CDAC C-CAT 2026 Day 2 Exam Today: Check Key Guidelines and What Candidates Should Expect
The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) will conduct Day 2 and the LAST day of the C-CAT 2026 examination today, January 11, 2026, at designated test centres across India. The computer-based test is being held for admission to the February 2026 batch of CDAC PG Certificate programmes. Exam starts at 9:30 AM.
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CDAC C-CAT 2026 examΒ will continue in two shifts. The morning shift will begin at 9:30 AM, while the afternoon shift will start at 2:00 PM. Candidates will be required toΒ completeΒ Sections A, B, and C in a fixed order. There will be short breaks between sections.
Candidates appearing for Day 2 are advised to check their admit cards carefully for important details such as exam slot, reporting time, and test centre address. Entry to the exam centre will be permitted only after document verification & biometric authentication. Late entry will not be allowed under any circumstances.
The section-wise timings for the exam remain unchanged, which are as follows-
| Exam Section |
Morning Shift Timing |
Afternoon Shift Timing |
| Section A |
9:30 AM β 10:30 AM |
2:00 PM β 3:00 PM |
| Section B |
10:45 AM β 11:45 AM |
3:15 PM β 4:15 PM |
| Section C |
12:00 PM β 1:00 PM |
4:30 PM β 5:30 PM |
Note for Candidates-
- Candidates must carry a printed copy of the C-CAT 2026 admit card as well as aΒ valid original photo ID.
- Mobile phones, electronic gadgets, and prohibited items are strictly not allowed inside the exam hall.
- Reach the centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
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