The C-DAC Common Admission Test (C-CAT) is the entrance exam that decides admission into C-DAC's postgraduate diploma programs including popular courses like PG-DAC, PG-DBDA, and PG-DAI. If you're just starting your prep, understanding what Section A and Section B actually test and how to study for each is the fastest way to avoid wasted effort. What Is C-CAT? C-CAT is conducted twice a year by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing to shortlist candidates for its PG diploma courses based on their score and course preference, with each section lasting one hour and carrying 50 objective-type questions worth 150 marks. Depending on your chosen course category, you may need to attempt only Section A, or both Sections A and B with the medium of the exam being English throughout. Scoring works on a simple system: +3 marks for every correct answer, -1 for every wrong answer, and 0 for unattempted questions. That negative marking is important it should shape your...