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# CCAT Exam Structure

The **CCAT Exam** is designed to assess candidates' skills and knowledge for CDAC's PG Diploma programs. Below is the detailed structure:

### Sections and Duration

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="147"></th><th width="467"></th><th width="100"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Section</strong></td><td><strong>Topics Covered</strong></td><td><strong>Duration</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Section A</td><td>English, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, Computer Fundamentals</td><td>1 hour</td></tr><tr><td>Section B</td><td>C Programming, Data Structures, OOP, OS &#x26; Networking, AI &#x26; Big Data</td><td>1 hour</td></tr><tr><td>Section C</td><td>Computer Architecture, Digital Electronics, Microprocessors</td><td>1 hour</td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Marking Scheme

* **+3** for each correct answer
* **-1** for each incorrect answer
* **0** for unattempted questions

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### Categories and Papers

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="156"></th><th width="448"></th><th width="100" align="center"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category</strong></td><td><strong>Courses Covered</strong></td><td align="center"><strong>Sections to Attempt</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Category II</td><td>PG-DAC, PG-DBDA, PG-DITISS, PG-DAI, PG-DIoT, PG-DMC, PG-DASSD, PG-DHPCSA, PG-DFBD, PG-DCSF, PG-DRAT</td><td align="center">A + B</td></tr><tr><td>Category III</td><td>PG-DESD, PG-DVLSI</td><td align="center">A + B + C</td></tr></tbody></table>


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