CUSAT DAT 2026 Application Form OUT: Check Eligibility, Steps, Fees, and Status

Cochin University of Science and Technology Department Admission Test 2026 ( CUSAT DAT )

UPASANA PRADHAN
Updated on Jan 27, 2026 15:36 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

CUSAT DAT 2026 application form: CUSAT DAT registration for MTech programmes have started. The conducting body Cochin University of Science and Technology has released the prospectus along with the application form. The official website to apply is admissions.cusat.ac.in. The mode of CUSAT Departmental Admission Test is online. The last date to apply for CUSAT DAT 2026 is April 16. Candidates can find the link to apply below. 

The application process of CUSAT DAT 2026 include registration, followed by filling personal, educational, and communication details. The CUSAT DAT 2026 fee is INR 1500 for general category and INR 700 for Kerala SC/ST category, and is non-refundable. The CUSAT DAT 2026 exam dates have been announced on the official website. Read below to learn more about the CUSAT DAT 2026 exam application form.

Table of contents
  • CUSAT DAT 2026 Application Form Eligibility (Educational Qualification)
  • CUSAT DAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • CUSAT DAT 2026 Application Form Eligibility (Reservation Criteria)
  • How to fill CUSAT DAT 2026 Application Form
  • CUSAT DAT 2026 Application Form Status
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CUSAT DAT 2026 Application Form Eligibility (Educational Qualification)

Candidates who want to apply for CUSAT DAT exam 2026 must go through the eligibility criteria carefully before filing application form. The CUSAT DAT eligibility details can be checked below -

  • Students must have BTech degree in relevant discipline from a recognised university or institute. 
  • The minimum qualifying mark is 50%
  • For students appearing through GATE, must provide their best score. 

(For MTech admission, first preference will be given to the candidates with valid GATE score. 

  • MTech (Non-GATE) applicants will have to appear Departmental Admission Test (DAT), which will be conducted by the respective departments if a sufficient number of GATE applicants are not available. 
  • For MTech (Marine Technology), candidates will have to qualify GAT-B with a  minimum qualifying mark of 60%. 

CUSAT DAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of CUSAT DAT 2026 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
Jul ' 25

CUSAT DAT 2025 Release of Provisional Rank List

10 May ' 25 - 12 May ' 25

CUSAT DAT 2025 Exam Date for MTech Programme

06 Feb ' 25 - 31 May ' 25

CUSAT DAT 2025 Application form availability

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CUSAT DAT 2026 Application Form Eligibility (Reservation Criteria)

To apply for CUSAT Departmental Admission Test, the authorities have issued reservation criteria, which can be checked below -

  • Candidates who belong to Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe communities are eligible to apply y if they have minimum passing marks in the qualifying examination unless other requirements are mentioned. 
  • Candidates who belong to the Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) communities are eligible to appl
  • SEBC candidates of Kerala State who belong to the non-creamy layer are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks. 
  • For CUSAT DAT M.Tech admission, candidates with a valid GATE score in the subject are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the minimum required marks for the qualifying examination.
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How to fill CUSAT DAT 2026 Application Form

The mode of CUSAT DAT 2026 application form have to be filled online. The process to fill the form can be checked below -

  • Visit the official website, and click on "New Candidate Registration" 
  • Enter details and complete registration process. 
  • Log in and fill in personal, educational, and communication details
  • Reserved category applicants must go through instructions
  • Upload documents as per specifications
  • Select programme and preview form
  • Pay application form fees 
  • Submit form and save application form

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CUSAT DAT 2026 Photo and Signature Specifications 

Photograph Signature
Must be recent (not more than six months old) Must be signed in landscape format
Have a light-coloured background with a file size within 500 Kb File size must not exceed more than 100 Kb and the dimensions must be 130 px X 57px
Dimensions - 150 px X 180 px Must be in PNG, JPEG or JPG format
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CUSAT DAT 2026 Application Form Status

Candidates after submitting their CUSAT DAT 2026 application will be able to track their status. The CUSAT DAT application status can be checked on the official website. After the approval from the university, students can download the confirmation page from the homepage. 

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