C Programming with DSA Roadmap 2026
6 phases · 14 weeks · build one project in every phase.
Step-by-step plan
- Compiler setup with GCC
- Data types and operators
- Control flow and loops
- Functions and recursion
- Storage classes
Project: Menu driven calculator and number utilities such as prime, Armstrong and palindrome checks
- Pointers and pointer arithmetic
- Dynamic memory allocation
- Arrays and 2D arrays
- String handling
- Debugging with GDB
Project: Text analyser that counts words, finds frequent words and reverses sentences
- Structures and unions
- Enums and typedef
- File I/O in text and binary
- Bit manipulation
- Multi-file programs with Make
Project: Student record management system that stores and searches records in a binary file
- Linked lists
- Stacks and queues
- Circular queues and deques
- Hash tables
- Valgrind leak checks
Project: Contact book with a hash table and undo feature built on a stack
- Binary trees and BST
- Heaps and priority queues
- Tries
- BFS and DFS
- Dijkstra and topological sort
Project: City route finder using a weighted graph and Dijkstra's shortest path
- Sorting and searching
- Recursion and backtracking
- Greedy algorithms
- Dynamic programming
- Mock coding rounds
Project: Solve 100 interview problems in C and publish them on GitHub with explanations
Practise each topic
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to learn C Programming with DSA?
Following this roadmap takes about 14 weeks with regular practice. Working professionals usually need a little longer.
What should I learn first in C Programming with DSA?
Start with phase 1: Compiler setup with GCC, Data types and operators, Control flow and loops. Build the phase project before moving on.
How do I know I am job-ready in C Programming with DSA?
When you can finish all phase projects on your own, solve the medium questions in the topic sheets and clear the mock interview comfortably.