CDAC C-CAT 2026 Syllabus: Check Section-wise Latest C-CAT Syllabus

Yes. The candidates are advised to study the entire CDAC C-CAT syllabus. This will help the candidates to understand which topics have to be studied in the entrance examination to perform well in the examnination. By knowing the syllabus, the candidates will be able to prepare their study strategy so that they secured the marks required for admission. Since the question paper is prepared as per the syllabus, the candidates will be able to benefit by being familiar with the syllabus.

Yes. The authorities will prepare the CDAC C-CAT question paper based on the official syllabus. All of the topics present in the syllabus will be considered and accordingly the questions will be prepared for the upcoming entrance examination. Therefore, the candidates are advised to check the CDAC C-CAT syllabus carefully before commencing their preparation process. The official CDAC C-CAT syllabus is released online by the authorities.

To prepare for the CDAC C-CAT Section A paper, the candidates are advised to refer to the following list of books.

• English - Any High School Grammar Book (e.g. Wren & Martin)
• Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning - Quantitative Aptitude Fully Solved (R. S. Aggarwal), Quantitative Aptitude (M Tyara), Barron's New GRE.
• Computer Fundamentals & Concepts of Programming - Foundations of Computing (Pradeep Sinha & Priti Sinha)

To prepare for the CDAC C-CAT Section C paper, the candidates are advised to check the best reference materials. The list of best books to study CDAC C-CAT Section C are listed below.

• Computer Architecture - Computer Organization & Architecture (William Stallings)
• Digital Electronics - Digital Design (Morris Mano), Digital Design: Principles & Practices (John Wakerly), Modern Digital Electronics (R. P. Jain)
• Microprocessors - Microprocessor Architecture, Programming & Applications with 8085 (Ramesh Gaonkar), The Intel Microprocessor (Barry Brey)

CDAC C-CAT paper consists of three sections. The list of sections are given below.

• 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

As per the official CDAC C-CAT exam pattern, the total duration of the examination is 3 hours. Candidates will have to attempt 150 objective multiple-choice questions within the allotted examination duration. No extra time will be given to complete the paper. Therefore, the candidates are advised to practice and build their time management skills to be able to attempt all questions within the allotted duration.