CDAC C-CAT 2025: Seat Allotment (Round 1 OUT), Counselling (STARTS), Dates (Feb Batch OUT), Admission Process

CDAC C-CAT 2025 exam dates for the February batch has been announced. The authorities held the CDAC C-CAT exam for the February batch on January 11 and 12, 2025. The entrance examination was conducted as a computer-based test for all eligible and registered candidates. Candidates were required to qualify the examination to be considered for admission into the institute.

Yes. The authorities will conduct CDAC C-CAT online i.e., as a computer-based test at various exam centres. During the exam, the candidates will have to attempt objective multiple-choice questions. Out of the provided options, the candidates will have to select the correct one and submit it. No other mode will be used to conduct the CDAC C-CAT test.

The authorities have ended the CDAC C-CAT 2025 application form process for the February batch. Candidates were able to access the CDAC C-CAT application form online at cdac.in. To participate in the entrance exam, the candidates had to fill out and submit the application form. The official CDAC C-CAT 2025 application form last date for the February batch was December 30, 2024.

During CDAC C-CAT counselling process, the candidates will be allotted as per their obtained rank, preferences, category and seat availability. It is important for the candidates to select the correct order of preferences for allotment. The authorities will prepare the allotment list carefully after checking the different factors. The CDAC C-CAT seat allotment result will be announced online separately for every round of counselling.

Yes. The authorities will conduct CDAC C-CAT counselling process online. All eligible candidates will have to register and fill out their choices at the official website. The authorities will announce the CDAC C-CAT seat allotment result online. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preferences, category and seat availability.

To be eligible for the CDAC C-CAT counselling, the candidates will have to qualify the entrance examination with the required scores. The basic eligibility criteria should also be met by the candidates. During the CDAC C-CAT counselling process, the candidates will have to fill out their choices within the time allotted by the authorities. Only those candidates who register and fill out their choices will be able to participate in the counselling process.

CDAC C-CAT result is released online. To check the result of CDAC C-CAT result, the candidates will have to follow the given steps.

• Go to cdac.in
• Candidates will have to click on the login page.
• The application form number and password has to be provided.
• Click on 'Login'
• The results will be displayed on the screen.

No. The authorities will not accept requests to review the obtained CDAC C-CAT score. Candidates will not be allowed to raise any requests to review their scores. In case of any other mistakes in the CDAC C-CAT result, then the candidates will be able to contact the authorities. Once the result is downloaded, the candidates are advised to check the details carefully.

According to the CDAC C-CAT result guidelines, the candidates with the lowest 20% performance in section A and section B and the lowest 10%  performance in section C of the examination will not be qualified for ranking in that particular section and its higher sections. After the removal of these candidates, if there are any candidates in any section with zero or less than zero marks, then they will also not be qualified for ranking.

Yes. CDAC C-CAT admit card is released online. The candidates will be able to access the CDAC C-CAT admit card download link online at cdac.in. No other mode will be used by the authorities to release the CDAC C-CAT admit card. To log in, the candidates will have to provide the required credentials. A print out of the admit card has to be taken for future use.

To download the CDAC C-CAT admit card, the candidates will have to visit the official website at cdac.in. The login credentials required to access the CDAC C-CAT admit card are the candidate's application form number and password. During the registration process, the candidates should check their applicaiton form number carefully and generate their password for future login purposes.

In case any mistakes are found in the CDAC C-CAT admit card, the candidates are advised to immediately contact the authorities. All mistakes should be corrected before the entrance examination so that the candidates do not face any issues at the examination centre. However, the authorities will not accept requests to change the allotted exam centre.

Candidates will have to pay the fee during the CDAC C-CAT application process. The paper-wise and category-wise fees for the CDAC C-CAT application form are given below.

• Category II: Paper A+B- INR 1550
• Category III: Paper A+B+C - INR 1750

There is no Category I for the February 2025 batch.

While filling out the CDAC C-CAT application form, the candidates will have to upload scanned documents. A passport size photograph and signature has to be scanned as per the official specifications and  uploaded in the application form. If the scanned documents do not meet the specifications, then they will not be uploaded.

Yes. The candidates will be able to access the CDAC C-CAT application form online. No other mode of application will be accepted by the authorities. The official link for CDAC C-CAT registration will be available online at cdac.in. While filling out the form, the candidates will also have to upload their scanned documents. No print out of the application form has to be submitted offline to the authorities.

CDAC C-CAT paper consists of three sections. The list of sections are given below.

• Section A - English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning
• Section B - Computer Fundamentals, C Programming, Data Structures, Data Communication & Networking, Object Oriented Programming Concepts,   Operating Systems
• Section C - Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors

As per the official CDAC C-CAT exam pattern, the total duration of the examination is 3 hours. Candidates will have to attempt 150 objective multiple-choice questions within the allotted examination duration. No extra time will be given to complete the paper. Therefore, the candidates are advised to practice and build their time management skills to be able to attempt all questions within the allotted duration.

For CDAC C-CAT, the candidates will have to prepare various subjects and topics as per the selection section. As per the CDAC C-CAT syllabus, the candidates will have to study English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Computer Fundamentals & Concepts of Programming, C Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming Concepts using C+, Operating Systems & Networking, Basics of Big Data & Artificial Intelligence, Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors.

Yes. The candidates are advised to study the entire CDAC C-CAT syllabus. This will help the candidates to understand which topics have to be studied in the entrance examination to perform well in the examnination. By knowing the syllabus, the candidates will be able to prepare their study strategy so that they secured the marks required for admission. Since the question paper is prepared as per the syllabus, the candidates will be able to benefit by being familiar with the syllabus.

Yes. The authorities will prepare the CDAC C-CAT question paper based on the official syllabus. All of the topics present in the syllabus will be considered and accordingly the questions will be prepared for the upcoming entrance examination. Therefore, the candidates are advised to check the CDAC C-CAT syllabus carefully before commencing their preparation process. The official CDAC C-CAT syllabus is released online by the authorities.