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CUSAT Common Admission Test 2020
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.
UPDATE (June 29, 2020): CUSAT CAT 2020 Admit Cards are expected to be released soon, Subscribe to get notified on Mobile for free.
UPDATE (June 1, 2020): CUSAT CAT 2020 exam dates have been announced, check CUSAT CAT Schedule.
| 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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Previous Updates
- UPDATE (Mar 24, 2020): CUSAT CAT 2020 exam has been postponed, revised dates will be announced later.
- UPDATE (Feb 20, 2020): CUSAT CAT 2020 Admit Cards release has been postponed, earlier it was expected to be released on March 27.
- UPDATE (Jan 8, 2020): CUSAT CAT 2020 Applications open, check CUSAT CAT 2020 Application Procedure.
- UPDATE (Jan 8, 2020): CUSAT CAT 2020 registrations have started, read more here.
- UPDATE: CUSAT CAT 2020 Exam Dates announced, check CUSAT CAT Important Dates.
- UPDATE (Dec 10, 2019): CUSAT CAT 2020 Application Forms to open from January 8, 2020, Subscribe to get notified on Mobile for free.
Applications Open
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 |
Schedule
Date
April 18, 2020 (For Test Code 101) July 28, 2020 (For Test Code 101)
Timing
- 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM (For Test Code 101)
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
- 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.
Applications Open
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
CUSAT CAT 2020 Application Fee is as follows:
| Category | Fees |
| General | ₹1,100 |
| Kerala SC/Kerala ST | ₹500 |
| CGW | ₹6,100 |
| CGW KSC/KST | ₹5,500 |
| International Candidates/PIO | $100 |
Registration
- The registration for CUSAT CAT 2020 will begin from January 8, 2020.
- The last date to register without late fee is
January 31, 2020February 10, 2020. - The last date to register with late fee is
February 7, 2020February 15, 2020. - UPDATE (Jan 8, 2020): CUSAT CAT 2020 registrations have started, read more here.
- NEW: Check detailed steps for filling 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 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 after
March 27, 2020To be Announced. - 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 (Feb 20, 2020): CUSAT CAT 2020 Admit Cards are expected to be released on March 27, Subscribe to get notified on Mobile for free.
Test Centres
Test Cities in Kerala
- Alappuzha
- Ernakulam
- Idukki
- Kannur
- Kasaragod
- Kollam
- Kottayam
- Kozhikode
- Malappuram
- Palakkad
- Pathanamthitta
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Thrissur
- Wayanad
Test Cities Outside Kerala
- Allahabad
- Bangalore
- Bokaro
- Chennai
- Coimbatore
- Dubai (International)
- Jamshedpur
- Kolkata
- Kota
- Lucknow
- Mangalore
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Patna
- Ranchi
- Varanasi
- NOTE: Candidates opting for any International Test Centre are required to pay an additional fee of Rs.10,000.
- NOTE: If sufficient number of candidates do not opt for Dubai centre, it may get cancelled. In case of cancellation of Centres in UAE, candidates will have to write their exams at Ernakulam.
Answer Keys
- The answer keys of Computer based examination will be made available on the CUSAT website as per schedule.
- The candidates who aren’t satisfied with any answer can challenge the answer keys online before the deadline.
- The recorded responses of the candidates will also be made available to candidates along with the answer keys.
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.
- 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 8, 2020 |
| Last date for Online Submission without late fee | |
| Last date for Online Submission with late fee | |
| Last date for payment of fees | |
| 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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