CUSAT CAT MA Counselling 2026 Seat Allotment: Check Dates, Fees & Procedure

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

Samridhi Mishra
Updated on May 3, 2026 23:09 IST

By Samridhi Mishra, Senior Executive

Overview

CUSAT CAT Counselling 2026: Cochin University of Science and Technology will conduct the CUSAT CAT counselling in online mode. The CUSAT CAT counselling is held for admission to various programmes at the university. The authorities will conduct the counselling in multiple rounds. Candidates have to apply for admission by completing the registration-cum-choice filling. The authorities will announce the counselling schedule after the announcement of the results. Students declared qualified as per the CUSAT CAT result will be eligible to participate in the counselling process. The university is conducting CUSAT CAT 2026 on May 9, 10 and 11.

The CUSAT CAT 2026 counselling process will have stages such as registration/choice filling, seat allotment, verification and reporting at the centres. Students will be able to check the CUSAT CAT cutoff separately for each round of counselling. Check this page for more details on CUSAT CAT counselling 2026.

Table of contents
  • CUSAT CAT counselling process 2026
  • CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2026
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CUSAT CAT counselling process 2026

The CUSAT CAT 2026 counselling is a multi-step process involving registration, selecting preferences, seat allocation, document checks, and tuition payment. To fill all remaining vacancies, the university conducts multiple regular rounds followed by a spot admission phase.

The stages of counselling of CUSAT CAT 2026 are as follow.

  1. CUSAT CAT counselling registration
  2. CUSAT Choice/Option filling
  3. CUSAT seat allotment
  4. Fee payment
  5. Report to the allotted college

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 the 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 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. CUSAT seat allotment result will release online and a candidate can access it by using the login credentials. Download the seat allotment letter and carry it with to the allotted institute.

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 get 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 original as well as two sets of photocopy of the documents. Check the list of the 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.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How is the CUSAT CAT counselling held?
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The authority will conduct the CUSAT CAT counselling in online mode. However, shortlisted candidates have to report to the allotted college for document verification.

Q:   How to get admission to BTech Marine Engineering at CUSAT?
A: 

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.

Q:   How many BTech programmes are available at CUSAT?
A: 

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.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUSAT CAT 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
25 May ' 26

CUSAT CAT 2026 final answer key

14 May ' 26

CUSAT CAT 2026 answer key

14 May ' 26 - 18 May ' 26

CUSAT CAT 2026 answer key challenge

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CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2026

Cochin University will publish 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.

Reviewing historical cutoff data is essential for benchmarking your target rank. Only candidates whose ranks fall within these official limits are eligible for the counselling process. Essentially, the cutoff acts as the gateway and meeting it confirms your eligibility to participate in seat allotment and finalise your admission into the university's various engineering programs.

Year Cutoff PDF
2026 Will be available soon
2025 CUSAT CAT 2025 cutoff PDF
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the CUSAT CAT passing marks?
A: 

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.

Q:   What is the CUSAT CAT cutoff?
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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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Answered a week 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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Nishtha Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week 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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Manori Patra

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

No. The university does not enforce a restriction on the maximum number of attempts for the CUSAT CAT.

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Abhay Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

Yes. The base fee covers up to 2 test codes in CUSAT CAT. Each extra test code requires an additional fee of INR 500 for General candidates and INR 250 for KSC/KST candidates.

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Abhishek Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

Yes, you can apply for multiple programs in a single CUSAT CAT application form.

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Vipra Mehra

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

The entire process consists of online registration for CUSAT CAT, choosing academic programs, uploading a recent photograph and signature, and paying the application fee online.

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Yatendra Singh

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a week ago

Candidates can fill out and submit the application form strictly online through the CUSAT Admission Portal. No hard copies of the application are accepted for standard UG/PG courses.

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Virajita Choudhury

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The final answer keys of CUSAT CAT were out on May 25.

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Mamona Majumder

Contributor-Level 10

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Yes, candidates can raise objections to the CUSAT CAT provisional answer key.

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Virajita Choudhury

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The CUSAT CAT 2026 answer keys were released on May 14.

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