If you want to get admission in PG Diploma courses you need admission through CDAC exam. So CDAC exam is for PG Diploma courses.

Admissions to all PG Diploma courses of C-DAC are done through C-DAC's computerised Common Admission Test (C-CAT).

You have to apply for C-CAT online through CDAC official site:



Every year, C-CAT is usually conducted in June (for August admissions) and December (for February admissions).

Eligibility:

Candidates qualify in Engineering or equivalent courses such as B.E, B.Tech, 4 years B.Sc Engg., AMIE, AIETE, DoEACC B level from one of these areas Electronics/ Electrical/ Computer Science Engineering.

Candidates done PG in Engineering Sciences such as MCA/ M.Sc. Engg and M.Sc. with CS, IT, EE, Electronics, Instrumentation are also eligible.

Candidates applying for all courses need to have 50% of aggregate marks in their graduation.

Age Limit:
Candidates interested in applying for C-DAC CAT need to be above 21 years of age.

Important dates:

Beginning of Online Registration and Application for C-CAT
08 May 2016

Closing of Online Registration & Application, and Payment of Examination Fee for C-CAT
09 June 2016

Downloading of C-CAT Admit Cards
16 June to 23 June 2016

C-DAC’s Common Admission Test (C-CAT)
19 June 2016 / 26 June 2016

Announcement of C-CAT Ranks
07 July 2016

Online Selection of Courses and Centres (1st Counselling)
07 July – 12 July 2016

Declaration of 1st Round of Seat Allocation 14 July 2016

Last Date of Payment of first installment course fee for candidates allocated seats through the 1st round
21 July 2016

Declaration of 2nd Round of Seat Allocation
26 July 2016

Online Selection of Courses and Centres (2nd Counselling)
26 July – 01 Aug 2016

Last Date of Payment of first installment course fee for candidates allocated seats through the second round
01 Aug 2016

Declaration of Third Round of Seat Allocation (based on 2nd Counselling)
05 Aug 2016

Last Date of Payment of first installment course fee for candidates allocated seats through the 3rd round
10 Aug 2016

Last Date of Payment of Balance Course Fee & Registration of Students at Training Centres
16 Aug 2016

Commencement of PG Diploma Courses
17 Aug 2016