CUSAT CAT 2021 Application, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

CUSAT CAT Exam 2021 will be conducted 2 days with one paper each day. Below given schedules are been declared by the admission authorities of CUSAT and every year the exam dates in the month shall differ as per the board. Every event will be held online and candidates as per the schedule need to follow the events and proceed.

The important dates mentioned below:

Cochin University has authorised minimum CUSAT CAT 2021 eligibility criteria for candidates to fulfil and apply for the exam. The various factors that candidates need to meet as eligibility criteria are age limit, qualification and Nationality.

Age Limit: For UG program candidates must be age of 17 years crossed whereas maximum age limit is 25 years and for PG program there is no age limit to apply.

Nationality: For B.Tech program applicants must be an Indian citizen also applicants applying within state quota must submit domicile documents. For rest of the programs foreign candidates applying need to share NRI documents.

Qualification: Aspirants must have possessed intermediate from science background to be eligible to apply for UG program. Candidates with bachelor’s degree from relevant stream will be eligible for PG programs.

Aspirants who wish to seek admissions in CUSAT need to appear for the exam. To participate in the exam candidates must fill the CUSAT CAT 2021 application form available in the official website that is online mode. In the early month of the year January 2021 CUSAT CAT application form will be released. It is advised that candidates need to examine their eligibility and then proceed with application process.

How to fill CUSAT CAT 2021 Application Form?

Step 1: Registration Process

Applicants in the official website need to register by providing details such as candidate’s name, DOB, phone number and email ID. A user ID and password will be generated and sent to provided phone number of email ID.

Step 2: Filling up the form

Fill up the form with details like education qualification, nationality, DOB, category, address and other details. Candidates need to fill the form carefully with valid information to avoid cancellation of the form.

Step 3: Upload Photograph and Signature

Now applicants have to upload scanned photo and their signature in JPG/JPEG format with specified kb.

Step 4: Fee Payment

 To complete the process and submit the application form applicants need to clear the application fee via online mode. Either credit/debit or through net banking candidates shall make the payment while there is no other payment method.

CUSAT CAT 2021 exam pattern is been set by the Cochin University of Science and Technology. Every year in the month of May the exam takes place in the online mode that is computer based. Aspirants need to be aware of the exam pattern to get a fair idea about number of questions, type of questions, marking scheme and other details.

• Exam Mode: Online only (computer-based)
• Number of papers: 2 papers (paper 1 – mathematics, paper 2 – physics and chemistry)
• Number of questions: for all papers 150 questions and for engineering 250, 200 questions
• Type of questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Duration: 3 hours
• Language: English
• Marking scheme: +3 marks for every correct answer and -1 marks deducted for every incorrect answer

CUSAT CAT 2021 exam pattern for Engineering

To get a clear picture of questions appearing for the exam candidates must go through the CUSAT CAT 2021 syllabus. CUSAT CAT 2021 syllabus will be based on class 12th board syllabus since there is no separate syllabus for this exam. Below tabulated are the sections and topics from which the exam questions will be created.

CUSAT CAT 2021 Syllabus for Mathematics

CUSAT CAT 2021 Syllabus for Physics

CUSAT CAT 2021 Syllabus for Chemistry

The exam board generate the CUSAT CAT 2021 admit card for candidates whose application forms are been accepted. In the month of March admit card will be issued online that is in the official website. Candidates need to download the same as it is essential to carry for the examination hall else candidates are not permitted to write the exam.

Step to download CUSAT CAT 2021 Admit Card:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CUSAT CAT 2021

Step 2: Click on “CUSAT 2021 Admit Card Download” this will redirect to student’s login page

Step 3: Enter registration number and date of birth then press “submit button”

Step 4: Students admit card will appear on the screen

Step 5: Download and print 2 copies for further reference

CUSAT CAT 2021 results will be disclosed in the month of May and students shall check it in the official site of CUSAT. After the announcement of results, rank list will be published based on the candidate’s performance or score in the entrance. The cut-off will be considered based on various factors such as difficulty level of the exam, no. of candidates applied and number of vacant seats available.

How to download CUSAT CAT 2021 Score Card?

Step 1: Log into official website of CUSAT

Step 2: Enter your roll number, DOB and exam date then submit

Step 3: CUSAT CAT 2021 result, course choice and rank will be displayed on the screen

Step 4: Download the score card and save for further use.

Soon after the declaration of merit list candidates will be appearing for CUSAT CAT 2021 counselling process which will be usually held in the month of June. Students need to select the preferred college and stream, candidates shortlisted in this round will get the seat according to their rank and college cut-off.

• Candidates on their own need to register at the counselling venue
• Qualified candidates will be allocated with college and stream of candidate’s preference on basis of rank in the merit list.
• At the time of counselling candidates shall carry the original documents
• If candidates failed to appear for the document verification at the allotted institute for the given date the seat will be cancelled.

Documents Required for CUSAT CAT 2021 Counselling

• Class 10 marks sheet
• Class 12 marks sheet
• Graduation certificate
• CUSAT CAT 2021 Admit Card
• Migration Certificate
• Transfer Certificate
• Domicile Certificate (if required)
• Passport size photographs (4)

Cochin University of Science and Technology has established nearly 28 exam centres for conducting CUSAT CAT examination. Out of 28 exam centres 27 centres are placed in Indian and 1 in Dubai. Candidates will choose their CUSAT CAT 2021 exam centre as per their choice while filling the application form. Exam centre once selected cannot be changed under any circumstances.

The Exam Cities is given in the table below:

Office of the Director
International Relations and Academic Admissions (IRAA)
Cochin University P O, Kochi—682022, Kerala, India
Ph: 0484—2577100, 2862255, 2577159
Fax: 0484– 2577688,
E mail: iraa.cusat@gmail.com
Website: www.cusat.ac.in