What is the application fee for CDAC C-CAT?

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 batch.

Can I pay the CDAC C-CAT application fee offline?

No. The authorities will not accept offline payments for the CDAC C-CAT application fee. All candidates will be required to make the fee payment online i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. Offline payments will not be considered. If the candidates are unable to make the fee payment before the final date, then their CDAC C-CAT application form will be considered incomplete and invalid.

What subjects will be covered in each section of CDAC C-CAT 2026?

CDAC C-CAT question paper will include below sections and subjects Section A: English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning. Section B: Computer Fundamentals, C Programming, Data Structures, Object-Oriented Programming (C+), Operating Systems, and Networking. Section C: Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics & Microprocessors.

Is CDAC C-CAT compulsory for CDAC PG courses?

Yes, admission to all CDAC PG Certificate Programmes like PG Diploma in Advanced Computing (PG-DAC), PG Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (PG-AI/PGCP-AI), PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PG-DBDA/PGCP-BDA), PG Diploma in Cyber Security & Forensics (PG-CSF), PG Diploma in VLSI Design (PG-DVLSI), PG Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security (PG-DITISS), etc., is done only through CDAC C-CAT.

What are Category II and Category III courses in CDAC C-CAT?

In CDAC C-CAT, Category III candidates can apply for both Category II and III courses if eligible. Category II candidates can apply only for Category II courses.

What details must be filled in the CDAC C-CAT 2026 application form?

Mandatory information to include in the CDAC C-CAT application form are: Full name, email address, phone number, and other personal details Class 10th, 12th, and graduation marks details Course category (II or III) 3 examination cities Passport-size photo of the candidate & digital signature

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.

Which details are important and should be kept ready before CDAC C-CAT registration?

Candidates need to keep the some important information ready while filling CDAC C-CAT application form. Some of those are candidate's academic (10th, 12th, and graduation mark sheets), personal (category and payment details) and contact information.

What is the process to fill out the CDAC C-CAT application form?

To fill the CDAC C-CAT application form, visit the official portal and click on the registration link; submit the required details, select your exam centre, upload your scanned documents, and pay the required application fee online.

Can I make corrections in CDAC C-CAT application form after submission?

No. After you have submitted your application form, you cannot make any changes, so fill the form carefully. There is no online facility as of now, to make corrections in the details submitted in the CDAC C-CAT application form.

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Application Form: Check Date, Steps to Apply, Fee & More

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

CDAC C-CAT Application Form 2026: The exam body is expected to release the CDAC C-CAT 2026 application forms for August session tentatively in May or June 2026. CDAC organises the C-CAT exam twice a year: once in January for the February session and again in July for the August session. To apply, students will have to register from its official website - cdac.in/index.aspx?id=edu_acts_PGDiplomaAdmission and fill out their personal and educational details, such as marksheets from 10th, 12th, and graduation.

The application process is entirely online. They will have to upload all their encessary documents as per the prescribed format and pay the application fee to successfully submit the application form. The CDAC C-CAT application fee ranges between INR 1,350 - 1,750 depending on number of test sections students choose.

C-DAC generally doesn't allow any changes once the application is submitted. Following successful registration, they will receive a form number and password, which is essential for downloading CDAC C-CAT admit card and checking results later in the admission cycle. Check here all the details related to the CDAC C-CAT 2026 such as registration process, steps to apply, documents required and application fee here.

Table of contents

Things to keep ready before filling out the CDAC C-CAT 2026 application form
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Dates
How to fill out the CDAC C-CAT 2026 application form?
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Application Fee
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Syllabus

Things to keep ready before filling out the CDAC C-CAT 2026 application form

Information and documents required to fill the CDAC C-CAT 2026 application form are mentioned below:

Class 10th and 12th marksheets
Graduation marksheet
Valid email ID and mobile no.
Online payment details, i.e., net banking/credit card/debit card info
Scanned passport-size photo and signature

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
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 fill out the CDAC C-CAT 2026 application form?

Follow the steps below to fill out the CDAC C-CAT application form.

Visit the official portal - cdac.in
Click Register for C-CAT. A new window will open to fill the form.
Fill the personal, academic and contact information. Login credentials can be generated after completing the registration process.
Select the exam cities in preference order
Upload your scanned photo and digital signature.
Pay the CDAC C-CAT 2026 application fee online.

No form editing facility is available. The CDAC C-CAT 2026 registration window was open from November 27 - December 29, 2025.

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Application Fee

The CDAC C-CAT 2026 application fee is paid online, i.e., through net banking/credit card/debit card. No other mode of payment will be accepted. Without the fee payment, the candidates will not be considered eligible for the entrance examination and admission process.

CDAC C-CAT Application Fee

Course Category

C-CAT Paper(s)

Fee

III

A+B

A+B+C

INR 1550

INR 1750

*There is no Category I in the. Note that the C-CAT fee, once paid, will not be refundable.

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The CDAC C-CAT 2026 exam pattern is as follows:

CDAC C-CAT Exam Pattern 2026

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

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Syllabus

The CDAC C-CAT 2026 syllabus is available. It comprises of three sections:

Section	Topics
Section A (General Aptitude)	English, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning
Section B (Computer Programming and Concepts)	C programming, Data Structures, OS, and Networking
Section C (Computer Architecture)	Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, and Microprocessors