Is there any fee for raising an objection against the CDAC C-CAT 2026 answer key?

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.

How is the tie resolved if two candidates score the same marks in CDAC C-CAT?

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

What is the minimum requirement to get a CDAC C-CAT rank?

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

How can I calculate my estimated CDAC C-CAT score?

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

Is there any fee for raising an objection against the CDAC C-CAT 2026 answer key?

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.

What is the total number of questions and marks in CDAC C-CAT?

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

Where can I download my C-CAT 2026 response sheet?

You can download your CDAC C-CAT 2026 response sheet by logging in to the official C-DAC Candidate Portal using your form number and password.

What is the total number of questions and marks in CDAC C-CAT?

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

What is a "good" rank in CDAC C-CAT for admission?

Admission through CDAC C-CAT depends on the course and centre. For the popular PG-DAC course, a rank under 1,500 is considered good, while top centres like C-DAC Pune (ACTS) often require a rank below 500.

When will the CDAC C-CAT 2026 rank list be declared?

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

Which C-CAT is valid for February admission?

Candidates who qualify the CDAC C-CAT exam, which was held on January 10 & 11, 2026, were considered for February 2026 admissions.

What is the total number of questions and marks in CDAC C-CAT?

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

Are all candidates who appear for CDAC C-CAT given a rank?

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 Score Required: You must score more than zero in every section you attempt to qualify for a rank. Section A is Crucial: If you do not qualify in Section A, you will not receive a rank for any category.

Can I challenge the CDAC C-CAT 2026 answer key?

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.

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Answer Key: Check Steps to Download Answer Key, Response Sheet, Raise Objections

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 19:48 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

The CDAC C-CAT 2026 exam for February batch was conducted on January 10 and 11, 2026. The provisional answer key and individual response sheets was released on January 15, 2026. Candidates could access them by logging in to the C-DAC Candidate Portal, cdac.in/index.aspx?id=studentslogin, using their form number and password.

To calculate the scores, please use the marking scheme according to the CDAC C-CAT 2026 exam pattern. Objections against the provisional answer key of CDAC C-CAT 2026 are going to be accepted with proof and a fee of INR 500 per question. After the objections are checked, the final CDAC C-CAT answer key will be released.

Table of contents

How to Calculate Your Expected CDAC C-CAT Score
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Dates
How to Download the CDAC CCAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key
How to Challenge CDAC C-CAT 2026 Answer Key?
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Answer Key Highlights
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Final Results and Ranking Rules

How to Calculate Your Expected CDAC C-CAT Score

Total Estimated Score = (Number of Correct Answers×3)−(Number of Incorrect Answers×1)

CDAC C-CAT Marking Scheme

Correct Answer: +3 marks
Incorrect Answer: -1 mark (Negative Marking)
Unattempted Question: 0 marks
Maximum Marks: 150 marks per Section

You can calculate your score with the help of provisional answer key before official CDAC CCAT 2026 results are announced.

Minimum Performance Criteria for Ranks

For a CDAC C-CAT rank, you need to meet the following qualification criteria-

Section A & B: You must not be in the lowest 20% of performers
Section C: You must not be in the lowest 10% of performers
Total Score: You must have a total score greater than zero in the sections you attempted

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Dates

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
25 Feb ' 26	CDAC C-CAT 2026 (February Batch) - Commencement of Classes
17 Feb ' 26	CDAC C-CAT 2026 Seat Allotment (February Batch) - Round 3
17 Feb ' 26	CDAC C-CAT 2026 Counselling Choice Filling (February Batch) - Round 3
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How to Download the CDAC CCAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key

Candidates could access the answer key and candidate response sheet from their dashboard, on January 15, 2026, with a challenge window opening shortly after. Here is how to download the CDAC CCAT 2026 provisional answer key-

Open https://www.cdac.in/index.aspx?id=studentslogin
Enter your unique form number and password
Click the "Login" button to access your personal dashboard
The provisional answer key is going to be available for download from your candidate portal

Important Dates for January 2026 Batch

Answer Key/Objection Window: January 15 - 17, 2026
Declaration of Ranks: January 22, 2026
CDAC CCAT 2026 Counselling/Choice Filling: Started January 22, 2026

How to Challenge CDAC C-CAT 2026 Answer Key?

The objection window for the January 2026 exam cycle is closed. Check the steps involved in challenging the CDAC C-CAT 2026 answer key-

Log in to your candidate dashboard using your CDAC CCAT 2026 Form Number and Password
Click "Objection Tracker".
Open your response sheet and choose the Question ID you need to challenge
Attach proofs, such as screenshots from textbooks, to validate your objection
Pay a non-refundable fee of INR 500 for every question you challenge
Review and Submit

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Answer Key Highlights

Category	Details
Official Website	https://www.cdac.in/index.aspx?id=studentslogin
Exam Dates	January 10 and January 11, 2026
Provisional Answer Key	Expected January 15, 2026
Challenge Window	Closes on January 18, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
Rank/Result Declaration	January 22, 2026
Total Questions	50 questions per section (Total up to 150)
Total Marks	150 marks per section (Total up to 450)
Marking Scheme	+3 for correct -1 for wrong 0 for skipped
1st Counselling Dates	January 22 – 28, 2026
1st Seat Allocation	January 30, 2026
Classes Start	February 25, 2026

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Final Results and Ranking Rules

After checking all objections, CDAC C-DAC released the Final Answer Key on January 22, 2026. This key is used to calculate your final rank, and no more changes can be made to it after the final CDAC C-DAC result.

To get a rank and qualify for admission candidates must meet the following requirements-

Feature	Details for 2026 Batch
Final Key Date	Released on January 22, 2026, along with your rank.
Minimum Score	You must score more than 0 marks in total.
Section A & B Cutoff	You must stay out of the bottom 20% of students.
Section C Cutoff	You must stay out of the bottom 10% of students.
Tie-Breaker Rule	If scores are equal, the person with higher marks in Section A gets the better rank.
Rank Categories	Ranks are given based on the sections you took: Cat I (A), Cat II (A+B), or Cat III (A+B+C).