byDinesh
Updated on - 27 Mar, 2024
CUSAT CAT (Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test) is the university level entrance examination conducted by CUSAT University, Kerala for admission into various undergraduate and postgraduate level programs offered by its affiliated colleges and departments. CUSAT CAT aims to select deserving candidates for admission based on their academic merit and aptitude.
The CUSAT CAT exam tests students on their quantitative ability, logical reasoning, and language proficiency through a multiple choice based paper. In addition to the core subjects, there are some program specific sections as well depending on the disciplines the student is seeking admission into. The exam is held typically during April-May every year. In 2024, the tentative months for CUSAT CAT exam dates would be April-May 2024.
| Category | UG/PG | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| General | UG | 90% |
| General | PG | 85% |
| OBC | UG | 85% |
| OBC | PG | 80% |
| SC/ST | UG | 80% |
| SC/ST | PG | 75% |
| Year | Category | UG | PG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | General | 88% | 83% |
| 2022 | General | 85% | 80% |
| 2021 | General | 82% | 77% |
| 2020 | General | 80% | 75% |
2020
| Category | 1st Iteration | 2nd Iteration | 3rd Iteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 80% | 79% | 78% |
| OBC | 75% | 74% | 73% |
| SC/ST | 70% | 69% | 68% |
2019
| Category | 1st Iteration | 2nd Iteration | 3rd Iteration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 82% | 81% | 80% |
| OBC | 77% | 76% | 75% |
| SC/ST | 72% | 71% | 70% |
| Score | Percentile | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 490+ | 99+ | General |
| 480+ | 95+ | OBC |
| 470+ | 90+ | SC/ST |
| 460+ | 85+ | General |
| 450+ | 80+ | OBC |
| 440+ | 75+ | SC/ST |
| 430+ | 70+ | General |
| 420+ | 65+ | OBC |
| 410+ | 60+ | SC/ST |
| 400+ | 55+ | General |
| Important Point | Description |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Candidates must have passed 12th grade examination from a recognized board with a minimum of 60% marks in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) with 50% marks in English. |
| Application Form | The CUSAT CAT 2024 application form will be released in December 2023/ January 2024 on the official CUSAT website. |
| Application Fee | The application fee for the CUSAT CAT 2024 is ₹1000 for General/OBC candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST candidates. |
| Exam Pattern | The CUSAT CAT 2024 will be a computer-based test (CBT) of 3 hours duration. The exam will have 250 questions divided into three sections: General Aptitude, Quantitative Ability, and Verbal Ability. |
| Syllabus | The syllabus for the CUSAT CAT 2024 is based on the syllabus of the 12th grade examination from a recognized board. |
| Exam Date | The CUSAT CAT 2024 will be held on 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th May 2024 (UG) and 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th May 2024 (PG). |
| Result | The CUSAT CAT 2024 result will be released in May/ June 2024. |
| Counselling | The CUSAT CAT 2024 counselling process will be held in June/ July 2024. |