Exam

The time duration of the CDAC C-CAT exam is 180 minutes. The question paper includes 150 multiple-choice questions. Please note that no extra time will be given to complete the question paper. 

Yes. The authorities will conduct CDAC C-CAT online, i.e., as a computer-based test at various exam centres. During the exam, the candidates will have to attempt objective multiple-choice questions, and to select the correct option. 

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No. The authorities will not accept soft copies of the CDAC C-CAT admit card at the exam centre. All candidates will have to download and print out the CDAC C-CAT hall ticket. The print out has to be presented at the examination centre along with a valid identity proof. If the documents are not presented, the candidates will not be considered eligible for the examination.

While reporting at the exam centre, the candidates will have to present their CDAC C-CAT admit card along with a valid identity proof. Any one of the following original identity proofs will be accepted at the centre along with the admit card - Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/PAN Card/Passport/School ID or any Govt. approved identity proof. Without these documents, the candidates will not be allowed to enter the centre and attempt the examination.

No. Candidates will not be able to change their allotted CDAC C-CAT exam centre. The allotment of the centres will be as per the preferences submitted in the CDAC C-CAT application form. Therefore, candidates are advised to choose their preferences during the registration process .

The candidates will be able to check the details regarding the allotted CDAC C-CAT exam centre through the admit card. The information regarding the allotted exam centre, date, timings, guidelines and more will be available in the CDAC C-CAT exam centre. All candidates are advised to check the details of the exam centre carefully to know the address of the venue where they are supposed to report for the exam.

In case any mistakes are found in the CDAC C-CAT admit card, the candidates are advised to contact the authorities. All mistakes should be corrected before the entrance examination so that the candidates do not face any issues at the examination centre.  

No. The candidates will not be able to access the CDAC C-CAT admit card through email. To download the CDAC C-CAT admit card, the candidates will have to visit the official website i.e., cdac.in and log in using their application form number and password. No other mode will be used to release the CDAC C-CAT hall ticket. 

To download your admit card, you would need to use your CDAC C-CAT application number and password.