CUCAT refers to the Calicut University Common Admission Test conducted by the Calicut University (University of Calicut) for admission to various Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) courses in different streams. The CUCAT is conducted offline, i.e., as a pen-and-paper test. Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) of an objective nature are asked in the entrance exam. For some courses, descriptive or subjective questions are also asked in the CUCAT entrance exams. Once the CUCAT is conducted, the University of Calicut releases CUCAT merit lists for different courses. Candidates selected on the merit list for a particular course need to appear in the CUCAT counselling process conducted for the course and confirm their seats. CUCAT is conducted once a year.

Calicut University offers BPEd, Integrated M.A. in Development Studies, Integrated M.Sc. Bioscience, Integrated M.Sc. in Physics, Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry, LLM with Double Specialisation, M.A. Arabic Language & Literature, M.A. Comparative Literature, M.A. Economics & M.A. Financial Economics, M.A. English Language & Literature and other Master of Arts, Master of Science, and UG and PG law courses through CUCAT. 

Check out some key information about the admission test in the table below. 

The eligibility requirements for the various courses offered through CUCAT are provided in the table below.

Click here for the CUCAT eligibility criteria for more courses. 

Note - Reserved category candidates (OBC/ OEC) get a relaxation of 5% on the minimum mark required for most courses, while SC/ ST candidates just need to pass.

There are several stages to the CUCAT selection and admission process. It begins with registering for the exam. Once students pass the exam and make it to the counselling stage, they are allotted seats to their desired courses at Calicut University. Different stages of the CUCAT admission process are explained below.

Step 1: Registration

The candidate will first have to visit the official website of the University of Calicut and will have to register themselves before applying online. The candidate will have to enter basic details such as their full name, phone number and email ID. By registering, a login ID and password will be created and will be used for all other purposes. Once a login ID and password have been created, proceed to apply for the course interested in.

Step 2: Fill Application Form

Once registered, the candidate will have to log in to apply online. The candidate will have to enter information such as personal and academic details, followed by uploading the images such as passport size photograph, Aadhar Card and signature according to the size and dimensions mentioned on the application form. Once the details are entered, the candidate will have to proceed to pay the application fee of Rs 480 (For General)/ Rs 115 (SC/ ST) via online mode, i.e. through State Bank Online Payment/ Payment Gateway or Akashya Centres and Friends Janasevana Kendram.

Step 3: Download Admit Card

On successfully applying online for the course interested in, the candidate will next have to download the Calicut University UG Entrance Exam admit card, which will be available online on the official website of the University of Calicut. The admit card is an important document which is required to be carried to the exam centre and to the counselling session. Without the admit card, candidates will not be allowed to appear for the entrance exam.

Step 4: Appear for Calicut University UG Entrance Exam

The candidate shall next appear for the Calicut University UG Entrance Exam which will be conducted in offline mode i.e. pen and paper test. Candidates are required to reach the exam centre an hour before the entrance exam is scheduled to be conducted. Check the Calicut University UG Entrance Exam pattern and marking scheme as well.

Step 5: Declaration of Results

After the entrance exam has been conducted successfully, the results will be released online in the form of a merit list. After the merit list has been released, the first, second and third allotment seats will be released through temporary admission and permanent admission, based on the mode selected while applying.

Step 6: Counselling

On making the merit list and the allotment lists, the candidate will have to visit the varsity to complete the admission process by submitting their documents and paying the first semester fees to secure admission to the course applied for.

The Calicut University UG Entrance Exam will be conducted in the following cities:

• Thiruvananthapuram
• Palakkad
• Malappuram
• Kozhikode
• Thrissur
• Wayanad
• Kannur

Note - The exact exam centres and their addresses are mentioned in the CUCAT admit card. Examinees will also find the reporting time and other exam day instructions on the admit cards.

CUCAT Result 2026 will be declared by Calicut University at its official website, uoc.ac.in, once the exam is over. The CUCAT results will be available online as merit lists. Candidates can find names, respective roll numbers, application numbers, merit ranks, entrance scores and percentages on the CUCAT merit lists. Students who obtain a rank on the merit list will be called for counselling.  

CUCAT 2026 counselling dates will be released by the University of Calicut once the Calicut University UG Entrance Exam results are declared online. Candidates who make the merit list are required to complete the admission formalities by appearing for the counselling session to verify their documents and pay the first semester fees. Candidates are advised to keep track of Shiksha's page to learn all about the CUCAT 2026 counselling schedule and process.