What is C-CAT and how is it used for CDAC Noida admission?

C-CAT (Common Competitive Admission Test) is CDACs own computer-based entrance test. It is conducted twice a year for the February and August batches. The C-CAT score is used to rank and allot candidates to PG Diploma programmes across all CDAC centres, including Noida. A higher C-CAT score increases the chances of getting the preferred centre and programme.

What is the eligibility for CDAC Noida PG Diploma programmes?

For Category 2 (computing programmes), candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech in any discipline OR MCA (3 years post-graduation) OR M.Sc. in CS/IT/Electronics with minimum 50%. For Category 3 (VLSI and Embedded), the degree must be in Electronics, Electrical, CS, or IT. SC, ST, and PwD candidates need 45%.

When is the next C-CAT for the February 2027 batch at CDAC Noida?

C-CAT for the February 2027 batch is expected to open registrations in November 2026. The exam is typically held in January. Check cdac.in for the official notification as soon as it is released.

What is the fee for CDAC Noida PG Diploma programmes?

Most PG Diploma programmes at CDAC Noida cost INR 81,000 for the six-month duration. The C-CAT application fee is INR 1,550 for Category 2 and INR 1,750 for Category 3. Fees are subject to revision. Check cdac.in for the current fee schedule before applying.

How does M.Tech admission work at CDAC Noida?

CDAC Noida M.Tech is offered under GGSIPU affiliation. Admission is through IPU CET (GATE score preferred). Candidates register for GGSIPU counselling at ipu.ac.in. Total M.Tech intake is 85 seats: CSE (30), AI and Data Science (30), and VLSI Design (25). Total fee is INR 2,74,000.

Does CDAC Noida have a management quota?

No. CDAC Noida is a Government of India institution. All seats are filled through merit via C-CAT for PG Diploma programmes and through GGSIPU counselling for degree programmes. There is no management quota at CDAC Noida.

Can final-year students apply for CDAC Noida PG Diploma?

Yes. Final-year students may appear for C-CAT. However, candidates must complete their qualifying degree before the batch commencement date at CDAC Noida. Admission offer is cancelled if the degree is not completed by the batch start date.

How is MCA admission done at CDAC Noida?

MCA at CDAC Noida is a two-year programme offered under GGSIPU. Admission is through IPU CET or CUET PG via GGSIPU centralised counselling. Eligibility is BCA or B.Sc. (CS/IT) or B.E./B.Tech with minimum 50%. Year 1 fee is INR 1,33,000 and Year 2 fee is INR 1,21,000.

How many CDAC centres are there and can I choose Noida specifically?

CDAC has multiple centres across India including Noida, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and others. During the C-CAT allotment process, candidates submit a priority order of preferred centres and programmes. Allotment is based on C-CAT rank and preference order. A higher rank gives a better chance of being allotted CDAC Noida.

CDAC Noida Cutoff 2026: Check Category-wise and Round-wise Cutoff

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CDAC Noida IPU CET Cutoff 2026

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Course	Cutoff Rank
MCA	714

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CDAC Noida Latest Updates and News

17 Aug, 2026 GGSIPU has released IPU CET Cutoff 2026 for various courses. For course and round-wise CDAC Noida IPU CET Cutoff 2026, check here.

CDAC Noida cutoff is available for IPU-CET here. You can check category wise CDAC Noida cutoff for popular courses such as MCA, MBA, PGDM below.

CDAC Noida offers admission to MCA through IPU-CET. For Admission in MBA courses, CDAC Noida accept IPU-CET score. You can check the table below to know the accepted exams for courses offered by CDAC Noida (Cutoff Range below is across all categories).

Course	Exam	Cutoff
MCA	IPU-CET	239 - 714
MBA	IPU-CET	859 - 1266

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CDAC Noida IPU-CET Cutoff 2026
1. CDAC Noida MCA Cutoff 2026
2. CDAC Noida MBA General Cutoff 2026
CDAC Noida IPU-CET Cutoff Trends

CDAC Noida IPU-CET Cutoff 2026

Students can take admission in MCA, MBA, PGDM programs at CDAC Noida based on IPU-CET score. As per CDAC Noida IPU-CET Cutoff 2026, the overall cutoff for MCA programs in Round 3 is 239 - 714 across all categories.

For MBA, The Overall closing rank in 2026 in Round 3 is 859 - 1266 across all categories.

MCA , MBA General, are the top choices for students appearing in IPU-CET.

In 2026, MCA closing rank for NODFAI Category is 311 in Round 3.

For MBA General, The IPU-CET closing rank 2026 for NODFAI is 1148 in Round 3.

You can check MCA , MBA General, category-wise closing rank for IPU-CET below:

CDAC Noida MCA Cutoff 2026

Category	Closing rank
NODFAI	311
EWNOAI	239 - 380
SCNOAI	714

CDAC Noida MBA General Cutoff 2026

Category	Closing rank
NODFAI	1148
OPNOAI	859 - 1266

CDAC Noida IPU-CET Cutoff Trends

Admission at CDAC Noida in MCA Programs in 2026 was closed at 714 rank whereas closing rank in 2025 was 11714 across all categories.

Admission in MBA Programs in 2026 was closed at 1266 rank whereas closing rank in 2025 was 882 across all categories.
Admission in PGDM Programs in 2025 was closed at 882 across all categories.

You can check category-wise and course-wise closing rank trends below:

CDAC Noida IPU-CET MCA Cutoff Trends: Category-wise

Category	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022
NODFAI	311	-	-	-	-
EWNOAI	380	10606	-	-	-
SCNOAI	714	11714	-	-	-
OPNOAI	-	5135	-	-	-
EWNOHS	-	-	13472	11059	10191
EWNOOS	-	-	1141	1049	807
OPDFHS	-	-	10473	-	-
OPNOHS	-	-	10121	5458	7696
OPNOOS	-	-	6864	1039	779
SCNOHS	-	-	11139	10586	9576
SCNOOS	-	-	8239	6620	7642
STNOOS	-	-	9238	11123	6519
BCNOHS	-	-	13472	-	-
BCPHHS	-	-	10473	-	-
NOPHHS	-	-	5658	-	-
NOPHOS	-	-	1005	-	11278
STNOHS	-	-	1047	-	-
NODFHS	-	-	-	5175	9423
NODFOS	-	-	-	1085	2376
NOKMAI	-	-	-	3185	-

CDAC Noida IPU-CET MCA Cutoff Trends: Course-wise

Courses	Closing rank 2026	Closing rank 2025	Closing rank 2024	Closing rank 2023	Closing rank 2022
Master of Computer Applications [MCA]	714	11714	13472	11123	11278

CDAC Noida IPU-CET MBA Cutoff Trends: Category-wise

Category	2026	2025	2024	2023	2022
NODFAI	1148	-	-	-	-
OPNOAI	1266	-	-	-	-
OPNOHS	-	882	971	885	634
OPNOOS	-	652	695	760	643
SCNOOS	-	835	-	-	-

CDAC Noida IPU-CET MBA Cutoff Trends: Course-wise

Courses	Closing rank 2026	Closing rank 2025	Closing rank 2024	Closing rank 2023	Closing rank 2022
General	1266	882	781	-	-

CDAC Noida IPU-CET PGDM Cutoff Trends: Category-wise

Category	2025
OPNOHS	882
OPNOOS	652
SCNOOS	835

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