Summary: C-DAC has declared the July 2026 C-CAT ranks and opened first counselling for its August 2026 Post Graduate Certificate programmes. Ranked candidates must submit course and centre preferences by July 23, 2026. The process continues through three seat-allocation rounds, fee payments and final student registration on August 21, 2026.
Published: July 17, 2026
Last updated: July 17, 2026
Current action deadline: July 23, 2026
Final student registration: August 21, 2026
Batch begins: August 24, 2026
C-DAC counselling 2026: key highlights
- Only candidates included in the July 2026 C-CAT rank lists can participate in admission for the August 2026 batch.
- First counselling choice filling runs from July 16 to July 23, 2026.
- C-DAC will conduct two allotments from first-counselling preferences and a third allotment after second counselling.
- The first instalment for a seat offered in round one is Rs 15,000 plus GST and must be paid by July 31 at 5 pm.
- Final balance-fee payment is due August 20, followed by document verification and student registration by August 21.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| C-CAT ranks announced and first counselling begins | July 16, 2026 |
| Last date for first counselling choices | July 23, 2026 |
| First seat allotment | July 25, 2026 |
| Round-one first-instalment payment deadline | July 31, 2026, 5 pm |
| Second seat allotment | August 2, 2026 |
| Round-two first-instalment payment deadline | August 6, 2026, 5 pm |
| Second counselling: caution deposit and choices | August 7-12, 2026, up to 5 pm |
| Third seat allotment | August 13, 2026 |
| Last date to pay balance course fee | August 20, 2026 |
| Last date for document verification and student registration | August 21, 2026 |
| Programmes begin | August 24, 2026 |
Who is affected?
This update affects candidates who appeared for the July 4 or 5 C-CAT, received a valid July 2026 rank and want admission to a C-DAC Post Graduate Certificate programme in the August 2026 batch.
These are 24-week, full-time programmes of 1,200 hours and 40 credits. Delivery mode varies by course and training centre: some are online or physical depending on centre, several are physical only, and PGCP-FBD is online only.
Eligibility and fees
Eligibility differs by programme. The common route includes eligible engineering or technology graduates in fields such as IT, computer science, electronics, telecommunications, electrical and instrumentation; other listed postgraduate qualifications may qualify for specific courses. C-DAC states that there is no age restriction and that final-year 2026 candidates may receive provisional admission subject to completing the degree before joining and submitting passing proof by December 31, 2026.
Course fees vary. The official booklet lists online-course fees from Rs 84,150 plus GST for PGCP-AC and PGCP-CSF to Rs 127,500 plus GST for PGCP-AI. During counselling, the scheduled first instalment is Rs 15,000 plus GST; second counselling requires a Rs 15,000 plus GST caution deposit. Candidates must check the exact fee table for their programme and centre.
Required student action
- Log in to the official C-CAT candidate portal and check the July 2026 rank.
- Confirm eligibility for every course you plan to select.
- Arrange course-centre preferences carefully and submit first counselling choices by July 23.
- Check the July 25 allotment and pay the first instalment by July 31 if allotted a seat.
- If not finally admitted, follow the second-allotment and second-counselling schedule that applies to you.
- Pay the balance course fee by August 20 and finish document verification and registration by August 21.
Step-by-step counselling instructions
- Open the official C-DAC August 2026 admission page.
- Read the eligibility table, centre capacity, delivery mode, fee schedule and counselling rules.
- Use the official candidate login linked on the C-DAC page.
- Fill as many suitable course-centre choices as needed, in genuine preference order.
- Save and confirm choices before the applicable deadline; do not wait until the last hour.
- After each allotment, download the result and follow the payment instruction for that round.
- Keep degree records, identity documents, payment receipts, C-CAT form number and allotment record ready for verification.
What happens if a deadline is missed?
A ranked candidate who misses choice filling cannot be considered using preferences that were never submitted. An allotted candidate who misses the applicable instalment, balance-fee or registration deadline may lose the seat under C-DAC’s admission rules. Follow the date attached to your allotment round.
Official links
- C-DAC August 2026 admission page
- C-DAC PG Certificate admission dashboard
- Official August 2026 admission booklet
Frequently asked questions
What is the current C-DAC counselling deadline?
First counselling course and centre selection closes on July 23, 2026. Later deadlines apply only to candidates continuing through the relevant allotment and payment stages.
What is the final C-DAC admission deadline?
The schedule lists August 20 for balance-fee payment and August 21 for final document verification and registration of students.
Does a C-CAT rank guarantee admission?
No. Admission depends on rank, eligibility, submitted preferences, available seats, timely payment and successful verification.
EntranceAlert.com is an independent education information platform and is not affiliated with C-DAC. Verify your rank, programme eligibility, allotted centre, fees and deadlines on the official C-DAC website before making a payment.
