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.

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).

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.

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.

What is the age limit to apply for CUSAT CAT?

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

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.

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.

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.

How many subjects are there in CUSAT CAT exam?

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

What is the CUSAT CAT syllabus?

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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: Date, Application Form, Pattern, Syllabus, Admission Process

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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.

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