C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), Noida Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
Avg Package
6 LPA
Highest Pkg
18 LPA
Institute Type
Government
Total Courses
12 Courses
C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), Noida - Overview
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About C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), Noida
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is a premier R&D and advanced computing training organization of the Government of India under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Established in 1988, C-DAC was founded to build India's first supercomputer (PARAM series). The Advanced Computing Training School (ACTS) was set up in 1993 and has since trained 3 lakh+ IT professionals. C-DAC Noida is located in Sector 62 — the IT hub of Noida — and is one of C-DAC's premier training centres. It is part of C-DAC's Noida CCPP region (along with Mohali and New Delhi) for centralized campus placements. IMPORTANT UPDATE (2025-26): C-DAC's PG Diploma courses have been REBRANDED as Post Graduate Certificate Programmes (PGCP). For example, PG-DAC is now PGCP-AC. Courses are now 24-week / 1200-hour (including 300 hours self-study) full-time programmes of 40 credits aligned to NSQF Level 6, NCVET approved. Previously they were 900-hour PG Diploma courses. C-DAC currently offers 12 PGCP courses across 2 C-CAT categories (Category II and III). Admission is through C-CAT conducted TWICE a year (January for February batch; July for August batch). Fees range from Rs.84,150 (PGCP-AC online) to Rs.1,50,000 (PGCP-AI physical) + GST. More than 400 companies participated in C-DAC campus placements in 2024 and 2025. Highest package at Noida: Rs.18 LPA; average: Rs.5-7 LPA; lowest: Rs.3.50 LPA. C-DAC Noida conducts courses in both online and physical modes. No hostel facility at C-DAC Noida — students arrange accommodation in Sector 62 area independently.
C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) offers students courses in different areas. Candidates can enroll in PG programmes based on their interests and career goals. Admissions are offered based on merit or entrance exam performance. Check below the C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), Noida courses along with their tuition fees and eligibility criteria:
C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), Noida Courses
12 CoursesPost Graduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics
Graduation in Engineering/Technology (CS/IT/Electronics) or MSc/MS in CS/IT/Mathematics/Statistics/Physics with minimum 55% marks; valid GGSIPU IPU CET score.
PG Diploma
Graduation in Engineering/Technology (IT/CS/Electronics/Telecom/Electrical/Instrumentation) or MSc/MS in CS/IT/Electronics with minimum 55% marks (60% for PGCP-AI). Admission via C-CAT.
MCA
Graduation with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level with minimum 50% marks; valid NIMCET / GGSIPU IPU CET score. Admission via GGSIPU IPU CET counselling.
Certification
10th pass or above. Part-time courses in advanced computing topics.
MBA
Graduation with minimum 50% marks; valid CAT / CMAT / GGSIPU IPU CET score. Admission via GGSIPU IPU CET counselling.
M.Tech
Graduation in Engineering/Technology with minimum 60% marks; valid GATE score. Admission via GGSIPU counselling.
Polytechnic
Graduation. Admission via direct / GGSIPU counselling.
PG-DAI (Post Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence)
B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc with minimum 50% marks. Valid C-CAT score.
PG-DBDA (Post Graduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics)
B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc with minimum 50% marks. Valid C-CAT score.
PG-DAC (Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing)
B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc(CS/IT) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. Valid C-CAT score.
PG-DITISS (Post Graduate Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security)
B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc with minimum 50% marks. Valid C-CAT score.
PG-DESD (Post Graduate Diploma in Embedded Systems Design)
B.E./B.Tech (ECE/EE/CS/IT) or M.Sc (Electronics/Physics) with minimum 50% marks. Valid C-CAT score.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
Post Graduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics 2 specializations | ₹ 2.54L - 2.54L | Graduation in Engineering/Technology (CS/IT/Electronics) or MSc/MS in CS/IT/Mathematics/Statistics/Physics with minimum 55% marks; valid GGSIPU IPU CET score. |
PG Diploma 14 specializations | ₹ 79K - 81K | Graduation in Engineering/Technology (IT/CS/Electronics/Telecom/Electrical/Instrumentation) or MSc/MS in CS/IT/Electronics with minimum 55% marks (60% for PGCP-AI). Admission via C-CAT. |
MCA 1 specialization | ₹ 2.54L - 2.54L | Graduation with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level with minimum 50% marks; valid NIMCET / GGSIPU IPU CET score. Admission via GGSIPU IPU CET counselling. |
Certification 1 specialization | ₹ 8K - 10K | 10th pass or above. Part-time courses in advanced computing topics. |
MBA 2 specializations | ₹ 2.54L - 2.54L | Graduation with minimum 50% marks; valid CAT / CMAT / GGSIPU IPU CET score. Admission via GGSIPU IPU CET counselling. |
M.Tech 3 specializations | ₹ 2.74L - 2.75L | Graduation in Engineering/Technology with minimum 60% marks; valid GATE score. Admission via GGSIPU counselling. |
Polytechnic 4 specializations | ₹ 60K - 70K | Graduation. Admission via direct / GGSIPU counselling. |
PG-DAI (Post Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence) 1 specialization | ₹ 72.5K | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc with minimum 50% marks. Valid C-CAT score. |
PG-DBDA (Post Graduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics) 1 specialization | ₹ 72.5K | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc with minimum 50% marks. Valid C-CAT score. |
PG-DAC (Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing) 1 specialization | ₹ 72.5K | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc(CS/IT) or equivalent with minimum 50% marks. Valid C-CAT score. |
PG-DITISS (Post Graduate Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security) 1 specialization | ₹ 72.5K | B.E./B.Tech/MCA/M.Sc with minimum 50% marks. Valid C-CAT score. |
PG-DESD (Post Graduate Diploma in Embedded Systems Design) 1 specialization | ₹ 72.5K | B.E./B.Tech (ECE/EE/CS/IT) or M.Sc (Electronics/Physics) with minimum 50% marks. Valid C-CAT score. |
C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), Noida Admissions
Below is the complete admission information including eligible exams, eligibility criteria, admission process, and important notes for each program offered.
Required Entrance Exams
C-CAT (C-DAC Common Admission Test) for PG Diploma / PGCP courses; GATE for M.Tech; IPU CET (GGSIPU) for MCA, MBA, PGDM; NIMCET for MCA
Important Notice
C-CAT conducted TWICE a year: January (for February batch) and July (for August batch). August 2026 C-CAT: Registration opens ~May 2026; C-CAT exam ~July 2026; batch starts August 2026. C-CAT Application Fee: Rs.1,000 (approx). Student loans available: Bank of India, Axis Bank. Source: cdac.in official admissions page.
Required Entrance Exams
C-CAT (C-DAC Common Admission Test)
Important Notice
C-CAT is conducted multiple times a year. Students can choose preferred C-DAC centre. Extremely popular among engineering graduates.
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Placement Highlights 2024
Noida-specific 2024 data: Highest Rs.18 LPA; Lowest Rs.3.50 LPA; Average Rs.5-7 LPA. Pan-India: 400+ companies participated in C-DAC CCPP 2024 and 2025. C-DAC Noida is part of Noida CCPP region (with Mohali and New Delhi).
Top Recruiters & Packages
| Company | Package |
|---|---|
TCS | 18 LPA |
Infosys | N/A |
Wipro | N/A |
C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), Noida Previous Year Cutoffs
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400+ companies recruiting from C-DAC annually; 3 lakh+ students trained since 1993
Industry Recognition (2025)
MBA ranked 58th in India (IIRF 2025)
IIRF (2025)
430th
NIRF / India Rankings (2025)
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
Industry Recognition (2025) | 400+ companies recruiting from C-DAC annually; 3 lakh+ students trained since 1993 |
IIRF (2025) | MBA ranked 58th in India (IIRF 2025) |
NIRF / India Rankings (2025) | 430th |
Industry Recognition (2024) | Among India's most respected advanced computing training institutes |
MeitY (2024) | Premier Government R&D Organization |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
Student Loan — Bank of India / Axis Bank | Admitted students to any C-DAC PGCP course | Education loan as per bank T&C. Bank of India and Axis Bank specifically tied up with C-DAC for student loans. |
NSP (PM-USP) Yojana | 80% in Class 12, AICTE recognized UG/PG courses, parental income ≤ ₹4.5 Lakhs; must maintain 50% marks and 75% attendance in regular course | ₹82,000 per annum |
Ex-Servicemen / Defence Personnel Fee Concession | Ex-servicemen and their dependents with valid proof | Fee concession as per C-DAC policy (varies by batch) |
SC/ST/PwD Fee Concession | SC/ST/PwD (Persons with Disability) category candidates | Fee concession as per Government of India norms. Verify exact amount at cdac.in/index.aspx?id=edu_acts_PGDiplomaAdmission |
National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC) | First-time PG students under 30 in UGC-recognized full-time programs | ₹10,000 per year or ₹15,000 per month |
SC/ST/PwD Fee Concession C-DAC offers fee concession for SC/ST/PwD candidates as per government norms | SC/ST/PwD category candidates | 50% fee waiver |
Ex-Servicemen Fee Concession Fee concession for defence background candidates | Ex-servicemen and their dependents | Fee concession as per policy |
Women Candidate Fee Concession C-DAC occasionally offers fee concessions for women to promote gender diversity in tech | Women candidates | Partial fee concession (varies by batch) |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Seminar Hall
Seminar hall for tech talks, industry expert sessions, placement drives, project presentations, and workshops.
Library & Digital Resources
Technical library with computing books, research papers, and digital access to IEEE, ACM, and other databases. Smart classrooms with digital learning tools.
Cyber Security & Forensics Lab
Dedicated lab with security simulation environments, penetration testing tools, network forensics equipment, and ethical hacking platforms. Used for PGCP-ITISS, PGCP-ASSD, and PGCP-CSF programmes.
Advanced Computing Labs
State-of-the-art labs with high-performance servers, GPU clusters for AI/ML training, and enterprise software environments. Used for PGCP-AC, PGCP-BDA, and PGCP-AI programmes.
Cyber Security Lab
Dedicated lab with security simulation environments, penetration testing tools, and network forensics equipment.
Centralized Placement Cell
C-DAC operates a centralized placement cell across all centres, organizing mass recruitment drives with 100+ companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
C-DAC's PG Diploma courses have been REBRANDED as Post Graduate Certificate Programmes (PGCP) from 2025 onwards. For example, PG-DAC is now PGCP-AC, PG-DBDA is now PGCP-BDA, PG-DAI is now PGCP-AI, etc. The courses are now NCVET approved, 24-week / 1200-hour programmes of 40 credits aligned to NSQF Level 6. Source: cdac.in official admission booklet.
No. C-DAC Noida does not provide hostel accommodation. As per the official C-DAC Admission Booklet (Table 4c), Noida centre has no hostel. Students independently arrange PG/rented accommodation in Sector 62 area.
Highest package at C-DAC Noida: Rs.18 LPA. Average: Rs.5-7 LPA. Lowest: Rs.3.50 LPA. 90%+ placement rate. 400+ companies participated in C-DAC CCPP 2024 and 2025 pan-India. Top recruiters: TCS, Infosys, Bosch, Airbus, Capgemini, HCL, Cognizant, Cisco, Barclays.
C-CAT is conducted TWICE a year — in January (for February batch) and in July (for August batch). So C-DAC offers 2 batches per year.
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