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CUSAT Common Admission Test 2025
Overview
The Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test (CUSAT CAT) is conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology for admission to its various professional degree courses. B.Tech programmes are offered at SOE CUSAT, CUCEK, and KMSME. The test code for all B.Tech programmes is 101.
| Exam Name | Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test |
| Also Known As | CUSAT CAT |
| Exam Category | Undergraduate |
| Exam Level | University |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer based test) |
| Conducted by | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
UPDATE (May 15, 2025): Official Answer Keys for CUSAT CAT 2025 exam are now available, read CUSAT CAT 2025 Answer Key.
UPDATE (Apr 28, 2025): Admit card for CUSAT CAT 2025 exam has been released, read CUSAT CAT Admit Card.
UPDATE (Apr 25, 2025): Official Mock Test for CUSAT CAT 2025 exam has been announced, read CUSAT CAT Official Mock Test.
UPDATE (Mar 10, 2025): CUSAT CAT 2025 application deadline extended. Read CUSAT CAT Last Date Extended.
UPDATE (Feb 6, 2025): CUSAT CAT Applications are now open. Refer CUSAT CAT Application Procedure.
UPDATE (Feb 4, 2025): Examination date for CUSAT CAT 2025 has been announced. Read CUSAT CAT 2025 Exam Date.
UPDATE (Dec 5, 2024): CUSAT CAT Applications are expected to open in February, Subscribe to receive all updates on your mobile for free.
What’s New from CUSAT CAT 2023?
| # | New Pattern |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Questions | 225 |
| Question Type(s) | MCQs |
| Marking Scheme | +3 (for correct), -1 (for incorrect) |
| Max Marks | 675 |
CUSAT CAT 2025: Check Eligibility | Check Fees
Exam Pattern
- The exam will be a computer-based test of 3 hours duration.
- There will be 225 objective-type multiple-choice questions from Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry subjects.
- The Physics section will be conducted first (60 minutes), followed by the Chemistry section (45 minutes), and then the Mathematics section (75 minutes).
- Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark (-1 mark).
- Check Qualifying Marks.
The no. of questions in each part is as follows:
| Section (Time) | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
| I (60 Min) | Physics | 75 | 225 |
| II (45 Min) | Chemistry | 60 | 180 |
| II (75 Min) | Mathematics | 90 | 270 |
| Total (180 Min) | 225 | 675 | |
Schedule
Date
May 10 – May 12, 2025
Timing
- Morning Slot: 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- Afternoon Slot: 03:30 PM – 06:30 PM
Eligibility
Marks in Qualifying Examination
- Appearing for or having passed the Plus Two examination of the State of Kerala or an equivalent examination.
- Secured a minimum of 50% marks (45% for Kerala SEBC) in Mathematics (Not required for Kerala SC/ST candidates).
- Secured at least 50% marks (45% for Kerala SEBC) in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry combined (Not required for Kerala SC/ST candidates).
Course-Specific Additional Eligibility
- For B.Tech. Marine Engineering, candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry combined, along with passing the English subject with a minimum of 50% marks. No relaxation for KSC/KST/SEBC candidates.
- For B.Tech. Naval Architecture and Ship Building, candidates must have secured at least 60% marks (55% for Kerala SEBC) in Class 12th with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry subjects. This is not required for Kerala SC/ST candidates.
- For the Integrated M.Sc. in Computer Science course, candidates must have qualified for the KVPY Scholarship OR secured at least 60% marks in Class XII with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.
- For Integrated M.Sc. Science courses, candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in Class XII with science subjects.
Age
- For B.Tech. Marine Engineering, the maximum age limit is 25 years as of 1st September of the year of admission.
Keralite Status
50% of the seats in Self‐financing B.Tech programmes are reserved for Keralites as State Merit Seats with a lower rate of fees. 45% of seats are earmarked as All India Merit Seats, which can be opted by both Keralite and Non-Keralite candidates, and 5% of seats are reserved for NRIs.
A candidate will be considered a “Keralite” if they fulfil one of the following criteria:
- He/She or his/her father/mother was born in Kerala.
- He/She has been a resident of Kerala for a period of 5 years within a span of 12 years.
- He/She has completed their school studies from standards VIII to XII in educational institutions in Kerala.
- Children of All India Service (AIS) Officers (Non‐Keralites) allotted to the Kerala circle are deemed to be “Keralites” and eligible for non-category seats.
Syllabus
It is the same as the Plus Two syllabus.
Mock Test
- The official mock test is made available to candidates appearing for CUSAT CAT.
- Candidates can take the mock test to understand the pattern of the computer-based test and familiarize themselves with the interface.
- The mock test is for practice purposes only.
Past Question Papers
See previous year Question Papers and Answers here.
Fees
The CUSAT CAT 2025 application fee is as follows:
| Category | Fees |
| General | ₹1,500 |
| Kerala SC/Kerala ST | ₹700 |
| CGW | ₹6,500 |
| CGW KSC/KST | ₹5,700 |
| International Candidates/PIO | $110 |
Registration
- The registration for the CUSAT CAT 2025 examination will begin on February 6, 2025.
- The last date to register is
March 10, 2025March 23, 2025. - NEW: Check the detailed steps for filling out the application form here.
Application Procedure
NEW: Check detailed steps for filling Application Form here.
- Candidates are required to register on the CUSAT website.
- A valid email ID and an active mobile number must be used for registration.
- Fill in all the details in the online application and upload the required documents.
- Required documents include a recent color photograph and a scanned image of the candidate’s signature.
- Choose the courses and qualifications.
- Pay the application fee using a credit/debit card or net banking.
- Upon successful payment, choose one of the test centres where seats are available.
- After selecting the centre, a final preview will be displayed. Wait for confirmation from the university, which may take at least two working days.
- After approval, download the confirmation page and save it for future reference.
Hall Ticket / Admit Card
- The admit card can be downloaded from the CUSAT website once it is notified.
- The test venue, time, and roll number will be printed on the admit card.
- Candidates are required to produce the admit card at the test centre; entry will not be allowed without it.
- Candidates must retain the downloaded admit card until the admission process is complete.
Test Centres
Test Cities in Kerala
- Alappuzha
- Ernakulam
- Idukki
- Kannur
- Kasaragod
- Kollam
- Kottayam
- Kozhikode
- Malappuram
- Palakkad
- Pathanamthitta
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Thrissur
- Wayanad
Test Cities Outside Kerala
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Kolkata
- Kota
- Lucknow
- Mangalore
- Mumbai
- Nagercoil
- New Delhi
- Patna
- Ranchi
Answer Keys
- The answer keys for the computer-based examination will be made available on the CUSAT website as per the schedule.
- Candidates who are not satisfied with any answer can challenge the answer keys online before the deadline.
- The recorded responses of the candidates will also be made available along with the answer keys.
Qualifying Marks
- Candidates need to obtain a minimum score of 10 marks in the Mathematics section, along with a minimum score of 10 marks in the combined Physics and Chemistry sections, in the CUSAT CAT Test 101 to be included in the rank list.
- For candidates belonging to Kerala Scheduled Caste and Kerala Scheduled Tribe, no minimum qualifying marks are prescribed.
Result / Rank List
- A rank list will be prepared based on the merit obtained in CUSAT CAT.
- Only candidates who fulfill the qualifying criteria will be included in the rank list (Check Qualifying Marks).
Admission Procedure
- Admission will be purely based on the rank secured in CUSAT CAT.
- 50% of seats are reserved for Keralites as State Merit Seats with a lower rate of fees, 45% of seats are earmarked as All India Merit Seats, which can be opted by both Keralite and Non-Keralite candidates, and 5% of seats are reserved for NRIs.
- Candidates who clear the test and are included in the rank list for admission will be given the option to register during the “Option Registration” process after the Common Admission Test (CAT).
- Candidates can choose the branch and seat category (SM / AIM / NRI) in the order of preference during option registration.
Important Information
- No documents are required to be sent to the university by post.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Commencement of Online Registration | February 6, 2025 |
| Last date for Online Submission without late fee | March 23, 2025 |
| Last date for payment of fees | March 23, 2025 |
| Downloading of Admit Cards | April 28, 2025 |
| Date of Examination | May 10 – May 12, 2025 |
| Release of Answer Keys and Candidate Responses | |
| Last date to file Objection in Answer Key | |
| Release of Final Answer Keys | May 22, 2025 |
| Declaration of Result | June 2, 2025 |
| Counselling | |
| B.Tech Option Registration | TBA; Expected: June 2025 |
Contact Information
Candidates can contact CUSAT through written communication, phone or email.
| CUSAT Kerala Contact Information | |
| Address | Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi-682022, Kerala (India) |
| Phone | +91-9778783191, +91-8848912606 |
| [email protected] | |
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