CDAC C-CAT 2025: Registration (STARTED), Dates (Feb Batch OUT), Eligibility Criteria Syllabus, Pattern, Admission Process

CDAC C-CAT is a Common Admissions Test conducted by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing. The test is a gateway for admissions to all the Post Graduate Diploma courses offered at CDAC. It is a premier R&D organisation of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for carrying out R&D in IT, electronics, and associated areas. The CDAC was set up in 1988. Since then, it has been undertaking the building of multiple generations of supercomputers, starting with PARAM with 1 GF in 1988. Today, it emerged as a premier R&D organisation in IT&E (Information Technologies and Electronics) in the country, working on strengthening national technological capabilities in the context of global developments, etc.

CDAC C-CAT 2025 application form has been released online. Candidates will have to fill out the CDAC C-CAT application form 2025 with personal, academic and contact details. All of the provided information has to be valid and as per the documents presented by the candidates. The steps to fill out the application form are given below.

• Go to cdac.in
• Candidates will have to register using the required basic details.
• After registration, the candidates will have to fill out the application form with their personal, academic and contact details. The preferred exam cities have to be selected.
• Candidates will have to upload their scanned passport-size photograph and signature as per the official specifications.
• Finally, the candidates will have to pay the CDAC C-CAT 2025 application fee online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card.

Before registration, the candidates are advised to check the official CDAC C-CAT eligibility criteria before registration. The course-wise eligibility for CDAC C-CAT 2025 can be checked below.

CDAC C-CAT Eligibility Criteria

Admissions at the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing are subjected to the following conditions: 

(a) All parts of their qualifying degree examination shall be completed by the date of joining the course.

(b) Proof of having passed the qualifying degree with at least the required minimum marks shall be submitted at CDAC by the due date.  

Note: It is mandatory for candidates to comply with the eligibility criteria for admissions at CDAC. Admission of a candidate is subject to his/her eligibility and scores in the C-CAT. 

CDAC C-CAT 2025 exam pattern can be checked online. Through the CDAC C-CAT exam pattern, the candidates will be able to know how the examination will be held. Some of the important information that can be checked through the CDAC C-CAT exam pattern 2025 are the examination mode, duration, marking scheme, sections, type of questions and more. Being familiar with the exam pattern will allow the candidates to know what to expect and be prepared. As per the CDAC C-CAT exam pattern, the examination will be held as an online test and will consist of 150 objective multiple-choice questions.

CDAC C-CAT 2025 syllabus consists of the subjects, units and topics that the candidates will have to prepare for the entrance examination. It is important for the candidates to know the CDAC C-CAT syllabus 2025 so that they are aware of the topics that will be considered by the authorities while preparing the question paper. The level of the CDAC C-CAT syllabus will be similar to the graduation level syllabus. 

CDAC C-CAT 2025 admit card will be released online on January 7, 2025. Registered candidates will be able to access and download the CDAC C-CAT admit card 2025 by logging in using the required credentials. The details regarding the allotted exam centre, date, timings, guidelines and more will be released through the CDAC C-CAT admit card. While reporting at the CDAC C-CAT 2025 exam centre, the candidates will have to present their CDAC C-CAT 2025 hall ticket and identity proof. Without these documents, the candidates will not be allowed to attempt the exam.

CDAC C-CAT 2025 Exam Cities

While filling out the CDAC C-CAT 2025 application form, the candidates will have to submit their preferred exam cities. The allotment of CDAC C-CAT centres will be done based on the candidate's preferences and availability of seats.

CDAC C-CAT 2025 result will be announced online on January 24, 2025. Candidates will be able to check their obtained scores and rank through the CDAC C-CAT result 2025. To access the result of CDAC C-CAT 2025, the candidates will have to log in using the required credentials. No other mode will be used to declare the result. Candidates will have to qualify the examination to be eligible for admission. The authorities will not accept any requests to make changes to the allotted scores or ranks in the exam.

CDAC C-CAT 2025 counselling process will be conducted online for qualified candidates from January 24, 2025. To participate in the CDAC C-CAT counselling process, the candidates will have to register and fill out their choice of courses in the order of preference. Fresh choice-filling can be done only for the first and third rounds of allotment. CDAC C-CAT 2025 seat allotment will be announced online. Candidates will have to log in using the required credentials to check their allotment status. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preferences and seat availability. All allotted candidates will have to confirm their admission by paying the first instalment of the tuition fee. If the admission is not confirmed before the final date, then the allotment will be cancelled.