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CDAC C-CAT 2023 Exam: Dates, Admit Card, Syllabus, Pattern, Preparation Tips, Result
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About C-CAT 2023
CDAC C-CAT 2023: The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has concluded the CDAC C-CAT 2023 application form at cdac.in on January 18. The authorities will release the CDAC C-CAT 2023 admit card on January 24 at the official website. The authorities have already announced the CDAC C-CAT exam dates through an official notification. CDAC C-CAT 2023 exam will be held on January 28 and 29, 2023. Candidates can check the registration date, admit card date, result date, and more through the exam dates of CDAC C-CAT 2023.
Before filling out the application form of CDAC C-CAT 2023 candidates should go through the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria of CDAC C-CAT 2023 will be different for various courses such as postgraduate diploma in mobile computing, post graduate diploma in big data analytics, post graduate diploma in advanced computing, and diploma in artificial intelligence. For admission in post graduate diploma courses, candidates have to secure at least 50% marks in undergraduate degree.
The authorities will issue the CDAC C-CAT 2023 admit card on the online portal. Only those candidates will be able to download the admit card who have successfully filled the application form. Details such as date and time, examination centre address, candidate’s name, roll number, photograph and signature will be available in the CDAC C-CAT admit card 2023.
It is important for the candidates to know the syllabus of CDAC C-CAT 2023 in order to improve preparation. Also, to boost preparation candidates must get familiar with the CDAC C-DAC 2023 exam pattern and attempt mock tests.
The authorities will declare the CDAC C-CAT 2023 result on the official website. Applicants will be able to check the CDAC C-CAT result through their application number and password. The result will comprise of details such as score, rank obtained, and candidate’s basic details like name and application number. Candidates who qualify the entrance exam will become eligible to participate in the CDAC C-CAT 2023 counselling.
CDAC C-CAT 2023 Latest News and Updates
- The authorities have concluded the CDAC C-CAT registration process on January 18, 2023.
- CDAC C-CAT 2023 exam will be held on January 28 and 29, 2023.
- Centre for Development of Advanced Computing has started the registration process for CDAC C-CAT 2023.
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 of the exam is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
CDAC CAT 2023 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 2023 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 | 2 times 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 |
Number of Seats | 4380 Seats |

C-CAT 2023 Important Dates
Upcoming Dates and Events
09 Feb, 2023
Result | Mode: Online
09 Feb, 2023 - 15 Feb, 2023
Counselling - First Round Councelling | Mode: Online
17 Feb, 2023
Counselling - First Round Seat Allotment - Start Date | Mode: Online
24 Feb, 2023
Counselling - Last date of Payment of First Installment (for canddiates allocated seat in first round) | Mode: Online
27 Feb, 2023
Counselling - Declaration of Second Round Seat Allottment - Start Date | Mode: Online
02 Mar, 2023
Counselling - Last date of Payment of First Installment (for canddiates allocated seat in second round) | Mode: Online
07 Mar, 2023
Counselling - Payment of caution deposite | Mode: Online
03 Mar, 2023 - 07 Mar, 2023
Counselling - Second Round Counselling | Mode: Online
09 Mar, 2023
Counselling - Third round seat allotment - Start Date | Mode: Online
15 Mar, 2023
Counselling - Last date of course fee payment - Start Date | Mode: Online
16 Mar, 2023
Counselling - Last date of registration of students - Start Date | Mode: Online
Past Dates and Events
28 Jan, 2023 - 29 Jan, 2023
Exam - C-CAT | Mode: Online
24 Jan, 2023 - 28 Jan, 2023
Admit Card | Mode: Online
20 Dec, 2022 - 18 Jan, 2023
Application | Mode: Online
C-CAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The exam conducting authority has released the CDAC C-CAT eligibility criteria 2023 on the official website. It is important for the candidates to know that the eligibility criteria of CDAC C-CAT 2023 are different for various courses, such as:
Course Code | Course name | Eligibility Requirements | Minimum marks |
e-DMC | Post Graduate Diploma in Mobile Computing |
| 50% |
e-DBDA | Post Graduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics |
| 55% |
e-DAC | Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing |
| 50% |
e-DAI | Diploma in Artificial Intelligence |
| 60% |
Mode of Application : Online
Mode of Payment : Credit Card | Debit Card
The authorities have concluded the application form of CDAC C-CAT 2023 on the official website. Candidates were advised to check the eligibility criteria first before filling out the application form. Candidates need 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 will be required to pay the online application fee through a debit or credit card.
CDAC C-CAT 2023 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 2023 - Instructions to Follow
- It is mandatory for the candidates to 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 2023 registration form.
- It is important to download the confirmation page and take a printout of it for future usage.
English, quantitative aptitude, reasoning
C programming
Computer architecture
Computer fundamentals
Data communication & networking
Data structures
English
Microprocessors
Object-oriented programming concepts
Operating systems
Quantitative aptitude & reasoning
C-CAT 2023 Preparation Tips
To score good marks in CDAC C-CAT exam 2023, 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 2023. By solving the CDAC C-CAT previous year papers, candidates will be able to gain the time management required during the examination.
C-CAT 2023 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of CDAC C-CAT 2023 is available on the official website. The CDAC C-CAT exam pattern 2023 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 |
The exam conducting authority will release the CDAC C-CAT admit card 2023 soon on the official website. In order to download the admit card of CDAC C-CAT 2023 candidates need to use their application number and password. As the exam authority conducts the exam twice a year, therefore, the admit card will be 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 2023:
How to download CDAC C-CAT 2023 admit card?
Visit the CDAC C-CAT 2023 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.
C-CAT 2023 Exam Centers
State | City |
---|---|
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 |
Documents Required at Exam
- C-DAC CCAT admit card 2023
- Any photo identity proof
The authorities will declare the result of CDAC C-CAT 2023 separately for all the phases in online mode on the official website. In order to check the CDAC C-CAT 2023 result candidates need to enter their application number and password. Rank list will also get released along with the result. Candidates will get shortlisted for admission on the basis of the scores and rank obtained by them in the CDAC C-CAT result. Here are the steps to check the CDAC C-CAT result 2023:
- Visit the CDAC C-CAT 2023 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.
Mode of Counselling: Online
The CDAC C-CAT counselling 2023 will commence after the declaration of the result. The authorities will allocate the seats to the candidates on the basis of their CDAC C-CAT ranks and order of preference submitted during CDAC C-CAT counselling 2023.
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
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Question:Where are PG Diploma courses offered through C-CAT?
Answer:
The various training centres of CDAC offer admissions through C-CAT.
Question:How do I obtain the C-CAT admit card 2023?
Answer:
Candidates will be able to download the CDAC C-CAT admit card by logging in the candidate's login window.
Question:How and where to submit the C-CAT application form?
Answer:
The application from of CDAC C-CAT is to be submitted online only through the official website of CDAC.
Question:How frequently is CDAC C-CAT conducted?
Answer:
CDAC conducts C-CAT exam twice a year.
Question:What is C-CAT exam?
Answer:
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
When will CCAT (CDAC) form will release for next batch ?
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
I m graduate in civil engineering in 2015 in which cources Im eligible in c dac course
Hello aspirant,
Hope you are doing well...!!
Yes, Civil engineers can also do CDAC. As per your question, Yes engineers from any branch can appear in the CDAC exam (only for course DAC), CS, IT, EC and some other branches can appear for other courses too.
There is no age restriction for admission to C-DAC's PG Diploma courses. The candidates must have passed any one of the above degrees with a minimum of 50% marks. The candidates must have done any of the courses given above with a minimum of 50% marks.
Hope this helps you!
All the best!
sir meri pre Dac ki rank 8011 hai to muze 3rr round tak college allot hogi kya please aap tell me sir
aapko CDAC NOIDA /DELHI Mil sakta hai DBDA ke liye
when next batch 2022 enrtance exam for cdac?
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 :)
my c-cat rank is 4072.which college prefer for PG-DAC COURSE?
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!!