CDAC C-CAT News & Notifications

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Yes. Participating in CDAC C-CAT online counselling is mandatory. Without selecting courses and centres during this stage, you will not be considered for seat allocation.