CUSAT CAT Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions PDF

Cochin University of Science and Technology - Common Admission Test 2026 ( CUSAT CAT )

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The authority releases the CUSAT CAT question papers on the official website. Candidates can check below the CUSAT CAT previous year question papers and solution PDFs. It will help in the preparation; candidates will come to know the exam pattern, questions asked, difficulty level, and more.

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.

Table of contents
  • 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 2023 Question Paper Shift 1 (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) 
CUSAT CAT 2023 Question Paper Shift 2 (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) 
CUSAT CAT 2023 Question Paper Shift 3 (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) 
CUSAT CAT 2023 Question Paper Shift 4 (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) 
CUSAT CAT 2023 Question Paper Shift 5 (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) 

CUSAT CAT 2022 Question Paper 

CUSAT CAT 2022 Question Paper Shift 1 (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) 
CUSAT CAT 2022 Question Paper Shift 2 (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) 
CUSAT CAT 2022 Question Paper Shift 3 (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) 
CUSAT CAT 2022 Question Paper Shift 4 (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) 

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many subjects are there in CUSAT CAT exam?
A: 

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

Q:   What is CUSAT CAT exam pattern?
A: 

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

Q:   What are the most important topics for CUSAT CAT exam?
A: 

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
Q:   What is the Section-Wise weightage in the CUSAT CAT exam?
A: 

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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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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Abhay Aggarwal

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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Vipra Mehra

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.

A

Abhishek Chaudhary

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.

Y

Yatendra Singh

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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Virajita Choudhury

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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Mamona Majumder

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.

C

Chanchal Pandey

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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Akansha Bhandari

Contributor-Level 8