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CUSAT Common Admission Test 2019
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. Test code for all B.Tech programmes is 101.
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| 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 |
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About
Pattern
- The exam will be a computer based test of 3 hours duration.
- There will be 250 objective type multiple choice questions from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry subjects.
- Each correct answer fetches 3 marks, while each incorrect answer has a penalty of 1 mark (-1 mark).
The no. of questions in each part is as follows:
| Section | Number of Questions |
| Mathematics | 125 |
| Physics | 75 |
| Chemistry | 50 |
| Total | 250 |
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Schedule
Date
April 7, 2019 (Sunday) April 6, 2019 (Saturday)
Timing
- 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM
- 02:00 PM – 05:00 PM
Eligibility
Marks in Qualifying Examination
- Appearing / Pass in the plus two examination of the State of Kerala or equivalent.
- Secured a minimum of 50% marks (45% for Kerala SEBC) in Mathematics (Not required for Kerala SC/ST).
- Secured at least 50% marks (45% for Kerala SEBC) in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together (Not required for Kerala SC/ST).
Course-Specific Additional Eligibility
Course-Specific Additional Eligibility
- For B.Tech. Marine Engineering, candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together and passed English subject. 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 Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together (Not required for Kerala SC/ST).
- For B.Tech. Instrumentation Technology, candidates must have secured at least 60% marks (55% for Kerala SEBC) in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together. Candidates must also secure a minimum of 55% marks (50% for Kerala SEBC) in Mathematics (Not required for Kerala SC/ST).
- For Integrated Msc. Science courses, candidates must have secured at least 75% marks in class XII.
Age
- For B.Tech. Marine Engineering, the maximum age limit prescribed is 25 years as on 1st September of the year of admission.
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Syllabus
It’s same as that of Plus Two syllabus.
Mock Test
- The official mock test is made available to the candidates appearing for CUSAT CAT.
- Candidates can take the Mock Test to understand the pattern of the computer based test and make themselves familiar with the interface.
- Mock test is for practice purpose only.
Past Question Papers
See previous year Question Papers and Answers here.
Fees
| Category | Fees |
| General | ₹1,000 |
| Kerala SC/Kerala ST | ₹500 |
| CGW | ₹6,000 |
| CGW KSC/KST | ₹5,500 |
| International Candidates/PIO | $100 |
Registration
- The registration for CUSAT CAT 2019 will begin on January 30, 2019.
- The last date to register without late fee is February 21, 2018.
- The last date to register with late fee is February 28, 2019.
- UPDATE (Jan 30, 2019): CUSAT CAT 2019 registrations have started, read more here.
- UPDATE (Mar 1, 2019): CUSAT CAT 2019 registrations have closed.
Application Procedure
- Candidates are required to register on the CUSAT website.
- A valid E-mail ID and an active mobile number must be used for registration.
- Furnish all the details in the Online Application and upload the required documents.
- Required documents include a recent colour photograph and scanned image of candidate’s signature.
- Choose the courses and qualification.
- Pay the Application Fee using a Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.
- On succesful payment, choose one of the test centres where seats are available.
- After centre selection, a final preview will be displayed. Wait for the confirmation from the University which may take at least two working days.
- After the approval, download the confirmation page and save it for future reference.
Hall Ticket / Admit Card
- The admit card can be downloaded from the CUSAT site from
March 20, 2019March 25, 2019. - 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 without which entry will not be allowed.
- Candidates must retain the downloaded Admit Card till the admission process is over.
- UPDATE: CUSAT CAT 2019 Hall Ticket has been released, read more here.
Test Centres
Test Cities in Kerala
Test Cities in Kerala
- Adoor (Pathanamthitta)
- Alappuzha
- Ernakulam
- Kalpatta (Waynad)
- Kannur
- Kasaragod
- Kollam
- Kottayam
- Kozhikode
- Malappuram
- Palakkad
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Thodupuzha (Idukki)
- Thrissur
Test Cities Outside Kerala
Test Cities Outside Kerala
- Abu Dhabi (International)
- Allahabad
- Bangalore
- Bokaro
- Chennai
- Dubai (International)
- Jamshedpur
- Kolkata
- Kota
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Patna
- Ranchi
- Sharjah (International)
- Varanasi
- NOTE: Candidates opting for any International Test Centre are required to pay an additional fee of Rs.10,000.
Qualifying Marks
- Candidates need to obtain a minimum score of 10 marks in each subject namely, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in 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 is prescribed.
Result / Rank List
- A rank list will be prepared based on the merit obtained in CUSAT CAT.
- Only the candidates who fulfill the Qualifying criteria will be included in the Rank list (Check Qualifying Marks)
Admission Procedure
- The admission will be purely on the basis of the rank secured in CUSAT CAT – 2019.
- 50% seats are reserved for Keralites as State Merit Seats with lower rate of fees, 45% seats are earmarked as All India Merit Seats which can be opted by both Keralite as well as Non-Keralite candidates and 5% seats are reserved for NRIs.
Important Information
- No documents are required to be sent to the University by post.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Commencement of Online Registration | January 30, 2019 |
| Last date for Online Submission without late fee | February 21, 2019 |
| Last date for Online Submission with late fee | February 28, 2019 |
| Last date for payment of fees | March 1, 2019 |
| Downloading of Admit Cards | |
| Date of Examination |
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 | 0484-2577100, 0484-2577159 |
| [email protected] | |
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