C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), Noida Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.