CUSAT CAT Question Papers 2026: Download Previous Year Question Paper PDF here

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

Mamona Majumder
Updated on May 14, 2026 13:16 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Assistant Manager

Overview

CUSAT CAT Question Papers: From this page, candidates can download the CUSAT CAT previous year question papers. The question papers for CUSAT CAT 2026 will also be uploaded on this page once they are officially available. The authority conducts the CUSAT CAT exam for a total of 225 questions to be attempted in 3 hours. The past year's papers will help students identify the frequently appearing topics and understand the chapter weightage for each topic. Download CUSAT CAT previous papers from this page below.

Table of contents
  • CUSAT CAT 2024 Questions Papers Shift-wise
  • CUSAT CAT 2023 Question Papers Shift-wise
  • CUSAT CAT 2022 Shift-wise Question Papers
  • CUSAT CAT 2021 Question Paper Shift-wise
  • Prep Guides
  • CUSAT CAT Sample Paper 2026 FAQs

Download previous year CUSAT CAT question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download CUSAT CAT previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

CUSAT CAT 2024 Questions Papers Shift-wise

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CUSAT CAT 2023 Question Papers Shift-wise

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CUSAT CAT 2022 Shift-wise Question Papers

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CUSAT CAT 2021 Question Paper Shift-wise

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Prep Guides

Important Chemistry Formulae for Success in Engineering Entrance Exams.pdf
Important Chemistry Formulae for Success in Engineering Entrance Exams
Important Maths Formulae for Success in Engineering Entrance Exams.pdf
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CUSAT CAT Sample Paper 2026 FAQs

Check important FAQs below on the CUSAT CAT 2026 sample papers.

Q:   What is the Section-Wise weightage in the CUSAT CAT exam?
A: 

Weightage of each section in CUSAT CAT is as follows:

For Test Code 101 

Subjects 

No of Questions 

Time in Minutes 

Marks 

Physics & Chemistry (combined) 

135 Questions (Physics - 75 Questions and Chemistry - 60 Questions) 

105 minutes 

405 

Mathematics 

90 Questions 

75 minutes 

270

Total 

225 Questions 

180 minutes 

675 

For Test Code 104 

Subjects 

No of Questions 

Time in Minutes 

Marks 

Physics & Chemistry (combined) 

135 Questions (Physics - 75 Questions and Chemistry - 60 Questions) 

105 minutes 

405

Biology 

90 Questions 

75 minutes 

270

Total 

225 Questions 

180 minutes 

675 

Q:   Which section is difficult to prepare in CUSAT CAT?
A: 

Mathematics is widely considered the most difficult and time-consuming section in the CUSAT CAT exam.

Q:   What is CUSAT CAT Pattern?
A: 

The CUSAT CAT question paper will have 225 questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or Biology. Candidates will get three marks for every correct answer, while there is a deduction of one mark for every incorrect response.

Q:   What is CUSAT CAT exam pattern?
A: 

Check CUSAT CAT exam pattern below:

Subject

Total Questions

Marks

Duration (Minutes)

Mathematics

90

360

75

Physics

75

300

60

Chemistry

60

240

45

Total

225

900

180

Q:   What are the most important topics for CUSAT CAT exam?
A: 

Check below the important topics in CUSAT CAT:

Mathematics

  • Calculus (Differential & Integral)
  • Matrices & Determinants
  • Coordinate Geometry (Conics & Circles)
  • Vectors & 3D Geometry
  • Probability & Statistics

Physics

  • Electrostatics & Current Electricity
  • Mechanics (Laws of Motion & Work-Energy)
  • Modern Physics (Atoms, Nuclei & Photoelectric Effect)
  • Optics (Ray & Wave)
  • Thermodynamics & Heat

Chemistry

  • Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
  • Organic Named Reactions & Mechanisms
  • Chemical Kinetics & Equilibrium
  • P-Block & D-Block Elements
  • Coordination Compounds

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