When will the CDAC C-CAT 2026 application form be released?

The release date for the CDAC C-CAT 2026 application form, February cycle, has not been announced, but the C-CAT is typically conducted in January for the February admissions. Application forms are usually released around December. You are advised to check the C-DAC website regularly for announcements regarding the C-CAT 2026.

Which subjects have to be prepared for CDAC C-CAT?

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.

Where can I check the CDAC C-CAT syllabus?

CDAC C-CAT syllabus is released online at cdac.in. Candidates will be able to check the list of subjects, units and topics to be studied for the entrance examination through the syllabus of CDAC C-CAT. The authorities will not use any other mode to release the CDAC C-CAT syllabus. All candidates are advised to carefully check the syllabus to be prepared for the examination.

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Section-wise Pattern & Marking Scheme

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 14:14 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

Overview

The CDAC C-CAT 2026 exam pattern is available on official portal. Through the CDAC C-CAT exam pattern 2026, the candidates can know how to approach for the exam preparation. Some of the vital information that the candidates can check through the exam pattern of CDAC C-CAT 2026 is the examination mode, duration, sections, total number of questions, marking scheme and more. All candidates are advised to check the official CDAC C-CAT exam pattern to prepare for the upcoming examination. As per the exam pattern, CDAC C-CAT 2026 will be held as an online test. Along with the pattern, the candidates are also advised to check the official CDAC C-CAT 2025 syllabus. Read to know more about the CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern.

Table of contents

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern
Categories of PG Diploma Courses and the Test Paper(s) in CDAC C-CAT
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Syllabus

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The CDAC C-CAT 2026 exam pattern has important information that candidates should be aware of before starting their preparation process. The detailed exam pattern of CDAC C-CAT 2026 is provided below.

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

Categories of PG Diploma Courses and the Test Paper(s) in CDAC C-CAT

Course Category	Course Name	C-CAT Paper(s)
II	PG Diploma in Advanced Computing (PG-DAC)	Section A + Section B
	PG Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (PG-DAI)
	PG Diploma in Internet of Things (PG-DIoT)
	PG Diploma in Mobile Computing (PG-DMC)
	PG Diploma in System Software Development (PG-DSSD)
	PG Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security (PG-DITISS)
	PG Diploma in FinTech & Blockchain Development (PG-DFBD)
	PG Diploma in Cyber Security & Forensics (PG-DCSF)
	PG Diploma in Robotics & Allied Technologies (PG-DRAT)
	PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PG-DBDA)
	PG Diploma in Internet of Things (PG-DIoT)
	PG Diploma in HPC System Administration (PG-DHPCSA)
	PG Diploma in UAS Programming (PG-DUASP)
III	PG Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (PG-DESD)	Section A + Section B + Section C
III	PG Diploma in VLSI Design (PG-DVLSI)	Section A + Section B + Section C

Categories of PG Diploma Courses and the Test Paper(s) in CDAC C-CAT

Course Category	Course Name	C-CAT Paper(s)
II	PG Diploma in Advanced Computing (PG-DAC)	Section A + Section B
	PG Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (PG-DAI)
	PG Diploma in Internet of Things (PG-DIoT)
	PG Diploma in Mobile Computing (PG-DMC)
	PG Diploma in System Software Development (PG-DSSD)
	PG Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security (PG-DITISS)
	PG Diploma in FinTech & Blockchain Development (PG-DFBD)
	PG Diploma in Cyber Security & Forensics (PG-DCSF)
	PG Diploma in Robotics & Allied Technologies (PG-DRAT)
	PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PG-DBDA)
	PG Diploma in Internet of Things (PG-DIoT)
	PG Diploma in HPC System Administration (PG-DHPCSA)
	PG Diploma in UAS Programming (PG-DUASP)
III	PG Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (PG-DESD)	Section A + Section B + Section C
III	PG Diploma in VLSI Design (PG-DVLSI)	Section A + Section B + Section C

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Syllabus

The CDAC C-CAT 2026 syllabus has been released online. Candidates can check the list of subjects, units and topics that need to be studied on the official portal or on this platform. A good understanding of the CDAC C-CAT 2026 syllabus will help in better preparation for the test.

Sections	Topics	DURATION
Section A	English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Computer Fundamentals & Concepts of Programming	1 hour
Section B	C Programming, Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming Concepts using C++, Operating Systems & Networking, Basics of Big Data & Artificial Intelligence	1 hour
Section C	Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors	1 hour