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CDAC Common Admissions Test 2026 ( CDAC C-CAT )

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Rashmi Karan
Updated on Jan 10, 2026 13:04 IST

By Rashmi Karan, Manager - Content

The CDAC C-CAT 2026 admit card for the February batch was available for download from January 6 - 10 at cdac.in. Registered candidates could access the CDAC C-CAT admit card 2026 by logging in using the required credentials. The authorities will not use any other mode to release the CDAC C-CAT admit card. The details regarding the allotted exam centre, date, timings and more will be available through the admit card of CDAC C-CAT 2026. While reporting at the exam centre, candidates would need to bring their CDAC C-CAT 2026 hall ticket and a valid identity proof. Without these documents, the candidates will not be able to attempt the CDAC C-CAT 2026 paper.

Read to know more about the CDAC C-CAT 2026 Admit Card. 

Table of contents
  • CDAC C-CAT 2026 Admit Card - Highlights
  • CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Dates
  • How to download CDAC C-CAT 2026 admit card?
  • Which details are available on the CDAC C-CAT 2026 admit card?
  • CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Cities
  • CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern
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CDAC C-CAT 2026 Admit Card - Highlights

  • CDAC C-CAT 2026 admit card will not be sent to the candidates through email or post.
  • Candidates must print and present their admit card at the CDAC exam centre.
  • When reporting to the exam centre, candidates must present their CDAC C-CAT 2026 admit card along with a valid identity proof.
  • Any of the following identity proofs may be presented at the exam centre with the admit card: Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/PAN Card/Passport/School ID, or any Govt.-approved identity proof.
  • No soft copies of the admit card will be accepted at the exam centre. 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I request to change the allotted CDAC C-CAT exam centre?
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No. Candidates will not be able to change their allotted CDAC C-CAT exam centre. The allotment of the centres will be as per the preferences submitted in the CDAC C-CAT application form. Therefore, candidates are advised to choose their preferences during the registration process .

Q:   Which identity proof can be presented with CDAC C-CAT admit card at the exam centre?
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While reporting at the exam centre, the candidates will have to present their CDAC C-CAT admit card along with a valid identity proof. Any one of the following original identity proofs will be accepted at the centre along with the admit card - Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/PAN Card/Passport/School ID or any Govt. approved identity proof. Without these documents, the candidates will not be allowed to enter the centre and attempt the examination.

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CDAC C-CAT 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
10 Jan ' 26 - 11 Jan ' 26

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Date (February Batch)

06 Jan ' 26 - 10 Jan ' 26

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Admit Card (February Batch)

27 Nov ' 25 - 29 Dec ' 25

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Application Form (February Batch)

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How to download CDAC C-CAT 2026 admit card?

The CDAC C-CAT 2026 admit card is going to be available from January 6 - 10. Candidates can download CDAC C-CAT admit card 2026 by following the given steps.

  • Visit cdac.in
  • Click on the Download Admit Card link
  • Enter application number and password to log in 
  • Download and print the hall ticket
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What login credentials are required to download CDAC C-CAT admit card?
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To download your admit card, you would need to use your CDAC C-CAT application number and password.  

Q:   Can I access the CDAC C-CAT admit card through email?
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No. The candidates will not be able to access the CDAC C-CAT admit card through email. To download the CDAC C-CAT admit card, the candidates will have to visit the official website i.e., cdac.in and log in using their application form number and password. No other mode will be used to release the CDAC C-CAT hall ticket. 

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Which details are available on the CDAC C-CAT 2026 admit card?

Candidates can refer to the details mentioned in the CDAC C-CAT 2026 admit card below.

  • Name of the candidate
  • Roll number
  • Exam centre address
  • CDAC C-CAT Exam date and time
  • Reporting time
  • Photograph and signature of the candidate
  • Exam day guidelines

Candidates are advised to verify the details mentioned on the CDAC C-CAT admit card. If any mistakes are found, candidates are advised to contact the authorities immediately. All corrections must be made before the last date. However, requests to make changes in the allotted centres are not going to be entertained. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I select exam centres for CDAC C-CAT?
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While filling out the CDAC C-CAT application form, the candidates will have to select their choice of exam cities. The selection has to be done in the order of preference since it will be considered during the allotment of CDAC C-CAT centers. Candidates will be able to check the details on their allotted exam centers through the CDAC C-CAT admit card. 

Q:   Where can I check details of the allotted CDAC C-CAT exam centre?
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The candidates will be able to check the details regarding the allotted CDAC C-CAT exam centre through the admit card. The information regarding the allotted exam centre, date, timings, guidelines and more will be available in the CDAC C-CAT exam centre. All candidates are advised to check the details of the exam centre carefully to know the address of the venue where they are supposed to report for the exam.

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CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Cities

When filling CDAC C-CAT 2026 application form, candidates should select their preferred exam cities. 

Exam Cities Exam Cities
Ahmedabad Aurangabad 
Bengaluru Bhilai
Bhopal Bhubaneswar
Chennai Guwahati

Hyderabad

Imphal
Indore Jaipur
Karad Kochi
Kolhapur Kolkata
Lucknow Mohali
Mumbai Nagpur
Nashik Navi Mumbai
New Delhi Noida
Patna Prayagraj
Pune Ranchi
Silchar Solapur
Srinagar Thiruvananthapuram
Varanasi Vijayawada 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for CDAC C-CAT counselling?
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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.

 

 

 

Q:   What is the marking scheme of CDAC C-CAT?
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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.

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CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern

CDAC C-CAT Exam Pattern 2026 is as follows:

Particulars Details
Mode Online
Medium English
Duration 3 Hours
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Number of Questions 150
Sections
  • 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
Marking Scheme
  • For every correct answer, 3 marks will be awarded
  • 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Which subjects have to be prepared for CDAC C-CAT?
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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.

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

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.

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Criterion Rule for 2026 Ranking
Disqualificationthe lowest 20% (A & B) or 10% (C) of performers.
Minimum ScoreMust be greater than 0 in all attempted sections.
1st Tie-BreakerHigher marks in Section A.
2nd Tie-BreakerHigher accuracy ratio  (Correct / Attempted).
3rd Tie-BreakerOlder age  (preference for older candidates).

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No, candidates in the lowest 10 -20% of performers may not be included in the rank list, depending on overall performance. Here it is-

  • the lowest Performers Excluded: Candidates in the the lowest 20% of performers for Sections A & B, or the the lowest 10% for Section C, do not receive a rank.
  • Minimum

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To be eligible for a CDAC C-CAT rank, candidates must score above zero in all the sections they attempted.

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The official rank list for the February 2026 batch will be released on January 22, 2026.

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CDAC C-CAT exam consists of 150 questions in total, with a maximum score of 150 marks across Sections A, B, and C.

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You can calculate your score using the official marking scheme:

+3 marks for correct answers

–1 mark for incorrect answers

0 marks for unattempted questions

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Yes, candidates must pay a non-refundable fee of INR 500 per question to raise an objection to the CDAC C-CAT 2026 answer key.

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Rashmi Karan

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Yes, candidates can raise objections if they find errors in the provisional answer key. The objection window usually opens within 48 hours of the answer key release.

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The provisional answer key and individual response sheets are expected to be released on January 15, 2026, through the C-DAC Candidate Portal.

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During CDAC C-CAT counselling, seat allotment is based on your C-CAT rank, chosen preferences, and seat availability. Higher-ranked candidates get priority during the allocation process.

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