CDAC C-CAT 2021: Admit Card, Result for May Batch

CDAC C-CAT 2021: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) is conducting CDAC’s Common Admission Test (C-CAT) May batch for Online Diploma courses. CDAC C-CAT is on April 03 and 04, 2021. Candidates who applied for the exam can download admit card from the link below. CDAC C-CAT 2021 is a computer-based test. Through it, candidates can take admission in the courses like Diploma in Advanced Computing, Diploma in Mobile Computing, Diploma in Big Data Analytics etc. Admission to the diploma courses is based on the rank obtained in the test and preferences of courses/ centres given during the counselling process. Check more details on CDAC C-CAT 2021 here such as application process, exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility etc.

CDAC C-CAT 2021

Latest – To download C-DAC 2021 admit card for online diploma exam – Click Here

Currently – C-DAC has announced the launch of 2nd batch of Online Diploma courses (e-DAC, e-DBDA, e-DAI, e-DMC, e-DESD, e-DITISS, and e-DASSD) of 600 hours duration. C-DAC’s Common Admission Test (CCAT) will be held on April 3 & 4, 2021 (in batches) through computerized mode at C-DAC Test Centres. The last date for filling the online application form is over and in this page you can find all the dates regarding the exam and the course.

Previously – Due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic situation and the resulting uncertainties in conducting classroom teaching, C-DAC regrets to announce the cancellation of the 56th Batch of PG-Diploma (March/April 2021). The refund process for the CCAT Application fee has been initiated, and the amount will be automatically credited back to the candidate’s mode of fee payment soon.

Previously – In view of the prevailing COVID 19 situation and fresh Govt. notifications on the issue, the admission process for C-DAC PG Diploma courses stands postponed. Revised Admission Calendar will be announced later. Please visit the acts.cdac.in website for further updates.” Therefore most probably the recently announced dates are not valid anymore. Candidates are requested to get in touch with CDAC for more updates.

CDAC C-CAT 2021 Exam Dates

The online diploma courses will be delivered online. The students are required to have laptops / PCs with a high-speed uninterrupted internet connection, webcam and microphone to take the classes effectively from their homes or personal spaces.

CDAC C-CAT 2021 Exam Events	Dates
CDAC C-CAT 2021 application form submission	15 – 25 Mar 2021
CDAC CCAT 2021 admit card download from	31 Mar 2021 (for 3 Apr exam), 01 Apr 2021 (for 4 Apr exam)
CDAC C-CAT 2021 Exam Dates	03, 04 Apr 2021
Announcement of ranks	14 Apr 2021
Online Selection of Courses and Centres (1st Counselling)	14-17 April 2021
Declaration of 1st round of allocation	19 Apr 2021
Last date of payment of 1st installment fee (Rs 10,000 Fee + 18% Service tax) for candidates allocated seats through the first round	23 Apr 2021 (till 5:00 pm)
Declaration of 2nd round of allocation	25 Apr 2021
Last date of payment of 1st installment fee (Rs 10,000 Fee + 18% Service Tax) for candidates allocated seats through the second round	27 Apr 2021 (till 5:00 pm)
Payment of caution fee and online choice filling for 2nd round	28 – 30 Apr 2021 (till 5:00 pm)
Declaration of 3rd round of allocation (based on 2nd Counselling)	01 May 2021
Last date to pay the balance course fee	04 May 2021
Last Date of Online Registration of Students	04 May 2021
Start of Online Diploma Courses across India	05 May 2021
End of Online Diploma Courses across India	21 Sep 2021
Commencement of Common Campus Placements across India	28 Sep 2021

CDAC C-CAT 2021 Exam Schedule

C-CAT Dates	Test Paper	Morning Slot Timings	Afternoon Slot Timings
3rd Apr 2021	Section AB	10.00 AM – 11.30 AM	2.00 PM – 3.30 PM
4th Apr 2021	Section C	11.45 AM – 12.15 PM	–

Important Details

– Category I courses are not offered in Online Diploma mode
– There are 2 test papers in CDAC C-CAT. All the candidates have to appear for the test paper AB
– Only those candidates who are willing to take admission in e-DESD have to appear for the test paper C
– Candidates who have opted for Category II in their application form can appear for only the test paper AB of CCAT
– The candidates who have chosen Category III can appear for both the test papers AB and C

CDAC C-CAT 2021 Admit Card

The candidates can download CDAC C-CAT 2021 admit card from cdac.in. It can be downloaded by entering the login credentials.

• Date, time and venue of the exam, general instructions for exam etc are mentioned in CDAC C-CAT 2021 admit card.
• Carry the printed copy of the admit card to the exam center. Without a valid admit card, no candidate is given entry into the exam hall.
• The candidates have to carry a valid id proof as well along with the admit card.
• The candidates must check all the entries in the admit card and if there is any error, contact C-DAC ACTS Pune immediately through phone (020-25503134/136/128/107) or e-mail (actssupport@cdac.in). Also, mention your name and CCAT form number.

CDAC C-CAT 2021 Exam Cities

Check the exam cities given below where CDAC C-CAT 2021 will be held.

Agartala	Ahmedabad
Bhopal	Chennai
Jaipur	Karad
Mohali	Mumbai
Noida	Patna
Allahabad	Guwahati
Kochi	Nagpur
Pune	Vijayawada
Aurangabad	Gwalior
Kolhapur	Nashik
Ranchi	Bengaluru
Hyderabad	Kolkata
Navi Mumbai	Silchar
Bhilai	Indore
Lucknow	New Delhi
Solapur	Silchar
Thiruvananthapuram	–

CDAC C-CAT 2021 Syllabus

Check the syllabus for CDAC C-CAT online diploma courses given below.

• English
• Quantitative Reasoning and Aptitude
• Computer Fundamentals
• Operating Systems
• C Programming
• Data Structures
• OOP concepts
• Computer Architecture
• Digital Electronics
• Microprocessors

Exam Pattern of C-CAT 2021

Check the exam pattern given below for C-CAT 2021 online diploma courses.

Mode of exam: CDAC C-CAT is a computer-based test

No. of papers: There are two papers in CDAC C-CAT 2021

Duration: Section AB is total 90 minutes whereas, Section C is of 30 minutes

No. of questions: There are 75 questions in section AB and 25 questions in Section C

Marking Scheme: 03 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 01 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer. For un-attempted questions, 0 marks are given

Distribution of questions

Section	Topic	No. of questions
AB	English, Quantitative Aptitude & Reasoning	35
	Computer Fundamentals, Operating Systems, C Programming, Data Structures, OOP Concepts	40
C	Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors	25

Recommended Books for CDAC C-CAT 2021

Given below are the books recommended for preparation of CDAC C-CAT 2021 for online diploma courses.

Books	Links
Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition Book	Check Price Here
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	Check Price Here
COMBO PACK OF Magical Books On Quicker Maths AND Analytical Reasoning	Check Price Here
Foundation of Computing	Check Price Here
Operating System Principles	Check Price Here
Let Us C: Authentic Guide to C PROGRAMMING Language 17th Edition	Check Price Here
Data Structures Through C in Depth	Check Price Here
Test Your C++ Skills	Check Price Here
Computer Organization and Architecture	Check Price Here
Digital Design	Check Price Here
Digital Design: Principles And Practices	Check Price Here
Modern Digital Electronics	Check Price Here
The Intel Microprocessors	Check Price Here
Microprocessor Architecture, Programming and Applications	Check Price Here

CDAC C-CAT 2021 Application Form

Apply Online Here: Click Here to apply online for CDAC C-CAT 2021 (Available for online diploma courses).

Before filling the application form, make sure that the eligibility conditions have been checked. Check CDAC C-CAT 2021 application process given below.

• Click on the link of the application form given above.
• Next, click on the ‘new registration’ button and enter the details like name, email, mobile number etc.
• Then, the form number will be generated. Now, login with the form number and password and fill the form.
• Enter the personal details, qualifying degree details, category details.
• Then, upload the documents.
• Next, pay the application fee and select the exam centre.

Application Fee for C-CAT 2021 is as follows: The application fee once paid is not refundable.

Particulars	Application Fee
CDAC C-CAT fee for online diploma courses	Rs 600

Mode of Payment: The application fee can be paid using debit card / credit card / net banking / UPI.

List of Online Diploma Courses Offered via CDAC C-CAT 2021

Following diploma courses are offered via CDAC C-CAT 2021.

• Diploma in Advanced Computing (e-DAC)
• Diploma in Mobile Computing (e-DMC)
• Diploma in IT, Infrastructure, Systems & Security (e-DITISS)
• Diploma in Advanced Secure Software Development (e-DASSD)
• Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (e-DESD)
• Diploma in Big Data Analytics (e-DBDA)
• Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (e-DAI)

CDAC C-CAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Check the course-wise eligibility criteria given below for CDAC – CAT 2021 online diploma courses.

Courses	Eligibility Criteria	Minimum percentage
e-DAC: Diploma in Advanced Computing	Graduate in any discipline of Engineering OR PG Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics OR PG Degree in Management with Graduation in IT, Comp Science / Computer Applications OR MCA, MCM	50%
e-DMC: Diploma in Mobile Computing	Graduate in Engineering in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, Instrumentation OR PG Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics OR MCA	50%
e-DITISS: Diploma in IT, Infrastructure, Systems & Security	Graduate in Engineering in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, Instrumentation OR PG Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics OR MCA	55%
e-DASSD: Diploma in Advanced Secure Software Development	Graduate in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, Instrumentation OR MCA	55%
e-Diploma in Big Data Analytics	Graduate in Engineering in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, Instrumentation OR PG Degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics OR 4 year Graduation in Bio-informatics OR MCA	55%
e-DAI: Diploma in Artificial Intelligence	Graduate in Engineering, IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, Instrumentation OR PG degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics OR MCA	60%
e-DESD: Diploma in Embedded Systems	Graduate in Engineering in IT, Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, Instrumentation	55%

Highlights of CDAC C-CAT 2021 Online Diploma Courses

Check the highlights of CDAC C-CAT 2021 online diploma courses.

• 20 weeks fully online courses with 600 hours theory + lab + project
• Minimum 6 hours per day (theory+lab) sessions on 6 days a week
• Syllabus of the course is designed as per latest trends in the ICT industry
• During the course, continuous lab and internal assessments will be done
• Expert faculty from CDAC and ICT industry is there with widespread domain knowledge
• Special training on aptitude, communication and interview skills
• Tutorials, hands-on and projects relevant to the standards of the ICT industry
• Placements orientation and region-wise common campus placements are also done

CDAC C-CAT 2021 Result

The candidates can check CDAC C-CAT 2021 result at cdac.in. The candidates are awarded ranks based on their marks in Section AB and AB+C of C-CAT. In order to be considered for admission, the candidate’s names must appear in the rank list.

• If a candidate appears for section AB and C by choosing category III in the application form, then such candidates will get two ranks. First rank will be based on the marks secured in section AB and the second rank will be based on the total marks obtained sections AB +C.
• If the candidate has applied for category III but does not qualify AB section due to poor performance, then he / she will not get any rank in Category II and III.
• All the qualified will be awarded C-CAT ranks.
• Admission to CDAC online diploma courses shall be offered in the order of ranks obtained in C-CAT and based on the preferences of courses and centres given during the counselling.

CDAC C-CAT 2021 Fee Structure

The fee has to be paid in two installments. The candidates must note that demand draft or cash or cheque shall not be accepted at any training centres. Check the fee structure for online diploma courses.

Courses	Amount
e-DAC, e-DMC, e-DITISS, e-DASSD, e-DESD	Rs 50,000 + GST
e-DBDA	Rs 60,000 + GST
e-DAI	Rs 80,000 + GST

• The first installment of fee is Rs 10,000. It can be paid using credit card / debit cards.
• For e-DAC, e-DMC, e-DITISS, e-DASSD and e-DESD, the second installment is Rs 40,000 + GST and e-DBDA, the second installment is 50,000 + GST whereas, for e-DAI it is Rs 70,000 + GST.

CDAC C-CAT 2021 Seat Intake

Check the seat intake given below for CDAC C-CAT 2021.

CDAC C-CAT 2021 Counselling

There are 2 counselling sessions for online diploma courses and 3 rounds of seat allocations. During the counselling, the candidates are required to submit the preferences of courses and centres.

• There are 2 rounds of seat allocations based on the first counselling. As per the course-centre preferences given by the candidates during first round of choice filling, the two rounds of seat allocations will be done.
• As per C-CAT ranks, candidates are allocated seats in the order of their preferences.
• Through second round of counselling, candidates who have not got / confirmed admission are given one last chance to fill the preferences for the vacant seats.

CDAC C-CAT Placements

From 25 years, CDAC has shaped the careers of 3 lakh IT professionals in software development and other specialised advanced computing domains. For the online diploma programmes, the placement cell of CDAC coordinates Common Campus Placement Programmes (CCPP). The training centres co-ordinate and organise campus interviews for all their students.

Region-wise distribution of cities in CDAC’s CCPP

CCPP Region	Cities of Training Centres Attached in CCPP
Bengaluru	Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram
Hyderabad	Hyderabad
Mumbai	Mumbai, Kolkata, Nashik, Silchar
Noida	Noida
Pune	Pune, Indore, Jaipur, Karad, Nagpur, New Delhi, Patna

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Details About Online Diploma Courses

Check the modules covered in the diploma courses given below.

Diploma in Advanced Computing

• Fundamentals of Programming
• Operating System Concepts
• Object Oriented Programming with Java
• Algorithms & Data Structures
• Database Technologies
• Web Programming Technologies
• Software Engineering
• Aptitude & Communication
• Software Project

Diploma in Mobile Computing

• Operating System Concepts
• Introduction to DBMS
• Object Oriented Programming with Java
• Hybrid Mobile Apps Programming
• Algorithms & Data Structures
• Android Programming
• Aptitude & Communication
• Project

Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security

• Fundamental of Computer Networks
• Security Concepts
• Concept of Operating Systems and Administration
• Public Key Infrastructure
• Aptitude & Communication
• Network Defence and Countermeasures
• IT Infrastructure Management
• Project

Diploma in Advanced Secure Software Development

• Basics of Secure Programming
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Linux System Programming
• Aptitude & Communication
• Project
• Secure Java Programming
• Network & Software Security Essentials
• Secure Java Programming
• Secure Android Programming

Diploma in Embedded Systems Design

• Embedded C Programming
• Algorithms and Data Structures
• Embedded Operating Systems
• Microcontroller Programming and Interfacing
• Internet of Things
• Aptitude & Communication
• Project
• Embedded Linux Device Drivers
• Real-Time Operating Systems

Diploma in Artificial Intelligence

• Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analytics
• Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence
• Practical Machine Learning
• Deep Neural Networks
• Project
• AI Compute Platforms, Applications & Trends
• Natural Language Processing & Computer Vision

CDAC C-CAT Traing Centres

Check the details about CDAC C-CAT 2021 Training centres.

• Click Here to check the contact and address details about CDAC C-CAT Training Centres.

About CDAC

CDAC C-CAT was set up in the year 1988. It is scientific society that carries out Research and Development in IT, Electronics and Associated areas. CDAC has designed various diploma, post graduate diploma and undergraduate programmes. So far, more than 3 lakh students have passed from CDAC.

• CDAC has been awarded ‘Most Popular Training Institute in India’ at the Electronics for You Awards
• CDAC received ‘Manthan 2019 Award’ for outstanding contribution in the Skill Ecosystem – Training Category by the Telecom Sector Skill Council

Official Website: cdac.in

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