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CUSAT CAT is the university-level entrance test conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology for admission to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses like B.Tech ,
BBA LLB, B.Com LLB, MSc, MTech, MBA, etc.
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Name | CUSAT CAT 2026 |
Conducting Body | Cochin University of Science & Technology |
Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
Medium of Exam | English |
Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
Marking Scheme | +3 for correct, -1 for incorrect |
Total Duration | 3 hours (varies by course) |
Number of Questions | Varies (e.g. 225 for B.Tech) |
Course | Qualification |
|---|---|
B.Tech | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
Integrated Law (BBA/B.Com LLB) | 10+2 in any stream, min 60% (Gen) |
MCA/MSc | Graduation in relevant subject |
MBA | Through CAT/CMAT/KMAT |
The CUSAT B.Tech exam is based on the Class 11 and 12 NCERT/CBSE syllabus.
Units & Measurements
Kinematics
Laws of Motion
Work, Energy & Power
Gravitation
Thermodynamics
Oscillations & Waves
Electrostatics
Current Electricity
Magnetic Effects
Electromagnetic Induction
Optics
Modern Physics
Sets, Relations & Functions
Complex Numbers
Quadratic Equations
Sequences & Series
Permutations & Combinations
Binomial Theorem
Trigonometry
Coordinate Geometry
Differential & Integral Calculus
Matrices & Determinants
Vector Algebra
Probability
Statistics
Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Atomic Structure
Periodic Table
Chemical Bonding
States of Matter
Thermodynamics
Equilibrium
Redox Reactions
Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Organic Chemistry Basics
Hydrocarbons
Alcohols, Aldehydes, Carboxylic Acids
Polymers & Biomolecules
Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Mathematics | 75 | 225 |
Physics | 60 | 180 |
Chemistry | 60 | 180 |
Total | 195 | 585 |
🕒 Duration: 3 hours
✍️ Negative Marking: Yes (–1 for each incorrect)
Section | Topics |
|---|---|
English | Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension |
Reasoning | Logical puzzles, Series, Blood Relations |
General Knowledge | Static GK, Current Affairs, Indian Polity |
Legal Aptitude | Legal terms, legal reasoning, case scenarios |
📌 Duration: 3 hours | Questions: ~150 MCQs
📝 Similar to CLAT/AILET-level difficulty (slightly easier)
Event | Date (Expected) |
|---|---|
Application Form Opens | January 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | March 2026 |
Admit Card Release | April 2026 |
CUSAT CAT Exam Date | April–May 2026 |
Result Declaration | May–June 2026 |
Counselling Starts | June 2026 |
Subject | Books |
|---|---|
Physics | HC Verma Vol 1 & 2, NCERT Physics 11 & 12 |
Chemistry | NCERT 11 & 12, O.P. Tandon |
Maths | RD Sharma, NCERT, Arihant Mathematics for JEE |
Reasoning | RS Aggarwal – Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning |
GK/English | Lucent GK, Word Power Made Easy, Daily Newspapers |
Study NCERTs thoroughly (especially for PCM subjects)
Focus on concept clarity and formula-based solving
Solve mock tests and previous year papers
Manage time wisely with a daily revision plan
CUSAT is a moderately competitive exam; 60,000+ students appear each year.
Great backup for students targeting engineering/law/management in Kerala.
Choose your campus preferences carefully during counselling (Main Campus, Kuttanad, etc.)
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