CUSAT CAT LLM Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure
Cochin University of Science and Technology - Common Admission Test 2026 ( CUSAT CAT )
CUSAT CAT 2026 Fee Remittance (B.Tech Third Allotment)
17 Jul '26 - 21 Jul '26
CUSAT CAT Counselling 2026: Cochin University of Science and Technology is conducting the CUSAT CAT counselling in online mode. The CUSAT CAT counselling is held for admission to various programmes at the university. The second seat allotment for BTech students is out, and the third allotment list is awaited. Students declared qualified as per the CUSAT CAT result are eligible to participate in the counselling process. Check this page for more details on CUSAT CAT counselling 2026.
- CUSAT CAT counselling process 2026
- CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2026
CUSAT CAT counselling process 2026
The candidates who have qualified CUSAT CAT 2026 can check the counselling process for admission below:
The stages of counselling of CUSAT CAT 2026 are as follows.
- CUSAT CAT counselling registration
- CUSAT Choice/Option filling
- CUSAT seat allotment
- Fee payment
- Report to the allotted college
Download CUSAT CAT 2026 counselling schedule
CUSAT CAT counselling registration 2026
This is the first stage of the counselling process, wherein a candidate has to complete the registration. In order to register for the CUSAT CAT 2026 counselling, applicants have to use their login credentials, such as User ID and password.
CUSAT choice filling (Option entry)
After completing the CUSAT CAT counselling registration process, candidates have to fill in the colleges according to their preference. Select the colleges in which you are interested to take admission and then lock & submit the choices. If any candidate fails to lock & submit his/her choices, then it will be done automatically.
CUSAT CAT 2026 seat allotment
The seat allotment is prepared considering the rank, college preference, seats available, etc. The CUSAT seat allotment result will be released online, and a candidate can access it by using their login credentials. Download the seat allotment letter and carry it with you to the allotted institute.
CUSAT CAT round 1 seat allotment instructions
Fee payment
After the release of the CUSAT seat allotment result 2026, candidates need to pay the fee. If a candidate fails to pay the fee within the prescribed time, then his/her seat will be cancelled.
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.
Report to the Allotted College
On completion of the payment process, candidates will be notified about the date and time to report to the allotted college. Carry the original as well as two sets of photocopies of the documents. Check the list of documents required for the document verification below.
- CUSAT Application Form
- CUSAT Admit Card
- Mark sheet and Certificates of Class 10 & 12
- Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Caste category Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile (For Kerala students)
- PWD Certificate (if applicable)
- Sports Certificate (if applicable)
Candidates must provide complete and original documents during the verification process. Shortlisted candidates have to pay the fee to confirm their admission.
Commonly asked questions
The authority will conduct the CUSAT CAT counselling in online mode. However, shortlisted candidates have to report to the allotted college for document verification.
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.
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.
CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUSAT CAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 17 Jul ' 26 - 21 Jul ' 26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 Fee Remittance (B.Tech Third Allotment) ONGOING |
| 23 Jul ' 26 - 25 Jul ' 26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 B.Tech First Real Time Admission Registration |
| 23 Jul ' 26 - 25 Jul ' 26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 Document Verification |
| 27 Jul ' 26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 B.Tech First Real Time Admission Starts |
| 30 Jul ' 26 - 31 Jul ' 26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 B.Tech B.Tech Second Real Time Admission Registration |
| 03 Aug ' 26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 B.Tech Second Real Time Admission Starts |
| 07 Aug ' 26 - 09 Aug ' 26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 B.Tech Third Real Time Admission Registration |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 17 Jul ' 26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 Third Allotment for B.Tech Programmes |
| 15 Jul ' 26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 Second Allotment for B.Tech Programmes |
| 15 Jul ' 26 - 17 Jul ' 26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 Fee Remittance (B.Tech Second Allotment) |
CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2026
Cochin University publishes the CUSAT CAT 2026 cutoff ranks on admissions.cusat.ac.in. These "closing ranks" represent the minimum standing required for B.Tech admission. Higher scores secure better ranks, directly improving your selection odds. Check below the CuSAT CAT 2026 cutoff ranks:
| CUSAT CAT counselling round | Cutoff (Last Ranks) |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | Download BTech last rank details |
| Round 2 | Download BTech last rank details |
Commonly asked questions
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.
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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| College | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi | – / – | 10 | – / – |
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 6 days 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 6 days 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 6 days 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 a week 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 a week 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 a week 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 a week 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 a week 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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
No. Course selection choices are locked permanently in the CUSAT CAT registration. Take extra care when picking your desired programme on the course allocation dashboard.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
Your registered CUSAT CAT email address functions as your permanent user ID for all subsequent logins, admit card downloads, and counselling updates.
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