Is it important to check the CDAC C-CAT dates?

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.

The official marking scheme is available through the CDAC C-CAT exam pattern. As per the marking scheme, the candidates will be allotted 3 marks for every correct answer. However, for incorrect responses, the authoriites will deduct one mark. Since there is negative marking for the exam, the candidates are advised to be careful while attempting the entrance examination.

Yes, there is negative marking in CDAC C-CAT. For every wrong answer, the authorities will deduct 1 mark. Since there is negative marking, the candidates are advised to answer only those questions in which they are confident. Wrong answers will lead to negative marking, and the candidates may score less in the examination.

CDAC C-CAT 2025 dates have been announced online at cdac.in. Candidates can check the details on when the various exam and admission-related events will be held through the CDAC C-CAT dates 2025. The authorities will not inform the students about the schedule through any other mode. All candidates are advised to check the CDAC C-CAT dates carefully beforehand.