Can I pay the CDAC C-CAT application fee offline?

The CDAC-C-CAT Exam is conducted in January for February cycle admissions and in July for August cycle admissions. You are advised to keep the official C-DAC website checking regularly for the release of the admission, which will contain the full schedule for the January and July 2026 exams and admissions. 
Important dates for the CDAC C-CAT 2026 are expected to be released around December 2025. 

The release date for the CDAC C-CAT 2026 application form, February cycle, has not been announced, but the C-CAT is typically conducted in January for the February admissions. Application forms are usually released around December. You are advised to check the C-DAC website regularly for announcements regarding the C-CAT 2026.

According to the official CDAC C-CAT exam marking scheme, 3 marks will be given for every correct answer, and 1 mark will be deducted for incorrect ones. Since there is negative marking for the exam, the candidates must be careful while attempting the questions.

Yes, there is negative marking in CDAC C-CAT. For every wrong answer, the authorities will deduct 1 mark. 

Yes. The candidates are advised to check the CDAC C-CAT dates regularly so that they stay updated with the timeline of the examination and admission-related events. It is important for the candidates to be updated with the CDAC C-CAT dates to avoid missing out on important events. The official CDAC C-CAT 2025 dates have been announced online.