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CUSAT CAT 2025

CUSAT CAT 2025 Exam Information

Registration for CUSAT CAT 2025 will begin on January 27, 2025. Students can complete the application process by visiting the official CUSAT CAT 2025 website. The registration window will remain open until February 16, 2025. To avoid last-minute issues, candidates are advised to submit their applications well before the deadline.

For eligibility:

UG Courses: Students must have completed Class 12th with at least 50% marks.
PG Courses: Students need a minimum of 60% marks in their qualifying examination.

What is CUSAT CAT?

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is conducted by the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) for admission to all undergraduate and postgraduate programs, excluding Ph.D. and diploma courses. CUSAT CAT is a university-level entrance exam for students seeking admission to various programs offered by the university.

CUSAT CAT 2025 Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Cochin University of Science and Technology
Application Mode	Online
Exam Duration	3 hours
Question Type	Objective (MCQs)
Total Questions	250
Paper 1	Mathematics
Paper 2	Chemistry and Physics
Courses Offered	B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Phil, M.Voc, MCA, MA, M.Sc, LLB, etc.

CUSAT CAT 2025 Exam Date

It is recommended that students take careful note of the exam’s important dates. The University in charge of the exams will release tentative dates to assist students in better planning their exam preparation. These times and dates may change in the future.

If you miss a deadline, you’ll have to wait another year to take the exam, which means you’ll miss out on a golden opportunity. The University has come up with a solution to allay candidates’ fears in this regard. If you do not complete your application form within the deadline, you may submit it the following week with the payment of late fees.

Candidates should keep up with current events on a regular basis.

CUSAT CAT 2025 Exam Dates

Event	Date
Start of Application Process	January 27, 2025
Last Date to Submit Application (without late fee)	February 16, 2025
Admit Card Availability	April 26 to May 12, 2025
Exam Dates	May 10 to 12, 2025
Answer Key	To Be Announced (TBA)
Result Declaration	TBA
LLB and PG Seat Allotment Publication	TBA
BTech Option Registration for Counseling	TBA

CUSAT CAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria

It is critical for candidates to understand all eligibility criteria before taking an exam. The notification will include all of this information. The table below contains specific information about the eligibility criteria.

Nationality	For the regular B. Tech or B.E courses, candidates should be of Indian Origin. Candidates from Kerala need to submit their domicile certificate to apply within the state quota. Candidates from foreign countries can opt for other courses. For this, they have to submit the NRI certificates. For applying under NRI quota, the person should be a citizen of India, Person of Indian Origin or Overseas citizen of India.
Age Limit	Candidates should be less than 19 years of age to apply for the undergraduate courses. Candidates should be less than 22 years of age for applying for postgraduate courses. Candidates should be less than 28 years of years for M.Phil. and Ph.D. Those who are opting for the doctorate, the age limit for the candidates should be 45 years of age.
Number of attempts	Candidates can write as many attempts as possible provided they should strictly adhere with the age limit.
Educational background	For undergraduate courses, applicants should have completed 10th and 12th with a minimum of 50% in aggregate. Different courses have minimum marks requirements in different subjects. Refer the official notification for that particular year for more details. For postgraduate courses, students have to submit the GATE score if they want to claim relaxation for the criteria of minimum percentage. For B.Tech in Naval Architecture, candidates should have scored a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate and a minimum of 50% in Maths. For M.Phil., candidates should have at least 3 years of teaching experience. There is a reservation of 50% available for the University and the college teachers. 5% relation in the minimum marks is given for candidates belonging to the SC/ST category. For Ph.D. courses, the candidate should have obtained a minimum of 55% in aggregate in post-graduation from a recognized university and this is 45% for candidates belonging to the SC/St category. For post-doctoral fellowship, candidates should have completed a doctoral degree and there should be two-year experience in the research field.
Reservation criteria	Reservation rules are strictly followed for admission. Reservation is available for people belonging to Kerala who is from socially and educationally backward classes, Schedules classes, and Scheduled Tribes. Reservation of 3% is available for the physically challenged category. To become eligible for this reservation, candidates should have at least 40% disability. Candidates who got admission through sports quota will have one seat per course as reservation benefit. In some specific programs, there will be a reservation of 3 seats for the children of CUSAT staff. Reservation is provided for the Jewish Community. Statistical Engineers who are appearing for CUSAT exam will have a reservation of two seats. In every program, one seat is reserved for children of Ex-servicemen. Special reservation is given to people from Lakshadweep based on the list provided by the administration of Lakshadweep. People belonging to Navy will have a reservation of 15 seats. There is a reservation of 2 seats for people from Jammu and Kashmir under supernumerary quota. Different courses will have different reservation based on the specific requirement of that particular year. Reservation is also provided based on the experience For MBA courses, 50% of the seats are allotted for those who have work experience of more than 3 years. For MCA courses, 50% of the seats are allotted for those who have at least two years of teaching experience.

CUSAT CAT 2025 Registration

Candidates seeking admission to various courses offered by the Cochin University of Science and Technology must complete the CUSAT CAT 2025 application process on the university’s official website, providing all the required information accurately. Entering incorrect details or credentials may result in complications during the issuance of the Admit Card.

CUSAT CAT 2025 Application Process

The CUSAT CAT 2025 application form is available online. Candidates must follow these steps to complete the process:

Login:
Access the application portal using the registered email ID and password.
Fill Personal and Academic Details:
Carefully enter all required personal and academic information in the application form.
Upload Photograph and Signature:
Upload a passport-sized photograph and a scanned copy of your signature as per the specified format.
Pay Application Fee:
Pay the applicable application fee (varies by category) using a debit/credit card or bank transfer.
Print Confirmation:
Download and print the completed application form for future reference.

How to Fill the CUSAT CAT 2025 Application Form

When visiting the official website, candidates will encounter two options and must select one:

Online Registration for Indian Citizens/NRI
International Candidates/PIO/Children of Indian Gulf Workers

Step 1: Registration Process

Provide personal details such as name, phone number, date of birth, mobile number, and email ID.
A user ID and password will be generated and sent to your registered email ID and mobile number.
Change the assigned password for added security.

Step 2: Filling the Application Form

Enter detailed information, including educational qualifications, date of birth, category, nationality, address, and parental annual income.
Double-check all details before submission, as incorrect information may lead to application rejection.

Step 3: Uploading Photograph and Signature

Upload a clear passport-sized photograph and a scanned signature in the following formats:
- Photograph: JPG format, 4 KB to 100 KB.
- Signature: JPG format, 4 KB to 30 KB.
Ensure that the images are not blurry to avoid rejection by the exam authorities.

Step 4: Payment of Application Fee

Pay the application fee through any of the following methods:
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Net Banking

Note:
Candidates applying through GATE or other management exams must email their scores to [email protected] before submitting the application form online.

Important Reminders:

Keep your login credentials secure. No assistance will be provided if you lose your registered email ID, password, or mobile number.

CUSAT CAT 2025 Application Fee Structure

Category	Application Fee
Candidates applying for All India Quota	INR 1000
SC/ST Candidates	INR 500
International Candidates	INR 7000
Children of Indian Gulf Workers	INR 6100 (INR 5500 for Kerala SC/ST)
NRI Quota Applicants	INR 5000
Ph.D. and M.Phil. Programs	INR 1000
PDF, Diploma, and Certificate Programs	INR 100
Candidates selecting Dubai as Test Centre	INR 10,000

CUSAT CAT 2025 Exam Pattern

This exam is only available in online format. For each course, the exam pattern and syllabus are different. Multiple-choice questions are included in this exam.

Only English is available for the questions. For each incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted. No marks will be deducted if you leave a question unanswered. As a result, candidates must be cautious when answering the questions.

The examination will last three hours. To be listed in the appropriate rank list, candidates must receive a minimum of 10 points. This criterion for minimum marks does not apply to students in the SC/ST category. The number of questions on the exam varies depending on which courses students choose. The following table explains it in detail:

Subject-wise CUSAT CAT 2025 Exam Pattern

B.Tech

Subjects	Number of questions
Chemistry	50
Physics	75
Mathematics	125

B.Com/BBA/LLB

Subjects	Number of questions
General English	50
Logical Reasoning	50
GK & Current Affairs	25
Law related matters	25

LLB

Subjects	Number of questions
General English & Comprehension	50
Logical Reasoning	50
GK & Current Affairs	25
Legal Aptitude	50

LLM

Subjects	Number of Questions
Mathematics	75
Logical Reasoning	75

The total number of questions asked for all other courses, such as M.A. Hindi, MCA, M.Sc., M.A. Applied Economics, M.Voc., is 150, and the total number of marks is 450. The division of the questions is determined by the course you prefer.

Preparation Tips

Prepare a timetable before you begin your preparation so that you can finish your portions within the allotted time. When making a schedule, make sure to give each subject equal weight.
Make a schedule with a realistic goal in mind. You should be able to study for 7-8 hours per day with ease. As a result, plan your schedule in this manner.
It is critical to grasp each and every concept presented in the syllabus. It will be simple to answer any question of any difficulty level if you have a good understanding of the subjects.
Make an effort to identify your areas of strength and weakness. Make the necessary adjustments to your strategy. Concentrate your efforts on your areas of weakness.
It’s critical to boost your speed and accuracy. Solve as many problem sets as you can. While answering a question paper, you may be making numerous errors. Correct your errors before moving on to the next question paper.
For a better performance in the actual exam, practise question papers online.
Solving previous year’s question papers will assist you in grasping the pattern.
Whatever your level of preparation, you must remain stress-free in order to maximize the efficiency of your exam performance.
It is critical to take notes on various concepts in the syllabus so that you can quickly review them.

CUSAT CAT 2025 Syllabus

The syllabus for students who are opting for admission for undergraduate courses is the same as the 12th standard syllabus. So, it will be easy for the students to prepare well for this exam. For other courses, the syllabus is different. Syllabus for different courses are mentioned in the table given below:

Name of the course	Subject	Syllabus
B.Tech	Maths, Physics and Chemistry	Maths– Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Sets, Relations Functions, Mathematical Induction, Matrices, Determinants, Differential Equations, Mathematical Reasoning, Vector Algebra, Permutations and Combinations, Sequences and Series, Three Dimensional Geometry, Limit, Continuity, Differentiability, Trigonometry, Statistics, and related concepts. Physics– Kinematics, Work, Energy and Power, Properties of Solids and Liquids, Electrostatics, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents, Atoms and Nuclei, Communication Systems, Physics and Measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Gravitation, Waves and Oscillations, Magnetism and Magnetic Effects of Current, Electronic Devices, Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation. Chemistry – States of Matter, Atomic Structure and its related concepts, Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, Solutions and its related concepts, Chemical Kinetics, Hydrogen and its associated properties, Block Elements, Co-ordination Compounds and its associated terms, Environmental Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and basic principles, Biomolecules, Gaseous and Liquid States, Hydrocarbons and its concepts, Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Equilibrium, Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding, Polymers, Carbohydrates, Peptides and Amino acids, Extractive Metallurgy, Electrochemistry and Chemistry in everyday life.
B.Tech. (Lateral Entry)	English, General Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering Graphics, Engineering Mechanics	English – Some common topics like Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension and Cognitive Skills General Engineering, Engineering Graphics, and Engineering Mechanics – Syllabus given in first two years of the course Mathematics – General topics such as Algebra, Sets, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics etc.,
B.B.A., LL.B.(Hons) B.Com., LL.B(Hons)	English, Logical Reasoning, General Knowledge and law related matters.	English – Some common topics like Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension and Cognitive Skills. General Knowledge- Information on various current affairs topics. Logical Reasoning- Some general topics like Circular arrangements, Blood relations, seating arrangement problems, Sets etc., Law – All those topics prescribed by the Law Council of India
M.Sc. Computer Science M.Sc. Computer Science and Lateral Entry	Logical reasoning, Computer Science and its application	Logical Reasoning – Some general topics like Circular arrangements, Blood relations, seating arrangement problems, Sets etc., Computer Science– Basic concepts which include C, C++, OS, DBMS, Basic Maths etc.,
Master of Vocation- Technology and Management Consulting	English, Logical Reasoning, Current Affairs in Technology, Research	English – Some common topics like Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension and Cognitive Skills Logical Reasoning- Some general topics like Circular arrangements, Blood relations, seating arrangement problems, Sets etc., Current affairs in Technology
Master of Vocation- Mobile Phone Application	English and Logical Reasoning	English – Some common topics like Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension and Cognitive Skills Logical Reasoning- Some general topics like Circular arrangements, Blood relations, seating arrangement problems, Sets etc.,

CUSAT CAT 2025 Admit Card

Candidates who successfully complete the registration process can download their CUSAT CAT 2025 admit card from the university’s official website. The admit card is a crucial document, and candidates must bring a printed copy of their CUSAT CAT 2025 hall ticket to the examination center. Entry to the exam center will not be allowed without it.

Steps to Download the CUSAT CAT 2025 Admit Card

Visit the Official Website:
Go to the CUSAT CAT 2025 official website.
Click on the Admit Card Download Link:
Look for the “CUSAT 2025 Admit Card Download” tab and click on it.
Enter Login Details:
Provide your registration number and date of birth in the required fields.
Submit Information:
Click the ‘Submit’ button after entering your details.
View Admit Card:
Your CUSAT CAT 2025 admit card will appear on the screen.
Download and Print:
Download the admit card and take multiple printouts. Ensure the admit card is preserved for future reference.

Exam Centres

Centres in Kerala	Centres outside Kerala
Thodupuzha (Idukki) Thiruvananthapuram Kalpatta (Wayanad) Ernakulam Malappurram Kottayam Kozhikode Kollam Adoor (Pathanamthitta) Alappuzha Thrissur Palakkad Kannur Kasaragod	New Delhi Chennai Allahabad Varanasi Kolkata Kota Bangalore Lucknow Mumbai Jamshedpur Dubai (International Centre) Ranchi Patna Bokaro

To the exam hall, candidates should bring their admit card and a photo ID. Aadhar Card, Voter’s ID Card, Passport, School or College Identity Card, and Driving License are all acceptable forms of photo identification.

CUSAT CAT 2025 Result

After the exam is completed, the University will release the results within one month. All candidates’ results will be available on the official website. You can only check the results in this manner. You will not receive your scorecard in the mail. Answer keys will be available on the website, and candidates can double-check the results if they have any doubts.

The following steps should be followed by candidates to check their results:

Visit the official website for more information.
Choose the link that takes you to the desired outcome.
Give the course you chose and the roll number in the window that appears.
Choose the submit option.
On your computer screen, you can see the scorecard. The following information can be found on your scorecard: the candidate’s name, The name of the course chosen by the candidate, the total marks earned by the candidates, and your rank based on all of the candidates’ scores.
Take two to three printouts of the scorecard after downloading it. On the day of your counseling, you must present your bank card.

Counseling procedure

Candidates must register for the counseling process separately by following the steps outlined below.

For the counseling process, you must register separately and receive a User ID and password.
Log in to the counseling link with those two details.
The next step is to choose colleges and courses. You have the option of selecting as many colleges and courses as you want.
Before submitting the final version, you can make changes to the details. Consider your options carefully before submitting your final submission, as it will determine your future.
If you wait until the last minute to submit your final submission, the list will be automatically locked.
Candidates will receive the counselling letter once the final submission is completed, and it is critical that they download it.
Applicants will be assigned seats based on their rank, Preference list, and seat availability in the next step.
Text messages or emails will be used to communicate information.
Candidates must report to the colleges to which they have been assigned as the final step in the counselling process.
Candidates must report with the following documents: CUSAT admit card and scorecard, 10th and 12th grade mark sheets, Caste certificate, Counselling letter, Immigration certificate(if applicable), and Transfer certificate(if applicable) issued by the appropriate authority.
Candidates will be officially admitted to colleges following the completion of document verification and payment of the first instalment fee.

CUSAT CAT 2025 Cutoff

The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) will release the CUSAT CAT 2025 cut-off for all programs on its official website. The cut-off will be determined based on the marks obtained in the CUSAT CAT 2025 results. Candidates will be able to view the last rank available for each program. A direct link to check the CUSAT CAT 2025 last rank list for every program will be provided once it is released. Additionally, candidates can find the cut-off for each participating institute. The CUSAT CAT 2025 cut-off will be published after the results are announced.

The CUSAT CAT cut-off will be made available on the official website following the completion of the CUSAT CAT 2025 counselling process. The cut-off represents the minimum rank required to secure admission to a specific BTech or other undergraduate program, while the qualifying cut-off indicates the minimum marks needed to pass the exam. The qualifying marks required to appear on the CUSAT CAT 2025 rank list will also be disclosed after the counselling process.

The admission authority sets the CUSAT CAT 2025 cut-off based on various factors, including the number of seats, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of candidates appearing.