CUSAT CAT 2025: Fourth Spot Counselling, Dates, Allotment, Cutoff, Admission Process

Cochin University of Science and Technology - Common Admission Test 2025 ( CUSAT CAT )

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Updated on Sep 13, 2025 22:20 IST

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CUSAT CAT 2025: Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) held the CUSAT CAT 2025 round 4 spot admission on August 25. The authority released the CUSAT CAT round 4 spot admission list online at admissions.cusat.ac.in. The admisison process was held in offline mode at Seminar Complex, Near Administrative Office CUSAT, Cochin University (P.O), Kochi - 682022. Those who are allotted a seat have to pay the programme fee and complete the document verification at the institute to confirm their admission. 

Candidates who have qualified the exam can participate in the CUSAT CAT counselling for admission to BTech and other courses. The CUSAT CAT 2025 exam was conducted on May 10, 11 & 12. The CUSAT CAT exam is conducted every year to provide admission to BTech (UG Programs & PG Programs) in CUSAT, Kochi. The exam had 225 questions from physics, chemistry and mathematics/biology. Each question had 3 marks with 1/3rd negative marking. For complete information, read the page below.

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  • What is CUSAT CAT?
  • CUSAT CAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • CUSAT CAT 2025 Counselling
  • CUSAT CAT 2025 Result
  • CUSAT CAT 2025 Application Form
  • CUSAT CAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria
  • CUSAT CAT 2025 Syllabus and Important Books
  • CUSAT CAT 2025 exam pattern
  • CUSAT CAT 2025 Question Papers
  • CUSAT CAT 2025 preparation tips
  • CUSAT CAT 2025 admit card
  • CUSAT CAT 2025 answer key
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What is CUSAT CAT?

The Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi conducts an entrance exam every year to provide admission to its UG and PG programs. The CUSAT common admission test is abbreviated as CUSAT CAT. CUSAT CAT is conducted to offer admission to various streams such as Engineering, Environmental Studies, Humanities, Law, Marine Sciences, Medical Sciences & Technology, Science, Social Sciences and Technology.

Initially, the CUSAT (Cochin University of Science and Technology) was constituted as the University of Cochin through an Act of the Kerala Government on July 10, 1971. In February 1986, the University of Cochin was re-constituted as Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). 

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CUSAT CAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUSAT CAT 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
25 Aug ' 25

CUSAT CAT 2025 Counselling: B.Tech Fourth Real Time (Spot) Admission

20 Aug ' 25 - 21 Aug ' 25

CUSAT CAT 2025 Counselling: Registration for B.Tech Fourth Real Time (Spot) Admission

14 Aug ' 25

CUSAT CAT 2025 Counselling: B.Tech Third Real Time (Spot) Admission

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CUSAT CAT 2025 Counselling

Cochin University conducted the CUSAT CAT 2025 fourth real-time spot admission on August 25. Candidates whose names are mentioned on the CUSAT CAT 2025 spot round counselling pdf can participate in the real-time admission process.

The CUSAT CAT 2025 counselling comprises various steps such as registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document 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 for document verification in the CUSAT CAT 2025 counselling process. If any document or information is found suspicious or fake, the candidate can be debarred from the admission process. Candidates must complete the seat allotment fee payment to continue the CUSAT CAT 2025 admission process. 

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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CUSAT CAT 2025 Result

The CUSAT CAT 2025 result has been released online in the form of the CUSAT CAT 2025 Ranklist. The CUSAT CAT result 2025 is available on the official website at admissions.cusat.ac.in. The Cochin University of Science and Technology released the rank list of all qualified candidates. Candidates can download the CUSAT CAT 2025 Rank card through the official website. Candidates will need their login credentials to download the CUSAT CAT 2025 result. The CUSAT CAT results in the form of the CUSAT CAT Rank Card 2025 contain important information such as Name, Roll number, Obtained marks, Registration number, Rank secured, and more. All the CUSAT CAT 2025 qualified candidates will be called for the CUSAT CAT 2025 counselling process. Candidate must download the CUSAT CAT 2025 result (Rank Card) for further reference. For more details click on CUSAT CAT 2025 result.

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CUSAT CAT 2025 Application Form

The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has closed the CUSAT CAT 2025 application form. The CUSAT CAT application window was open till March 10, 2025. The CUSAT CAT application process comprised several stages such as registration, filling out the application form, uploading documents, paying the application fee, and more.

The CUSAT CAT 2025 application fee will be INR 1200( Except INR 600 for Kerala SC/ST). The CUSAT CAT Late registration will be allowed with an additional fee of INR 100. Candidates should check the CUSAT CAT 2025 eligibility criteria before filling in the CUSAT CAT application form 2025.  Candidates must fill out the CAT registration with the correct details else this can lead to rejection of the CUSAT CAT application form 2025. Candidates can fill out the CUSAT CAT 2025 application form in the online mode only. Candidates must keep the registration details safe to download the CUSAT CAT admit card and CUSAT rank card in the future.

 

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CUSAT CAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must check the prescribed eligibility criteria before filling out the CUSAT CAT 2025 application form. Only eligible candidates can fill out the CUSAT CAT application form 2025. Candidate can check the below given eligibility criteria for CUSAT CAT candidates

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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 2025 Age Limit 

The exam authority CUSAT does not specify the age limit to take the CUSAT CAT 2025. Candidates from any age group can fill out the CUSAT CAT 2025 application form and subsequently participate in the counselling if they qualify for the entrance. 

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CUSAT CAT 2025 Syllabus and Important Books

The exam authority CUSAT will release the CUSAT CAT 2025 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. CUSAT CAT Syllabus 2025 contains topics of 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 2025. Candidates must prepare every topic of the CUSAT CAT syllabus 2025 to score well in the CUSAT CAT 2025. For complete information click on the CUSAT CAT 2025 Syllabus. 

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CUSAT CAT 2025: 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 2025 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
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CUSAT CAT 2025 exam pattern

The exam authority CUSAT will release the official CUSAT CAT exam pattern on the official website. CUSAT CAT exam pattern 2025 comprises of the number of questions asked, the marking scheme, and the duration of the exam. Candidates must check the CUSAT CAT 2025 exam pattern before devising a preparation strategy for CUSAT CAT 2025. . It helps candidates create a study plan according to the subject's priority. An overview of the CUSAT CAT exam pattern is provided 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 

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CUSAT CAT 2025 Question Papers

The Cochin University will release the CUSAT CAT 2025 question papers on the official website after the completion of the CUSAT CAT 2025 exam at admissions.cusat.ac.in. Candidates will be able to check the CUSAT CAT question paper 2025 with answers online after the official release. Candidates can use the previous year's papers to understand the nature of the CUSAT CAT 2025 exam. Candidates can use the CUSAT CAT question paper PDF 2025 to verify their answers. Also, candidates who are preparing for the CUSAT CAT exam can use the question paper for preparation for the exam. 

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CUSAT CAT 2025 preparation tips

Candidates must have a holistic preparation strategy to ace the CUSAT CAT 2025 exam. Candidates can use the following CUSAT CAT 2025 Preparation Tips 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. 
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CUSAT CAT 2025 admit card

The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has released the CUSAT CAT 2025 admit card online at its official website. The CUSAT CAT admit card 2025 is available on the official website at admissions.cusat.ac.in.Candidates must know that the CUSAT CAT 2025 admit card will not be sent through email, post, or fax. Candidates must download their CUSAT CAT 2025 admit card and bring it to the exam center. Candidates can not enter the exam hall, without a CUSAT CAT 2025 admit card. The admit card for CUSAT CAT 2025 is an important document for appearing in the exam as well as in counselling.

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CUSAT CAT 2025 answer key

The CUSAT releases two CUSAT CAT answer key formats: Provisional and Final. The exam authority CUSAT will release the provisional CUSAT CAT 2025 answer key online just after completing the CUSAT CAT 2025 exam. Candidates can raise objections against the provisional CUSAT CAT 2025 answer key. The provisional answer key of the CUSAT CAT 2025 exam contains the correct answers to the questions asked in the exam. after the closing of the objection window, the exam authority will release the CUSAT CAT 2025 Final answer key online. Candidates can utilize the CUSAT CAT 2025 answer key to calculate the marks and predict the rank too. Candidates can read in detail by clicking on the CUSAT CAT 2025 answer key.

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The CUSAT CAT cutoff is the minimum rank at which candidates are allotted a branch. The CUSAT CAT cutoff is different for each course and college. The authority will announce the cutoff of CUSAT CAT after each round of counselling.

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The CUSAT CAT passing marks for the BTech exam is 10 marks in maths and 10 marks in physics and chemistry combined. However, Kerala SC and ST candidates do not have a minimum passing mark.

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The authority will announce the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam date on the website, admissions.cusat.ac.in.

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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. 

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The total duration of the CUSAT CAT exam is 3 hours. However, the authorities have set subject-wise time limit for the online test. 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 minu

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The CUSAT CAT exam pattern states that the question paper will have 225 MCQs. Mathematics section will have 90 questions, physics will have 75 questions, while Chemistry will have 60 questions. The exam duration is 3 hours and the maximum marks are 675 marks.

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

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

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

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