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Top 5 CDAC Courses in 2026 | Best Courses for Placements & Salary

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Key takeaways

Educational

Main ideas and concepts

  • Students often only know a few flagship CDAC courses (the “top” ones), while other courses—such as Cyber Security, Forensics, Robotics, and Blockchain—are less widely known.
  • CDAC currently offers multiple courses (about 12), and all details are available on CDAC’s website.
  • When asked for the “top five,” the speaker emphasizes that all CDAC courses are good and meet industry requirements.
  • Course availability varies by center, so some courses are offered in more centers than others.

Course/program highlights mentioned

Most widely known / flagship computing course

  • Described as the most advanced computing course
  • Referred to as the “flagship program”
  • Claims that about two-thirds of students join it
  • High industry demand, with many companies visiting
  • Being run in a newer center due to demand and seat availability
  • Mentioned as running in around 25 centers

Data Analytics

  • Earlier called DBDA
  • Now called PGCP BDA
  • Seat availability and center-wise rollout are mentioned (in the context of expanding to more centers)

Embedded Systems

  • Previously referred to as ITIS

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

  • Said to be very much in demand
  • Offered at limited centers:
    • SIDC Khargar
    • SIDC Delhi
    • SIDC Patna
  • Also mentioned as starting/expanding to additional locations due to demand:
    • Noida, Pune, Guwahati
  • Demand is attributed to:
    • Companies sending students
    • Government initiatives, including “Sarvam AI” / AI for all

Robotics

  • Offered only in Kolkata (as stated)

Blockchain

  • Offered only at one center: Patna (as stated)

Cyber Forensics / Cyber Security

  • Mentioned as not widely known
  • Said to be run at Trivandrum, and in online mode
  • The speaker highlights that inquiries require checking Trivandrum/online-specific details

Methodology / how to find information (instructions)

  • If someone asks about a course (e.g., Cyber Security), don’t assume only the “popular” courses are relevant.
  • Use one of these routes to get accurate details:
    • Check the course details on the official website
      • The speaker says all course details are available there.
    • Use the admission booklet
      • Check the last pages for:
        • Contact details
        • Which courses are available
      • Connect with the relevant center/contact person for full details (including placements).
    • If you don’t receive a response immediately, try 2–3 times
      • The speaker notes many candidates may be calling.

Speakers / sources featured (as mentioned in the subtitles)

  • Video speaker (unnamed): Explains CDAC courses, centers, and admissions.
  • CDAC (implied organization/source): Provides official course information via its website and booklet.
  • Center locations named as sources for course offerings:
    • New More and More Centre (unnamed center referenced by description)
    • SIDC Khargar
    • SIDC Delhi
    • SIDC Patna
    • Noida
    • Pune
    • Guwahati
    • Kolkata
    • Trivandrum
  • Government initiative mentioned:
    • “Sarvam AI” (AI for all)

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