CUSAT CAT Exam Pattern 2026: Total questions, Marking scheme, Duration

Registration - 27 Jan '26 - 5 Mar '26

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Updated on Feb 1, 2026 17:01 IST

CUSAT CAT Exam Pattern 2026: The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has released the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam pattern. This year, the authorities have revised the CUSAT CAT exam pattern. Aspirants of CUSAT CAT 2026 must check the revised paper pattern here. It provides details related to the marking scheme, exam duration, number of questions, subject-wise distribution, and other important details. The entrance test will be conducted in online (CBT) mode. As per the revised B.Tech exam pattern, the question paper will consist of 225 questions for a total of 900 marks to be attempted in 3 hours.

Knowledge of both the CUSAT CAT pattern and the CUSAT CAT syllabus will help candidates strategise their preparation. Students must practice the CUSAT CAT previous year's question papers while preparing for the exam. The CUSAT CAT 2026 exam date is May 9, 10 and 11. Check the complete details on the CUSAT CAT exam pattern 2026 below.

Table of contents

What's New in CUSAT CAT Exam Pattern 2026?
CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Pattern
CUSAT Exam Pattern 2026 - Marking scheme
CUSAT CAT 2026 Syllabus

What's New in CUSAT CAT Exam Pattern 2026?

CUSAT has introduced a major revision in the marking scheme for CUSAT CAT 2026.

What's New?

From 2026 onwards, each correct answer will now carry 4 marks
Earlier, each correct answer was awarded 3 marks
Negative marking remains unchanged
The number of questions, exam duration, subject distribution and syllabus remain the same

This increases the overall weightage of correct answers and raises the maximum marks of the exam.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The revised CUSAT CAT 2026 exam pattern has been published along with the official notification. The entrance test will consist of MCQ-type questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, to be completed within 180 minutes.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Test Code 101 (PCM)

Subject	Total Questions	Marks	Duration (Minutes)
Mathematics	90	360	75
Physics	75	300	60
Chemistry	60	240	45
Total	225	900	180

Some Important Points;

For each right answer, three (4) marks will be awarded and for each wrong answer one (1) mark will be deducted.
In case of a tie, the marks of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in the CAT will be considered in the same order.
A minimum of 10 marks have to be scored separately for Mathematics and 10 marks for Physics and Chemistry combined, in the CAT examination for ranking the candidates for B.Tech. programs.

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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 Exam Pattern 2026 - Marking scheme

As per the revised CUSAT CAT exam pattern, candidates will get 4 marks for every correct response, while 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Marking Scheme for B.Tech

Paper	Subject	Total Marks
Paper 1	Mathematics	360 marks
Paper 2	Physics	300 marks
Paper 2	Chemistry	240 marks
Total		900 marks

Commonly asked questions

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.

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: How many subjects are there in CUSAT CAT exam?

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

CUSAT CAT 2026 Syllabus

The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has released the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam syllabus at admission.cusat.ac.in. Students must check the syllabus of CUSAT CAT to know the topics and chapters that will be covered in the exam. Using the syllabus, students can prepare a strategy to ace the exam.

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).

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Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Overview DIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES DIMENSIONAL FORMULAE Significant Figures DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS Overview Change of State Ideal Gas Equation and Absolute Temperature Thermal Expansion Heat Transfer Specific Heat Calorimetry Temperature and Heat Measurement of Temperature Thermodynamic Process Carnot Engine Reversible and Irreversible Process Thermal Equilibrium Thermodynamic State Variables Equation of State Overview First Law of Thermodynamics Second Law of Thermodynamics Behaviour of Gases Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gas Overview Periodic and Oscillatory Motion Simple Pendulum Simple Harmonic Motion Overview Speed of a Travelling Wave Displacement Relation in a Progressive Wave Superposition Principle Beats Reflection of Waves Kinematic Equation Uniformly of Accelerated Motion Instantaneous Velocity and Speed Overview Acceleration Resolution of Vectors Vector Addition by Analytical Method Scalars and Vectors Multiplication of Vectors by Real Numbers Addition and Subtraction of Vectors Overview Projectile Motion Motion in a Plane Conservation of Momentum Equilibrium of a Particle Circular Motion Common Forces in Mechanics Solving Problems in Mechanics Conservation of Mechanical Energy Potential Energy of Spring Power Kinetic Energy Collision Work Concept of Potential Energy Moment of Inertia Overview Centre of Mass Vector Product of Two Vectors Torque and Angular Momentum Motion of Centre of Mass Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Overview Angular Velocity and Relation with Linear Velocity Dynamics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Kinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Angular Momentum of Rotation About a Fixed Axis Keplers Law Overview Escape Speed Earth Satellites Energy of an Orbiting Satellite Stress Strain Curve Elastic Moduli Applications of Elastic Behaviour of Materials Surface Tension Bernoulli Principle Pressure in Fluids Viscosity Streamline Flow Forces between Multiple Charges Conductors and Insulators Basic Properties of Electric Charge Electric Charge Electric Charge and Field Electric Flux Electric Charge and Field Electric Field Lines Continuous Charge Distribution Interference Light Waves Youngs Experiment Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Einstein Photoelectric Theory Photoelectric Effect Wave Theory Light Photoelectric Effect Electron Emission Overview Bohr Model of Hydrogen Atom Radioactivity Physics Nuclei Overview Size of Nucleus Binding Energy Nuclear Energy Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Diode Diode as Rectifier Intrinsic Semiconductor Extrinsic Semiconductor Overview Potential Due to Point Charge Combination of Capacitors Electrostatic Potential Energy Stored in a Capacitor Capacitors and Capacitance Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance Electrostatics of Conductors Potential Energy of a System of Charges Potential due to a System of Charges Electric Current Overview Electrical Energy and Power Temperature Dependence of Resistivity Wheatstone Bridge Overview Ohms Law Kirchhoffs Law Drift of Electrons and the Origin of Resistivity Torque on Current Loop Magnetic Dipole Motion in Magnetic Field Solenoid Magnetic Field due to a Current Element Magnetic Field on Axis of Circular Current Loop Ampere Circuital Law Magnetic Force Overview Moving Coil Galvanometer Magnetism and Matter Magnetic Properties of Materials Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity Bar Magnet Electromagnetism Motional Electromotive Force Experiments of Faraday and Henry Alternating Current Overview Transformer AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor AC Voltage applied to a Capacitor AC Voltage applied to a Series LCR circuit Representation of AC Current and Voltage by Vector Electromagnetic Spectrum Electromagnetic Waves Displacement Current Total Internal Reflection Refraction through a Prism Optical Instruments Derivation of Lens Formula Reflection of Light by Spherical Mirrors Refraction at Spherical Surface and by Lenses Derive Equation of Motion by Calculus method Alternating Current Overview Mole Concept and Molar Mass STOICHIOMETRY AND STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONS Percentage Composition Laws of Chemical Combination Atomic and Molecular Masses Properties of Matter and their Measurement Importance of Chemistry Overview Overview Atomic Models Discovery of Sub Atomic Particles Towards Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Electronic Configuration Types of Elements Periodic Table Electronic Configuration of Element Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements Genesis of Periodic Classification Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Numbers Present Form of Periodic Table Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hybridization Valence Bond Theory Molecular Orbital Theory Hydrogen Bonding Ionic or Electrovalent Bond Kossel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding Bond Parameters Bonding in Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules VSEPR Theory Applications of Chemical Bonding Equilibrium Processes Homogeneous Equilibria Factors Affecting Equilibria Applications of Equilibrium Constant Ionization of Acids and Bases Ionic Equilibrium in Solution Equilibrium in Chemical Processes Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts Heter Heterogeneous Equilibria Oxidation Number Classification of Organic Compounds Isomerism Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Quantitative 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