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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.
| Exam Name | CUSAT CAT 2024 |
|---|---|
| Exam conducting authority | Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) |
| Exam mode | Online |
| Exam date | 22 January 2024 |
| Exam duration | 2 hours |
| Number of questions | 120 |
| Question type | Multiple choice questions (MCQs) |
| Negative marking | There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. |
| Pass mark | 15% for General candidates and 7.5% for SC/ST candidates |
| Overall cutoff | 3 - 13526 rank |
| Application fee | ₹1000 for General/OBC candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST candidates |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application website | https://cusat.ac.in/ |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release | December 2023/ January 2024 |
| Release of applications online (all UG/ PG) | 3rd-4th week of January 2024 |
| Last date to apply (without fine) | 2nd week of March 2024 |
| Last date to apply (with fine) | 3rd week of March 2024 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Admit card release (UG) | Last week of April 2024 |
| Admit card release (PG) | 1st week of May 2024 |
| Event | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Notification release | December 2023/ January 2024 | The official notification will be released by CUSAT in this time period. |
| Release of applications online (all UG/ PG) | 3rd-4th week of January 2024 | The application form will be available online for all UG and PG courses in this time period. |
| Last date to apply (without fine) | 2nd week of March 2024 | The last date to apply for the exam without any late fee is in this time period. |
| Last date to apply (with fine) | 3rd week of March 2024 | The last date to apply for the exam with a late fee is in this time period. |
| Admit card release (UG) | Last week of April 2024 | The admit card for the UG courses will be released in this time period. |
| Admit card release (PG) | 1st week of May 2024 | The admit card for the PG courses will be released in this time period. |
| CUSAT CAT 2024 (UG) | 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th May 2024 | The CUSAT CAT 2024 for UG courses will be held on these dates. |
| CUSAT CAT 2024 (PG) | 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th May 2024 | The CUSAT CAT 2024 for PG courses will be held on these dates. |
| Answer key release | May 2024 | The answer key for the exam will be released in this month. |
| Declaration of result | May/ June 2024 | The result of the exam will be declared in this month. |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting of counselling | June/ July 2024 |
| Seat allotment (UG) | First round |
| Seat allotment (PG) | First round |
| Second round of counselling (UG) | August 2024 |
| Second round of counselling (PG) | September 2024 |
| Third round of counselling (UG) | September 2024 |
| Third round of counselling (PG) | October 2024 |
| Exam | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CUSAT CAT 2024 (UG) | 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th May 2024 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| CUSAT CAT 2024 (PG) | 9th, 10th, 11th & 12th May 2024 | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
