. How frequently is CDAC C-CAT conducted?

CDAC conducts C-CAT exam twice a year.

5. What is C-CAT exam?

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) conducts Computerized Common Entrance Test (C-CAT) for admissions into PG Diploma courses.

Questions related to C-CAT

Have a question related to C-CAT ?

tomorrow 4 pm.

Hope you are doing great.  The full form of CDAC is center for development of Advanced computing will release the CDAC C-CAT 2022 application form. The application form is expected to be released in July for the session of the August shortly and after the examination the cutoff and the counselling continuous accordingly. The candidate who is appearing for the exam should meet the eligibility criteria and pay the requisite fee for that.

You can access the link for more details regarding the CCAT (CDAC):

https://it.careers360.com/articles/cdac-c-cat-application-form

All the best

Hello aspirant,

Hope you are doing great. Coming to your question, the CDAC entrance exam, for the second batch students was not yet released by the authorities. However, it was expected to be on between 20 to 23 December,2022, these are tentative. The dates may change. However, for the January batch students the exam was conducted between 22 to 23 January, 2022.

Hope this helps you,

Good luck, Thank you :)

Satya 05 February 2022

Hello aspirant,

Hope you are doing great....!!


As you want to know about the college you would get according to your rank in C-CAT. Sorry to inform you that you will not be able to get any college according to the rank of above 4000. There are a lot of other good colleges to which you can apply. The following colleges have been mentioned below:

CDAC-ACTS

SUNBEAM Pune

CDAC Knowledge Park

IACSD

VITA


For more information about the college for this course:

https://it.careers360.com/colleges/list-of-pgdca-colleges-in-india


I hope this will help you!

All the best!!


Rajni 21 February 2022

You should try SM VITA, Mumbai . It's a great institute for learning it's my personal experience even I got a great hands on experience and made the official interviews easier to crack

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