Will CDAC C-CAT admit card be released online?

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.

There is a mistake in my CDAC C-CAT admit card. What should I do?

In case any mistakes are found in the CDAC C-CAT admit card, the candidates are advised to 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.

What is the eligibility criteria for CDAC C-CAT counselling?

The most basic eligibility criteria for CDAC C-CAT counselling is qualifying the entrance examination with minimum scores. At the time of counselling, candidates must fill in their choices within the given time.

Is CDAC C-CAT counselling held online?

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.

What is the qualification criteria for CDAC C-CAT ranks?

According to the CDAC C-CAT result guidelines, 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 fewer than zero marks, then they will also not be qualified for ranking.

Is CDAC C-CAT an online test?

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, and to select the correct option.

Which documents have to be uploaded in CDAC C-CAT application form?

When filling out the CDAC C-CAT application form, candidates must upload scanned documents. A passport-sized photograph and signature must be uploaded to the application form. The scanned documents must meet specifications as mentioned on the official portal.

When will CDAC C-CAT 2025 application form be released?

The authorities have closed the CDAC C-CAT 2025 application form process for the August 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 August batch was June 25, 2025.

Is there any negative marking in CDAC C-CAT?

Yes, there is negative marking in CDAC C-CAT. For every wrong answer, the authorities will deduct 1 mark.

What is the marking scheme of CDAC C-CAT?

According to the official CDAC C-CAT exam marking scheme, 3 marks will be given for every correct answer, and 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect ones. Since there is negative marking for the exam, the candidates must be careful while attempting the questions.

Will the authorities accept review of CDAC C-CAT score?

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.

What are the steps to check the CDAC C-CAT result?

The CDAC C-CAT result is released online. To check the result of CDAC C-CAT result, follow below steps. Go to cdac.in Candidates will have to click on the login page. Provide the application number and password. Click on 'Login' The results will be displayed on the screen.

Which subjects have to be prepared for CDAC C-CAT?

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.

Do I have to study the entire CDAC C-CAT syllabus?

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 examination. Since the question paper is prepared as per the syllabus, the candidates will be able to benefit by being familiar with the syllabus.

CDAC C-CAT 2026: Application Form, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern

Registration - 27 Nov '25 - 29 Dec '25

Updated on Dec 9, 2025 17:27 IST

By Rashmi Karan, Manager - Content

The CDAC C-CAT application form 2026 will be available between November 27, 2025 and December 29, 2025. The CDAC C-CAT 2026 admit cards for the February round are expected to be released during the first week of January 2026. Considering the usual exam date pattern, the CDAC C-CAT January 2026 test is likely to take place in mid-January 2026. Following the 2025 schedule, the CDAC C-CAT 2026 scores are expected to be announced in late January. The CDAC C-CAT 2026 counselling and choice filling rounds are expected in the last week of January 2026. Seat allotments will occur in multiple phases through January and February, and classes will start in the last week of February 2026.

Read to know more about CDAC C-CAT 2026.

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Important Dates Announced: Check Exam and Application Dates

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What is CDAC C-CAT?
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Dates
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Result
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Counselling
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Admit Card
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern
CDAC C-CAT 2025 Syllabus
CDAC C-CAT 2025 Reference Books
CDAC C-CAT 2025 Application Form

What is CDAC C-CAT?

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CDAC C-CAT 2025 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
27 Nov ' 25 - 29 Dec ' 25	CDAC C-CAT 2026 Application Form (February Batch) ONGOING
Jan ' 26	CDAC C-CAT 2026 Admit Card (February Batch) TENTATIVE
10 Jan ' 26 - 11 Jan ' 26	CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Date (February Batch)
Jan ' 26	CDAC C-CAT 2026 Counselling Choice Filling (February Batch) TENTATIVE
Jan ' 26	CDAC C-CAT 2026 Result (February Batch) TENTATIVE
25 Feb ' 26	CDAC C-CAT 2026 (February Batch) - Commencement of Classes

Dates	Past Exam Dates
21 Aug ' 25	CDAC C-CAT 2026 (August Batch) - Commencement of Classes
20 Aug ' 25	Last Date of Registration of Students
14 Aug ' 25	CDAC C-CAT 2026 Seat Allotment (August Batch) - Round 3
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