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

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CUSAT CAT 2026 Question Papers: The CUSAT CAT previous year question papers are available on this page. Candidates can download the CUSAT CAT question paper PDF for practice. The previous year papers for CUSAT CAT are available along with the answer key for the benfit of students. Those who are preparing for the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam must practice the previous year paper to understand the scope and format of the exam. The authority conducts the CUSAT CAT exam for a totla of 225 questions to be attempted in 3 hours. The past year CUSAT CAT papers will help students identity the frequently appearing topics and understand the chapter weighate for each topic.

Candidates are advised to practice the CUSAT CAT question paper within the time duration and only after covering the CUSAT CAT syllabus. The CUSAT CAT previou year paper is based on the CUSAT CAT exam pattern provided in the information brochure. Candidates appearing for the exam can diwnload the shift-wise CUSAT CAT previous year question papers here.

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  • 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 2026 question paper: Steps to download
  • CUSAT CAT question paper 2026: Benefits of solving question papers
  • CUSAT CAT Sample Paper 2026 FAQs
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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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CUSAT CAT 2021 BTech Shift 2

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CUSAT CAT 2021 B.Tech Shift 3

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Prep Guides

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Important Maths Formulae for Success in Engineering Entrance Exams.pdf
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CUSAT CAT 2026 question paper: Steps to download

Candidates can download the question paper of CUSAT CAT directly by-

  • Visiting the CUSAT CAT website.
  • Clicking on the direct link for Common Admission Test (CAT) Previous years Question Papers.
  • Select the year.
  • Click on the CUSAT CAT question paper PDF link for the respective course.
  • Download CUSAT question paper.
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CUSAT CAT question paper 2026: Benefits of solving question papers

Solving the CUSAT CAT previous year question papers has several benefits in the preparation routine of the candidate, check some

  • Boost confidence 
  • Time management 
  • Evaluate performance 
  • Helps in determining difficulty level, etc. 
  • Helps in understanding CUSAT CAT exam pattern 
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CUSAT CAT Sample Paper 2026 FAQs

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

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Commonly asked questions
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 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:   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

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Answered a week ago

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 (Atom

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Manori Patra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

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

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Abhay Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

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 

A

Abhishek Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

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.

M

Manori Karan

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a week ago

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

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Virajita Choudhury

Contributor-Level 7

Answered a month ago

The CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2025 for admission to various UG and PG courses was released for all categories and rounds under the Home State and All India quota. As per the closing cutoff in the last round for the General AI students, the cutoff range fell between and 4401, wherein Integrated LLM in Intel

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