CDAC Noida PGDM Big Data Analytics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year full-time PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics at CDAC Noida is INR 2,54,000. Year 1 costs INR 1,33,000 and Year 2 costs INR 1,21,000. The Year 1 fee is higher due to a one-time admission charge. No hostel facility details are available from the institution. Central government scholarships are available for eligible students through the National Scholarship Portal.

Ans. The PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics at CDAC Noida is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) and admission is through IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test). The application window was open from 2 February to 11 April 2026. Candidates appear for IPU CET, check results, and then go through GGSIPU counselling for seat allotment to CDAC Noida.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Tech or BE in any engineering discipline, or MCA, or MSc in Computer Science or a related field from a recognised university. A minimum of 50% aggregate marks is required (45% for reserved category candidates). Final year students may apply provisionally, subject to meeting the percentage criterion at the time of admission and document verification.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Data Analyst, Big Data Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Scientist, or Machine Learning Engineer. CDAC Noida’s location in Delhi-NCR provides access to major IT companies including TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, and Cisco for campus recruitment. The government institution background adds credibility for public sector analytics roles as well.

Ans. Yes, the PG Diploma is affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), a UGC-recognised state university. CDAC itself is an autonomous scientific society under MEITY, Government of India, lending strong credibility to the qualification. The diploma is recognised for private IT sector roles and also qualifies candidates for government technology positions where a postgraduate diploma in computing is an accepted credential.

Ans. CDAC centres across India also offer a shorter 6-month PGDBDA as a standalone technical training programme. The 2-year PG Diploma in Big Data Analytics at CDAC Noida is distinct. It is formally affiliated to GGSIPU, follows a university curriculum, carries more credits, and results in a university-recognised postgraduate diploma. The 2-year programme provides a deeper academic foundation and may be better suited for roles requiring formal PG-level qualifications.