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Cochin University of Science and Technology - Common Admission Test 2026 ( CUSAT CAT )
CUSAT CAT 2026 Third Allotment for B.Tech Programmes
17 Jul '26
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.
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CUSAT CAT Sample Paper 2026 FAQs
Check important FAQs below on the CUSAT CAT 2026 sample papers.
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 |
Mathematics is widely considered the most difficult and time-consuming section in the CUSAT CAT exam.
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.
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 |
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
CUSAT CAT Exam
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 days 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 3 days 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 3 days 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 3 days 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 3 days 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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Contributor-Level 8
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