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Cochin University of Science and Technology - Common Admission Test 2025 ( CUSAT CAT )

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CUSAT CAT Syllabus 2026: The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) will release the CUSAT CAT 2026 syllabus on its official website. Aspirants of the CUSAT CAT exam must prepare as per the CUSAT CAT syllabus. The syllabus for CUSAT CAT will be based on the NCERT 12th-level syllabus, as prescribed by CBSE. The syllabus provides a subject-wise list of the most important topics to ensure high scores in the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam. Moreover, it is important to know the CUSAT CAT exam pattern along with the syllabus.

CUSAT CAT syllabus 2026 will form the basis of your preparation and help make a preparation strategy and timeline. Candidates can check CUSAT CAT 2026 syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics here. For more details about the CUSAT CAT syllabus, read below.

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  • CUSAT CAT 2026 Syllabus : Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
  • CUSAT 2026 Exam Pattern
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CUSAT CAT 2026 Syllabus : Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

CUSAT CAT Physics Syllabus 2026

The CUSAT CAT 2026 syllabus for Physics is given below.

  • Physics and Measurement
  • Kinematics
  • Laws of Motion
  • Work, Energy and Power
  • Gravitation
  • Properties of Solids and Liquids
  • Oscillations and Waves
  • Electrostatics
  • Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
  • Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
  • Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
  • Atoms and Nuclei
  • Electronic Devices
  • Communication Systems

CUSAT CAT 2026 Chemistry Syllabus

The important topics to study from Chemistry are given below.

  • Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
  • States of Matter
  • Atomic Structure 
  • Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure 
  • Chemical Thermodynamics
  • Solutions
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Hydrogen 
  • Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
  • Co-ordination Compounds
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Polymers
  • Bio-Molecules
  • Chemistry in everyday life
  • Gaseous and Liquid States
  • Extractive Metallurgy
  • Energetic 
  • Electrochemistry
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Chemical Equilibrium 
  • Carbohydrates
  • Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding
  • Amino acids and Peptides

CUSAT CAT Mathematics Syllabus 2026

Check the CUSAT CAT syllabus topics from mathematics below.

  • Sets, Relations and Functions
  • Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
  • Matrices and Determinants
  • Permutations and Combinations
  • Mathematical Induction
  • Sequences and Series
  • Limit, Continuity and Differentiability
  • Differential Equations
  • Three Dimensional Geometry
  • Vector Algebra
  • Statistics and Probability
  • Trigonometry
  • Mathematical Reasoning
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I use NCERTs for my CUSAT CAT preparation?
A: 

Yes. NCERTs should form the base of your preparation since the CUSAT CAT syllabus is the same as mentioned in the NCERTs.

Q:   What is the CUSAT CAT syllabus?
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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?
A: 

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

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CUSAT 2026 Exam Pattern

Students preparing for the exam must know the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam pattern before starting their preparation. The exam pattern for CUSAT CAT 2026 has the marking scheme, exam duration, and more. For details on the CUSAT CAT paper pattern, candidates check the table below.

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

Online

Exam Duration

3 Hours

Sections in CUSAT question paper

Paper I – Mathematics

Paper II – Physics & Chemistry

Total number of questions

Paper I – 125 Questions

Paper II – Physics (75 Questions) & Chemistry (50 Questions)

Maximum Marks

Paper I – 375 marks

Paper II – Physics- 225 marks/ Chemistry- 150 marks

Marking Scheme

3 marks will be awarded for each correct option, while 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the CUSAT CAT exam duration?
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The total duration of CUSAT CAT exam is 3 hours. There is also a subject-wise time limit. 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 exam pattern?
A: 

As per the CUSAT CAT exam pattern there will be 225 MCQs. The mathematics section will have 90 questions, physics will have 75 questions, while chemistry will have 60 questions. The exam duration is 3 hr and the maximum mark is 675.

Q:   What is the CUSAT CAT marking scheme?
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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. 

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Answered 2 months ago

The CUSAT CAT cutoff is the minimum rank at which candidates are allotted a branch. The CUSAT CAT cutoff is different for each course and college. The authority will announce the cutoff of CUSAT CAT after each round of counselling.

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Samridhi Mishra

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Answered 2 months ago

The CUSAT CAT passing marks for the BTech exam is 10 marks in maths and 10 marks in physics and chemistry combined. However, Kerala SC and ST candidates do not have a minimum passing mark.

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Samridhi Mishra

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

The authority will announce the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam date on the website, admissions.cusat.ac.in.

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Samridhi Mishra

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

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. 

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Samridhi Mishra

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

The total duration of CUSAT CAT exam is 3 hours. There is also a subject-wise time limit. 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.

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Samridhi Mishra

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

As per the CUSAT CAT exam pattern there will be 225 MCQs. The mathematics section will have 90 questions, physics will have 75 questions, while chemistry will have 60 questions. The exam duration is 3 hr and the maximum mark is 675.

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Samridhi Mishra

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

Yes. NCERTs should form the base of your preparation since the CUSAT CAT syllabus is the same as mentioned in the NCERTs.

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Samridhi Mishra

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

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

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Samridhi Mishra

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

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

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Samridhi Mishra

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

There is no age limit to apply for the CUSAT CAT exam.

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Samridhi Mishra

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