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.
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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, theΒ morning slotΒ for CDAC C-CAT 2026 starts atΒ 9:30 AM, and theΒ afternoon slot beginsΒ 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.Β Β
The C-CAT 2026 exam will be conducted in multiple shifts.Β
- Section A:
Morning Shift β 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Afternoon Shift β 2:00 PM 3:00 PM - Section B:
Morning Shift β 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
Afternoon Shift β 3:15 PM to 4:15 PM - Section C:
Morning Shift β 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Afternoon Shift β 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 carryΒ 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.
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