What are the basic eligibility requirements to apply for CDAC C-CAT 2026?

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Eligibility for the CDAC C-CAT 2026 is as follows -

BE or B.Tech. in IT/CS/Electronics/Telecommunications/Electrical/Instrumentation

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Criterion	Rule for 2026 Ranking
Disqualification	the lowest 20% (A & B) or 10% (C) of performers.
Minimum Score	Must be greater than 0 in all attempted sections.
1st Tie-Breaker	Higher marks in Section A.
2nd Tie-Breaker	Higher accuracy ratio (Correct / Attempted).
3rd Tie-Breaker	Older age (preference for older candidates).

No, candidates in the lowest 10 -20% of performers may not be included in the rank list, depending on overall performance. Here it is-

the lowest Performers Excluded: Candidates in the the lowest 20% of performers for Sections A & B, or the the lowest 10% for Section C, do no

To be eligible for a CDAC C-CAT rank, candidates must score above zero in all the sections they attempted.

The official rank list for the February 2026 batch will be released on January 22, 2026.

CDAC C-CAT exam consists of 150 questions in total, with a maximum score of 150 marks across Sections A, B, and C.