CDAC C-CAT 2026 Result Out: Check Rank Card & Counselling Schedule

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Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 22, 2026

The first seat allocation will be declared on January 30, 2026, with the payment deadline set for February 4, 2026.

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has declared the results for the C-DAC Common Admission Test (C-CAT) 2026 today, January 22. Candidates who appeared for the exam on January 10 and 11, 2026, can now access their ranks and scorecards through the official portal.

Following the result declaration, C-DAC has also activated the first round of online counselling. Candidates are required to select their preferred courses and training centres between January 22 and January 28, 2026. This selection is a critical step, as seat allocation will be determined based on the ranks obtained, the preferences submitted, and seat availability across various centres in India.

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Results-How to Check?

To check the C-CAT 2026 result and download the rank card, candidates should follow these steps:

Visit the Official Website: Go to cdac.in and navigate to the "Education & Training" or "ACTS" section.
Login: Click on the C-CAT Candidate Login (Feb-26) link.
Enter Credentials: Provide the Form Number and Password created during the registration process.
View Rank: Once logged in, click on the "Result/Rank" icon to see the section-wise ranks.
Download: Save and print the rank card, as it is mandatory for the subsequent counselling and admission stages.

Direct Link: CDAC C-CAT 2026 Results Check Here

CDAC C-CAT 2026 Counselling Schedule

Event	Date
CDAC's Common Admission Test (C-CAT)	January 10, 2026 & January 11, 2026
Announcement of C-CAT Ranks	January 22, 2026
1st Counselling (Online Selection of Course & Centre)	January 22, 2026 – January 28, 2026
Declaration of First Round of Seat Allocation	January 30, 2026
Deadline for First Round Payment (₹11,800)	February 4, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
Declaration of Second Round of Seat Allocation	February 6, 2026
Deadline for Second Round Payment (₹11,800)	February 10, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
2nd Counselling (Caution Deposit & Course Selection)	February 11, 2026 – February 16, 2026
Declaration of Third Round of Seat Allocation	February 17, 2026
Last Date of Payment of Balance Course Fees	February 23, 2026
Last Date of Registration of Students	February 24, 2026
Start of PG Diploma Courses	February 25, 2026
End of PG Diploma Courses	August 11, 2026

Image Source: CDAC C-CAT 2026 @cdac.in

The first seat allocation will be declared on January 30, 2026, with the payment deadline set for February 4, 2026. Shortly after, the second round results will be released on February 6, 2026, requiring payment by February 10, 2026.

Candidates participating in the second counselling must pay their caution deposit and select courses between February 11, 2026, and February 16, 2026, with the third round allocation following on February 17, 2026. All remaining fees must be cleared by February 23, 2026, and final registration must be completed by February 24, 2026. The academic session is scheduled to start on February 25, 2026, and conclude on August 11, 2026.

For more information, students can visit the official website, cdac.in.

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