CDAC (C-CAT) 2017 Preparation Tips

First of all, welcome to CrazyEngineers. CDAC is well known for their courses and placements record. You've 1.5 - 2 months of time and if you're willing to put dedicated efforts, nothing is impossible. Also, you should only focus on one question at a time. The top priority for you right now should be to crack the C-CAT.

The entrance exam comprises of three sections -

SECTION - A
English, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude.

SECTION - B
C Programming, OOP and Operating Systems, Data Structures, Data Communications and Network.

SECTION - C
Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics and Microprocessors.

The first thing you should do is find out which are your strong areas and which are your weak areas. Based on your time and strengths; focus should be on making sure that the strong areas get stronger and you can make an attempt at the weaker areas (depending upon their weightage in exam). Most of the engineering students will find Section A Quans & LR easy to tackle with some effort in English. Being an IT engineer, I believe you should be able to handle Section B and C very well with some preparation.

I'd recommend you to get access to the previous years' questions papers or sample papers and take multiple mock tests. That is a sure-shot way of getting success in such entrance exams.

Companies will have their own eligibility criteria, so you should do a quick survey of the companies you want to work in and their eligibility criteria. Also check for placement information from CDAC centers, if possible and you may directly ask them whether your academic performance will matter in placements through CDAC.

All the best for your preparation. Start studying and be around on CE - you can learn plenty of things here just by participating in discussions.

Adding to the above points which Biggie has mentioned, what I would say you personally is dont think about the average package you get now.
leave it for now, give your best in the exam. And if packages are considered , based on your information I get that you are a fresher the package doesnt change for you and others. If people get selected they will be paid the same!

All the very best, feel free to start threads if you cant get any questions in your preparation.

i have less den 60 % in btech (ece) ...shud i go for cdac ??

I asked some people and they said that if you perform very well in the exams conducted by cdac, than at the placement time percentage in BE does not matter.

I would also like to have view from students who have given c-dac recently, and how did they prepared for it? Specially i would like to know about how they prepared for verbal part.

Comfused_brattI asked some people and they said that if you perform very well in the exams conducted by cdac, than at the placement time percentage in BE does not matter.

I would also like to have view from students who have given c-dac recently, and how did they prepared for it? Specially i would like to know about how they prepared for verbal part.

Well, I would say they said it to keep your heart. Don't like to disappoint you but BE percentage will matter everywhere from now on. To my knowledge, I think the CDAC has centralized the placements for all India starting from previous batches, so there's no more question like only Pune people will get more placements. This is adverse for us low scorers. Even if you work your ass off to get good rank and get good institute, you'll have all India as your competition & cutoffs will be more severe for shortlisting eliminating most of the low scorers before hand. I am not still sure though their website gives that impression. More can be read here -> <a href="https://www.cdac.in/?id=PlacementFAQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PlacementFAQ</a>

I've given CCAT last time, I'll give again this time.

#-Link-Snipped-#: could you tell us what do we need to study in Data Communication and networking part?The book that is given on the website is Forozon, but what are the topics that are to be studied from that book?That book is fu**ing big, it's no time to read that book.

Also if we could get important topics for each of the sections would be beneficial.

Comfused_bratt#-Link-Snipped-#: could you tell us what do we need to study in Data Communication and networking part?The book that is given on the website is Forozon, but what are the topics that are to be studied from that book?That book is fu**ing big, it's no time to read that book.

Also if we could get important topics for each of the sections would be beneficial.

I read the Networks from Tanenbaum. There are not shortcuts mate, you've to read complete books. I read 2X 900 pages book, 1X 600 pages and solved at least 300 pages of exercises last time in one week of time. All I did ignore due to lack of interest (and my weakness) was quantitative aptitude, which did resulted in my downfall.

From what I remember, there were questions related to the Ethernet, and few simple ones related to LAN, WAN etc. There were few tough questions which were very specific as well.

Which books to refer for verbal part?What topics are there in verbal.

hello
plz. guide me how can i am preparing for c-dac entrance exam?
also tell now, when the c-dac entrance exam. will be conducted?

Please tell me which books i refer to prepare for cdac ccat test????

And from where should i got previous years papers.

alngptPlease tell me which books i refer to prepare for cdac ccat test????

All the information you need can be found here -> <a href="https://cdac.in/index.aspx?id=edu_acts_PGDAdmissionBooklet" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PGDAdmissionBooklet</a>

And there are no previous year papers available as the question paper has to be returned after the exam.

thnx for the link.....
but the books like galvin for operating system and toddlammle for networking these two books are too big......no topics are given as such dere ,is dere is any other option??

#-Link-Snipped-# I am planning to study Computer Networks from here #-Link-Snipped-#

Is this enough? Or is Computer Networks by Tannenbaum the only option?

Which book did you read for OOP ?

oprime#-Link-Snipped-# I am planning to study Computer Networks from here #-Link-Snipped-#

Is this enough? Or is Computer Networks by Tannenbaum the only option?

Which book did you read for OOP ?

Its always better to go with the recommended books only as you'll be sure you covered everything they can ask.

Oh well, didn't read any book per say. I've experience of working with OOP languages so that experience came to my rescue.

#-Link-Snipped-# Did you join CDAC this time around? In which city & which subject did you choose?

You had mentioned previously in this thread that you had read 2 x 900 page & 1 x 600 page books and solved lots of exercises.
Can you mention the name of the books that you studied?

When I visit the CDAC page(<a href="https://cdac.in/index.aspx?id=edu_acts_PGDAdmissionBooklet" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PGDAdmissionBooklet</a>), it lists CompTIA Network+ Study Guide (Todd Lammle) for Data Communication & Networking.
So should I study Tannenbaum or this book?

Among the subjects required to be studied for C-CAT, this data communication & networking part is new to me. I had studied about it in +2 level but in 4 years of EE, I have forgotten about it totally.
Also I will need to learn OOP's again. Had studied it after class 10(while learning C++) but since I never used C++, have forgotten about it.

Hi ,

I am 2010 passed out with 1.5 years of wrk exp....so in CDAC during placement is there any criteria regarding year of passing ?

How should we prepare for the exam as less time is left for it.How is the CDAC Noida?

vivek batrai have less den 60 % in btech (ece) ...shud i go for cdac ??

yes u can boss there are lots of company came with no criteria

09poojagHi ,

I am 2010 passed out with 1.5 years of wrk exp....so in CDAC during placement is there any criteria regarding year of passing ?

How should we prepare for the exam as less time is left for it.How is the CDAC Noida?

alngptPlease tell me which books i refer to prepare for cdac ccat test????

dont need any hard preparation just prepare basic c/c++ ,basic oops,os,networking tcp/ip protocol and first section is too easy

Avi goyalyes u can boss there are lots of company came with no criteria

Hello #-Link-Snipped-# i am appearing for c-cat august .can u please tell me about level of c-cat of section a and b which type of question generally come .what are major topics to be covered in section b subsection and what are level of question in sec a. i have only 15 days please help me

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English-ScaredAdding to the above points which Biggie has mentioned, what I would say you personally is dont think about the average package you get now.
leave it for now, give your best in the exam. And if packages are considered , based on your information I get that you are a fresher the package doesnt change for you and others. If people get selected they will be paid the same!

All the very best, feel free to start threads if you cant get any questions in your preparation.

hello bro.. i have got 36 rank in c-cat... and i will surely get acts pune...but want to knw about its placement for dac course...is it good??? what r chances....

Avi goyaldont need any hard preparation just prepare basic c/c++ ,basic oops,os,networking tcp/ip protocol and first section is too easy

hello bro... i have got 36 rank in c-cat... and i will surely get acts pune...but want to knw about its placement for dac course...is it good??? what r chances....

hi , i have completed b.tech 2013 and i want to make oracle database administrator and i have also completed OCA certification on database 10g.But still i have not any job offer .Please help what should i do?

which cdac center is best for DSSD regarding campusing..as i m from IT background and not interested in embedded

yasmin sultanawhich cdac center is best for DSSD regarding campusing..as i m from IT background and not interested in embedded

Consider DAC course if you're interested in programming. The companies for DAC is far more than any other course in CDAC. However, yes, there is a little competition due to bigger batches. But you get to appear in more than 10 companies which should be sufficient.

Hi,
Please someone guide me. I am 2012 passed out from ECE branch. I want to work in embedded domain. I have no work experience. I am planning to join CDAC (DESD) for feb-2014 batch. My B.E.aggregate is 67%.Will it be useful for me to join the course, because it will complete only by august.Does companies ask for any experience? Will i be eligible to sit for placements?

srutirajHi,
Please someone guide me. I am 2012 passed out from ECE branch. I want to work in embedded domain. I have no work experience. I am planning to join CDAC (DESD) for feb-2014 batch. My B.E.aggregate is 67%.Will it be useful for me to join the course, because it will complete only by august.Does companies ask for any experience? Will i be eligible to sit for placements?

1. It's advised that you check the course contents of DESD before making decision. Make sure it's the same thing which you're expecting.

2. That aggregate is excellent. If you're coming in CDAC Pune, the companies just ask for 60%+ because of the university grading of Maharashtra. It's too tough to score 65%+ here. 65% is sufficient but very big names ask for 70%.

3. As far as being 2012 graduate, that shouldn't affect much but you're on the verge. Don't delay it further as it'll start to count. Also be prepared with a solid reason to explain what you were doing these 1.5 years as you're saying you don't have any experience.

Companies don't ask for any experience. They are there to recruit freshers who are few levels up than raw college graduate. You'll surely get chance in placements though you must be prepared to crack the first opportunity. The shortlisting criteria of CDAC is mysterious. They don't disclose the criteria and the shortlist will not make sense. However, for embedded, you should get at least 5 chances as per the current scenario. Market is too slow. It may come up by the time your placement starts but it can't go worse than its now I guess.

But my advice, don't join just because the son of a friend of uncle's father in law says you go to CDAC. Join a particular course only if you see the syllabus interesting and of course have idea of what you'll be learning. Do research on the topics which you don't know. They may sound exotic but at the same time, they might be something which you're not interested in. Its better to know what you like and what you don't well before in advance. CDAC is all about interest. The training is so rigorous that only your desire and interest can force you to come to classes else its easy to quit.

Thanks for your tips... 😀
Its on my own interest i want to take up DESD course.I checked the course contents, its just what i want. Your advice was really useful for me. Thank you very much..

Hello sir.. i have done BE in 2012(ECE) with 67% from RGTU. i am still fresher... i just came to know about cdac admission for 2014 batch. i want to know that 1 month preparation is enough for c dac or not???? and what wiil be the safe score for qualifying the test...plz reply

Ravi JogHello sir.. i have done BE in 2012(ECE) with 67% from RGTU. i am still fresher... i just came to know about cdac admission for 2014 batch. i want to know that 1 month preparation is enough for c dac or not???? and what wiil be the safe score for qualifying the test...plz reply

yes one month is more than enough for cdac preparations because you just need to brush up what you have studied so far not start everything afresh . qualifying the test is not a big deal but if you want to get admitted in top cdac institutes then you will have to score a good rank approx withing 1-700.

hi,

I have completed my B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering in the year of 2008.After completeing Btech I worked in a S/w company Cyndrake solutions as a Software trainee for 11 months, But suddenly the company got insolvent and released all of its employees. Since July 2010, I am working in telecom domain However, there is no hope or ladder in this field. after completing my three and half year in this field I give up hope to enhance my career in this field. Right now I have firmly decided to switch in Software field as it was my trade in Btech... some of my senior suggest me about c-dac. i already started to prepare myself for c-dac dec'2013 exam.... but i have another problem that my 10+2 marks was not good it's 58%.My 10 th and btech marks are greater than 65%. so my question is that is my 10+2 marks and year of passout affect my chance in placement???

plz guys help me with your fruitful suggestion......

it's really tough decision for me to decide what to do ?

tapan ghoshhi,

I have completed my B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering in the year of 2008.After completeing Btech I worked in a S/w company Cyndrake solutions as a Software trainee for 11 months, But suddenly the company got insolvent and released all of its employees. Since July 2010, I am working in telecom domain However, there is no hope or ladder in this field. after completing my three and half year in this field I give up hope to enhance my career in this field. Right now I have firmly decided to switch in Software field as it was my trade in Btech... some of my senior suggest me about c-dac. i already started to prepare myself for c-dac dec'2013 exam.... but i have another problem that my 10+2 marks was not good it's 58%.My 10 th and btech marks are greater than 65%. so my question is that is my 10+2 marks and year of passout affect my chance in placement???

plz guys help me with your fruitful suggestion......

it's really tough decision for me to decide what to do ?

dont get hopeless ! Such situations work as a catalyst to push you forth in your career . If you are really intended to software technologies then CDAC courses can help you in same but i suggest you not to leave everything on CDAC , be determinant and show others your worth . Undoubtedly the 4 year gap and 10+2 % may affect your placement chances at CDAC but not that much if you are really good at software development and related concepts .

aman123hello bro... i have got 36 rank in c-cat... and i will surely get acts pune...but want to knw about its placement for dac course...is it good??? what r chances....

Hi,
Placements for DAC courses are absolutely great. But please dont ignore the faculty of the centre you are planning to join. I did my DAC course from Vidyanidhi Infotech Academy, Juhu. The placements are as high as 98% in there, and teaching excellent. Try to get in there if possible. I recommend it for even Non-IT students.

Ravi JogHello sir.. i have done BE in 2012(ECE) with 67% from RGTU. i am still fresher... i just came to know about cdac admission for 2014 batch. i want to know that 1 month preparation is enough for c dac or not???? and what wiil be the safe score for qualifying the test...plz reply

Hi Ravi!
Firstly, yes! One month is more than sufficient to crack the entrance! 😀

However, if u feel u r not confident enough, there are Pre DAC courses conducted at all DAC Centers.

It is not a compulsion to attend them but they can certainly give you an edge in the entrance exam.

The portion largely consists of C and C++. Some books that can REALLY help are-
For Section B:
1)Kanetkar: Test Your C and Exploring C
2)PK Sinha: Foundation of Computing

For Section A:
RS Agarwal

For further details on the Test series, you can visit the website
<a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com">CrazyEngineers</a>

All the best! 😀

Please telme everythng about cdac,, how to prepare for it.Which books to refer and wats my scope..I passed Btech(CSE) in 2013 with 77.4%..when is the exam now?
reply asap...

sss06Please telme everythng about cdac,, how to prepare for it.Which books to refer and wats my scope..I passed Btech(CSE) in 2013 with 77.4%..when is the exam now?
reply asap...

<a href="https://cdac.in/index.aspx?id=edu_acts_PGDAdmissionBooklet" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PGDAdmissionBooklet</a>

I need to how many time C-CAT is conducted in year as I am in my 7th sem I wont be able to join the classes from feb.

guys...can ne 1 temme where to find previous papers for C-CAT???
i have already searched on google...there r papers but 2008-9
i want latest CCAT papers..if ne 1 has it plzzz giv me

Hi...
I did my B.tec(EC) with 63% in 2011...and working in nontechnical field.
Now i decide to go for CDAC(2014 june/july batch) to do embedded cousre.
Will the gap of two year make problems in placement at CDAC.
Please help me out.........

Hi Iam B. Tech (Ele) 2010 passout and presently working in the Core Sector. Now i want to switch to software field and planning to give C-CAT in July 2014. So pl. tell me 3.5 years experience in core sector will pose any difficulty in getting placements in Software industry after completion of cdac course.

Sir would you tell me which c-Dec center is best or center's rank?

Please sent me some exam question details on c-cat that you have given

Is anyone here who will going to give exam on 8th june?
please inform me its my humble request!!

somyada1Is anyone here who will going to give exam on 8th june?
please inform me its my humble request!!

Hii, mine is on 8th june. wats your test location? i need some solid prep materials of c cat, i heard about pre c cdac, if any1 is attending that then plz forward some practice test papers to my id #-Link-Snipped-#
thank you.

DecentHii, mine is on 8th june. wats your test location? i need some solid prep materials of c cat, i heard about pre c cdac, if any1 is attending that then plz forward some practice test papers to my id #-Link-Snipped-#
thank you.

hi decent!!
which types of Questions came today...?
will u plzz tell me!!

DecentHii, mine is on 8th june. wats your test location? i need some solid prep materials of c cat, i heard about pre c cdac, if any1 is attending that then plz forward some practice test papers to my id #-Link-Snipped-#
thank you.

hey how was your paper?

Test was not that tough, time management is vry imp.

somyada1hi decent!!
which types of Questions came today...?
will u plzz tell me!!

In first section qtns were from general english: passage, best meaning of the word and some simple grammar...
In quant : profit n loss, what was the pass/fail % if total fail/pass % is so n so,. i didnt touched this section as time was running out.
then comes reasoning and analytical which was pretty easy consists of coding n decoding, directions, blood relation.

2nd section was little tough if your prep is strong then not a problm..
C prog with output prediction, In OS, process time of round robin, non preemptive, .. Most of the qtns were from C and OS.

My advice is just go on answering the easy one thn attempt the rest.

ALL THE BEST

DecentIn first section qtns were from general english: passage, best meaning of the word and some simple grammar...
In quant : profit n loss, what was the pass/fail % if total fail/pass % is so n so,. i didnt touched this section as time was running out.
then comes reasoning and analytical which was pretty easy consists of coding n decoding, directions, blood relation.

2nd section was little tough if your prep is strong then not a problm..
C prog with output prediction, In OS, process time of round robin, non preemptive, .. Most of the qtns were from C and OS.

My advice is just go on answering the easy one thn attempt the rest.

ALL THE BEST

what que are from sec c ...yeah i came to know that there was mostly que from OS ...which driving me a bit screwed about wat subjects to leave n wat to focus ..👎👎😐

hello sir,
pls tell me the topics of Data Communication & Networking,operating system and aptitude we will have to prepare for c-cat xam???pls rply soon