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CDAC Pune

The flagship center of CDAC — India's premier advanced computing training institute with excellent placement records and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

CDAC Pune

5.0/5 (245 reviews)

95%

Placement Rate

6+

Courses Offered

200+

Recruiters

30+

Years of Excellence

About CDAC Pune

CDAC Pune (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing) is the flagship and headquarters campus of C-DAC, an autonomous scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. Established in 1988, CDAC Pune has been a pioneer in advanced computing research and training in India.

Located at NCL Estate, Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan, Pune, the institute offers all CDAC postgraduate diploma programs including PG-DAC, PG-DBDA, PG-DITISS, PG-DESD, PG-DSSD, and PG-DMC. Students benefit from direct access to CDAC's world-class research labs and expert researchers.

With over three decades of excellence in IT education and research, CDAC Pune has produced thousands of IT professionals who are now working in top companies across India and abroad. The institute has maintained a consistently high placement record of 95%+ across all batches.

Key Highlights

Headquarters campus of C-DAC India

95%+ placement record consistently

Access to CDAC's research labs and experts

6+ PG diploma courses offered

State-of-the-art computing infrastructure

200+ recruiting companies

Government of India supported institution

Dedicated placement cell with industry connects

Location & Contact

Address:

C-DAC, NCL Innovation Park,
Dr. Homi Bhabha Road, Pashan,
Pune - 411 008, Maharashtra, India

Email:

admissions@cdac.in
info@cdac.in

Website:

www.cdac.in

Courses Offered

PG-DAC

Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing

Popularity98%

Duration: 6 months

Fees: ₹90,000 + GST

Batch Size: 60 students

Placement Rate: 96%

Key Modules:
  • Core & Advanced Java
  • Web Technologies (React/Angular)
  • Database Technologies
  • Spring Boot & Microservices
  • Data Structures & Algorithms

PG-DBDA

Post Graduate Diploma in Big Data Analytics

Popularity88%

Duration: 6 months

Fees: ₹95,000 + GST

Batch Size: 40 students

Placement Rate: 94%

Key Modules:
  • Data Science Fundamentals
  • Machine Learning & AI
  • Big Data Technologies (Hadoop)
  • Data Visualization
  • Statistical Analysis & Python

PG-DITISS

Post Graduate Diploma in IT Infrastructure, Systems & Security

Popularity78%

Duration: 6 months

Fees: ₹90,000 + GST

Batch Size: 30 students

Placement Rate: 92%

Key Modules:
  • Network Administration
  • System Administration
  • Cloud Computing (AWS/Azure)
  • Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking
  • DevOps & Docker/Kubernetes

PG-DESD

Post Graduate Diploma in Embedded Systems Design

Popularity72%

Duration: 6 months

Fees: ₹95,000 + GST

Batch Size: 30 students

Placement Rate: 90%

Key Modules:
  • Embedded C Programming
  • Microcontrollers & ARM
  • RTOS & Linux
  • IoT & Wireless Protocols
  • Hardware Interfacing

Admission Process

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Graduate in any discipline with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories)
  • Mathematics as a subject in 10+2 or graduation level
  • Valid C-CAT score

Steps for Admission:

  1. Appear for C-CAT (CDAC Common Admission Test)
  2. Register for centralized counseling on CDAC website
  3. Fill your institute and course preferences
  4. Seat allocation based on C-CAT rank and preferences
  5. Pay the course fee to confirm admission
  6. Report to the institute with original documents

Fee Structure:

CourseCourse FeeGST (18%)Total Fee
PG-DAC₹90,000₹16,200₹1,06,200
PG-DBDA₹95,000₹17,100₹1,12,100
PG-DITISS₹90,000₹16,200₹1,06,200
PG-DESD₹95,000₹17,100₹1,12,100

* Fee structure is subject to change as per CDAC guidelines

Placement Statistics

95%

Overall Placement Rate

₹8 LPA

Average Package

₹24 LPA

Highest Package

200+

Recruiting Companies

Top Recruiters

TCS
Infosys
Wipro
Cognizant
Accenture
Capgemini
Tech Mahindra
HCL Technologies
IBM
Oracle
Persistent Systems
Zensar Technologies

Alumni Success Stories

AK

Arun Kumar

PG-DAC 2022 Batch

"CDAC Pune's training was comprehensive and industry-relevant. I got placed at Microsoft with 18 LPA package right after completing PG-DAC."

Currently: Software Engineer at Microsoft

SM

Sneha Mehta

PG-DBDA 2021 Batch

"The data science curriculum at CDAC Pune is world-class. The hands-on project experience helped me crack the Amazon interview."

Currently: Data Scientist at Amazon

Infrastructure & Facilities

Computer Labs

  • 10+ modern computer labs with 60 workstations each
  • High-end computers with latest configurations
  • Dual monitors for better productivity
  • All required software and tools pre-installed
  • 24/7 lab access during project phases

Research Facilities

  • Access to CDAC's HPC (High Performance Computing) lab
  • Dedicated AI/ML research lab
  • Embedded systems lab with latest hardware
  • Cybersecurity lab with live training environment
  • Cloud computing lab with AWS/Azure credits

Library & Learning Resources

  • Extensive collection of technical books and journals
  • Digital library with e-books access
  • Subscription to online learning platforms
  • Quiet study areas and discussion rooms
  • CDAC's own research publications accessible

Other Amenities

  • Spacious cafeteria with affordable food
  • Transport facility / nearby bus connectivity
  • High-speed Wi-Fi across campus
  • Large seminar hall for workshops and events
  • Recreation area for students