2.) What is the eligibility for admission?
Ans.) Eligibility for DABC and DSSD Course:
An Engineering Degree (UG/PG) in Electronics / Electrical / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation / Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Engineering / Information Technology or MCA or M.Sc Computers with higher second class (55% and above) in the final degree
Eligibility for DESD Course:
Engineering Degree (UG/PG) in Electronics / Electrical / Electronics & Communication / Electronics & Instrumentation / Computer Science & Engineering / Computer Engineering / Information Technology or M.Sc Electronics / Instrumentation with higher second class (55% and above) in the final degree

3.) Is the candidate with MCA degree eligible for DESD?
Ans.) No. He is eligible for Diploma in System Software Development (DSSD) and Diploma in Advanced Computing (DABC)

4.) What is the selection process?
Ans.) Selection will be on the basis of performance in the CET, the preferences of course and the Centre for admission opted by the applicants. The applicant's academic record will also be taken into consideration.
i.e. Your candidature will be considered in accordance with the choice of the “COURSE” and “TRAINING CENTRE” combination you have indicated in the order of preference based on your performance in the CET and the number of seats available at the respective training centres.

5.)Is the Entrance test common for all the three courses?
Ans.) Yes. The Entrance Test is common for admission into all the three courses-DESD/DSSD/DABC, which are offered at the selected centers through out India. At the time of registration candidate has to give his preferential choice of courses.

6.) What is the Duration of the course?
Ans.) The duration of the each course is 22 week full-time.
Diploma in Embedded Systems Design (DESD)

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7.)What things are required while filling the on-line application form?
Ans.) Before filling the on-line application form, the candidate must ensure that the DD of Rs.350 /- in favour of C-DAC payable at Hyderabad is ready, scanned photograph of the candidate in .jpg/.jpeg format and all the academic details of the candidate. Please keep the above details ready before filling the on-line application.

8.) In which format the scanned photograph should be?
Ans.) Scanned photograph should be in the format of the .jpg /.jpeg

9.)What should be the size (kb) and resolution (pixel/inch) of the scanned photograph ?
Ans.) The size of the photograph should be less than 50 kb. Resolution of the scanned photo should be in the range of 200-300 dpi (pixel/inch) in the setting of scanner. If there is any problem in scanning the photograph, candidate can take the help of the concerned person in the cyber café

10.) Can a candidate do multiple registrations? 
Ans.) No. Candidate is required to do only one registration for the course. In case the candidate does multiple registrations his/her candidature will be summarily rejected at any stage of the selection process.
 
11.) What is the next step after finishing online registration ?
Ans.) Applicant should enclose the photocopies of their Matriculation, Intermediate, Graduation, Post Graduation certificates along with the D.D. and send it to :
The CET Coordinator,
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC)
#1, Shiv Bhag, Ameerpet,
Hyderabad-500 016.

12.)What should candidate write on back-side of the D.D. for registration?
Ans.)On the back-side of D.D. the candidate should mention

• Name of Candidate.
• Correspondence Address.
• Email Id (Registered e-mail Address):As mentioned on the application form.
• Contact number (Mobile/land phone number)

13.)When the form no. will be provided to the candidate? 
Ans.) After verification of your details in the online and demand draft, the form number will be communicated to the candidate.

14.) How can candidate get admit card? 
Ans.) Candidate can download the admit card by logging in our website using the Email Id and Password and take printout of the same. Candidate must bring Admit Card for appearing for the CET.

15.) Can a candidate change the examination centre?
Ans.) No

16.) What is the CET? Is there any negative marking involved?
Ans.) The CET is Common Entrance Test. DESD CET exam is a written/objective type exam. It is not an on-line exam. There is no negative marking.

17.) What is the fee for the course? Can I pay the same in installments?
Ans.) The course fee is Rs.55,000/-(Rupees Fifty Five Thousand only). No installments

18.) Is the registration fees refundable.
Ans.) No

19.)What is the syllabus for Common Entrance Test (CET)

Foundations of computing

• Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates, Multiplexers, Decoders, Code Converters, Latches and Flip-flops, Counters, Shift-Registers.

• Number Systems, Computer arithmetic, Computer Organization & Architecture : CPU, Memory and IO access, Memory maps, Read-Write operations, Programmed IO, Polled and Interrupt driven IO, DMA data transfer, static and dynamic memory, Cache memory, Virtual memory.

• Microprocessors (x86 architecture), Assembly Language Programming, instruction set and addressing modes, Memory and I/O interfacing.

• Operating System Concepts: Process, File, Memory, I/O Management; Batch Processing, Spooling, Multiprogramming, Multiprocessing, Time-sharing.

• Basics of Data Communication, Switching, Multiplexing, Demultiplexing, Synchronous/Asynchronous Communication , OSI and TCP/IP Protocol Suites, LAN Topologies and Protocols (Ethernet-CSMA/CD, Token Ring, Token bus protocols), WAN Protocols (HDLC, X.25, Frame Relay, ISDN).

C Programming Language & Data Structures
Constants, Data Types, Variables, Operators and Expressions, Control Flow - if, if-else, switch, for & while statements, functions, Arrays and Pointers, Structures and Unions, Input & Output in C, Preprocessor directives, Files, Bit wise operators & Bit-fields, Algorithm analysis, Lists, Stacks Queues, Trees, Graphs, Searching and Sorting Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming Concepts

Aptitude
The Aptitude Test will be conducted on the GRE/GMAT pattern. The questions will test the applicant’s Quantitative Aptitude, Analytical Ability and Vocabulary of the English Language.

20.) Can candidate be able to get the previous year’s Question papers ?
Ans.) No.

21.)Any support in getting Bank Loan for the course fee payment?
Ans.) After getting the seat, candidate can get the bank loan recommendation letter for getting loan from Nationalized Banks.

22.)Do you guarantee any Placement?
Ans.) No, C-DAC does not guarantee any placements but provides support.

23.)What is the value of the course in the National/International market?
Ans.) The course has been a trend-setting course due to its unique curriculum and kind of opportunities that it generates. The course has wide industry acceptance. Our past students are working in the leading IT companies all across the globe.

24.)In case of any query, to whom candidate should consult?
Ans.)In case of any query, you can contact us at email-address- desd@cdac.in or call 040-23737124.