Every year, thousands of students appear for the CDAC CCAT exam to secure admission into PG Diploma courses like DAC, DESD, DMC, DBDA and more. One of the most common queries students have is:
“What rank do I need to get admission in my preferred CDAC centre?”
To help you, here is a detailed guide on CDAC Estimate cutoff ranks for different courses and centres across India. These cutoffs are based on previous years and give you a clear idea of admission chances.
✅ Diploma in Advanced Computing (DAC) Cutoff Ranks
The DAC course is the most sought-after program because of its wide career opportunities and excellent placement records. Below are the approximate cutoff ranks (All India Rank – Section A + B):
| CDAC Institute / Centre | Approx. Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunbeam Pune | 410 |
| CDAC ACTS Pune | 782 |
| Sunbeam Karad | 1284 |
| IACSD Pune | 1340 |
| VITA Mumbai | 1692 |
| CDAC Kharghar | 1730 |
| Know IT Pune | 1817 |
| CDAC Juhu | 2180 |
| IET Pune | 2260 |
| Infoway Pune | 2506 |
| MET Mumbai | 2960 |
| YCP Mumbai | 3401 |
| CDAC Bangalore | 3720 |
| CDAC Hyderabad | 4047 |
| MET Nashik | 4024 |
| CDAC Trivandrum (TVM) | 5238 |
| CDAC Noida | 5387 |
| CDAC Kochi | 5852 |
| CDAC Chennai | 5449 |
| Orlando Indore | 5431 |
| CDAC Jaipur | 6629 |
| CDAC Kolkata | 6770 |
| Bytes Delhi | 7645 |
👉 Additional notes:
- In some years, DAC Kharghar cutoff reached ~2752 and CDAC Bangalore went up to ~4348.
- When fewer students applied, cutoffs went higher (e.g., Hyderabad ~5069, Noida ~5960, TVM ~6852).
✅ Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (DESD) Cutoff Ranks
For students aiming at embedded systems, IoT, and hardware-software integration, the DESD course is ideal. Cutoff ranks are lower than DAC due to fewer seats and specialization.
| CDAC Institute / Centre | Approx. Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunbeam Pune | 264 |
| CDAC Pune (ACTS) | 325 |
| CDAC Hyderabad | 520 |
✅ Diploma in Mobile Computing (DMC) Cutoff Ranks
The DMC course focuses on Android, iOS, and mobile-first development. The competition is lower compared to DAC, hence cutoffs are higher (students with larger ranks also get admission).
| CDAC Institute / Centre | Approx. Cutoff Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunbeam Pune | 4855 |
📌 Key Insights from Cutoff Trends
- Top institutes like Sunbeam Pune, ACTS Pune, IACSD Pune require ranks below 1500 for DAC admission.
- Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad centres usually close between 2000–4000 ranks.
- Regional centres (Kolkata, Jaipur, Indore, Bytes Delhi) accept students with 6000+ ranks.
- DESD cutoffs are strict (below 500) due to limited seats and high demand in embedded systems.
- Cutoffs change every year depending on:
- Number of applicants
- CCAT exam difficulty
- Placement demand
🎯 Final Advice for CDAC Aspirants
- If your A+B Rank is below 1000, target Sunbeam Pune, ACTS Pune, Sunbeam Karad or IACSD Pune.
- If your rank is between 2000–4000, you can aim for Mumbai, Bangalore, or Hyderabad centres.
- If your rank is above 5000, you still have good chances at regional centres like Kochi, Kolkata, Jaipur, Bytes Delhi.
👉 These ranks are approximate and vary year by year. Always check the latest admission announcements from CDAC.
If you want structured preparation guidance for Section A & B, explore our CDAC Courses designed to help students secure top ranks.
