Latest Applications Open 2024:
CDAC C-CAT 2024 Application Form has been Started on 6th December 2023. CDAC, also known as the Center for Development of Advanced Computing, has organized the Computerized Common Admission Test (C-CAT) to provide admission to post-graduate diploma courses.
This examination is conducted every year for the candidates in June (for August admissions) and December (for February admissions). Those applicants who are interested and eligible can apply in this examination and get two chances to score qualified marks in the examination.
Here, through this article, applicants will get detailed information on CDAC C-CAT, including CDAC C-CAT Important Dates, Application Form, and Eligibility Criteria.
CDAC C-CAT 2024 Notification – Application Released
CDAC C-CAT 2024 Application Form has been Started on 6th December 2023. Check the CDAC C-CAT Application details.
CDAC C-CAT 2024 Quick Links
| CDAC C-CAT Notification | CDAC C-CAT Result |
| CDAC C-CAT Application/Registration Form | CDAC C-CAT Counselling/Admission Procedure |
CDAC C-CAT 2024 Highlights
| Exam Name | CDAC C-CAT |
| Full-Form | Center for Development of Advanced Computing (Computerized Common Admission Test) |
| Exam Type | PG |
| Courses Offered | PG Courses |
| Conducting Body | Center for Development of Advanced Computing |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
| Official Website | https://www.cdac.in/ |
| Helpline | – |
CDAC C-CAT Important Dates 2024
CDAC C-CAT 2024 Applicants can apply for this examination based on their Eligibility Criteria as per the schedule provided by the authority. Students must have to check the important dates of the CDAC C-CAT mentioned below.
Dates for PG Diploma Courses
Latest Applications For Various UG & PG Courses Open 2024
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- Parul University | Admissions Open for All Courses 2024. Apply Now
- Chandigarh University | Admissions Open for All Courses 2024. Apply Now
- NIIT | Admissions Open for All Courses 2024. Apply Now
- KL University | Admissions Open for All Courses 2024. Apply Now
- Alliance UG | Admissions Open for All Courses 2024. Apply Now
- GD Goenka | Admissions Open for All Courses 2024. Apply Now
| Events | Dates |
| Beginning of Online Registration and Application for C-CAT | 6th December 2023 |
| Closing of Online Registration & Application and Payment of Examination Fee for C-CAT | January 2024 |
| Downloading of C-CAT Admit Cards | To be announced |
| C-DAC’s Common Admission Test (C-CAT) | To be announced |
| Announcement of C-CAT Ranks | To be announced |
| Online Selection of Courses and Centres (1st Counselling) | To be announced |
| Result in Declaration of 1st Round of Seat Allocation | To be announced |
| Last Date of Payment of the first instalment course fee for candidates allocated seats through the first round | To be announced |
| Declaration of 2nd Round of Seat Allocation | To be announced |
| Last Date of Payment of the first instalment course fee for candidates allocated seats through the second round | To be announced |
| Payment of caution deposit and Online Selection of Courses and Centres (2nd Counselling) | To be announced |
| Declaration of Third Round of Seat Allocation (based on 2nd Counselling) | To be announced |
| Last Date of Payment of Balance course fee | To be announced |
| start of Online Diploma Courses across India | To be announced |
| End of Online Diploma Courses Across India | To be announced |
Course Offered
| 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 the Internet of Things (PG-IoT) | ||
| 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 |
| PG Diploma in VLSI Design (PG-DVLSI) | ||
| PG Diploma in Biomedical Instrumentation & Health Informatics (PG-DBIHI) |
CDAC C-CAT 2024 Application Form
CDAC C-CAT 2024 C-CAT Application form can be Filled out by January 2024 for Online Diploma Courses.
- The Last Date to Submit the Application Form can be filled till January 2024.
- Those candidates wishing to complete their post-graduate diploma courses from the various affiliated colleges can apply for the C-CAT examination by filling out the Application Form online mode by visiting the official website of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing.
- Applicants must enter their registration id and password in the required field to complete the Application Form.
CDAC C-CAT Application Fee
The application fee for C-CAT is Rs 600/-. Candidates may note that the C-CAT fee, once paid, is not refundable.
CDAC C-CAT Eligibility Criteria 2024
All aspiring candidates must check their Eligibility Criteria before filling out the Application Form and the Eligibility Criteria details mentioned below.
- For PG Diploma: Graduate in Engineering (10+2+4 or 10+3+3 years) in IT / Computer Science / Electronics / Telecommunications / Electrical /
- Or the candidates should have a Post Graduate Degree in Engineering Sciences (For Example, MSc in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, etc.)
- The candidates must have graduated through a recognized engineering college or equivalent course (For example, BE/BTech/4-year BSc Engg/AMIE/DoEACC B Level, etc.) in IT / Computer Science/ Electronics/Telecommunications Electrical/Instrumentation or other related areas.
- There is no limit to applying for the CDAC C-CAT examination.
CDAC C-CAT 2024 Syllabus
CDAC C-CAT 2024 Indicative Syllabus for the Different Sections & Reference books for the topics mentioned below.
Indicative syllabus of the different sections of test papers in C-CAT.
| Test Paper | Topics | Duration |
| Section A | English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning | 1 hour |
| Section B | Computer Fundamentals, C Programming, Data Structures, Data Communication & Networking, Object-Oriented Programming Concepts, Operating Systems | 1 hour |
| Section C | Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors | 1 hour |
The List of Reference Books for the Various Topics of the C-CAT Examination is Mentioned Below in the Table. The candidate has to Read more books than the ones specified in this table.
| Section | Topic | Reference Book |
| A | English | Any High School Grammar Book (e.g. Wren & Martin) |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning | Quantitative Aptitude Fully Solved (R. S. Aggarwal) Quantitative Aptitude (M Tyara) Barron’s New GRE 2016 | |
| B | Computer Fundamentals | Foundations of Computing (Pradeep Sinha & Priti Sinha) |
| Data Communication & Networking | Data Communication & Networking (Forouzan) | |
| C Programming | C Programming Language (Kernighan & Ritchie) Let Us C (Yashavant Kanetkar) | |
| Data Structures | Data Structures Through C in Depth (S. K. Srivastava) | |
| Operating Systems | Operating System Principles (Silberschatz, Galvin, Gagne) | |
| OOP Concepts | Test Your C ++ Skills (Yashavant Kanetkar) | |
| C | Computer Architecture | Computer Organization & Architecture (William Stallings) |
| Digital Electronics | Digital Design (Morris Mano) Digital Design: Principles & Practices (John Wakerly) Modern Digital Electronics (R. P. Jain) | |
| Microprocessors | Microprocessor Architecture, Programming & Applications with 8085 (Ramesh Gaonkar) The Intel Microprocessor (Barry Brey) |
CDAC C-CAT 2024 Admit Card
The CDAC C-CAT 2024 Admit Card is available soon for candidates who will be allowed to appear for C-CAT without a valid admit card. The admit card, and photo identity proof, must be presented to the C-CAT officials/invigilators for verification at the time of the test.
The venue, date, and time of the C-CAT will be communicated to the candidates on the admit cards.
Candidates must appear for C-CAT on the specified date and time at the venue mentioned on the admit card. The examination fee will not be refunded to candidates absent or coming late for C-CAT.
CDAC C-CAT 2024 Result and Ranks
CDAC C-CAT 2024 Result was Declared Soon. The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing will be Declared soon on the official website. Those applicants who have given the CDAC C-CAT, will be able to check their results through online mode.
Based on the performance of the candidates in this examination, admission will provide to the candidates. Candidates should submit the details; after that, the result will be displayed to the candidates, who can check and download it.
CDAC C-CAT 2024 Counselling & Seat Allotment
CDAC C-CAT 2024 1st Round of Seat Allocation Result will be Declared Soon. Those applicants are selected in the CDAC C-CAT counselling, they will be able to download the 1st seat allotment result through online mode. The seat allotment result list will be available on the official website.
Through CDAC C-CAT counselling, the candidates get admission to PG Diploma courses in various colleges and institutions.
Latest Applications For Various UG & PG Courses Open 2024
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- Parul University | Admissions Open for All Courses 2024. Apply Now
- Chandigarh University | Admissions Open for All Courses 2024. Apply Now
- NIIT | Admissions Open for All Courses 2024. Apply Now
- KL University | Admissions Open for All Courses 2024. Apply Now
- Alliance UG | Admissions Open for All Courses 2024. Apply Now
- GD Goenka | Admissions Open for All Courses 2024. Apply Now
The authority has conducted two counselling rounds and three seat allocation rounds. Applicants should have to fill in their choice of courses and centers, and the seat allotment procedure will be done online.
If you have any queries regarding CDAC C-CAT 2024, you can ask your query and leave comments below.
