C-DAC’s Post Graduate Diploma courses are full-time courses of 900 hours (approx 24 weeks).
Mode of Delivery of PG Diploma Courses
- PG-DAC, PG-DBDA and PG-DAI will be delivered in fully ONLINE OR fully PHYSICAL mode depending on the centre offering these courses.
- PG-DESD, PG-DITISS, PG-DMC, PG-DIoT, PG-DVLSI, PG-DASSD and PG-DHPCSA will be delivered in fully PHYSICAL mode at all the training centres offering these courses.
- PG-DRAT, PG-DGi, PG-DFBD and PG-DCSF will be delivered in fully ONLINE mode at all the training centres offering these courses.
For online courses, students are required to have laptops/PCs with high-speed uninterrupted internet connection, webcam and microphone to effectively participate in the course from their homes or personal places. It is not advisable to join the online classes from mobile phones.
Common Eligibility Criteria for all the PG Diploma Courses of C-DAC
Graduate in Engineering (10+2+4 or 10+3+3 years) in IT / Computer Science / Electronics / Telecommunications / Electrical / Instrumentation.
OR
MSc/MS (10+2+3+2 years) in Computer Science, IT, Electronics.
In addition to the common eligibility criteria given above, candidates with the course-specific qualifications mentioned in Table are ALSO ELIGIBLE for the particular courses. Minimum percentage of marks required in the qualifying examination is also stated in Table . The minimum percentage of marks will be considered as per the norms of the university from where the candidate has graduated.
| CATEGORY I (Section A in C-CAT) | |||
| COURSE NAME | MODE OF DELIVERY | ELIGIBILITY | MIN. % |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Geoinformatics
(PG-DGi) |
Fully Online | Common eligibility criteria, OR
4-year Degree in Geosciences / Petroleum / Mining / Civil / Planning / Architecture / Forestry / Agriculture, or related fields, OR Post Graduate Degree in Geography / Geology / Natural & Applied Sciences / Mathematics, or allied areas |
50 % |
|
CATEGORY II (Sections A+B in C-CAT) |
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| Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing
(PG-DAC) |
Fully Online
Or Fully Physical |
Common eligibility criteria, OR
Graduate in any discipline of Engineering, OR MCA, MCM, OR Post Graduate Degree in Physics / Mathematics / Statistics, OR Post Graduate Degree in Management with graduation in IT / Computer Science / Computer Applications |
50 % |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics
(PG-DBDA) |
Fully Online
Or Fully Physical |
Common eligibility criteria, OR
Graduate in any discipline of Engineering, OR MCA, MCM, OR Post Graduate Degree in Physics / Mathematics / Statistics, OR Post Graduate Degree in Management with graduation in IT / Computer Science / Computer Applications |
55 % |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence
(PG-DAI) |
Fully Online
Or Fully Physical |
Common eligibility criteria, OR
Graduate in any discipline of Engineering, OR MCA, MCM, OR Post Graduate Degree in Physics / Mathematics / Statistics |
60 % |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Mobile Computing
(PG-DMC) |
Fully Physical | Common eligibility criteria, OR
Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics / Statistics, OR MCA |
50 % |
| Post Graduate Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security
(PG-DITISS) |
Fully Physical | Common eligibility criteria, OR
Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics / Statistics, OR MCA |
55 % |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Internet of Things
(PG-DIoT) |
Fully Physical | Common eligibility criteria, OR
MCA |
55 % |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Secure Software Development (PG-DASSD) | Fully Physical | Common eligibility criteria, OR
MCA |
55 % |
| Post Graduate Diploma in HPC System Administration
(PG-DHPCSA) |
Fully Physical | Common eligibility criteria, OR
Post Graduate Degree in Mathematics or allied areas, OR MCA |
55 % |
| Post Graduate Diploma in FinTech & Blockchain Development
(PG-DFBD) |
Fully Online | Common eligibility criteria, OR
Graduate in Any discipline of Engineering OR MCA / MCM, OR Post Graduate Degree in Physics / Mathematics / Statistics |
60 % |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security & Forensics
(PG-DCSF) |
Fully Online | Common eligibility criteria, OR
Graduate in any discipline of Engineering, OR MCA, MCM, OR Post Graduate Degree in Physics / Mathematics / Statistics |
60 % |
|
CATEGORY III (Sections A+B+C in C-CAT) |
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| Post Graduate Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (PG-DESD) | Fully Physical | Common eligibility criteria | 55 % |
| Post Graduate Diploma in VLSI Design (PG-DVLSI) | Fully Physical | Common eligibility criteria | 55 % |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Robotics & Allied Technologies (PG-DRAT) | Fully Online | Common eligibility criteria, OR
Graduate in Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering |
55 % |
There is no age restriction for admission to C-DAC’s PG Diploma courses. Candidates who have appeared for the final examination of their qualifying degree will also be considered for admission to the above courses. By qualifying in C-DAC’s admission tests , such university result-awaiting candidates can apply for provisional admission, subject to the condition that:
(a) All parts of their qualifying degree examination shall be completed by the date of joining the course, and
(b) Proof of having passed the qualifying degree with at least the required minimum marks shall be submitted at C-DAC.
Important Notes:
Candidates should ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria of the courses for which they are applying. In case a candidate is found to be non-eligible during any stage of the admission process or course delivery, his/her admission will be cancelled with immediate effect.