CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Begins Today; Check Slot Timings and Guidelines

The CDAC Common Admission Test (C-CAT) 2026 is scheduled to begin today, January 10, 2026 from 9:30 AM. The exam will be conducted in multiple slots as a computer-based test at designated CDAC test centres. The exam concludes on January 11, 2026.

CDAC C-CAT 2026 is all set to start today for admission to the February 2026 PG Certificate programmes offered by CDAC. As per the official schedule, the morning slot for CDAC C-CAT 2026 starts at 9:30 AM, and the afternoon slot begins at 2:00 PM. Candidates are required to attempt three sections: Section A, Section B, and Section C, in a fixed order.

Check admit cards for important exam-day details, including the exam date, reporting time, exam slot, and centre address.  

The C-CAT 2026 exam will be conducted in multiple shifts. 

• Section A:
  Morning Shift – 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  Afternoon Shift – 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
  
• Section B:
  Morning Shift – 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
  Afternoon Shift – 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
  
• Section C:
  Morning Shift – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
  Afternoon Shift – 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM
  

Candidates must reach their allotted exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time. Late entry is not going to be permitted under any circumstances. They must carry 1 printed copy of the C-CAT 2026 admit card as well as a valid original photo ID, such as an Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, Passport, or Driving Licence. Soft copies of admit cards will not be accepted at the exam centre.

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam LIVE Updates: Exam Day Guidelines, Schedule, and Instructions