CUSAT CAT 2026: Date, Application Form, Pattern, Syllabus, Admission Process

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Updated on Dec 4, 2025 07:29 IST

CUSAT CAT 2026: Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) will conduct the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam in online mode. The authority will soon release the CUSAT CAT 2026 official notification on the website, admissions.cusat.ac.in. The authority is expected to commence the CUSAT CAT registration in January 2026, while the exam will be held in May 2026.

Candidates must check the CUSAT CAT syllabus and pattern to prepare for the test. The CUSAT CAT exam is conducted annually for admission to B.Tech (UG Programs & PG Programs) in CUSAT, Kochi. The exam has 225 questions from physics, chemistry and mathematics/biology. Each question 3 is of marks with 1/3rd negative marking for an incorrect answer. For complete information, check below.

Table of contents

What is CUSAT CAT?
CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
CUSAT CAT 2026 Application Form
CUSAT CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
CUSAT CAT 2026 Syllabus and Important Books
CUSAT CAT 2026 exam pattern
CUSAT CAT 2026 preparation tips
CUSAT CAT 2026 admit card
CUSAT CAT 2026 answer key
CUSAT CAT 2026 Result
CUSAT CAT 2026 Counselling

What is CUSAT CAT?

Cochin University of Science and Technology conducts CUSAT CAT to select candidates for admission. Based on their CUSAT CAT scores, students can apply for Engineering, Environmental Studies, Humanities, Law, Marine Sciences, Medical Sciences & Technology, Science, Social Sciences and Technology courses.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Is CUSAT CAT exam conducted once a year?

Yes. The CUSAT CAT exam is conducted once a year. Since the exam is held for multiple courses, it is conducted over a few days. Candidates must check the CUSAT CAT exam date 2026 to know the exam date for their course.

Q: Is CUSAT private or government?

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is a state-government owned autonomous University in Kochi. It has 3 campuses in- Kalamassery, Ernakulam (Kochi) and Kuttanad (Alappuzha).

Q: What is CUSAT CAT?

CUSAT CAT is short name for Coachin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test. The University conducts CAT for admission to various UG and PG courses offered at the University.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUSAT CAT 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Jan ' 26	CUSAT CAT 2026 Notification TENTATIVE
Feb ' 26	CUSAT CAT 2026 Application Form TENTATIVE
May ' 26	CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Date TENTATIVE

CUSAT CAT 2026 Application Form

DeskCalendar Registration: Feb ' 26

The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) will release the CUSAT CAT application form in online mode only. The CUSAT CAT application window is expected to open in January 2026. To apply for the exam, candidates have to complate registration, form-filling, document uploading and fee payment. Last year, the CUSAT CAT application fee was Rs 1200 (Rs 600 for Kerala SC/ST). Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before filling the application form.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will CUSAT CAT 2026 registration begin?

The CUSAT CAT registration 2026 will commence in January 2026. Candidates will be able to fill out the CUSAT CAT application form on the website, admissions.cusat.ac.in.

Q: How to apply for CUSAT CAT?

To apply for CUSAT CAT, candidates have to visit the website, admissions.cusat.ac.in. Applicants have to complete registration, filling of form and fee payment.

Q: What is the CUSAT CAT application fee?

The CUSAT CAT application fee is Rs.1500 and for Kerala SC (KSC)/ Kerala ST (KST) Rs. 700 for a maximum of 2 test codes. For each additional test code, candidates have to pay Rs. 500 for general candidates Rs. 250 for KSC/KST candidates.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must check the eligibility criteria before filling the CUSAT CAT application form. Only eligible candidates can apply for the test online. The course-wise eligibility criteria are mentioned below.

Course	Eligibility
Marine Engineering	Secured 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the Class 12 or equivalent from Kerala Board or any other recognized Board. Studied in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English in the qualifying examination. Secured a minimum 50% in the English subject either in Class 10 or in Class 12 (applicable to all the categories). Candidate should also qualify the CET (Common Entrance Test) conducted by Indian Maritime University (IMU). Candidates have to submit physical fitness and eye fitness certificates as well. The certificate should be obtained from Medical Examiners and approved by DG Shipping.
Naval Architecture & Ship Building	Scored 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the Class 12 examination or equivalent from Kerala Board or any other recognized Board. Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics should be the compulsory subjects along with the other subjects in the qualifying examination. Obtained 50% in the Mathematics subject. Must have scored 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics when taken together.
Instrumentation & Technology	Obtained 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics when taken together in the qualifying examination. Obtained 55% in the Mathematics subject.
Polymer Science & Engineering	Passed Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as an optional subject or any other equivalent examination with 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognized Board. Secured 50% in the Mathematics subject.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Age Limit

The exam authority, CUSAT, does not specify the age limit to take the CUSAT CAT exam. Candidates from any age group can fill out the CUSAT CAT 2026 application form and subsequently participate in the counselling if they qualify for the entrance.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the CUSAT CAT eligibility criteria?

Candidates who wish to appear for the CUSAT CAT BTech exam must have passed thier class 12th exams with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. They should also obtain a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics together. Kerala SC and ST candidates do not have any minimum percentage requirement however, they must has qualified their class 12th exam.

Q: What is the age limit to apply for CUSAT CAT?

There is no age limit to apply for the CUSAT CAT exam.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Syllabus and Important Books

The exam authority CUSAT will release the CUSAT CAT 2026 syllabus along with the official notification. The CUSAT CAT syllabus will be based on the class XI and XII syllabus as per the NCERT books. The syllabus will be available for each subject- Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates must have a deep understanding of every section of the CUSAT CAT syllabus to ensure a good preparation strategy for CUSAT CAT 2026. Candidates must prepare every topic of the CUSAT CAT syllabus 2026 to score well on the test. For complete information, check here: CUSAT CAT 2026 Syllabus.

Candidates can check the below suggestions for CUSAT CAT prep books 2026.

CUSAT CAT 2026: Best Books For Preparation

Candidates need reference books for the CUSAT CAT exam preparation. Therefore, it is necessary for the candidates to know about the best books to prepare for the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam. Check below the reference books that will help in the preparation.

NCERT Physics for Class 11th and 12th
NCERT Chemistry for Class 11th and 12th
Previous year's papers of CUSAT CAT.
Solutions of Concepts of Physics by HC Verma ( Volume I)
Solutions of Concepts of Physics by HC Verma ( Volume II)
Understanding Physics by DC Pandey
Mathematics for Class 12 by RD Sharma ( Volume I)
Mathematics for Class 12 by RD Sharma ( Volume II)
Concepts of Organic Chemistry for JEE OP Tandon
A Textbook of Inorganic Chemistry for competitions OP Tandon
A Textbook of Organic Chemistry for JEE Mains and JEE Advanced by Arihant Publications

Commonly asked questions

Q: How many subjects are there in CUSAT CAT exam?

The CUSAT CAT exam will have 3 subjects- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Q: What is the CUSAT CAT syllabus?

The CUSAT CAT syllabus is based on the class 10+2 Board syllabus for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Q: Can I use NCERTs for my CUSAT CAT preparation?

Yes. NCERTs should form the base of your preparation since the CUSAT CAT syllabus is the same as mentioned in the NCERTs.

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CUSAT CAT 2026 exam pattern

The CUSAT CAT exam pattern will be made available on the website. The CUSAT CAT 2026 exam pattern provides information on the number of questions asked, the marking scheme followed, and more. Candidates should look out for the pattern for the CUSAT CAT before planning any preparation strategy for the test. Check the CUSAT CAT exam pattern below.

For Test Code 101

Subjects	No of Questions	Time in Minutes	Marks
Physics & Chemistry (combined)	135 Questions (Physics - 75 Questions and Chemistry - 60 Questions)	105 minutes	405
Mathematics	90 Questions	75 minutes	270
Total	225 Questions	180 minutes	675

For Test Code 104

Subjects	No of Questions	Time in Minutes	Marks
Physics & Chemistry (combined)	135 Questions (Physics - 75 Questions and Chemistry - 60 Questions)	105 minutes	405
Biology	90 Questions	75 minutes	270
Total	225 Questions	180 minutes	675

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the CUSAT CAT exam pattern?

As per the CUSAT CAT exam pattern there will be 225 MCQs. The mathematics section will have 90 questions, physics will have 75 questions, while chemistry will have 60 questions. The exam duration is 3 hr and the maximum mark is 675.

Q: What is the CUSAT CAT marking scheme?

As per the CUSAT CAT marking scheme, candidates will get 3 marks for every correct answer while 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect response.

Q: What is the CUSAT CAT exam duration?

The total duration of CUSAT CAT exam is 3 hours. There is also a subject-wise time limit. The Physics section will be conducted in the first 60 minutes, the Chemistry section will be held in the next 45 minutes and finally the mathematics section for 75 minutes.

CUSAT CAT 2026 preparation tips

Candidates must have a holistic preparation strategy to ace the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam. Candidates can use the following CUSAT CAT 2026 preparation tips given below.

Be well acquainted with the CUSAT CAT syllabus and exam pattern.
Cover every part of the syllabus holistically.
Make handwritten notes of covered topics.
Make timetable for frequent revision.
Practice the CUSAT CAT 2025 previous year's questions.

Attempt CUSAT CAT mock test.

CUSAT CAT 2026 admit card

The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) will release the CUSAT CAT 2026 admit card online at its official website. The CUSAT CAT admit card 2026 will be available on the official website at admissions.cusat.ac.in.Candidates must know that the CUSAT CAT 2026 admit card will not be sent through email, post, or fax. Candidates must download their CUSAT CAT 2026 admit card and bring it to the exam center. Candidates can not enter the exam hall, without a CUSAT CAT 2026 admit card. The admit card for CUSAT CAT 2026 is an important document for appearing in the exam as well as in counselling.

CUSAT CAT 2026 answer key

The authority will release the CUSAT CAT answer key at admissions.cusat.ac.in. The answer key will have the correct answers to the questions in the exam. Candidates will be able to raise objections against the provisional CUSAT CAT 2026 answer key. After the objection period, the CUSAT CAT final answer key will be released online. Candidates can the CUSAT CAT answer key 2026 to calculate their expected marks and predict their ranks.

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CUSAT CAT 2026 Result

The result of the CUSAT CAT 2026 shall be announced by Cochin University of Science and Technology on its website, admissions.cusat.ac.in. Candidates have to use their login ID and password in order to download their results. The results will be announced as a rank card. The rank card of CUSAT CAT will mention the name, roll number, marks attained, rank, application number, etc of the candidate. Furthermore, with the declaration of the result, the authorities will announce the rank list of CUSAT CAT.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How will the CUSAT CAT result be declared?

The authority will declare the CUSAT CAT result in online mode on the website, admissions.cusat.ac.in

Q: What details will be mentioned on the CUSAT CAT result?

The CUSAT CAT result will be declared as a rank card which will contain candidate's name, roll number, rank, category and more.

Q: When will the CUSAT CAT result be declared?

The CUSAT CAT result is released a few days after the exam. The authority will prepare the CUSAT CAT result based on the final answer key.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Counselling

Cochin University will conduct the CUSAT CAT counselling for all the qualifed candidates only. Eligible students have to participate in the counselling for B.Tech admission. The CUSAT CAT 2026 counselling comprises various steps such as registration, choice filling, seat allotment, verification and fee payment, etc. There are several rounds to fill in all vacant seats, apart from regular counselling rounds, including the CUSAT CAT BTech spot round.

Candidates must provide complete and original documents during the verification process. Shortlisted candidates have to pay the fee to confirm their admission.

Note: If a candidate fails to pay fees before the stipulated last date of payment of an allotment, then all the options for that candidate will be cancelled, and he/she will not be considered for subsequent allotments. However, he or she can participate in the spot admission, if any.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: How many BTech programmes are available at CUSAT?

There are 11 BTech programmes at Cochin University of Science and Technology, namely- Computer Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Safety and Fire Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship Building, Polymer Science & Engineering and Instrumentation and Control Engineering.

Q: How to get admission to BTech Marine Engineering at CUSAT?

Admission to B.Tech Marine Engineering at CUSAT is done based on a rank list prepared on the IMU CET scores. Candidates must appear and secure a rank in the IMU CET exam and apply for admission at the time of counselling.

Q: How is the CUSAT CAT counselling held?

The authority will conduct the CUSAT CAT counselling in online mode. However, shortlisted candidates have to report to the allotted college for document verification.

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