Established in March 1988, as a Scientific Society of the Department of Information Technology (formerly, Dept. of Electronics), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (formerly, Ministry of Information Technology), Government of India, The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), is primarily an R & D institution involved in the design, development and deployment of advanced Information Technology (IT) based solutions.

C-DAC established its Advanced Computing Training School (ACTS). C-DAC, currently offers a variety of course options in Software technologies, Enterprise System Management (ESM), Geomatics, VLSI designs, Digital Multimedia, and the Programme for Advancing Computer Education - PACE. The PACE programme seeks to impart training in

Established in March 1988, as a Scientific Society of the Department of Information Technology (formerly, Dept. of Electronics), Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (formerly, Ministry of Information Technology), Government of India, The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), is primarily an R & D institution involved in the design, development and deployment of advanced Information Technology (IT) based solutions.

C-DAC established its Advanced Computing Training School (ACTS). C-DAC, currently offers a variety of course options in Software technologies, Enterprise System Management (ESM), Geomatics, VLSI designs, Digital Multimedia, and the Programme for Advancing Computer Education - PACE. The PACE programme seeks to impart training in the language of the respective state.

C-DAC s Mission:
C-DAC s Mission statement has evolved after deep thought and in consultation with the members of C-DAC. The Mission Statement as defined below, reflects the fabric and character of C-DAC and integrates in the fulfillment of C-DAC s Vision.

    * To carve out a niche in the global arena of advanced Information Technology and enhance our brand image.
    * To continue to create and deploy the finest talent in our quest for further expanding the frontiers of High Performance Computing and Communication Technologies and its applications.
    * To achieve rapid and effective spread of knowledge by overcoming language barriers using Natural Language oriented computing and Multimedia Technologies.
    * To share our vast reservoir of experience for education and knowledge enrichment in the field of Information Technology.
    * To utilize the intellectual property thus generated, bring benefits of Information Technology to Society, by converting it into an exciting business opportunity and establishing a self-sustaining and wealth creating operation

The Placement cell at the respective centers actively coordinates the task of organizing the campus interviews for all the students.

The Placement cell at the respective centers actively coordinates the task of organizing the campus interviews for all the students.

ABB, Access Information, Aditi Technologies, Airbus, Aloha Technology, Amdocs, Amiga Development, Anibrain, Anuva Technologies, Atos Origin,Avaya Labs, Axis Bank, Azingo, Aztec Pacific Software, Bajaj Allianz, Balaji, etc.

ABB, Access Information, Aditi Technologies, Airbus, Aloha Technology, Amdocs, Amiga Development, Anibrain, Anuva Technologies, Atos Origin,Avaya Labs, Axis Bank, Azingo, Aztec Pacific Software, Bajaj Allianz, Balaji, etc.

    * e-Learning         
    * ISP & Data Centre       
    * Web Development Cell
    * Digital Library   
    * IT Consultancy clinic   
    * e-Procurement   
    * Quality Improvement Division (QI)
    * Guest Lectures & Seminars

    * e-Learning         
    * ISP & Data Centre       
    * Web Development Cell
    * Digital Library   
    * IT Consultancy clinic   
    * e-Procurement   
    * Quality Improvement Division (QI)
    * Guest Lectures & Seminars

Separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls.

Separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls.

C-DAC's achievements, awards won and accolades received

Year 2003

    * PARAM Padma ranked 171 in TOP 500 Supercomputers
    * "Golden Web Awards 2003-2004

Year 2002

    * PC Quest Users Choice Award - Best Indian Language Software
    * Best Website of PWD, Government of Maharashtra
    * Best Revenue System 'SARITA', Government of Maharashtra
    * Society for Technical Communications

Year 2001

    * Second Prize for Best utilization of the given space and good color combination
    * PC Quest Users Choice Award - Best Indian Language Software
    * Best Res

C-DAC's achievements, awards won and accolades received

Year 2003

    * PARAM Padma ranked 171 in TOP 500 Supercomputers
    * "Golden Web Awards 2003-2004

Year 2002

    * PC Quest Users Choice Award - Best Indian Language Software
    * Best Website of PWD, Government of Maharashtra
    * Best Revenue System 'SARITA', Government of Maharashtra
    * Society for Technical Communications

Year 2001

    * Second Prize for Best utilization of the given space and good color combination
    * PC Quest Users Choice Award - Best Indian Language Software
    * Best Reseller Award by PCI Geomatics, Canada
    * The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Jankalyan Samiti (Maharashtra State) recognized C-DAC for its pioneering contribution in research.

Year 2000

    * CSI - Infosys Award-2001 - Best Shrink Wrapped Product (Second runners-up)
    * CSI - Infosys award - Best SHRINK-WRAPPED Software Product
    * ISO 9001 certificate
    * PC Quest Users Choice Award - Best Indian Language Software
    * Best Exhibition Stall at ELITEX 2000
    * Best computer package in Hindi