CDAC C-CAT August 2026 Registration from May 26th at cdac.in

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing will begin the CDAC C-CAT 2026 registration process for the August batch from May 26, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to postgraduate certificate and diploma programmes in advanced computing, AI, cybersecurity, embedded systems, and related fields can apply online through the official portal. According to the official schedule, the last date to complete the application process and pay the examination fee is June 23, 2026. The CDAC Common Admission Test (C-CAT) will be conducted on July 4 and 5, 2026, at designated test centres across India.

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Important Dates

The complete admission schedule is available on the official C-DAC admission portal.

What Is CDAC C-CAT?

CDAC C-CAT (Computerized Common Admission Test) is a national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to C-DAC’s advanced postgraduate programmes in:

• Advanced Computing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Big Data Analytics
• Cybersecurity
• Embedded Systems
• VLSI Design
• Software Development
• IoT and related technology domains

The programmes are offered through multiple C-DAC centres across India.

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility differs depending on the course selected. Generally, candidates with the following qualifications can apply:

• BE/BTech in relevant engineering disciplines
• MCA or MCM
• MSc in Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Mathematics, or Statistics
• Postgraduate degree holders in selected technical disciplines

For several programmes, candidates must have:

• Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level
• Minimum qualifying marks in graduation as prescribed by C-DAC

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Application Fee

The fee can be paid online using:

• Debit card
• Credit card
• Net banking
• UPI payment

How to Apply for CDAC C-CAT 2026 Registration?

1. Visit the official C-DAC website
2. Complete online registration
3. Generate login credentials
4. Fill personal and academic details
5. Upload required documents
6. Pay the application fee online
7. Submit and download confirmation page

Candidates are advised to carefully verify eligibility before submitting the application form.

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam will be conducted in computer-based mode with multiple sections depending on the selected programme category.

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Syllabus Overview

Section A

• English
• Quantitative Aptitude
• Reasoning
• Computer Fundamentals
• Programming Concepts

Section B

• C Programming
• Data Structures
• Operating Systems
• Digital Electronics

Section C

• Advanced Computer Science Topics
• Algorithms
• Networking
• Software Engineering

The sections required in the exam depend on the programme category selected by candidates.

Why CDAC Programmes Remain Popular?

C-DAC programmes continue to attract engineering and science graduates because of:

• Industry-oriented curriculum
• Strong placement support
• Short-duration advanced courses
• Focus on AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and software development
• Partnerships with technology companies

According to C-DAC, over 3 lakh students have been trained through its advanced computing programmes across India.

Previous Year Trend and Admission Update

For the January 2026 batch:

• Registration began on November 27, 2025
• C-CAT was held on January 10 and 11
• Results were announced on January 22

Experts expect strong competition again for the August 2026 cycle because of increasing demand for AI and software-related certification programmes.

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