Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1.

)  What is the eligibility for admission into the

Certificate in Digital and Analog VLSI Design (CDAD) course.
Ans.) Engineering Degree in Electronics / Electrical / Electronics & Communication /
Electronics & Instrumentation or M.Sc Electronics with first class in final degree (more than
60%).

2.)  What is the Duration of the course ?

Ans.) Certificate in Digital and Analog VLSI Design (CDAD) is a five-month full-time course
consisting of five modules, an industry relevant project and a seminar.

3.)  What all 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.250 /-  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.

4.)  In which format the scanned photograph should be?

Ans.) Scanned photograph should be in the format of the .jpg /.jpeg

5.) 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

6.) 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.

7.)When the form no. will be provided to the candidate?

After verification of your details, documents and demand draft,  the form number will be
communicated to the candidate.

8.) How can candidate get admit card?

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

9.) Can a candidate change the examination centre?

Ans.) No

10.) What is the CET? Is there any negative marking involved? 

Ans.) The CET is Common Entrance Test. CDAD CET exam is a written/objective type exam. It
is not an on-line exam. There is no negative marking.
 
11.) What is the fee for the course? Can I pay the same in installments?
Ans.) The course fee is Rs.45,000/-(Rupees Forty Five Thousand only).  No installments.

12.)  Is the registration fees refundable

Ans.) No

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

Ans.)

 C Programming and 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, Bit
wise operators & Bit-fields, Data Structures - Linked Lists, Stacks, Queues, Trees,
Graphs, Searching & Sorting Algorithms.
 Operating System Concepts: Introduction to Operating Systems (OS), Process
Management - Process Concepts, Scheduling Algorithms, Inter process Communication,
Memory Management - Memory allocation problems, Paging, Segmentation, Virtual
Memory, Page Replacement Algorithms, Thrashing & Working Set Model, File System
Management, Secondary Storage Management, Device Management and File Protection
& Security.
 Electronics: Semiconductor Electronics, Electronic Devices, Analog Integrated Circuits,
Op-Amps, Comparators.
 Digital Design: Boolean Algebra, Logic Gates, Multiplexes, Decoders, Code Converters,
Design and Minimization Techniques, Latches and Flip-flops, Counters, Shift-Registers,
Comparators, Timers, Multivibrators, Finite State Machines (FSM) Design and
Minimization techniques, Microprocessors (x86 architecture), Assembly Language
Programming, Memory and I/O interfacing.
 Data Communication and Networking: 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).
 Aptitude Test: 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 and written communication skills.

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

15.)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.

16.)Do you guarantee any Placement?

Ans.) No,C-DAC does not guarantee any placements but provides support.
17.)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. 

18.)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.
 Registration Id (Registred e-mail Address):As mentioned on the application form.
 Course Name with current Batch.(like CDAD-FEB-2008)