Candidates appearing in the CUSAT CAT exam can check the question papers with solutions PDF. CUSAT CAT previous-year question papers with solutions will help with preparation. The authority released the CUSAT CAT previous year question papers on the official website after the conclusion of the exam.
CUSAT CAT Question Papers Solutions PDFs
CUSAT CAT Question Papers: Those candidates who will appear in the CUSAT CAT exam must practice previous year CUSAT CAT question papers with solutions. With the help of CUSAT CAT question papers, candidates can check important topics and chapters asked in the exam previously. Along with the CUSAT CAT question papers, solution PDFs, and analyses, candidates can also check the CUSAT CAT exam pattern and syllabus for effective preparation.
Candidates who solve CUSAT CAT question papers not only boost their confidence but also know what types of questions are asked in the exam. Can also figure out their weak and strong areas. Candidates will also be able to understand the scheme of the exam. Scroll down for more details about the CUSAT CAT previous year question papers with solutions PDF.
- CUSAT CAT Previous Year Question Papers
- Steps To Download CUSAT CAT Question Papers with Solutions PDF
- What Are The Benefits Of Solving the Previous Year Question Papers?
CUSAT CAT Previous Year Question Papers
The Cochin University released the CUSAT CAT question paper on the official website. Candidates are advised to practice CUSAT CAT previous year question papers with solutions to help in preparations, will come to know exam difficulty level, etc. Candidates can check below the official CUSAT CAT previous year question papers and solution PDFs.
CUSAT CAT 2023 Question Paper
CUSAT CAT 2022 Question Paper
CUSAT CAT 2021 Question Paper
| CUSAT CAT 2021 Question Paper Shift 1 |
| CUSAT CAT 2021 Question Paper Shift 2 |
| CUSAT CAT 2021 Question Paper Shift 3 |
CUSAT CAT 2019 Question Paper
| CUSAT CAT 2019 Question Paper B.Tech |
CUSAT CAT 2018 Question Paper
| CUSAT CAT 2018 Question Paper B.Tech Final |
Steps To Download CUSAT CAT Question Papers with Solutions PDF
Candidates can check the procedure below to download the CUSAT CAT question papers.
- Visit the CUSAT official website.
- Click on the direct link for Common Admission Test (CAT) previous years Question Papers
- Select year from the list provided.
- Click on the CUSAT CAT question paper PDF link for respective course.
- Download CUSAT question paper for future reference.
Also Read: CUSAT CAT Preparation Tips
Commonly asked questions
The CUSAT CAT exam will have 3 subjects- Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
Check CUSAT CAT exam pattern below:
Subject | Total Questions | Marks | Duration (Minutes) |
|---|---|---|---|
Mathematics | 90 | 360 | 75 |
Physics | 75 | 300 | 60 |
Chemistry | 60 | 240 | 45 |
Total | 225 | 900 | 180 |
Check below the important topics in CUSAT CAT:
Mathematics
- Calculus (Differential & Integral)
- Matrices & Determinants
- Coordinate Geometry (Conics & Circles)
- Vectors & 3D Geometry
- Probability & Statistics
Physics
- Electrostatics & Current Electricity
- Mechanics (Laws of Motion & Work-Energy)
- Modern Physics (Atoms, Nuclei & Photoelectric Effect)
- Optics (Ray & Wave)
- Thermodynamics & Heat
Chemistry
- Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
- Organic Named Reactions & Mechanisms
- Chemical Kinetics & Equilibrium
- P-Block & D-Block Elements
- Coordination Compounds
Weightage of each section in CUSAT CAT is as follows:
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 |
What Are The Benefits Of Solving the Previous Year Question Papers?
Candidates can check below the benefits of solving the CUSAT CAT question papers.
- Solving the CUSAT CAT question papers enables students to boost their confidence and evaluate their performance.
- It also helps to figure out the important topics and chapters asked in the previous exam.
- Helps in determining the exam difficulty level.
- It helps in understanding the CUSAT-CAT exam pattern.
- Candidates will be able to check their strong and weak areas by solving the CUSAT CAT previous year papers.
- Candidates can use them to practice and improve speed and accuracy.
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Student Forum
Answered 2 months ago
CUSAT first releases a provisional (preliminary) key to let candidates spot errors and submit formal complaints. After a panel of subject experts reviews these inputs, a rectified final answer key is published, which cannot be challenged further.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
No, the CUSAT CAT B.Tech test (Test Code 101) does not include English or Logical Reasoning. It consists strictly of PCM questions.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
The syllabus of CUSAT CAT is aligned with the NCERT/CBSE Class 11 and 12 curriculum. Because Kerala State Board textbooks closely follow NCERT guidelines, preparing with standard NCERT resources covers both boards effectively.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
Yes. Candidates belonging to SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes), EWS, and SC/ST categories receive relaxation in cutoff ranks compared to the General category.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
Yes. CUSAT has two main campuses offering B.Tech: the main campus in Kochi (School of Engineering) and the Kuttanad campus (CUCEK). The main campus cutoffs are significantly tighter than those for CUCEK.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
A rank under 500 is generally required to secure top-tier branches like CSE, ECE, or Naval Architecture in the primary campus of CUSAT.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the School of Engineering (SOE), Thrikkakkara is highly competitive, typically closing around ranks 700 to 750 for the general category.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months ago
CUSAT releases the cutoff in the form of last ranks rather than raw marks. These ranks are categorised by All India Quota, State Quota, and specific caste/community reservations.
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