CDAC C-CAT Syllabus 2021 – Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) has released the syllabus for CDAC C-CAT 2021 September batch. The exam is being held for admission into PG Diploma courses. The syllabus has been released at cdac.in. It must be noted that the syllabus varies as per the category of the course opted by the candidate. It is important to be aware of the syllabus as it specifies the topics from which questions are asked in the exam. Check the detailed CDAC C-CAT syllabus 2021 from this page.
CDAC C-CAT Syllabus 2021
Check the section-wise C-CAT syllabus 2021 given below.
Section A
- English
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning
Section B
- Computer Fundamentals
- C Programming
- Data Structures
- Object Oriented Programming concepts
- Operating Systems
Section C
- Computer Architecture
- Digital Electronics
- Microprocessors
Check the section in which candidates have to appear in C-CAT 2021.

Exam Pattern of CDAC C-CAT 2021
CDAC C-CAT 2021 shall be conducted in computerised mode physically at the test centres. The candidates have to appear for the specific sections in C-CAT as per the category of courses opted by them at the time of filling the application form. Check the details given below.
Type of questions | Objective-type |
Duration | 1 hour for each section |
No. of questions | 50 in each section |
Marking scheme | +3 for each correct answer -1 for each incorrect answer 0 marks for un-attempted questions |
How to Prepare for CDAC C-CAT 2021?
CDAC Common Admission Test is an entrance exam held for admission into PG Diploma courses. Given below are some preparation tips for CDAC C-CAT 2021.
Check the syllabus and exam pattern: First of all, check the syllabus carefully. Note down the topics from which questions are asked in the exam. Then, make a list of the topics as per your strengths and weak points. Also, check the exam pattern of the exam.
Follow a time-table: Now, make a time-table and mention the monthly or weekly targets in it. Specify the total time to be devoted to prepare each section and the duration of breaks.
Prepare from good study material: CDAC has mentioned some of the books that can be referred for C-CAT preparation. Refer those books and understand the basic concepts from them.
Make short notes: Once the whole syllabus is complete, make short notes on important topics. These notes are useful at the time of last-minute revision.
Give mock test: Mock tests help in getting familiar with the exam. The questions in the mock test are based on past year papers and as per the current pattern of the exam. So, solve mock tests once the syllabus is over.
Recommended Books for CDAC C-CAT 2021
Check the list of the books to prepare for CDAC C-CAT 2021.
Books | Links |
Wren & Martin High School English Grammar and Composition | Check Price Here |
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | Check Price Here |
Barrons GRE 22/ed | Check Price Here |
C Programming Language | Check Price Here |
Let Us C | Check Price Here |
Data Structures Through C In Depth-Second Revised | Check Price Here |
Operating System Principles | Check Price Here |
Test Your C Skills | Check Price Here |
Computer Organization and Architecture | Check Price Here |
Digital Design | Check Price Here |
Microprocessor Architecture, Programming, and Applications with the 8085 by Ramesh Gaonkar | Check Price Here |
The Intel Microprocessors 8th Edition By Barry B. Brey | Check Price Here |
Digital Design Principles and Practice | Check Price Here |
FAQs on CDAC C-CAT Syllabus 2021
Ans. You can check the syllabus at cdac.in.
Ans. It comprises questions from English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning.
Ans. The syllabus of PG Diploma in Advanced Computing comprises topics from Computer Fundamentals, C Programming, Data Structures, Object-Oriented Programming concepts, Operating systems, English Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning.
Ans. There are 3 sections in the test and there are 50 questions in each section.
Ans. To prepare for CDAC, first of all know the syllabus as per your category of course. Then, prepare from the good study material, make notes and revise on daily basis.
Yes, 01 mark for each incorrect answer is deducted.
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