The CDAC – Admission to PG Diploma Courses 2017 is a government‑run admission scheme that offers postgraduate diploma programmes in information and communication technology to candidates who have completed a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or MCA. The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C‑DAC), a scientific society under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, conducts these career‑oriented courses to build specialised skills in emerging technology domains. The available diplomas include Advanced Computing, Big Data Analytics, Biomedical Instrumentation & Health Informatics, Embedded Systems Design, Geoinformatics and HPC Systems Administration. Detailed information and application forms are available on the official C‑DAC page.

Candidates must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any branch) or a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) and have secured at least 55% aggregate marks (or equivalent CGPA). The programme is open to all categories, including General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwD, without any specific income ceiling. Candidates must meet the academic criteria set by C‑DAC and be Indian nationals.

Visit the official C‑DAC admission page and download the application form for the 2017 PG diploma courses. Fill in the required personal, academic and category details, attach scanned copies of certificates, mark sheets and a recent photograph. Pay the prescribed application fee online or at designated bank branches, and submit the completed form before 8 June 2017 either electronically through the portal or physically at the designated C‑DAC centre.