CUSAT CAT MCA Pattern 2025: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

MSc, MFSc MA MCA LLM LLB MVoc B.E. / B.Tech

Updated on Aug 31, 2025 23:34 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

CUSAT CAT Exam Pattern 2026: The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) will release the CUSAT CAT 2026 paper pattern on its official website, admissions.cusat.ac.in. The CUSAT CAT exam pattern will include details on the marking scheme, exam duration, number of questions, and other relevant information. Those who are preparing for the CUSAT CAT exam must familiarise themselves with the exam pattern before starting their preparation. The authority will conduct the CUSAT CAT exam in online mode. As per the CUSAT CAT Btech pattern, the question paper will have 225 questions to be attempted in 3 hours

Knowledge of both the CUSAT CAT pattern and the CUSAT CAT syllabus will help candidates strategise their preparation. Students must practice the CUSAT CAT previous year's question papers while preparing for the exam. Check the complete details on the CUSAT CAT exam pattern 2026 below.

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CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Pattern
CUSAT Exam Pattern 2026 - Marking scheme
CUSAT CAT 2026 syllabus

CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The exam authority will update the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam pattern through the official notification. The CUSAT CAT exam will comprise questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The paper will be in multiple-choice format with four alternatives. The CUSAT CAT exam duration is of 3 hours. For more details, candidates can refer to the table below.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Pattern: For Test Code 101(PCM)

Subjects	Total Questions	Marks	Duration in Minutes
Mathematics	90	270	75
Physics	75	225	60
Chemistry	60	180	45
Total	225	675	180

Some Important Points;

For each right answer, three (3) marks will be awarded and for each wrong answer one (1) mark will be deducted.
In case of a tie, the marks of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in the CAT will be considered in the same order.
A minimum of 10 marks have to be scored separately for Mathematics and 10 marks for Physics and Chemistry combined, in the CAT examination for ranking the candidates for B.Tech. programs.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the CUSAT CAT exam pattern?

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.

Q: What is the CUSAT CAT exam duration?

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 minutes.

Q: 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.

CUSAT Exam Pattern 2026 - Marking scheme

As per the CUSAT CAT exam pattern, applicants will be awarded three marks for each correct answer, while there is a negative marking of one mark for each incorrect answer. For more details, candidates can check the table given below.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Marking Scheme for B.Tech

Papers	Subjects	Total Marks
Paper 1	Mathematics	270 marks
Paper 2	Physics	225 marks (Physics) 180 marks (Chemistry)
Paper 2	Chemistry	225 marks (Physics) 180 marks (Chemistry)
Total		675 marks

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the CUSAT CAT syllabus?

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

Q: How many subjects are there in CUSAT CAT exam?

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

Q: 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.

CUSAT CAT 2026 syllabus

The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) will release the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam syllabus online. Applicants appearing for the exam must go through the syllabus of CUSAT CAT to ace the exam with a good score. The syllabus comprises important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Applicants can also use the syllabus to prepare an effective strategy to ace the exam.

Commonly asked questions

Q: 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.

Q: 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).

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