CUSAT DAT 2026: Check exam dates, application form, eligibility, pattern, syllabus, results, and more

CUSAT DAT is a departmental admission test. Cochin University of Science and Technology conducts CUSAT DAT exam once a year to offer admission to MTech courses. The entrance test will take place once a year (August). CUSAT MTech Entrance Test will be conducted at the School of Engineering, CUSAT Main Campus, Kalamassery, Kochi - 22

The exam will be conducted online comprising 100 MCQs. Complete admission process of CUSAT DAT can be checked below -

• Candidates must register for CUSAT DAT exam
• Appear for entrance test
• Wait for rank list to be published on university's website
• Attend personal interview and complete admission process

NOTE: Candidates with valid GATE scores can also apply for CUSAT DAT admission

CUSAT DAT 2026 Highlights

The Cochin University of Science and Technology offers MTech admissions to various specialisations- full-time and part-time. The course duration of MTech (regular) is two years. Candidates can check list of CUSAT DAT MTech programs along with the relevant department below.

CUSAT DAT 2026 Admission Process

Candidates who want to apply for CUSAT DAT 2026 exam must check eligibility criteria as mentioned by Cochin University of Science and Technology. The CUSAT DAT 2026 eligibility criteria can be checked below -

• For CUSAT DAT (MTech) admission, candidates must have a valid GATE score in specified subject. Such applicants are eligible for 5% relaxation in minimum required marks in qualifying examination.
• Must have passed BTech/BE/AMIE/AMIETE degree in respective branch/discipline 
• Minimum qualifying percentage is 50%. A relaxation of 10% is applicable for SC/ST category applicants.

GATE scores will not be considered for the following MTech programmes -

Candidates can check process below to apply for CUSAT DAT 2026

• Visit official website - admissions.cusat.ac.in
• Register and fill required details
• Login and fill rest information
• Upload documents carefully
• Pay CUSAT DAT registration fees

• Submit and keep a copy for future reference

CUSAT DAT 2026 registration fee is INR 1200 (for general category) and INR 600 (for reserved category applicants). 

CUSAT DAT 2026 admissions are done for MTech courses. Selection of applicants are made based on academic merit, followed by merit list and counselling process. Final allotment of seats are made based on the seat availability. Candidates must visit the official website frequently for updates.

Candidates should refer to the syllabus prior to commencing their preparation. The syllabus comprises all chapters and their topics that are essential from the examination point of view. CUSAT DAT 2026 exam syllabus will be upated along with information brochure. The syllabus is similar to the GATE syllabus (for different branches). Also, it will keep their preparation on track and help them in avoiding unnecessary topics. Click on CUSAT DAT syllabus 2026 to check information in detail (as per last year). 

NOTE: Corresponding CUSAT DAT syllabus will be sent to respective candidates on their registered email IDs.

CUSAT DAT 2026 Civil Engineering Syllabus

CUSAT DAT 2026 Mechanical Engineering Syllabus

CUSAT DAT 2026 MTech Syllabus (other courses)

CUSAT DAT 2026 exam pattern is the structure of the question paper. It contains information like total questions, marking scheme, exam duration, etc. Candidates must refer to CUSAT DAT exam pattern in order to understand the weightage of different sections. Have a look at an overview of exam pattern in table given below.