CDAC’s Training and Education Programs

Apart from research and development, CDAC is also known for its training and education programs, particularly in advanced computing and IT. Through its Advanced Computing Training School (ACTS), CDAC offers a wide range of specialized courses that provide students and professionals with the skills needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving field of IT. The programs cover areas such as:

1. PG Diploma in Advanced Computing (PG-DAC)

2. PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics (PG-DBDA) 

3. PG Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (PG-DESD) 

4. PG Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security (PG-DITISS) 

5. PG Diploma in Artificial Intelligence (PG-DAI) 

6. PG Diploma in Internet of Things (PG-DIoT) 

7. PG Diploma in VLSI Design (PG-DVLSI) 

8. PG Diploma in Mobile Computing (PG-DMC) 

9. PG Diploma in Advanced Secure Software Development (PG-DASSD) 

10. PG Diploma in Robotics & Allied Technologies (PG-DRAT) 

11. PG Diploma in HPC System Administration (PG-DHPCSA) 

12. PG Diploma in FinTech & Blockchain Development (PG-DFBD) 

13. PG Diploma in Cyber Security & Forensics (PG-DCSF) 

14. PG Diploma in Unmanned Aircraft System Programming (PG-DUASP)

These courses are designed for individuals looking to upgrade their skills or pursue careers in advanced computing fields.

Admissions to all PG Diploma courses are made through C-DAC's Common Admission Test (C-CAT) which will be conducted in computerized mode physically at C-DAC’s test centers. Candidates have to apply for C-CAT online at www.cdac.in or acts.cdac.in. Candidates who clear the January 2025 C-CAT will only be considered for admission to C-DAC’s PG Diploma courses on the basis of their C-CAT ranks and centre/course preferences.

CCAT Exam Pattern

C-CAT has three sections (Section A, Section B, Section C) of one hour duration each. As shown in Table 5, depending on the category of courses selected by the candidate, he/she will have to either appear for two test papers (Section A and Section B) or all the three test papers (Section A, Section B and Section C). The medium of C-CAT is English.

Every section in C-CAT will have 50 objective-type questions. Each question will have four choices as possible answers of which only one will be correct. There will be +3 (plus three) marks for each correct answer, -1 (minus one) for each wrong answer, and 0 (zero) marks for each un-attempted question. The maximum mark a candidate can obtain in any one section of CCAT is 150.

CDAC CCAT Fees

After filling the online C-CAT application form, the examination fee must be paid online. It can be paid using credit/debit cards through the payment gateway that will be opened upon clicking the 'Online' option of the 'Make Payment' step on the main menu of the application. Candidates are advised to follow the instructions/steps given on the payment gateway, and also print/save the transaction details for their records.

Candidates have to apply for C-CAT online at www.cdac.in or acts.cdac.in . Candidates who clear the January 2025 C-CAT will only be considered for admission to C-DAC’s PG Diploma courses of February 2025 batch on the basis of their C-CAT ranks and centre/course preferences.

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