C-DAC PG Certificate Programmes Admission 2026: Applications Open for AI, Advanced Computing, Cyber Security, VLSI & More

C-DAC PG सर्टिफिकेट प्रोग्राम्स में एडमिशन 2026: AI, एडवांस्ड कंप्यूटिंग, साइबर सिक्योरिटी, VLSI और अन्य कोर्स के लिए आवेदन शुरू

C-DAC PG Certificate Programmes Admission 2026: Looking to build a high-paying career in the IT industry? The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), has invited applications for admission to its Post Graduate Certificate Programmes (PGCP) for the August 2026 Batch.

Formerly known as the prestigious PG Diploma Courses, these programmes have been rebranded as PG Certificate Programmes and continue to offer industry-oriented training with excellent placement opportunities.

C-DAC PG Admission 2026 Highlights

Particular	Details
Organization	Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
Batch	August 2026
Admission Mode	C-CAT Entrance Examination
Course Duration	24 Weeks (1200 Hours)
Course Credits	40 Credits (NCVET Approved)
Course Mode	Online / Physical (Depending on Programme)

Popular C-DAC PG Certificate Courses

PGCP in Advanced Computing (PGCP-AC)
PGCP in Artificial Intelligence (PGCP-AI)
PGCP in Big Data Analytics (PGCP-BDA)
PGCP in Cyber Security & Forensics (PGCP-CSF)
PGCP in Embedded Systems Design (PGCP-ESD)
PGCP in VLSI Design (PGCP-VLSI)
PGCP in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security (PGCP-ITISS)
PGCP in Mobile Computing
PGCP in Robotics & Allied Technologies
PGCP in FinTech & Blockchain Development
PGCP in Advanced Secure Software Development
PGCP in HPC System Administration

Who Can Apply?

Candidates having any of the following qualifications are eligible (subject to course-specific requirements):

BE / BTech Graduates
MCA
MCM
MSc (Computer Science / IT / Electronics)
Engineering Graduates in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, IT, Instrumentation and related branches
Final-year students completing their qualifying degree in 2026 can also apply.

Course Duration & Learning Experience

Each programme is a 24-week full-time course consisting of 1200 learning hours including classroom sessions, laboratory practice, industry projects and self-study. Students undergo continuous assessment, centralized examinations, hands-on projects and interview preparation.

Why Choose C-DAC?

Government of India Institution under MeitY
More than 3 Lakh Alumni
Industry-focused curriculum
Hands-on project work
Expert faculty from Industry and C-DAC
National-level Common Campus Placements
NCVET Approved Certification

Excellent Placement Opportunities

C-DAC has an outstanding placement record. Every year hundreds of leading companies participate in campus recruitment. Major recruiters include:

Amazon
Microsoft
TCS
Infosys
Wipro
Capgemini
Deloitte
Cognizant
JP Morgan Chase
Bosch
Samsung
Honeywell
Qualcomm
Tech Mahindra
Persistent Systems

C-CAT Admission Process

Admission to all C-DAC programmes is based on the C-DAC Common Admission Test (C-CAT). Candidates must qualify the entrance examination and participate in online counselling to secure admission.

C-CAT Examination Pattern

Computer Based Test
Objective Type Questions
Sections A, B & C
+3 Marks for Correct Answer
-1 Mark for Wrong Answer

Important Admission Schedule

Event	Date
Online Registration Begins	26 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	23 June 2026
Download Admit Card	30 June – 4 July 2026
C-CAT Examination	4 & 5 July 2026
Result / Rank Declaration	16 July 2026
Online Counselling	16–23 July 2026
Course Commencement	24 August 2026

Training Centres Across India

C-DAC offers training through its centres located in:

Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Noida, New Delhi, Kolkata, Kochi, Guwahati, Patna, Mohali and Thiruvananthapuram along with several Authorised Training Centres.

Course Fees

The programme fees vary according to the selected course and mode of learning. Generally, the fee ranges from approximately ₹84,150 to ₹1,50,000 (plus GST). The fee can be paid in two installments.