CUSAT, or Cochin University of Science and Technology, conducts the Common Admission Test for admission to all UG and PG Programme except M.Phil, Ph.D. and Diploma Programmes. It is a university level entrance exams for candidates who wish to study at the university. It is held once a year.
CUSAT Exam
Candidates can appear in CUSAT exam as per the schedule. Many students sit for CUSAT CAT every year. To rank well, one must have studied topics prescribed in its syllabus.
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| CUSAT CAT | Dates |
| CUSAT CAT 2020 | 27 – 28 Jul 2020 |
| CUSAT CAT 2019 | 06, 07 Apr 2019 |
| CUSAT CAT 2018 | 28, 29 Apr 2018 |
CUSAT CAT Exam Pattern
Mode: Online
Marking scheme: +3 for the correct answers. In case of wrong answers, -1 will be deducted.
For B.Tech and 5 years integrated M.Sc programmes
- Number of Questions: 250
- Type of questions: MCQs
- Duration: 3 hours
- Syllabus: The standard of the questions will be as per Class 12th syllabus.
- Marks: 750
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 125 |
| Physics | 125 |
| Chemistry | 125 |
For Lateral Entry to III Semester B.Tech Programme
- Number of Questions: 200
- Type of questions: MCQs
- Duration: 3 hours
- Marks: 600
| 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.)
- Number of Questions: 150
- Type of questions: MCQs
- Marks: 450
| 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
- Number of Questions: 150
- Type of questions: MCQs
| 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
- Number of Questions: 150
- Type of questions: MCQs
- Syllabus: Questions to be asked in the entrance exam will be at a level of the second language studied at degree level.
For MCA
- Number of Questions: 150
- Type of questions: MCQs
- Syllabus: 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
- Number of Questions: 150
- Type of questions: MCQs
| 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
- Number of Questions: 150
- Type of questions: MCQs
- Syllabus: Standard of these questions will be as per the graduation level.
For M.A. Applied Economics
- Number of Questions: 150
- Type of questions: MCQs
- Syllabus: 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
- Number of Questions: 150
- Type of questions: MCQs
- Marks: 450
| 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
- Number of Questions: 150
- Type of questions: MCQs
| 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
- Number of Questions: 150
- Type of questions: MCQs
| 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
- Number of Questions: 150
- Type of questions: MCQs
| Topics | Weightage in Paper |
| 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
- Number of Questions: 150
- Type of questions: MCQs
| Topics | Weightage in Paper |
| Microbiology | 50% |
| Botony | 15% |
| Zoology | 15% |
| Biotechnology | 15% |
| Environmental Science | 5% |
CUSAT CAT Eligibility Criteria
- For UG: Passed +2 level or its equivalent education.
- For PG: Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in the concerned discipline, as applicable.
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