CUSAT CAT 2025 Exam - Exam Date, Registration, Pattern, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Cutoff, Previous Year Papers

Updated By Debanjalee Sen on 01 Jul, 2024 08:31

CUSAT CAT 2024 counselling is open. Admission is being offered via CUSAT counselling to several courses such as BBA and BCom LLB, LLB(Honours), B.Voc, M.Sc Marine Biology, B.Tech etc.

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About CUSAT CAT 2024 (Counselling Ongoing)

CUSAT CAT counselling 2024 is being conducted by the Cochin University of Science and Technology. The option registration deadline for B.Tech was open until June 30, 2024. Additionally, spot admission is ongoing for several departments such as Marine Biology, Software Application Development, Environmental Studies etc.

Meanwhile, the 2nd round of allotment for several PG courses, Integrated MSc, BBA and BCom LLB, BSc Computer Science, LLB (Honours), B.Voc etc was released on June 21, 2024. Before that, the CUSAT result 2024 for several offered courses was issued by the conducting authority on June 3, 2024. The result is released in the form of a rank list and can be accessed from admissions.cusat.ac.in. 

The CUSAT CAT is an annual university-level exam conducted by the Cochin University of Science and Technology at multiple centres nationwide. Aspiring students seeking admission to various UG / PG courses can apply for this examination. 

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CUSAT CAT 2024 Important Dates

CUSAT CAT 2024 dates are provided by the Cochin University of Science and Technology on the official website. 

Events

Dates

Online Registration for CAT for All UG and PG programmes, without late fee (except PhD, M.Tech and Diploma Programmes)

January 27, 2024 - March 15, 2024

Online Registration for CAT for All UG and PG programmes, with late fee (except PhD, M.Tech and Diploma Programmes)

March 16, 2024 - March 20, 2024

Online Registration for the MBA Programme

January 27, 2024- June 6, 2024 (revised)

Online Registration for M.Tech 

January 27, 2024- May 31, 2024

Online Registration for International Candidates

January 27, 2024- May 31, 2024

Issuance of applications and their receipt for PhD / PDF Programmes from the Schools / Departments concerned

January 27, 2024- May 31, 2024

CUSAT CAT 2024 Admit Card Download Window (UG & PG Programmes)

May 01, 2024- May 12, 2024

CUSAT CAT 2024 Exam Date

May 10, 11, 12, 2024

CUSAT 2024 Result

June 3, 2024
CUSAT 2024 Counselling Commencement

June 3, 2024

CUSAT CAT 2024 Exam Highlights

Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test, commonly known as CUSAT CAT, is organized every year by Cochin University of Science and Technology for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the institutes affiliated with the University. Admission will be offered in courses such as Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Law, Management, Commerce and Computer Applications. 

Please have a look at the CUSAT CAT 2024 major highlights below - 

Conducting Body

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)

Category of Exam

Both UG & PG

Level of Exam

University-Level Entrance Exam

Frequency of Exam Conduct

Annual

Mode of CUSAT CAT Exam

Online

Question Type

Objective-Type

Duration of CUSAT CAT Exam

3 Hours

Negative Marking

Yes

Medium of Instruction

English

Participating Institutions

18 (Approximate)

CUSAT CAT 2024 Exam Centres

CUSAT CAT Exam Centres For First Degree Programmes (i.e. B.Tech and M.Sc. in Photonics (5 year Integrated))

Dubai

New Delhi

Kolkata

Mumbai

Chennai

Bangalore

Jamshedpur

Allahabad

Lucknow

Ranchi

Varanasi

Kota

District Head Quarters of Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram

Kollam

Adoor (Pathanamthitta)

Thodupuzha (Idukki)

Alappuzha

Kottayam

Ernakulam

Thrissur

Palakkad

Malappuram

Kozhikode

Kannur

Kalpatta (Waynad)

Kasaragod

CUSAT CAT Exam Centres For PG Programmes, BBA, LLB (Hons), B.Com, LLB (Hons.), LLM(IP) PhD, LLM(IPR) PhD, 3 Year LLB and Lateral Entry Tests

The CAT (Common Admission Test)/LET (Lateral Entry) will be conducted at all the district headquarters of Kerala.

All About CUSAT CAT 2024

Here are the major events of the CUSAT CAT 2024 exam - 

CUSAT CAT 2024 Exam Brochure

The exam brochure for CUSAT CAT 2024 will be published soon on the official site. We will provide the CUSAT CAT 2024 exam brochure here for direct download as soon as it is available.

CUSAT CAT 2024 Eligibility

The CUSAT CAT 2024 eligibility criteria will differ for different programmes offered by CUSAT CAT. Candidates must have cleared 12th standard exams from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and English subjects with 60% total marks and at least 50% in Mathematics.

At the time of admission, candidates for LL.B.(Hons) programmes like BBA, LL.B. (Hons), and B.Com must also have completed the 10+2 examination. Applicants need to have scored at least 60% in the Science and Commerce streams, and at least 55% in the Arts and Humanities streams. In order to qualify for admission, candidates for SC / ST or SEBC must have obtained a score of at least 50% in the 12th standard examination.

The applicant must have obtained a bachelor's degree from any university or institute that is recognised for postgraduate programmes, such as MBA (Master of Business Administration), and they must have scored a minimum of 50% in aggregate. SEBC applicants are eligible for a 5% reduction in the required minimum marks.

CUSAT CAT 2024 Exam Pattern

Applicants must check the exam pattern of the CUSAT CAT 2024 before planning to start preparations for the exam. Here are some significant pointers related to the CUSAT CAT 2024 exam pattern - 

  • The exam pattern will vary as per the programmes offered.
  • The test will be organised via the CBT mode and will have MCQ based questions.
  • The exam duration will be 2.5 hours to 3 hours and may vary per course.
  • There are overall 250 questions in the entrance test for subjects like the B.Tech examination. 
  • For B.Com / BBA / LLB (Hons.), LLB, and LLM, there will be 150 total questions. 
  • Aspirants will get three marks for each correct answer and one mark will be deducted for any wrong attempts.

CUSAT CAT 2024 Syllabus

The CUSAT CAT exam syllabus will differ per the offered programmes. Aspirants must follow the prospectus of the CUSAT CAT which will be published by the conducting authority as and when the application form will be released.

For instance, candidates aspiring to join the LLM programme will have to complete the subjects studied during the LLB , BA LLB etc, and as prescribed by the Bar Council of India.

For programmes like B Tech Programmes except B.Tech Marine Engineering / M.Sc (Five years integrated) in Photonics, M.Sc (Five year integrated) in Computer Science, the questions will be based on the 10+2 syllabus. Out of 250 questions, aspirants will have to attempt 125 from Mathematics, 75 and 50 from Physics and Chemistry each.

For 5 - Year Integrated M. Sc (Biological Sciences / Chemistry / Mathematics / Physics / Statistics), aspirants will have to answer questions based on 12th standard syllabus. The major topics will focus on Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

CUSAT CAT 2024 Application Form

Applicants can find the CUSAT 2024 application form major pointers below -

  • To appear for the CUSAT 2024 entrance exam, the applicants must submit the CUSAT CAT 2024 application form within the time frame specified by the conducting body.
  • The CUSAT CAT application form 2024 will be made available likely in January 2024 / February 2024.
  • Candidates are required to submit their applications by filling out an application form, which includes providing information such as their names, email addresses, phone numbers, educational qualifications, and so on.
  • Applicants have to be very careful when filling out the application form, as even the smallest errors could result in the form being rejected.
  • It is anticipated that the final week of March 2024 / beginning of April 2024 will be the cutoff period for submitting the application form.
  • Applicants must take a printout of the CUSAT CAT 2024 application form as well as the receipt for the payment to keep for your records.
  • The application form charges will have to be paid via the online application system and the suggested payment gateway on the official portal.
  • Candidates can use either a credit card or a debit card, as well as online banking, to pay the application fee.
  • The application fee will not be refundable under any circumstances.

CUSAT CAT 2024 Admit Card

The CUSAT CAT 2024 admit card will be available for download around 2-3 weeks before the examination. The applicants who successfully register for the exam will be able to retrieve their admit cards from the admit card link that will be provided on the official website. Candidates must note down that without the admit cards, they will not be allowed to appear for the test. We advise the applicants to examine the details mentioned in the CUSAT CAT admit card to verify if the details mentioned in the admit card are correct.

CUSAT 2024 Preparation Tips

Here are some important tips for CUSAT CAT 2024 preparation -

  • A strategic approach to CUSAT CAT 2024 preparation is required. Candidates must examine the CUSAT CAT syllabus, exam pattern, previous years' question paper, before developing a strategy. These will teach the aspirants about the subjects to study, the exam complexity level, the different kinds of questions, the marking scheme, and other important information that will help them pass the CUSAT CAT 2024 with a high score.
  • The CUSAT CAT preparation strategy is an important step toward success. As a result, when making a decision which subjects to study first, applicants must be extremely careful. 
  • Applicants must examine the CUSAT CAT exam pattern and syllabus carefully and make a schedule and allocate time to subjects based on their abilities and weaknesses.
  • Make sure not to start new chapters when a month or so remains for the exam.
  • The applicants must have a grasp of the concepts covered in the chapters that they have finished.
  • Regularly practise the formulas, reactions, equations, block diagrams, flowcharts, and so on, particularly the difficult ones.
  • Solve as many practise questions as possible, including previous year questions and difficult questions, questions they have got wrong at any point, and other tough questions.
  • Take CUSAT CAT practice tests and previous year exams just as seriously as the actual exam.
  • Recognize the mistakes and flaws after each test and work on them.
  • To improve the time management, make note of how much time they need to spend on each question as they practise and take tests.
  • Candidates must find out how to choose which queries to answer during a test. The idea is to know a good grip forehand, as which section questions are the easiest for the aspirants to attempt comparatively.

CUSAT CAT Previous Year Question Papers

Applicants can access the CUSAT CAT previous year question papers from the official website of CUSAT. Aspirants can get a good grip of the question paper format, and the exam pattern by attempting the previous year question papers. Applicants need to navigate to the resources tab and click on the “Previous Year Question Paper” tab. They can download the question papers as per their preferred programme and shift wise.

CUSAT CAT 2024 Answer Key

Shortly after the CUSAT CAT has been conducted; several coaching centres and exam experts release the unofficial CUSAT CAT 2024 Answer Key along with memory-based question papers. The answer key will help the aspirants get a fair estimate of the probable exam score.

CUSAT CAT 2024 Result / Rank List

The conducting authority releases the results of CUSAT CAT on their official webpage. Candidates can check the result / rank list by clicking on the tab named “Rank List”. Once they are on the Rank List page, aspirants have to select the degree programme from the drop down menu and view the rank list.

CUSAT CAT Conducting Body

Cochin University of Science and Technology is the conducting body of CUSAT CAT exam. It is a government-owned autonomous university, which holds Common Admission Test (CAT), Lateral Entry Test (LET) and Departmental Admission Test (DAT) on a yearly basis. Based on these exams, the University offers admission in its UG as well as PG programmes.

Stages Involved in CUSAT CAT Exam

The CUSAT CAT entrance exam can be divided into the following stages:

  1. Online application process

  2. Online submission of fee

  3. Availability of admit card in online mode

  4. Conduct of CUSAT CAT examination 

  5. Answer key release

  6. Result declaration

  7. Counselling and admission process

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FAQs about CUSAT CAT

Is it possible to update or edit my personal details after submitting the application form of CUSAT CAT?

You are provided with permission to edit the application form of CUSAT CAT after submitting it.

Does Cochin University of Science and Technology release the answer key after the completion of the exam?

Yes, a CUSAT CAT answer key is released by the Cochin University of Science and Technology after the completion of the exam.

What is the frequency of the CUSAT CAT exam?

CUSAT CAT exam is conducted one time every year by the Cochin University of Science and Technology.

What is the medium of instructions for CUSAT CAT?

The medium of instructions for the CUSAT CAT exam is English.

What type of questions are asked in the CUSAT CAT exam?

The questions asked in the CUSAT CAT exam are objective type. Candidates are required to select the correct answer out of all the four options provided to them.

Can I get admission in a B. Tech course through CUSAT CAT?

Yes, an individual willing to get admission in the B.Tech program needs to apply for the CAT exam conducted by the CUSAT University.

Is CUSAT CAT an offline exam?

CUSAT CAT is a Computer-Based Test. It is held through an online mode.

Is CUSAT CAT a State Level Examination?

CUSAT CAT is a popular university level entrance exam in India.

In which mode is the application process of CUSAT CAT conducted?

The application process of CUSAT CAT is conducted through online mode candidates can find the application form on the official website of the university.

Who is the conducting body of the CUSAT CAT exam?

CUSAT CAT exam is organised by the Cochin University of Science and Technology. It provides admission to multiple UG and PG level courses.

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