CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Check Section-wise Pattern & Marking Scheme
CDAC Common Admissions Test 2025 ( CDAC C-CAT )
The CDAC C-CAT 2026 exam pattern will soon be released online. 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.
- CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern
- CDAC C-CAT 2026 Syllabus
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern
The CDAC C-CAT 2026 exam pattern has important information that the 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 |
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| Marking Scheme |
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Categories of PG Diploma courses and the corresponding 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)
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| PG Diploma in Internet of Things (PG-DIoT) | ||
| PG Diploma in Mobile Computing (PG-DMC) |
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| PG Diploma in System Software Development (PG-DSSD) |
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| PG Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security (PG-DITISS) |
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| PG Diploma in FinTech & Blockchain Development (PG-DFBD)
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| PG Diploma in Cyber Security & Forensics (PG-DCSF) | ||
| PG Diploma in Robotics & Allied Technologies (PG-DRAT) | ||
| PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PG-DBDA) |
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| PG Diploma in Internet of Things (PG-DIoT) |
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| PG Diploma in HPC System Administration (PG-DHPCSA) |
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PG Diploma in UAS Programming (PG-DUASP)
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| III |
PG Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (PG-DESD) |
Section A + Section B + Section C |
| PG Diploma in VLSI Design (PG-DVLSI) |
Commonly asked questions
CDAC C-CAT 2026 Syllabus
The CDAC C-CAT 2026 syllabus will soon be released online. Candidates can check the list of subjects, units and topics that need to be studied through the CDAC C-CAT syllabus 2026. By being familiar with the syllabus, the candidates will be able to prepare well for the upcoming examination. Please note that the syllabus of CDAC C-CAT 2026 will be similar to the graduation-level syllabus.
Commonly asked questions
CDAC C-CAT Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
The CDAC-C-CAT Exam is conducted in January for February cycle admissions and in July for August cycle admissions. You are advised to keep the official C-DAC website checking regularly for the release of the admission, which will contain the full schedule for the January and July 2026 exams and admi
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Answered a month ago
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 announcemen
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