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| Syllabus | Read in Hindi |
CDAC C-CAT 2021: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC), has announced CDAC C-CAT 2021 result for PG Diploma courses. The candidates who appeared for the test can check the result from the candidate’s login. The direct link to check the rank given below.
CDAC Common Admission Test 2021 took place on August 07 & 08, 2021 in two shifts; morning and afternoon. It is a computer-based test. Through CDAC C-CAT 2021, admission in PG Diploma in Advanced Computing, PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics, PG Diploma in VLSI Design, PG Diploma in Internet of Things etc are granted. The candidates are ranked on the basis of their performance in CDAC C-CAT 2021. The qualified candidates have to take admission in the counselling. Know more about CDAC C-CAT 2021 from this page such as application process, eligibility criteria, syllabus etc.
CDAC C-CAT 2021
– CDAC C-CAT 2021 result has been declared. Click here to check the result.
– CDAC C- CAT 2021 Admit Card has been published. Click Here to Download.
– CDAC has released C-CAT 2021 application form for PG courses. Click here to apply.
Latest News Stories on CDAC C-CAT 2021 Exam
05 Aug 2021 – CDAC C-CAT Admit Card 2021 Released at cdac.in. Read Here.
09 July 2021 – CDAC C-CAT 2021 Registration Open @ cdac.in; Check August Exam Date for Sept Batch. Read More
CDAC C-CAT 2021 Exam Dates
Note that all PG Diploma courses of September 2021 shall be held in online mode. The students must have laptops / PCs with a high-speed uninterrupted internet connection, webcam and microphone. The courses can be taken from homes or any personal space. It is not advised to join the online classes with mobile phones. Check the important dates for CDAC C-CAT 2021 given below.
| CDAC C-CAT 2021 Exam Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CDAC C-CAT 2021 application form submission | 09 Jul 2021 |
| Last date to apply | 29 Jul 2021 |
| CDAC CCAT 2021 admit card download from | 5 – 7 Aug 2021 |
| CDAC C-CAT 2021 Exam Dates | 7 – 8 Aug 2021 |
| Announcement of ranks | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Online Selection of Courses and Centres (1st Counselling) | 20 – 26 Aug 2021 |
| Declaration of 1st round of allocation | 28 Aug 2021 |
| Last date of payment of 1st installment fee (Rs 10,000 Fee + 18% Service tax) for candidates allocated seats through the first round | 03 Sep 2021 |
| Declaration of 2nd round of allocation | 06 Sep 2021 |
| Last date of payment of 1st installment fee (Rs 10,000 Fee + 18% Service Tax) for candidates allocated seats through the second round | 09 Sep 2021 |
| Payment of caution fee and online choice filling for 2nd round | 11-14 Sep 2021 |
| Declaration of 3rd round of allocation (based on 2nd Counselling) | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Last date to pay the balance course fee | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Last date of Uploading of Eligibility Certificates and Registration of Students | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Start of Online PG Diploma Courses across India | 21 Sep 2021 |
| End of Online Diploma Courses across India | 16 Apr 2022 |
Slot Timings for CDAC C-CAT 2021
| Test Paper | Morning Slot Timings | Afternoon Slot Timings |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 9.30 AM – 10.30 AM | 2.00 PM – 3.00 PM |
| Section B | 10.45 AM – 11.45 AM | 3.15 PM – 4.15 PM |
| Section C | 12.00 PM – 1.00 PM | 4.30 PM – 5.30 PM |
CDAC C-CAT 2021 Admit Card
The candidates can download CDAC C-CAT 2021 admit card from cdac.in. The admit card is released at the candidate’s login. To download it, enter the form number and password.
- Date, time, venue and important instructions for the exam etc are mentioned in the admit card.
- Any candiate who is without the admit card on the day of the exam shall not be given entry in the exam hall.
- Along with the admit card, the candidates have to carry a valid id proof as well.
CDAC C-CAT 2021 Application Form
Apply Online Here: Click Here to apply online for CDAC C-CAT 2021 (Available for PG diploma courses).
CDAC C-CAT 2021 application form can be filled online only at cdac.in. Before registering, make sure that eligibility is fulfilled. Check the application process given below.
1st step: CDAC C-CAT registration – First of all, register by entering the email id, name, mobile number etc. Upon registering, the candidates will get form number and password.
2nd step: Fill the details in form – Next, login and fill the details in the form. Enter the personal details and qualifying degree details. Also, select the category of courses.
3rd step: Upload the candidate’s photograph -Then, upload a clear candidate’s photograph in the required format and size.
4th step: Pay the application fee – Next, pay the application fee.
5th step: Select the exam city – Once the payment is done, select the exam city.
6th step: Print the application form – Lastly, take a printout of the filled-in application form for future reference.
Application Fee:
| Category | C-CAT Papers | Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| I | A | Rs 1350 |
| II | A+B | Rs 1550 |
| III | A+B+C | Rs 1750 |
Mode of Payment:
- Debit card
- Credit card
- Net banking
- UPI
CDAC C-CAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Check the eligibility criteria given below for CDAC – CAT 2021 PG diploma courses.
Common Eligibility for all PG Diploma courses of CDAC
- The candidates must have done in Graduation in Engineering (10+2+4 or 10+3+3 years) in IT / Computer Science / Electronics / Telecommunications / Electrical / Instrumentation.
OR
- The candidates must have done M.Sc / MS (10+2+3+2) in Computer Science, IT, Electronics with Mathematics in 10+2/
Age Limit: There is no age restriction to apply for CDAC C-CAT 2021.
Who else will be considered: The candidates who have appeared in the final exam of their qualifying degree in 2021 can also apply.
Course-Wise Eligibility Criteria
| Course | Eligibility | Min Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| PG Diploma in Geoinformatics | – Common eligibility criteria OR – 4 year degree in Geosciences / Petroleum / Mining / Civil / Planning / Architecture / Forestry / Agriculture or related fields OR – Post Graduate Degree in Geography / Geology / Natural & Applied Sciences / Mathematics, or allied courses | 50% |
| PG Diploma in Advanced Computing | – Common eligibility criteria OR – Graduate in any discipline of Engineering OR – MCA, MCM OR – Post Graduate Degree in Physics / Mathematics / Statistics OR – Post Graduate Degree in Management with Graduation in IT / Computer Science / Computer Applications | 50% |
| PG Diploma in Mobile Computing | – Common eligibility criteria OR – Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics / Statistics OR – MCA | 50% |
| PG Diploma in Artificial Intelligence | – Common eligibility criteria OR – Graduate in any discipline of Engineering OR – MCA, MCM OR – Post Graduate Degree in Physics / Mathematics / Statistics | 60% |
| PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics | – Common eligibility criteria OR – Graduate in any discipline of Engineering OR – MCA, MCM OR – Post Graduate Degree in Physics / Mathematics / Statistics – Post Graduate Degree in Management with Graduation in IT / Computer Science / Computer Applications | 55% |
| PG Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security | – Common eligibility criteria OR – Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics / Statistics OR – MCA | 55% |
| PG Diploma in Internet of Things | – Common eligibility criteria OR – MCA | 55% |
| PG Diploma in Advanced Secure Development | – Common eligibility criteria OR – MCA | 55% |
| PG Diploma in Embedded Systems Design | – Common eligibility criteria | 55% |
| PG Diploma in VLSI Design | – Common eligibility criteria | 55% |
| PG Diploma in Diploma in Robotics & Allied Technologies | – Common eligibility criteria OR – Graduate in Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering | 55% |
CDAC’s Training Centres Where PG Diploma Courses will be Offered
PG Diploma courses are offered through the centres located at:
- Bengaluru
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Kochi
- Mumbai
- Navi Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Npida
- Patna
- Silchar Thriuvananthapuram
The courses are also provided at CDAC’s authorised training centres located at: Indore, Bhubaneshwar, Jaipur, Karad, Nagpur, Mumbai, Nashik, New Delhi, Patna, Pune.
Highlights of PG Diploma Courses
- Well established courses with good placement records
- 30 week approx full-time courses with 900 hours theory + lab + project
- Continuous lab and internal assessments during the course
- 6 hours per day + lab sessions on 6 days a week on most centres
- Expert faculty from CDAC and ICT
- Hands-on project, tutorials and projects relevant to the standards of the ICT industry
- Special training on aptitude, effective communication, and interview skills
- Extensive placement orientation and region-wise common campus placements
- Centralised course-end theory exams across all centres
CDAC C-CAT 2021 Syllabus
Check the syllabus of CDAC C-CAT as per different sections.
Section A
- English
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning
Section B
- C Programming
- Computer Fundamentals
- Data Structures
- Object Oriented Programming Concepts
- Operating Systems
Section C
- Computer Architecture
- Digital Electronics
- Microprocessors
CDAC C-CAT 2021 Exam Pattern
The candidates can appear for the specific sections in C-CAT as per the category of courses opted by them at the time of form filling.
- Sections: There are 3 sections in C-CAT
- Duration: Each section is of 01 hour duration
- Medium: The medium of the test is English
- Type of questions: The test comprises multiple-choice questions
- No. of questions: There are 50 question in every section
- Marking scheme: 03 marks will be awarded for each correct answer. 01 marks will be deducted for each incorrect answer
The candidate can obtain maximum 150 mark in any one section of C-CAT 2021.
Important Books for CDAC C-CAT 2021
Given below are some of the recommended books to prepare for CDAC C-CAT 2021.
| Books | Links |
|---|---|
| Wren & Martin High School English Grammar And Composition Book | Check Price Here |
| Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggrawal | Check Price Here |
| Barrons GRE | Check Price Here |
| Foundation of Computing | Check Price Here |
| Let Us C: Authentic Guide To C Programming Language 17Th Edition | Check Price Here |
| Data Structures Through C In Depth-Second Revised | Check Price Here |
| Operating System Principles | 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 Practice | Check Price Here |
| Modern Digital Electronics | Check Price Here |
| The Intel Microprocessors | Check Price Here |
| Microprocessor Architecture, Programming, and Applications with the 8085 by Ramesh Gaonkar | Check Price Here |
Exam Centres for CDAC C-CAT 2021
CDAC C-CAT 2021 will be held in the following cities. The exam cities have to be selected while filling the application form.
| Agartala | Agra | Ahmedabad |
| Allahabad | Aurangabad | Bareilly |
| Bengaluru | Bhagalpur | Bhilai |
| Bhopal | Bhubaneshwar | Bihar Sharif / Nalanada |
| Chennai | Darbhanga | Dehradun |
| Durgapur | Hyderabad | Indore |
| Jaipur | Jamshedpur | Jhansi |
| Karad | Kochi | Kolhapur |
| Kolkata | Lucknow | Mohali |
| Mumbai | Nagpur | Nashik |
| Navi Mumbai | New Delhi | Noida |
| Patna | Pune | Ranchi |
| Silchar | Siliguri | Solapur |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Vijayawada | Varanasi |
CDAC C-CAT 2021 Result
CDAC C-CAT 2021 result can be checked at cdac.in. The result is published at the candidate’s login. The candidates are provided ranks as per their performances in Section A, Section A+B, Sections A+B+C.
- If a candidates has appeared in multiple sections, then they might get multiple ranks.
- It is necessary to get a rank to be considered for admission in a desired course.
- The candidates with lowest 10% performances in any of the sections shall not be qualified for ranking in the particular section.
- Admissions to CDAC’s PG Diploma courses at various training centres shall be offered in the order of ranks obtained in C-CAT and based on the preferences of courses and centres given by the candidates.
How ranks will be awarded
| Category | How will it be awarded |
|---|---|
| I | As per performance in Section A |
| II (will be awarded Category I and II ranks) | Section A and A+B |
| III (will be awarded Category I, II and III ranks) | Section A, A+B and A+B+C |
CDAC C-CAT 2021 Fee Structure
The fee can be paid in two installments. No demand draft or cheque or cash shall be accepted. The fee has to be paid via online mode only Check the course-wise fee given below.
| Courses | Fee |
|---|---|
| PG-DAC, PG-DESD, PG DITISS, PG-DVLSI, PG-DIoT, PG-DMC, PG-DASSD, PG DGi, PG-DRAT | Rs 76,500 + GST |
| PG-DBDA | Rs 97,750 +GST |
| PG-DAI | Rs 1,27,500 +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 rounds for admission into PG Diploma courses and 3 rounds of seat allocations.
- The counselling refers to online filling of preferences of courses and training centres by the candidates.
- As per C-CAT ranks, the vandidates shall be allocated seats based on the preferences of courses and centres given by them during online counselling.
- During both the counselling sessions, the candidates are allowed to give preferences for only the courses as per their selected category.
Placements at CDAC
CDAC has shaped the careers of over 3 lakh IT professionals in software development over 28 years. CDAC organise Common Campus Placement Programme (CCPP) over its PG diploma students. For the September 2021 batch, CDAC ‘s CCPP shall be conducted region-wise at Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Noida, Patna, Pune, Mumbai.
- More than 400 companies participated in CDAC’s campus placements in 2020 and 2021. The overall percentage of placement was 90% across India.
- More than 6000 C-DAC students get job annually through CDAC’s CCPP.
Region-wise distribution of cities in CDAC’s CCPP
| CCPP Region | Cities of the training centres attached in CCPP |
|---|---|
| Bengaluru | Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Hyderabad | Hyderabad |
| Mumbai | Mumbai, Nashik, Navi Mumbai |
| Noida | Noida, New Delhi |
| Patna | Kolkata, Patna, Silchar |
| Pune | Bhubaneshwar, Indore, Jaipur, Nagpur, Karad, Pune |
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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 was set up in 1988 to carry out Research and Development in IT, Electronic areas and associated areas. It offers PG Diploma courses. It also offers UG courses and Diploma courses.
- It has been awarded as the ‘Most Popular Training Institute in India’ at Electronics For You Awards
- It also received ‘Manthan 2019 Award’ for outsanding contribution in the Skill Ecosystem
Official Website: cdac.in
FAQs on CDAC C-CAT 2021
Ans. CDAC C-CAT 2021 will be held on August 07 & 08, 2021.
Ans. To apply for CDAC 2021 exam, first of all, register at cdac.in. Then, enter the details in the application form. Upload the photograph, pay the exam fee and select the exam city.
Ans. It will be held in the computer-based mode physically at CDAC’s test centres.
Ans. CDAC exam is not considered to be tough. With proper preparation, the exam can be cracked.
Ans. There is no age limit to apply for PG Diploma courses.
Ans. Yes, CDAC provides placement through Common Campus Placement Programmes (CCPP). The placements will be conducted region-wise.
Ans. The first instalment course fee is Rs 10,000. It can be paid using debit card / credit card.
Ans. There are 150 questions in the test.
Ans. Admission is done on the basis of the ranks obtained in C-CAT and based on the courses and centres given by the candidates during online counselling.
Is this same exam for online diplomas ? I saw that there is less syllabus for online diplomas than PGD courses.
It appears to me that Section c is not required to take the entrance exam for online diplomas.
Could you please clarify and share the online diplomas advertisment.
Hi soma
CDAC offers 5 online diploma courses
e-Diploma in Advanced Computing
e-Diploma in Mobile Computing
e-Diploma in Big Data Analytics
e-Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
e-Diploma in Advanced Computer Arts (e-DACA)
The admissions page for online diploma courses on cdac website yields this page – https://www.cdac.in/index.aspx?id=edu_acts_OnlineDiplomaCourses, where admission info for September 2020 batch is available ATM. For the Sep 2020 batch, admission was indeed through CDAC C-CAT only. However it is not clear, either from this page or from CDAC CCAT 2021 what the mode of admission will be for the upcoming 2021 batch.
If you are looking for admission in the upcoming batch, please contact CDAC (State wise details are here – https://www.cdac.in/index.aspx?id=contact)
Otherwise if there is an update in the near future on this, we will surely update here.