CDAC Noida uses separate admission routes for its six-month PG Diploma and M.Tech programmes. PG Diploma seats are allotted through C-CAT, while the M.Tech course follows GGSIPU counselling based on IPU CET, with GATE preferred. Most PG Diplomas cost INR 81,000, and the total M.Tech fee is INR 2,74,000.

The institute also offers MCA and MBA through Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Degree admissions use IPU CET or CUET PG, as applicable. CDAC Noida is a Government of India organisation under MeitY and serves as a GGSIPU constituent institution for its degree courses.

CDAC Noida Admission Portal 2026: cdac.in

Admission updates:

  • The next C-CAT cycle is for the February 2027 batch. Registration is expected in November 2026 through cdac.in.
  • M.Tech, MCA and MBA applicants must take part in GGSIPU counselling. The counselling schedule is available through ipu.ac.in.
  • Every CDAC Noida seat is allotted on merit. PG Diploma selection uses C-CAT, while degree seats are filled through GGSIPU counselling. The institute has no management quota.
  • C-CAT takes place twice each year for the February and August batches, and students may apply for either intake.
  • The C-CAT application charge is INR 1,550 for Category 2, covering Papers A and B, and INR 1,750 for Category 3, covering Papers A, B and C. Government of India reservation rules apply to SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD applicants.
  • The three M.Tech specialisations together offer 85 seats: CSE has 30, AI and DS has 30, and VLSI Design has 25.

Direct admission is not available at CDAC Noida. As a Government of India institution, it fills all seats through C-CAT merit or GGSIPU counselling and does not provide a management quota.

CDAC Noida Important Dates 2026-27

The upcoming schedule concerns the C-CAT cycle for the February 2027 batch. These dates are tentative and follow the expected admission timeline.

Event Date
Expected opening of C-CAT registration for the February 2027 batch November 2026, tentative
Expected C-CAT examination for the February 2027 batch January 2027, tentative
Expected start of the February 2027 batch February 2027, tentative

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

CDAC Noida PG Admission 2026

Postgraduate admissions at CDAC Noida cover two routes. The institute conducts C-CAT admissions for its six-month PG Diploma courses, while GGSIPU manages admission to M.Tech, MCA and MBA through centralised counselling.

PG Diploma Admission Through C-CAT

Each full-time PG Diploma includes 1,200 hours of study, of which 300 hours are assigned to self-study. Admission depends on the candidate's national C-CAT rank. CDAC conducts this computer-based entrance examination twice yearly for its February and August batches.

PG Diploma Eligibility Requirements

The programme group available to an applicant depends on the C-CAT paper category selected during registration.

C-CAT Category Programmes Covered Academic Requirement
Category 2, Papers A and B PG Diploma in Advanced Computing, PG Diploma in IT Infrastructure System and Security, PG Diploma in Wireless and Mobile Computing, and related computing diplomas B.E. or B.Tech in any discipline, a three-year postgraduate MCA, or M.Sc. in CS, IT or Electronics with at least 50%
Category 3, Papers A, B and C PG Diploma in VLSI Design, PG Diploma in Embedded Systems, PG Diploma in Geoinformatics, and PG Diploma in Medical Instrumentation B.E. or B.Tech in Electronics, Electrical, CS, IT or a related discipline with at least 50%

SC, ST and PwD applicants need at least 45% in the qualifying examination. Students in the final year of their degree can apply, but they must finish the qualification before the batch begins.

PG Diploma and Certificate Diploma Fees

Programme Total Fee
PG Diploma in Advanced Computing and most other PG Diploma programmes INR 81,000
Diploma in Advanced Computing and shorter certificate diplomas INR 70,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Students should confirm the current programme fee through cdac.in or the institute before completing admission.

C-CAT Test and Selection Process

C-CAT contains multiple-choice questions and is held on a computer. Paper A tests verbal ability and reasoning. Paper B covers quantitative aptitude and computer science fundamentals. Paper C examines electronics and electrical fundamentals for the VLSI and Embedded programme groups.

  • CDAC prepares an all-India rank from each applicant's normalised C-CAT score. The same score is considered for admission across CDAC centres.
  • Applicants arrange their preferred programmes and centres, such as Noida, Pune and Bangalore, during online registration. Seat allotment depends on rank, submitted preferences and available seats.
  • Selected students must bring their original degree certificates, mark sheets, valid photo identification and category certificate, where applicable, to CDAC Noida for verification.

Steps to Apply for a PG Diploma

  • Open cdac.in after registration begins. The February 2027 cycle is expected to accept applications from November 2026.
  • Choose Category 2 for computing programmes or Category 3 for VLSI and Embedded programmes.
  • Complete the online form, upload the required photograph and signature, and pay INR 1,550 for Category 2 or INR 1,750 for Category 3.
  • Obtain the admit card and take C-CAT at the selected examination centre.
  • After the result is released, join the online allotment process and enter the preferred programmes and CDAC centres in priority order.
  • Confirm the allotted seat, submit the programme fee and report to CDAC Noida with original documents when the batch starts.

M.Tech, MCA and MBA Admission

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University oversees admission to the M.Tech, MCA and MBA programmes offered at CDAC Noida. Applicants must join GGSIPU centralised counselling with a valid IPU CET or CUET PG score, depending on the programme.

Programme Eligibility Selection Route and Fee
M.Tech in CSE, AI and DS, or VLSI Design, with 85 seats in total B.E. or B.Tech in a relevant field with at least 50%. Reserved-category applicants require 45%. GGSIPU counselling through IPU CET, with GATE preferred. Total fee: INR 2,74,000
MCA, 2 years BCA, B.Sc. in CS or IT, or B.E. or B.Tech with at least 50% GGSIPU counselling based on IPU CET or CUET PG. First-year fee: INR 1,33,000; second-year fee: INR 1,21,000
MBA or MBA in Information Technology A bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least 50% GGSIPU counselling through IPU CET. First-year fee: INR 1,33,000; second-year fee: INR 1,21,000

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The M.Tech intake is divided among CSE with 30 seats, AI and Data Science with 30 seats, and VLSI Design with 25 seats. Degree-course applicants should register for GGSIPU counselling through ipu.ac.in.

CDAC Noida Scholarships

Students may seek support through applicable government and GGSIPU scholarship schemes. CDAC Noida does not operate a separate merit scholarship for students enrolled in PG Diploma programmes.

  • SC, ST, OBC and EWS students may apply for Government of India support, including Post-Matric Scholarships and schemes listed on the National Scholarship Portal.
  • Students with disabilities may check their eligibility for AICTE Saksham and other central government disability scholarships.
  • M.Tech, MCA and MBA students may qualify for merit-based or need-based assistance available to GGSIPU-affiliated students. Eligibility details are provided on the GGSIPU scholarship portal.
  • Students from eligible minority communities can submit scholarship applications through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

CDAC Noida Admission FAQs

Ques. Which entrance test decides admission to the PG Diploma courses at CDAC Noida?

Ans. PG Diploma allotment is based on C-CAT, CDAC's computer-based Common Competitive Admission Test. It is held twice yearly for the February and August intakes. CDAC uses the score to prepare a national rank for allocating programmes and centres. A stronger rank improves the possibility of receiving the applicant's preferred course and CDAC Noida.

Ques. What qualifications and marks are needed for a CDAC Noida PG Diploma?

Ans. Category 2 applicants need a B.E. or B.Tech in any field, a three-year postgraduate MCA, or an M.Sc. in CS, IT or Electronics with at least 50%. Category 3 requires a degree in Electronics, Electrical, CS, IT or a related field for VLSI and Embedded programmes. The minimum for SC, ST and PwD applicants is 45%.

Ques. What is the expected schedule for the next C-CAT cycle?

Ans. Registration for the February 2027 batch is expected to begin in November 2026, and the examination is tentatively planned for January 2027. Applicants should follow cdac.in for the official notice and confirmed schedule.

Ques. How much must an applicant pay for a PG Diploma and its entrance form?

Ans. Most six-month PG Diploma programmes have a fee of INR 81,000. The C-CAT form costs INR 1,550 for Category 2 and INR 1,750 for Category 3. Since these amounts may change, students should verify the current schedule on cdac.in before applying.

Ques. What selection route and seat distribution apply to M.Tech?

Ans. M.Tech is affiliated with GGSIPU, and admission takes place through GGSIPU counselling based on IPU CET, with GATE preferred. Applicants register through ipu.ac.in. The programme has 85 seats: 30 in CSE, 30 in AI and Data Science, and 25 in VLSI Design. Its total fee is INR 2,74,000.

Ques. Is it possible to secure a CDAC Noida seat through management quota?

Ans. No. CDAC Noida is a Government of India institution and does not have a management quota. PG Diploma seats follow C-CAT merit, while GGSIPU counselling fills the seats in degree programmes.

Ques. Are students awaiting their final degree results allowed to take C-CAT?

Ans. Yes. Final-year students can apply and appear for C-CAT, but they must complete the qualifying degree before the relevant batch starts at CDAC Noida. The admission offer is cancelled if the degree is not completed by that date.

Ques. What are the admission rules and yearly fees for MCA?

Ans. The 2-year MCA is offered through GGSIPU. Candidates with a BCA, B.Sc. in CS or IT, or B.E. or B.Tech and at least 50% can apply. Selection uses IPU CET or CUET PG through GGSIPU centralised counselling. The fee is INR 1,33,000 in the first year and INR 1,21,000 in the second year.

Ques. Can an applicant list Noida as the preferred CDAC study centre?

Ans. Yes. CDAC operates centres in Noida, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and other cities. During C-CAT allotment, applicants place centres and programmes in their preferred order. CDAC then uses the C-CAT rank, preference sequence and seat availability to make allotments, so a higher rank gives a better chance of receiving the Noida preference.