CUSAT 2018 – Cochin University of Science and Technology conducts Common Admission Test (CUSAT CAT) for admission to UG and PG Programme except for M.Phil, PhD and Diploma Programmes. The University also conducts Department Admission Test (DAT) for granting admission in M. Tech., M.Phil and Ph. D programmes. Get here complete details of CUSAT 2018 including exam date, application form, admit card, results, etc.
Latest: Notice regarding Special Spot admission for Integrated M Sc as been released. Scroll down to check.
CUSAT 2018
The candidates should keep login credentials ready to download admit card of CUSAT CAT 2018. It should be downloaded before the exam. So, it is advised to check the website regularly and download CUSAT 2018 admit card as soon as it releases. Check the complete schedule for CUSAT CAT 2018 in the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Release of CUSAT CAT 2018, CUSAT DAT 2018, CUSAT LET 2018 Notification | |
| Registration commencement for all UG and PG programmes except PhD, MPhil, Diploma, Certificate | 07 Feb 2018 |
| Last date for submission of CUSAT CAT 2018 Application Form without fine amount | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Last date for submission of CUSAT CAT 2018 Application Form with fine amount | |
| CUSAT CAT Application Form Fee 2018 remittance ends on date | 05 Mar 2018 |
| Download CUSAT CAT Admit Card 2018 | |
| Date of exam | 28 and 29 Apr 2018 |
| Declaration of CUSAT CAT Result | 16 May 2018 |
| CUSAT 2018 date of reschedule Test | 24 May 2018 |
| MA/MFSC/MSC/MCA Classes commence from | 04 Jul 2018 |
| Integrated M.Sc (other than Photonics) spot on | 13 Jul 2018 |
| M.Tech spot on | 18 Aug 2018 |
| B.Tech Real-time admission | 19 Jul 2018 |
| MBA(Full-time/Part-time)First Spot admission | 19 Jul 2018 |
| BBA LLB/BCom LLB Real-time Admission | 20 Jul 2018 |
| B.Voc and M.Voc Spot on | 20 Jul 2018 |
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CUSAT CAT 2018 Notices
Candidates can check the Important information, Notices, Seat availability, and Fee distribution regarding CUSAT 2018, from the links provided below. It is advised to check all the notices in order to update with the important information regarding CUSAT 2018.
Noices:
- Click here to check Notice regarding refund of fees of Not Joined Candidates.
- Click here to check for Format of Advanced Stamped receipt.
- Click here to check the latest notice regarding SPOT Admissions for BVOC, MVOC Courses.
- Click here to check the notice regarding SPOT Admissions for PG Supplementary.
- Click here to check the notice regarding Supplementary SPOT Admission to BCOM LLB and 3-Year LLB (Evening) programme.
- Click here to check the updated notice regarding spot admission of M.Tech Programme at School of Engineering CUSAT.
- Click here to check the notice regarding B.Tech Supplementary Spot admission (other than Marine engineering) on August 14, 2018
- Click here to check the notice regarding M.Tech Programmes at School of Engineering – Spot Admission on August 14, 2018.
- Click here to check the notice regarding BVOC, MVOC Programmes – Spot Admission on August 13, 2018.
- Click here to check the notice for B.Tech Marine Engineering spot admission on August 13, 2018.
- Click here to check the notice regarding M.Tech Programmes at School of Engineering – Spot Admission on August 08, 2018.
- Click here to check notice regarding M.Tech OptoElectronics and Laser Tech. – Spot admission.
- Click here to check PG/MCA Courses Final Spot Admission on Aug 04, 2018 Vacancy Position and Notice.
- Click here to check B.Tech Marine Engineering Fourth Spot Admission – Notice and Balance seats.
- Click here to check B.Tech programmes Final Spot Admission -Notice and Balance seats.
- Click here to check B Tech/Integrated M Sc in Photonics Engineering Fourth Spot Admission.
- Click here to check MTech CASAD Spot Admission notice.
- Click here to check B.Tech Marine Engineering Third Spot Admission – Notice and Balance seats.
- Click here to check M.Tech Ocean Technology – Spot admission on August 06, 2018 – Notice
- Click here to check M.Tech Instrumentation Technology – Spot admission on August 06, 2018 –
Notice. - Click here to check M.Tech OptoElectronics and Laser Technology – Spot admission on
August 03, 2018 Notice. - Click here to check the B.Tech/Photonics Third Spot Admission on Jul 30, 2018 – Balance
Seats. - Click here to check the PG Course Spot Admission on Jul 31, 2018-Vacancy Position-Notice.
- Click here to check the LLM Courses-Final Spot Admission on Jul 31, 2018-Vacancy Position-Notice.
- Click here to check the Spot Admission to BBA/BCOM LLB is on Jul 31, 18-Vacancy Position.
- Click Here to check the notification regarding Final Spot Admission in various PG courses.
- Click Here to check the notification regarding LLM Courses-Final Spot Admission (vacant position).
- Click Here to check the notification regarding Spot Admission to BBA/BCOM LLB (vacant position).
- Click Here to check the Notice for Second Spot Admission to Integrated M.Sc programmes
- Click here to check the re-revised notice regarding spot admissions for B.Tech/Photonics.
- Click here to check the Notice regarding Spot admission that will be conducted on Jul 26, 2018, for the courses BVOC, MVOC, MBA Programmes.
- Click here to check B.Tech Marine Engineering Balance Seats for spot admission on July 24, 2018.
- Click here to check B.Tech Balance Seats for Spot Admission on July 23, 2018.
- Click here to check important instructions regarding Spot Admission to various programmes.
- Click here to check the Notice regarding Third Spot Admission Lateral Entry to BTech.
- Click Here to check the Balance Seats Available for B.Voc/MVoc Spot on July 20, 2018.
- Click Here to check the LLM(Reg)at SLS, LLM(IPR), LLM(IP) PhD, LLM(MIP) PhD at IPR studies for Second spot admission on July 20, 2018
- Click Here to check the B Tech/M.Sc Photonics Last Rank Allotted as on July 19, 2018.
- Click Here to check the Balance Seats matrix list Lateral Entry to B Tech programmes on July 21, 2018.
- Click Here to check the notice regarding B Tech Lateral Entry for second Spot Admission.
- Click here to check notice regarding B.Voc/MVoc Spot on July 29, 2018.
- Click here to check notice regarding MBA(Full-time/Part-time)First Spot Admission
- Click Here to check the vacancy position for spot on admission for M.Tech programme.
- Click Here to check the vacancy details of third Spot Admission for various PG Courses.
- Click Here to check the vacancy details of Spot Admission for Integrated M Sc on July 13, 2018.
- Click Here to check the Spot Admission Rules.
- Click Here to check the Seats available for B Let Spot Admission.
- Click Here to check the B Tech Lateral Entry Seats available for Spot Admission.
- Click Here to check the Notice for B Tech Realtime Admission
- Click Here to check the B.Tech Balance Seat Matrix for Real-time Admission July 9, 2018.
- Click Here to check the PG second spot on July 10, 2018
- Click Here to check the M.Tech Courses – Fee Distribution.
- Click Here to check the Reschedule Notice at one Centre.
CUSAT CAT 2018 Counselling
After the declaration of CUSAT CAT 2018 Result, those who qualify the entrance exam are eligible to appear for counselling/ GD/ PI, as applicable. The schedule for counselling is published online at the University’s official website and the candidates can click on the above mentioned to reach at the desired portal conveniently. No individual call letter / communication will be sent by post. Candidates are informed that no candidate will be entertained if they reach after 10:00 A.M.
CUSAT CAT 2018 Admit Card
The admit card for CUSAT CAT 2018 will be available for download on, cusat.nic.in. Only those who have successfully registered for the exam will be able to download the admit card by entering their login credentials. The CUSAT CAT 2018 Admit Card consist of exam date, timings and address of the examination centre. The candidates must download and take a print out of it to bring it on the day of examination.
CUSAT 2018 Test Centers
The test for CUSAT CAT 2018 will be held at the following exam centres:
Test centres for First Degree Programmes (i.e. B.Tech and M.Sc. in Photonics (5 year Integrated):
| Dubai | Kollam |
| New Delhi | Adoor |
| Kolkata | Thodupuzha (Idukki) |
| Mumbai | Alappuzha |
| Chennai | Kottayam |
| Bangalore | Ernakulam |
| Jamshedpur | Thrissur |
| Allahabad | Palakkad |
| Lucknow | Malappuram |
| Patna | Kozhikode |
| Bokaro | Kannur |
| Ranchi | Kalpetta (Waynad) |
| Varanasi | Kasaragod |
| Kota | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | – |
Test Centres For PG Programmes, BBA, LLB (Hons), B.Com, LLB (Hons.), LLM (IP) PhD, LLM (IPR) PhD, 3 Year LLB and Lateral Entry Tests:
| Thiruvananthapuram | Palakkad |
| Kollam | Malappuram |
| Adoor | Kozhikode |
| Thodupuzha (Idukki) | Kannur |
| Alappuzha | Kalpetta (Waynad) |
| Kottayam | Kasaragod |
| Ernakulam | Thrissur |
Exam Pattern for CUSAT CAT 2018 Exam
The exam pattern for CUSAT CAT 2018 for each course is given below:
- The exam for Common Admission Test (CAT) will be held in Online Mode by the University.
- For every correct answer, 03 marks will be given.
- There will be a negative marking of 01 marks for every incorrect answer.
For B.Tech and 5 year integrated M.Sc programmes
- Number of Questions: There will be a total number of 250 MCQ type questions.
- The exam will be of 03 hours duration.
- The standard of the questions will be as per Class 12th syllabus.
- Marks: The exam will be of 750 total marks
The distribution of question is as follows:
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 125 |
| Physics | 125 |
| Chemistry | 125 |
For Lateral Entry to III Semester B.Tech Programme
- Number of Questions: There will be a total number of 200 MCQ type questions.
- The exam will be of 03 hours duration.
- Marks: The exam will be of 600 total marks
| Subject | Number of Questions |
| English | 20 |
| Mathematics | 50 |
| Engineering Mechanics | 40 |
| Engineering Graphics | 40 |
| General Engineering | 50 |
For B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) / B. Com.,LL.B.(Hons.)
- There will be a total number of 150 MCQ type questions.
- The exam will be of 450 total marks
| Topics | Number of Questions |
| General English | 50 |
| Ability in Reasoning and Logical Thinking | 50 |
| General Knowledge and Current affairs | 25 |
| Law Related Matters | 25 |
For LLM
The test for LLM consist of 150 objective type questions and will be divided into two parts as below:
- Part 1 – Proficiency in English and General Knowledge, Analytical and reasoning capability and aptitude to do research.
- Part 2 – Compulsory papers in Law as prescribed by the Bar Council of India.
For MA Hindi
The test for MA Hindi consist of 150 objective type questions. The questions to be asked in the entrance exam will be at a level of the second language studied at degree level.
For MCA
The test for MCA will consist of 150 MCQ questions. About 50% of the questions will be from Mathematics covering areas of Engineering Mathematics/B.Sc. subsidiary level Mathematics while the remaining questions will be to test the ability of the candidate in logical reasoning based on pictures, geometrical figures, patterns of words, Number Sequence, Set Theory, Logic decoding etc.
For MCA Lateral Entry/M Sc Computer Science
There will be a total of 150 MCQ question. The distribution of questions for this test is as follows:
| Topics | Number of Questions |
| Computer science and Applications | 100 |
| Logical Reasoning | 50 |
For M.Sc Biotechnology/ Chemistry/ Chemical Engineering/ Botany/ Geology/ Mathematics/ Physics/ Statistics/ Zoology/ Instrumentation/ Food Science/ M.F.Sc. Sea Food Safety & Trade
The test for these subjects will consist of 150 MCQ questions and the standard of these questions will be as per the graduation level.
For M.A. Applied Economics
The entrance exam for this course will consist of 150 MCQ questions. The questions will be designed in such a way to test the proficiency of the candidate’s applicant at the Graduate level in Economics. In this test, 50 % of the questions will be from Economics, 15% from Simple Mathematics, 15% from Statistics and 20% General awareness.
For 3 year LL.B course
It will consist of 150 MCQ questions and the test will be of maximum marks of 450. The distribution of questions among each topic is as follows:
| Topics | Number of Questions |
| English | 25 |
| Comprehension ability | 25 |
| General Knowledge/Current affairs | 25 |
| Legal aptitude | 50 |
| Logical Reasoning | 25 |
For Five year Integrated Dual Degree Programmes of LLM(IPR) Ph.D Degree & LL.M (IP) Ph.D Degree
The test comprises of 150 MCQ questions and the distribution of question will be as follows:
| Topics | Number of Questions |
| English | 40 |
| General aptitude in Intellectual Property Law | 20 |
| General Knowledge | 15 |
| Analytical and Reasoning Ability | 40 |
| Aptitude to do Research | 35 |
For M Voc. Mobile phone application development
The aptitude test for M Voc mobile application development will comprise of 150 objective type questions. The weightage of the topics for this test is as follows:
| Topics | Weightage in Paper |
| Engineering Mathematics | 20% |
| Computer Science | 20% |
| Verbal and reading comprehension | 20% |
| Logical reasoning (based on pictures, geometrical figures, patterns of words, Number sequence, Set Theory, Logic decoding, reasoning etc. | 20% |
| Programming aptitude | 20% |
For M Voc. Technology and Management Consulting
The aptitude test for M Voc Technology & Management Consulting consists of a total of 150 objective type questions. the weighatge for each topic is as follows:
- Quantitative ability- 30%
- Data interpretation and logical reasoning- 25%
- Verbal and reading comprehension. – 25
- Current affairs in Technology and business – 20%
For M.Sc. Micro-Biology
The test consists of 150 objective type questions. The weighatge of each topic for M.Sc Micro Biology is as follows:
- Microbiology – 50%
- Botony – 15%
- Zoology – 15%
- Biotechnology – 15%
- Environmental Science – 5%
CUSAT CAT 2018 Rank List
The rank list of the candidates for various courses will be prepared on the basis of the following criterion:
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- M.B.A (Full-time) / (Part-time) Programme – The rank list for this programme will be prepared on the basis of MAT (AICTE) / K-MAT / CAT(IIM) score and performance at Group Discussion and Interview. The weightage for each criterion is as follows:
Selection Criteria Weightge C-MAT / K-MAT/CAT(IIM) Score 70% Group Discussion 15% Interview 15% Total 100 - M.Sc. Industrial Fisheries – The CUSAT CAT 2018 Rank list for this programme is prepared on the basis of CAT conducted by the Univeristy followed by Interview.
Selection Criteria Weightage CAT Score 85% Interview 15% Total 100 - BCom LLB/BBA LLB/3 Year LLB – The rank list will be prepared on the basis of candidate’s performance in CAT entrance exam conducted by the University, Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
Selection Criteria Weightage Part I of CAT 40% Part II of CAT 40% GD 10% Interview 10% - LLM – The rank list is prepared on the basis of the CAT score followed by GD and PI.
- M.B.A (Full-time) / (Part-time) Programme – The rank list for this programme will be prepared on the basis of MAT (AICTE) / K-MAT / CAT(IIM) score and performance at Group Discussion and Interview. The weightage for each criterion is as follows:
| Selection Criteria | Weightage |
| Part I of CAT | 35% |
| Part II of CAT | 35% |
| GD | 15% |
| Interview | 15% |
CUSAT CAT 2018 Result
The result for CUSAT CAT 2018 has been declared on the Result link provided above. The candidates who have appeared for the exam can now able to check their result by entering details such as Roll Number, Password, etc. Those who have obtained minimum cut off marks are declared to be qualified in CUSAT CAT 2018. The candidates whose name appears in the rank list are eligible for the next stage of the admission process.
CUSAT CAT 2018 Eligibility Criteria
The candidates should check if they fulfil the eligibility criteria or not of the respective course. The eligibility conditions for each course is different. The candidate should ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria and only then they should proceed further. The CUSAT CAT 2018 Eligibility criteria is as follows:
- Aspirants seeking admission in UG courses should have passed +2 level or its equivalent education.
- For those who wishes to apply for PG courses, should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in the concerned discipline, as applicable.
- The candidates who have appeared/ will be appearing for their final examination are also eligible to apply for the entrance exam. However, if selected their admission will remain provisional till they submit the proof of passed the final examination
CUSAT CAT 2018 Application Form
The application form for CUSAT 2018 is now available. The aspirants must complete the application process within the given time period. The application process for CUSAT 2018 is to be done in two phases. In the first phase, the candidate need to enter their basic information such as their Name, Email ID, Mobile Number. On completion of the first phase, the candidates will receive a username and password at their registered email id. Next, the applicants need to enter Personal Details, upload images as per the specifications, choose the course for which they wish to apply for, pay the application fee and choose the exam centre. The application fee is payable by online mode only. Lastly, submit the application form online and take a print out of it for future reference.
Application fee for CUSAT CAT 2018
In order to apply for CUSAT CAT 2018, the applicants need to pay an amount as per the category.The application fee payable by the candidate is as follows:
| Application fee for all courses (other than postdoctoral / diploma/certificate programmes) | |
| General Category Candidates | Rs.1000/- |
| SC/ST Category Candidates | Rs.500/- |
| Candidates who apply under NRI Quota/Children of Indian Gulf Workers (CGW) | Rs.6000/- |
| Note: Candidates opting Test Center at Dubai should remit an additional amount of Rs.10000/-(Rupees Ten thousand only). | |
| Application fee for international students | |
| For all courses | US$100 |
Official Website: www.cusat.nic.in
For more information regarding CUSAT CAT 2018, candidates can download the prospectus.
