CDAC C-CAT 2026 Counselling: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure

Registration - 27 Nov '25 - 29 Dec '25

Updated on Dec 18, 2025 18:11 IST

By Rashmi Karan, Manager - Content

The CDAC C-CAT 2026 counselling and choice filling rounds for the February 2026 batch will take place in the last week of January 2026, tentatively. Candidates would need to register and fill out their choices for CDAC C-CAT counselling 2026 in the given timeframe. The selection will be made in order of preference. The CDAC C-CAT seat allotment 2026 result will be accessible online by logging in using the form number and password. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preferences, category and seat availability.

Read to know more about CDAC C-CAT 2026 Counselling.

Table of contents

CDAC C-CAT 2025 Counselling Process
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Dates
CDAC C-CAT First Counselling and Initial Seat Allocation
CDAC C-CAT Second Counselling and Final Seat Allocation
CDAC C-CAT 2025 Seat Allotment

CDAC C-CAT 2025 Counselling Process

The CDAC C-CAT 2026 counselling process will be held online. All qualified candidates will be able to participate in the counselling process for admissions. The process to participate in the CDAC C-CAT counselling 2026 is as mentioned below.

Registration: First, the candidates will have to register for the CDAC C-CAT 2026 counselling process by filling out the required details. All of the necessary information has to be valid.
Filling out choices: Next, the candidates will have to fill out their course choices for seat allotment. The selection has to be done in order of preference. Candidates are advised to fill out as many choices as they can to increase their chances of allotment.

Please note that once the choices are submitted, the authorities will not accept requests for editing or corrections. No fresh choice filling process was open for the second round of CDAC C-CAT counselling 2026. However, for the third round of counselling, the candidates could fill out their choices in order of preference. The candidates were required to fill in their preferences for courses and training centres for the vacant seats.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can I fill out choices for the second round of CDAC C-CAT counselling?

No. The authorities will not allow fresh choice filling for the second round of CDAC C-CAT counselling. Candidates will have to make their selection during the first round of CDAC C-CAT counselling. No changes can be done once the choices are submitted. Fresh choice filling can be done only during the third round of CDAC C-CAT counselling process.

Q: What is the CDAC C-CAT counselling choice filling process?

During the CDAC C-CAT counselling process, the candidates will have to choose their choice of courses before the last date. It is to be noted that the selection of courses has to be done in order of preference. This is important as order of preference will be considered for of seats allotment.

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
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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CDAC C-CAT First Counselling and Initial Seat Allocation

The C-DAC admission process begins with "counselling," where you list your preferred courses and training centers online.

There are two seat allocation rounds based on these choices. Seats are given strictly according to your C-CAT rank and preference list. If you don't get your top choice in Round 1, you might be offered a lower preference. In Round 2, you could be upgraded to a higher choice. If you are happy with a Round 1 seat, you can "lock" it by paying the first installment; otherwise, you will automatically move to Round 2.

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

CDAC C-CAT Second Counselling and Final Seat Allocation

If you don't secure a seat in the first two rounds, a second counselling session is held for the remaining vacant seats. This is your final chance to submit a new preference list and leads to the third and final round of seat allocation.

You can only select courses you are eligible for, but you can list as many training centres as you like. You must mention your preferences carefully, as you can only be allotted a seat from your list. Once Round 2 or 3 seats are assigned, they are final.

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

CDAC C-CAT 2025 Seat Allotment

CDAC C-CAT 2026 seat allotment will be announced online in the last week of January 2026, tentatively. Candidates will be able to check their seat allotment status after logging in using the required credentials. No other mode will be used to declare the CDAC C-CAT 2026 seat allotment. The allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preferences, category and seat availability. The authorities will not accept requests to change the allotment. All selected candidates will have to confirm their admission before the final date by paying the first instalment of the course fee. After the first instalment is paid, the candidates will have to pay the balance fee and register for the course. If they fail to confirm their admission before the final date, then their allotment will be cancelled.

First Instalment Fee: INR 10,000 + GST
Remaining/Second Instalment Fee: INR 66,500 + GST

Commonly asked questions

Q: What after CDAC C-CAT seat allotment?

After the CDAC C-CAT seat allotment result is announced, the candidates will have to confirm their admission before the final date. For the confirmation of admission, the candidates will have to report to their allotted institute, verify their documents and pay the required fee.

Q: When will CDAC C-CAT 2025 seat allotment be announced?

CDAC C-CAT 2025 seat allotment result dates for the August batch has been announced. The CDAC C-CAT 2025 seat allotment result will be released on July 25, August 2 and August 14, 2025, for the first, second and third rounds, respectively. No other mode will be used to announce the seat allotment result.