What are the documents required for CUCAT counselling?

Candidates appearing for CUCAT counselling will be required to submit following documents. Admit Card Print out of the application form Receipt/Chalan of the fee remitted for acceptance of allotment. Age Proof Qualifying Certificate Mark List of Qualifying Examination Transfer Certificate Conduct Certificate S.S.L.C Those candidates who have passed examinations other than HSE/VHSE except CBSE/CISCE should produce Equivalency/Recognition Certificate. Non Creamy layer Certificate / Nativity Certificate /Community Certificate/EWS Certificate as directed by the admitting authorities. Candidates who claim bonus/weightage marks shall produce relevant certificates.

How many times can I take CUCAT?

Calicut University does not specify the number of times you can take CUCAT. This may imply that you can take the entrance exam at least a few times.

What will the process for admission start after CUCAT exam?

Candidates who have appeared for CUCAT will be informed about their counselling and admission process on their registered email IDs and phone numbers.

Is the CUCAT syllabus same for UG and PG courses?

No, CUCAT syllabus is not the same for UG and PG courses. UG syllabus is based on Class 12 level, while PG syllabus is based on the relevant undergraduate subject.

Who releases the CUCAT syllabus?

The University of Calicut releases the CUCAT syllabus. The CUCAT 2026 syllabus is expected to be released by the authorities in March (tentatively).

Who will publish CUCAT 2026 admit card?

CUCAT 2026 admit card will be published by the Calicut University. Candidates can download their admit card on the official website of the CU once it is released.

On what criteria CUCAT merit list will be prepared?

CUCAT merit list will be prepared on the below given criteria: Merit seats Mandatory reservations seats Community Quota Seats Management Quota Seats Other Reservation Seats Special Reservation Category Seats Total students appeared for the course Total Seats offered Average marks secured

When will CUCAT 2025 result be declared?

CUCAT 2025 result will be declared after the exam. Once the CUCAT exams are over, candidates will be able to check and download the CUCAT 2025 result. Candidates will be needed to visit the official website of University of Calicut to check and download the results. It is likely that the results will be declared in June 2025. Candidates are suggested to keep a track of Shiksha's page or the official website of the exam to get all the updates related to CUCAT results.

Who will release the CUCAT 2025 result?

CUCAT Result 2025 will be declared by the Calicut University at its official website, uoc.ac.in once the exam is over. The CUCAT results will be available in the online mode as merit lists. Once the result is released, candidates will be able to get details such as their names, respective roll numbers, application numbers, merit ranks, entrance scores and percentages through the CUCAT Result 2025.

What is the marking scheme for CUCAT exam?

The marking scheme for CUCAT exam is as such that questions vary for different courses. There is no fixed number of questions set per course. For BTech, the number of questions will be different from the number of questions asked in a BA Political Science question paper. There will be negative marking and 1/3 marks will be deducted. The total marks will be 100 marks.

How do I choose my exam centre for CUCAT?

Applicants can fill in their choice of exam centre cities while filling the CUCAT application forms. However, it must be noted that the venue, its address and other details will be available on the CUCAT admit card.

What are the postgraduate courses offered through CUCAT?

CUCAT is held to offer admission to courses such as Integrated M.A. in Development Studies, Integrated M.Sc. Bioscience, Integrated M.Sc. in Physcis, 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.

What is the seat intake for various courses offered through CUCAT?

Candidates can refer the table given below to know about the seat intake of various courses offered through CUCAT. Courses Seat Intake M.A. Arabic 25 M.Phil 6 Certificate Course in Spoken Arabic 10 P.G. Diploma in Translation and Secretarial Practice in Arabic 15 P.G. Diploma in Commerce and Management in Arabic 15

What is the seat intake of MA and PhD courses through CUCAT?

Candidates can refer the table below to know about the seat intake in MA and PhD courses through CUCAT. Courses Seat Intake MA Economics 24 MA Financial Economics 20 Ph.D. As per vacancy arises

When will CUCAT 2026 admit card be published?

CUCAT 2026 admit card is likely to be published approximately one week before the actual exam date. Calicut University will publish the admit cards on its official website.

What is the full form of CUCAT?

CUCAT full form is Calicut University Common Admission Test.

What is the mode of CUCAT exam?

CUCAT exam is conducted in offline mode. Students need to take the test in a pen & paper based set up.

Which courses are offered at Calicut University through CUCAT?

Calicut University offers many courses through CUCAT. These are BPEd, Integrated M.A. in Development Studies, Integrated M.Sc. Bioscience, and Integrated M.Sc. Physics and 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, plus other Master of Arts, Master of Science and law UG-PG courses.

When are the CUCAT 2026 exam dates and application dates expected?

The official CUCAT 2026 dates are yet to be announced. However, the exam is most likely to be conducted in May 2026, and the online registration is expected to start in March 2026.

Who releases CUCAT exam application form?

The University of Calicut releases CUCAT exam application form every year.

What is the eligibility criteria for BTech course through CUCAT?

Candidates willing to take admission in BTech course through Calicut University Common Admission Test (CUCAT) must have done Class 12 from Kerala State Board or a recognised board in Science stream with Mathematics and Physics and should have secured a minimum of 45% aggregate. With CUCAT, candidates can get admission in various other courses. Candidates are suggested to check the Shiksha's page to know about detailed eligibility criteria.

What is the eligibility criteria for BSc course through CUCAT?

In order to pursue BSc course through CUCAT, candidates need to have qualified Class 12 from Kerala State Board or a recognised board in Science stream and should have secured a minimum of 45% aggregate. With CUCAT, candidates can get admission in various other courses. Candidates are suggested to check the Shiksha's page to know about detailed eligibility criteria.

What is the eligibility criteria for BA course through CUCAT?

To pursue BA course through Calicut University Common Admission Test (CUCAT), aspirants should have completed their Class 12 from Kerala State Board or a recognised board in Humanities stream and should have secured a minimum of 45% aggregate. With CUCAT, candidates can get admission in various other courses. Candidates are suggested to check the Shiksha's page to know about detailed eligibility criteria.

Who is the conducting body of CUCAT exam?

CUCAT exam is condcted by the University of Calicut.

Who release CUCAT exam pattern?

CUCAT exam pattern is released by the University of Calicut. CUCAT test pattern includes mostly MCQ based questions. Some courses also ask a few descriptive type questions. CUCAT exam happens offline, like pen-and-paper style.

What is the duration of CUCAT exam?

The duration of CUCAT exam is 2 hours. Students must take the exam offline (Pen and Paper Test). There is no online exam conducted by the University if Calicut for CUCAT.

CUCAT 2026: Notification, Exam Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern & More Updates

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By Porishmita Paul, Associate Senior Executive

CUCAT 2026: The University of Calicut conducts the Calicut University Common Admissions Test or CUCAT once a year for admissions to their University Teaching Departments, affiliated colleges and University Self-Financing Centres. Aspirants must go through the CUCAT eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Subsequently, successful applicants will be issued CUCAT admit cards, which are necessary to take the exam.

Note - Calicut University Common Entrance Test (CUCET) 2026 is expected to be conducted in May 2026 for admissions into PG and PG Integrated courses, MCA, BPEd, MSW, and BPES (Integrated), BPEd, MPEd, BPES (Integrated), MA Journalism and Mass Communication, MSW, MSc Health & Yoga Therapy, and MSc Forensic Science. The online application process for CUCET 2026 is likely to begin in March 2026. The CUCAT wil release a detailed notification regarding the CUCET exam registration, important dates, pattern and other details.

On this page, candidates can explore all the key details about CUCAT 2026 exam, CUCAT Application Form 2026, eligibility criteria, important dates, and more.

Table of contents

What is CUCAT?
CUCAT 2026 Exam Dates and Schedule
CUCAT 2026 - Exam Highlights
CUCAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
CUCAT Application Form 2026
CUCAT Admission Process 2026
CUCAT Exam Centres 2026
CUCAT 2026 Result
CUCAT 2026 Counselling
FAQs on CUCAT Exam 2026

What is CUCAT?

CUCAT 2026 Exam Dates and Schedule

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Mar ' 26	CUCAT Online Registrations 2026 TENTATIVE
To Be Notified	CUCAT Result 2026
To Be Notified	CUCAT Counselling 2026

Dates	Past Exam Dates
To Be Notified	CUCAT 2026
To Be Notified	CUCAT 2026 Admit Card
To Be Notified	CUCAT Entrance Exam 2026

CUCAT 2026 - Exam Highlights

CUCAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The university is likely to release the application form for CUCAT 2026 in May. Meanwhile, aspirants can check steps to fill it out in the points listed below.

Visit the official admission website of the University of Calicut, https://admission.uoc.ac.in/
Register for CUCAT 2026 by entering your mobile number, generating a One-time Password (OTP), and filling out your basic details and qualification details.
Make payment for the application online.
Fill out CUCAT application form, select exam centre/centres, and upload a scanned copy of your passport-size photo and signature to complete CUCAT application process.

Also Read: University of Calicut Fees 2026