CUSAT CAT Exam 2026: Date, Registration, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Cutoff

Chintakuntla Sai GnanUpdated on Nov 19, 2025 12:01 PM

About CUSAT CAT 2026

CUSAT CAT 2026 : Cochin University will commence the CUSAT CAT 2026 registration process in February 2026. The authority will activate the CUSAT CAT 2026 registration link on the official website, admissions.cusat.ac.in. Candidates are advised to check the CUSAT CAT exam eligibility criteria before applying. The application process will include steps such as registration, form filling, uploading documents and payment of fees. The CUSAT 2026 admit card will be released tentatively in April 2026. Candidates are advised to practise the CUSAT sample paper for revision and self-assessment. The CUSAT CAT 2026 exam will be conducted tentatively in May 2026. 

The CUSAT CAT exam syllabus will be released along with the exam pattern. The authority will activate the mock test CUSAT CAT mock test download link along with the admit card on the official portal. The CUSAT CAT exam will be conducted in online mode.

CUSAT CAT 2026

Cochin University conducts the Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test, commonly known as CUSAT CAT, every year for admissions to UG and PG courses. It is a state-level admission test conducted in online mode. 

After clearing the CUSAT CAT 2026, candidates will be offered admission to 29 participating institutes in UG and PG courses. Only those candidates who will fulfil the eligibility criteria of CUSAT 2026 will be admitted to these participating institutions.

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CUSAT CAT Exam 2026: Date, Registration, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Cutoff
CUSAT CAT Exam 2026: Date, Registration, Syllabus, Sample Papers, Cutoff

CUSAT CAT 2026 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test
Short Exam Name
CUSAT CAT
Conducting Body
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
University Level Exam
Languages
English
Mode Of Application
online
Application Fee
Online : 1500
Mode Of Exam
online
Mode Of Counselling
online
Participating Colleges
8
Exam Duration
3 Hours

B.Tech

Cochin University will release the CUSAT CAT 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website. The eligibility criteria will comprise education qualification, domicile, qualifying marks, and more. All the candidates applying for the admission test are required to meet the following eligibility criteria to get admission to their desired course offered by the university.

CUSAT CAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

  • Candidates must pass 10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory and Chemistry as optional subjects in their Class 12th exam.

  • Candidates should have secured at least 50% marks in Mathematics and an overall 50% aggregate in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry.

  • Candidates belonging to the SEBC with non-creamy layer status of Kerala State will be considered under the reservation quota and would be required to have 45% in Mathematics alone and 45% aggregate in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry.

B.A. L.L.B

Candidates should check the eligibility criteria of CUSAT CAT BA LLB 2025 before filling in the application form. The candidates are required to meet certain criteria as set by the university if they wish to take admission to BA LLB programme. Following criteria are to be met by the candidate: 

  • Candidate should have passed 10+2 or equivalent with at least 60% marks including languages in Science/Commerce Group or with at least 55% marks including languages in Arts/Humanities Stream. For BSc LLB, candidates must have computer science or maths as one of the subjects in their class 12.
  • Candidate belonging to the reserved categories will be required to have at least 50% marks in their 10+2
  • Candidate applying for CUSAT CAT BA LLB 2025 should not be more than 20 years (general category) and 22 years (SC/ST) category at the time of applying for the law entrance test. 

L.L.B

The aspiring candidates who are willing to take admission to the three year law programme in the University are advised to go through the eligibility criteria of CUSAT CAT LLB 2025 before filling the application form online. The admission will be given to only those candidates who will meet the eligibility criteria as set by the University Following parameters have been set by the university as part of CUSAT CAT LLB eligibility criteria.

CUSAT CAT LLB Eligiblity Criteria

Particualrs3-year LLB
Educational qualificationsGraduation in any stream with 50% marks.

5% relaxation for SC/ST and SEBC candidates.

Age limitNo age limit


L.L.M

The candidates seeking for the admission in the University will be required to meet the eligibility criteria of CUSAT CAT LLM 2025. The admission will be provided to the candidates who are only eligible. Candidate must possess at least 55% marks in their Bachelor’s degree from any University in the State of Kerala or an any examination from any other University accepted by the Syndicate considered equivalent by the University.

M.C.A.

Applicants must meet the required eligibility criteria of CUSAT CAT MCA 2025 for admission in the MCA degree programme offered by the University. Candidates must meet the following CUSAT CAT MCA 2025 eligibility criteria to qualify for the admission process.

  • Candidates should have studied Mathematics as one of the compulsory subject in their 10+2 or equivalent.
  • Candidates should be graduate student with a degree in any of these: Electronics / Computer Science / Computer Applications / Engineering / Technology.
  • Candidates should have secured at least 55% aggregate marks in their graduation.
Background wave

Cochin University will commence the CUSAT CAT 2026 registration process in February 2026. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria will be able to apply for CUSAT CAT 2026 online. The application process will include registration, form filling, uploading documents, and payment of fees. While filling out the CUSAT CAT application form, candidates have to provide valid information.

Documents Required to be uploaded in CUSAT CAT 2026 application form:

  • Email Id and mobile number

  • Scanned images of photograph and signature

  • Any photo ID like an Aadhar Card 

  • Marksheet of class 10/12

  • Debit/Credit card/Net banking details 

How to Fill Online CUSAT CAT 2026 Application Form

  • Visit the CUSAT CAT 2026 official website 

  • Click on the “ New Registeristration” button.

  • Read all the instructions and click on “Proceed”.

  • Enter your details like, name, mobile number, email id

  • Create a password and click on “Save”.

  • Fill in all your details like educational details, parent’s details, communication details, etc.

  • Pay the application fees. 

  • Upload your required documents 

  • Click on the Submit button

CUSAT CAT Application Fees 2026

The application fees for CUSAT CAT 2026 are mentioned in the table below:

Category

CUSAT CAT Fees (in Rs.)

General/OBC

Rs. 1500/-

SC/ST

Rs. 700/-

Children of Indian Gulf Workers (CGW) category

Rs. 6500/-

CGW candidates belonging to KSC/KST

Rs. 5700/-

CUSAT CAT Previous Year Papers

Candidates can download CUSAT CAT Previous Year Papers from here for better preparation.

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Documents Required at Exam CUSAT CAT 2026

Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test 2026

CUSAT CAT 2026 admit card
Government id proof

CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Centers

StateCity
Bihar
Patna
Jharkhand
Ranchi
Karnataka
Bangalore
Mangalore
Kerala
Malappuram
Alappuzha
Ernakulam
Idukki
Kannur
Kasaragod
Kollam
Kottayam
Kozhikode
Palakkad
Pathanamthitta
Thiruvananthapuram
Thrissur
Wayanad
Tamil Nadu
Nagercoil
Chennai
Coimbatore
Maharashtra
Mumbai
Rajasthan
Kota
Uttar Pradesh
Lucknow
West Bengal
Kolkata
Delhi
New Delhi
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B.Tech

The authority will release the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam pattern online. Candidates must check the exam pattern of CUSAT CAT 2026 to know the marking scheme, mode of exam, types of questions, duration of test, and more. Along with the exam pattern candidates must check the CUSAT CAT syllabus to prepare for the entrance test.

CUSAT CAT Exam Pattern 2026

Particulars

Details

Examination Mode

Online

Duration of Exam

3 Hours

Medium of Exam

English

Question Type

MCQs

Marking Scheme

1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer

Number of Papers

3

Number of Questions

225

Marks

675

CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Number of questions 

No. of Sections

No. of Questions

Marks 

Physics

75

225

Chemistry

60

180

Mathematics

90

270

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CUSAT CAT 2026 Syllabus

CUSAT CAT B.Tech Syllabus
CUSAT CAT B.A. L.L.B Syllabus
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CUSAT CAT L.L.M Syllabus
CUSAT CAT M.C.A. Syllabus

Logical reasoning: Unit 01


Pictures

    Logical reasoning: Unit 02


    Geometrical figures

      Logical reasoning: Unit 03


      Patterns of words

        Logical reasoning: Unit 04


        Number sequence

          Logical reasoning: Unit 05


          Set theory

            Logical reasoning: Unit 06


            Logic decoding etc

              Candidates appearing for the CUSAT CAT 2026 entrance exam are advised to check the preparation tips. The CUSAT CAT 2026 preparation tips are important for every candidate to know how to prepare well and score really good marks in the entrance test, which will help you get admission in the University.

              Only reading will not fetch you good rank in the entrance examination and therefore it is important for any candidate to know the CUSAT CAT 2026 preparation tips and prepare accordingly. 

              • As a first step, pick your CUSAT syllabus 

              • Know the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam pattern

              • Get good yet limited preparation books for CUSAT 2026

              • Prepare study schedule

              • Attempt as many previous year’s papers and mock tests as possible

              • Revise and Revise

              B.Tech

              Cochin University will issue the CUSAT CAT 2026 admit card tentatively in April 2026. Candidates must provide their application number and password to download the CUSAT CAT 2026 admit card. The hall ticket will comprise candidates' details, exam date & time, paper name, exam centre address, and important guidelines.

              How To Download Admit Card 2026

              • Visit the CUSAT CAT 2026 admit card official website, admissions.cusat.ac.in

              • Click on the “CUSAT CAT 2026 Admit Card” link.

              • Enter your application number and password.

              • Enter the captcha.

              • Click on the “Download CUSAT CAT Admit Card” button.

              Note: Take 2 printouts of the CUSAT CAT admit card 2026 and save it for future reference.

              B.A. L.L.B

              Cochin University of Science and Technology will release the admit card of CUSAT CAT BA LLB 2025 on the official website. CUSAT CAT BA LLB 2025 admit card will include all the details related to time, venue, roll number and examination. It should be noted that no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination hall without the presence of CUSAT CAT BA LLB 2025 Admit Card.

              B.Tech

              The authority will publish the final CUSAT CAT 2026 answer key on the official website. Candidates can use the answer key of CUSAT CAT 2026 to verify the answers and predict the probable scores. To download the CUSAT CAT answer key, candidates require their email ID and password. Moreover, candidates will be able to challenge the provisional answer key of CUSAT CAT 2026 as well. 

              How To Download Answer Key 2026

              • Open the official website of CUSAT Common Admission Test 

              • Click on the candidate login link.

              • CUSAT CAT answer key PDF will open up.

              • Take the printout of this answer key 

              • Verify your answers. 

              • Calculate your expected scores.

              B.A. L.L.B

              Cochin University of Science and Technology will release the answer key of CUSAT CAT BA LLB 2025 in online mode. With the help of CUSAT CAT BA LLB 2025 Answer Key, candidates can know the correct answers to the questions asked in the law examination.

              B.Tech

              Cochin University will declare the CUSAT CAT 2026 result tentatively in June 2026. Candidates can check the result of CUSAT CAT 2026 using the login credentials, such as the application number and password. The CUSAT CAT rank list 2026 will comprise the names of candidates and the ranks secured by them. Candidates who qualify for the CUSAT CAT exam can participate in the counselling process.

              How To Download Result 2026

              • Visit the official website 

              • Click on the “CUSAT CAT 2026 Result” link.

              • Enter your registration number and password.

              • Click on “Download CUSAT CAT Result”.

              • Take the printout of the result of CUSAT.

              B.A. L.L.B

              The university will announce the result of CUSAT CAT BA LLB 2025 in online mode. Candidates can check CUSAT CAT BA LLB 2025 results by visiting the official website of the university. The CUSAT CAT BA LLB result 2025 will inform the marks secured by the candidates, their rank and other relevant details. 

              B.Tech

              The cut-off of CUSAT CAT 2026 will be the minimum mark required for admission to participating institutions. CUSAT CAT 2026 cut-off will be released in the form of opening and closing ranks needed for admissions. The students will be called for admission based on cutoff marks. 

              B.Tech

              Cochin University will start the CUSAT CAT counselling registration tentatively in July 2026. The authority will announce the CUSAT CAT 2026 counselling schedule online. Candidates who qualify for the entrance test can participate in the counselling process. The counselling process comprises registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the institute. The authority will allot the seat based on choice filling, CAT rank and availability of seats. Cochin University will release detailed information regarding the CUSAT CAT 2026 counselling online. 

              CUSAT CAT Participating Institutes

              S.No

              Participating Institutes of CUSAT CAT

              1.

              M.G. College of Engineering, Thrikkannamangal, Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram

              2.

              Institutions under Southern Naval Command HeadQuarters, Kochi (SNCHQ)

              3.

              College of Engineering, Thrikkaripur, Cheemeni.P.O., Kasargod

              4.

              Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET), Kochi

              5.

              Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology, Vellanada, Thiruvananthapuram

              6.

              Co-operative Institute of Technology, Palayanada P.O., Vadakara, Kozhikode

              7.

              College of Engineering, Kuriottumala, Piravanthoor, Pathanapuram, Kollam

              8.

              T.K.M. Institute of Technology, Karuvelil, Musaliar Hills, Ezhukone, Kollam

              9.

              College of Engineering, Pallipuram, Cherthala, Allapuzha

              10.

              College of Engineering, GovT. ITI Campus, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram

              11.

              K.V.M. College of Engineering and Information Technology, Alleppey

              12.

              College of Engineering, Kidangoor, Kottayam

              13.

              Toc-H Institute of Science and Technology, Arakkunnam.P.O., Kochi

              14.

              College of Engineering, Poonjar, Thekkekara.P.O., Kottayam

              15.

              College of Engineering, Chengannur, Alappuzha

              16.

              College of Engineering, Perumon, Perinad.P.O., Kollam

              17.

              Model Engineering College, BMC P.O., Thrikkakara, Kochi

              18.

              College of Engineering, Kallooppara, Pathanamthitta

              19.

              College of Engineering, Karunagapally, Kollam

              20.

              College of Engineering, Adoor, Pathanamthitta

              21.

              College of Engineering, Kottarakkara, Kollam

              22.

              College of Engineering, Thalassery, Kannur

              23.

              College of Engineering, Munnar, Idukki

              24.

              School of Engineering, CUSAT

              25.

              Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad, Alappuzha

              26.

              Conspi Academy of Management Studies, Planakalamukku

              27.

              Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Kerala

              28.

              ER & DCI Institute of Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

              29.

              College of Engineering Vadakara, Kozhikode

              Documents Required at CUSAT CAT 2026 counselling

              Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test 2026

              Class 10th marksheet/certificate
              Class 12th marksheet/certificate
              CUSAT CAT 2026 admit card
              Migration certificate
              Four passport-sized photographs
              CUSAT CAT 2026 application registration confirmation page
              Domicile certificate to prove keralite status
              Character/conduct certificate from the school/institution last attended (in english)
              Transfer certificate from the school/institution last attended (in english)
              Community certificate issued by Tahasildar for claiming admission under Kerala
              Community certificate and non-creamy layer certificate (issued by the competent authority for ‘SEBC’ candidates belonging to the state of Kerala). This is for the candidates who claim communal reservation while filling the application form.
              Sports certificate issued by Kerala state sports council (for claiming admission under sports quota).
              OEC certificate (issued by competent revenue authority for candidates claiming OEC status for fee concession)
              Certificate to prove scheduled caste (KSC)/Kerala scheduled tribe (KST) category
              Physically handicapped certificate (for PHC category students)

              General Information

              Contact Number:

              09778783191 , 08848912606

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              Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

              Q: What is CUSAT CAT 2026?
              A:

              Cochin University of Science and Technology which is commonly known as CUSAT conducts the Common Admission Test (CAT) once a year to admit candidates to various undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the institute. The exam is known as CUSAT CAT.

              Q: What is the last date to fill the application form of CUSAT CAT 2026?
              A:

              The authority will announce the CUSAT CAT 2026 registration dates on the official website.

              Q: Can a candidate fill CUSAT CAT application form 2026 after last date?
              A:

              Cochin University of Science and Technology will allow candidates to fill out the application form of CUSAT CAT 2026 with late fees.

              Q: What is the mode of CUSAT CAT 2026?
              A:

              The CUSAT CAT exam will be conducted as computer-based.

              Q: What is the age limit for candidates to apply?
              A:

              As per the eligibility criteria, all candidates with no age bar can fill the application form of CUSAT CAT 2026.

              Q: What is CUSAT CAT for?
              A:

              CUSAT CAT is a state level entrance test for admission to UG and PG courses. 

              Q: Is CUSAT CAT private or government?
              A:

              CUSAT is a state university.

              Q: When will CUSAT CAT 2026 syllabus be released?
              A:

              The authority will release the CUSAT CAT syllabus on the official website, admissions.cusat.ac.in.

              Q: When will CUSAT CAT 2026 registration start?
              A:

              CUSAT CAT registration 2026 begans tentatively in February 2026.

              Q: What is the CUSAT CAT answer key date?
              A:

              The CUSAT CAT 2026 answer key release date will be announced on the official website.

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              Here are Documents Required for CUSAT CAT (NRI Quota):

              1. Academic Documents includes (Class 10-mark sheet, Class 12-mark sheet, Transfer Certificate)
              2. NRI Sponsorship Documents
              3. Other Supporting Documents (Candidate’s passport, Proof of residence abroad)

              To know more access below mentioned link:

              https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/cusat-cat-application-form

              Hope it helps.

              It's definitely possible to find CUSAT CAT Chapter-wise Previous Year Questions (PYQs), though they might not be consolidated into one single official book.

              Here's the best approach, based on the question paper information:

              1. Online Repositories: The official CUSAT website often provides PDF dumps of the full question papers (like the one linked in the Careers360 article). You'll need to manually sort the questions chapter-wise or subject-wise (Physics, Chemistry, Maths).

              2. Publisher Guides: Specialized coaching institutes or publishers create comprehensive guides that have already performed the chapter-wise sorting for you.

              3. Focus Subjects: Since the exam covers your Class 11 and 12 PCM syllabus, using JEE Main chapter-wise books for practice is often a highly effective substitute for the CUSAT paper format.

              Consistent practice with these organized questions is the key to cracking the exam! Check the resource page for question paper updates. https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/cusat-cat-question-paper

              Hello aspirant,

              The CUSAT CAT 2025 inaugural real-time spot admission will take place at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) from August 4–6.  For admission to a variety of undergraduate (B.Tech) and graduate (MSc) programs, the Common Admission Test, or CUSAT CAT, is an entrance exam.  Every year, it features sections in mathematics/biology, chemistry, and physics.

              For complete information, you can visit our site through following link:

              https://www.careers360.com/exams/cusat-cat

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