CUSAT CAT 2026 Latest News & Updates: The Cochin University of Science and Technology will conduct the Common Admission Test (CUSAT CAT) for admission to UG and PG programmes at the University. Candidates will be offered BTech admission to 3 campuses of CUSAT based on the rank list of CUSAT CAT. The authority will conduct the CUSAT CAT exam in May 2026 while the CUSAT CAT registration will start in January 2026. Candidates who submit the CUSAT CAT application form will be issued the admit card. Candidates have to report to the allotted centres along with the CUSAT CAT 2026 admit card to sit for the test. Candidates can check the CUSAT CAT's latest news 2026 here. The application process for CUSAT CAT comprises registration, filling out a form, uploading documents, and payment of fee. For more details about CUSAT CAT 2026 latest news and updates, candidates must check this page regularly.
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CUSAT CAT Latest News and Updates 2026
Candidates can check the CUSAT CAT latest news and updates below:
CUSAT CAT FAQs
Candidates interested in appearing for the CUSAT CAT exam can check the important FAQs below:
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month 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 a month 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 a month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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 2 months 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 2 months 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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