CUSAT CAT MCA Syllabus 2025: Download Latest Syllabus PDF

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Updated on Sep 13, 2025 23:49 IST

By Shikha Goyal, Assistant Manager

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 all the topics mentioned in 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.

The CUSAT CAT syllabus 2026 will form the base for preparation and help students devise their preparation strategy and timeline. Candidates can check the 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

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:

Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
States of Matter
Atomic Structure
Chemical Bonding and 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

The following chapters of Mathematics are important:

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

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.

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CUSAT 2026 Exam Pattern

Candidates preparing for the exam must also be aware of the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam pattern before starting their exam preparation. The exam pattern for CUSAT CAT 2026 comprises the marking scheme, exam duration, and other details. For complete details on the CUSAT CAT paper pattern, candidates must check the following 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 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.