You can download CDAC C-CAT previous year question papers for free here. There is the 2025 paper, section-wise papers of 2019 (Sections A and B) and 2017 (Sections A, B and C), and a memory-based video of the 2022 paper. Solve them in one hour per section to prepare for the next C-CAT.
CDAC C-CAT Previous Year Question Papers
Pick a year below to open its CDAC C-CAT question paper PDF.
Newest papersCDAC C-CAT 2025 Question Paper
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CDAC C-CAT Question Papers by Year
| Year | What's included | |
|---|---|---|
| CDAC C-CAT 2025 | 1 PDF | View papers |
| CDAC C-CAT 2019 | 2 PDFs | View papers |
| CDAC C-CAT 2017 | 3 PDFs | View papers |
How to use CDAC C-CAT previous year papers?
Attempt one full paper in a single timed sitting, then check it against the answer key. Note the topics where you lose marks and revise them before the next paper.
Solve the latest two years first, because they follow the current CDAC C-CAT pattern most closely. Older papers are best for topic-wise practice.
CDAC C-CAT Previous Year Question Papers FAQs
Are CDAC C-CAT previous year papers free?
Yes. Every CDAC C-CAT paper linked from this page is a free PDF.
Which years of CDAC C-CAT papers are available?
Papers from 2017 to 2025. Each year has its own page with every paper of that year.
Should I solve old CDAC C-CAT papers or recent ones first?
Start with the latest two years, as they match the current pattern most closely, then use older papers for topic-wise practice.