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

Cochin University released 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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

Cochin University has extended the CUSAT CAT 2026 registration deadline. Candidates can now fill the CUSAT registration form till March 23, 2026. Candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria are now able apply for CUSAT CAT 2026 online. The application process includes 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:

The authority released 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

CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Pattern: Number of questions 

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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