CUSAT CAT
CUSAT CAT is the acronym of Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test. It is conducted for admission to various programmes viz. Engineering, Environmental Studies, Humanities, Law, Marine Sciences, Medical Sciences & Technology, Science, Social Sciences and Technology. The University also conducts Lateral Entry Test (LET) and Department Admission Test (DAT).
CUSAT CAT 2024 Highlights
Full Exam Name: Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test
Short Exam Name: CUSAT CAT
Conducting Body: Cochin University of Science and Technology
Frequency of Conduct: Once a year
Exam Level: University Level Exam
Languages: English
Mode of Application Online
Application Fee (General): 1000 Rs [Online]
Mode of Exam: Online
Mode of Counselling: Online
Participating Colleges: 10
Exam Duration: 3 Hours
CUSAT CAT 2024 Exam Dates
Release of CUSAT CAT Notification: 10 Jan 2024
Start date of CUSAT CAT Registration : 27 Jan 2024
Last date to submit CUSAT CAT Application form: 15 March 2024
Last date to submit CUSAT CAT Application form with fine: 20 March 2024
CUSAT CAT Admit Card download date: 29 April 2024 to 12 May 2024
CUSAT CAT Exam date : May 10th ,11th and 12th 2024
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CUSAT CAT 2024 Exam Pattern
Examination Mode: Online
Duration: 3 Hours
Sections: Paper 1 - Mathematics, Paper 2 - Physics and Chemistry
Number of Questions: Paper 1 - Mathematics (125 Questions), Paper 2 - Physics (75 Questions) and Chemistry (50 Questions)
Type of Questions: Objective or MCQ
Total Number of Questions: 250
Maximum marks: Paper 1 - Mathematics (375 Marks), Paper 2Physics (225 Marks), Chemistry (150 Marks)
Marking Scheme: For every correct answer, 3 marks will be awarded
Negative Marking: 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
CUSAT CAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criterion for each course differs from another, nonetheless, the overall criteria are similar and remain almost the same.
Eligibility Criteria for CUSAT CAT Entrance Exam 2023 for UG courses is given below:
Age Limit: The candidates must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31st December 2022 to be eligible for CUSAT CAT 2022 Exam.
Education Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a university or institution recognized by the State or from Kerala board with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their main subjects in 10+2. Must have scored 50% in Mathematics.
Candidates having any backlogs in 10+2 are not eligible to apply.
Eligibility Criteria for CUSAT CAT for PG courses is given below:
Education Qualification: Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from any Govt. recognized university/ institution with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
Age Limit: There is no age limit to apply for CUSAT CAT 2022 PG.
Note: Only the students who will satisfy the eligibility criteria of CUSAT CAT will be allowed to move forward with the admission process.
CUSAT CAT 2023 Application Fee Category
Candidates opting for All India Quota Seats: INR 1000
SC/ST: INR 500
International Candidates: INR 7000
Children of Indian Gulf Workers: Rs. 6100 (Rs. 5500 for SC/ST Candidates of Kerala state)
NRI Quota Category: INR 5000
PhD and M.Phil. Programs: INR 1000
PDF, Diploma, Certificate Programs: INR 100
Candidates opting for Dubai as Test Centre: INR 10,000
CUSAT CAT Participating Colleges
The candidates who have managed to clear the CUSAT CAT Exam can get into the list of colleges mentioned below:
M.G. College of Engineering, Thrikkanamangalam, Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram
Institutions under Southern Naval Command Head Quarters, Kochi (SNCHQ)
College of Engineering, Thrikkaripur, Cheemeni.P.O., Kasargod
Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET), Kochi
Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology, Vellanada, Thiruvananthapuram
Co-operative Institute of Technology, Palayanada P.O., Vadakara, Kozhikode
College of Engineering, Kuriottumala, Piravanthoor, Pathanapuram, Kollam
T.K.M. Institute of Technology, Karuvelil, Musaliar Hills, Ezhukone, Kollam
College of Engineering, Pallipuram, Cherthala, Allapuzha
College of Engineering, Govt. ITI Campus, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram
K.V.M. College of Engineering and Information Technology, Alleppey
College of Engineering, Kidangoor, Kottayam
Toc-H Institute of Science and Technology, Arakunnam. P.O., Kochi
College of Engineering, Poonjar, Thekkekkara.P.O., Kottayam
College of Engineering, Chengannoor, Alappuzha
College of Engineering, Perumon, Perinad. P.O., Kollam
Model Engineering College, BMC P.O., Thrikkakkara, Kochi
College of Engineering, Kallooppara, Pathanamthitta
College of Engineering, Karunagapally, Kollam
College of Engineering, Adoor, Pathanamthitta
College of Engineering, Kottarakkara, Kollam
College of Engineering, Thalassery, Kannur
College of Engineering, Munnar, Idukki
School of Engineering, CUSAT
Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad, Alappuzha
Conspi Academy of Management Studies, Planakalamukku
Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Kerala
ER & DCI Institute of Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
College of Engineering Vatakara, Kozhikode