CDAC C-CAT 2027 registration from November 25; exam on January 9, 10

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) will start the Computerised Common Admission Test (C-CAT) 2027 registration from November 25. Candidates will be able to apply for the C-CAT January session through the official website at cdac.in by December 29, 2026. 

The CDAC will conduct the C-CAT 2027 examination on January 9 and 10, and the new batch will commence from February 24, as per the official website.

The CDAC C-CAT 2027 exams will be held for admission to PG certificate programmes. These are 24-week full-time courses with 900 hours theory plus lab plus project plus 300 hours self study.

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CDAC C-CAT 2027 eligibility, application fee

It also includes 6-8 hours per day theory plus lab sessions on 6 days a week in most centres. 

As per the eligibility, candidates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology certain subjects such as Information Technology (IT), Computer Science (CS), Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical, and instrumentation are eligible to apply.

They must also have at least 55% aggregate marks in their qualifying degree and there is no age limit for admission to CDAC’s PG certificate courses. 

Candidates have to pay Rs 1,550 for courses in category 2 or papers A + B, while Rs 1,750 for courses in category 3 or papers A+ B+C. They will be able to pay the fees through online mode while filling out the application form.

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CDAC C-CAT 2027: How to apply

Candidates will be able to apply for CDAC C-CAT 2027 examination by following the steps given below.

• Go to the official website at cdac.in.
• Click on the registration link and fill basic details to create login credentials. 
• Fill personal and academic information.
• Upload the required documents and photographs.
• Pay the application fee online.
• Submit the form and select the preferred exam date for the January 2027 session.

Candidates will be provided tutorials, hands-on and projects relevant to the standards of the ICT industry. There will also be a special training in aptitude, effective communication and interview skills.