Centre For Development Of Advanced Computing (CDAC) Gautam Buddha Nagar

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in 1988 as a Scientific Society under the Department of Information Technology Government of India. C-DAC is a government institute that focuses on training in advanced IT domains.

Key areas of research include High Performance Computing, Strategic Electronics, Multilingual Computing, Software Technologies, Cyber Security, Quantum Computing, Health Informatics and Education & Training. The institute offers different degree programs, including M.Tech, MCA, MBA, Diploma and PG Diploma courses. The flagship offering is the PG Diploma.

C-DAC has a total student enrollment of around 300 and a faculty count of around 20. It is affiliated with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Campus has separate hostels for boys and girls, a medical health care center, a library, IT infrastructure, an auditorium, laboratories, sports facilities and a cafeteria.

Admissions are based on merit scores from entrance exams, including GATE, CAT, MAT, C-CAT and IPU-CET. C-DAC has received accreditation from NAAC and approval from AICTE. Institute was awarded GeoSmart Infrastructure Excellence Award 2022 for GeoSadak. C-DAC also provides international training programs through the ITEC of the Ministry of External Affairs.

Placement opportunities at C-DAC are good. The highest salary for graduates is Rs. 8 LPA while the average salary is Rs. 3.5 LPA. Major recruiters include Architect SAP Solutions, ABB, Axis Bank, Canon and Capgemini.