CUSAT CAT Notification 2021: The Cochin University of Science and Technology has released the CUSAT CAT 2021 Rank List for their B. Tech courses via the official website. Candidates can now check the CUSAT CAT Rank List and the marks scored in the exam. Option Registration for admission to both programs is likely to start soon. On the basis of the CUSAT CAT Rank list, University will conduct the counselling process for candidates. Furthermore, candidates can register for the counselling process by logging into their account using their User ID and password.
Authorities had previously released the CUSAT CAT Final Answer Key on July 24, 2021, for candidates to cross-check. A detailed CUSAT CAT Notification has already been released and the exams were conducted in the remote proctored method on dates 16,17, and 18 July 2021. Candidates can read ahead to download the merit list and check the admission process.
The Cochin University of Science and Technology conducts a Common Admission Test (CUSAT CAT) for candidates who wish to land a seat in the desired B.Tech course. Cochin University of Science and Technology offers admission in 11 B.Tech courses. For admission in any of these courses, candidates have to appear in CUSAT CAT Exam. Read the complete article to know more about the CUSAT CAT application form, eligibility criteria, important dates, admit card, and much more.
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CUSAT CAT 2021: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test |
| Commonly Known as | CUSAT CAT |
| Test Code | 101 |
| Conducting Body | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
| Exam Level | University Level Examination |
| Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Language of Exam | English |
| Duration of Exam | 3 Hours |
| Total Number of Questions | 250 |
CUSAT 2021 Exam Dates
The official dates of the CUSAT CAT 2021 Exam have been released on the official website of Cochin University of Science and Technology. Candidates can visit the official website and check the dates announced. Below is the table for candidates’ references:
| Events | Dates |
| Availability of Application Form | 10th March 2021 |
| Last date to fill Application Form (Without Late Fee) | 31st March 2021 |
| Last date to fill Application Form (With Late Fee) | 7th April 2021 |
| Remittance Fee (Online Only) | 10th March to 8th April 2021 |
| CUSAT CAT Admit Card availability | July 2, 2021 |
| CUSAT CAT Exam | July 16, 17, 18, 2021 |
| CUSAT Merit List Release Date | July 27, 2021 |
| Declaration of CUSAT CAT Result | August 11, 2021 |
| CUSAT CAT Counselling | To be notified |
B.Tech Courses Offered By Cochin University Of Science And Technology
There are 11 courses offered by the Cochin University of Science and Technology. Here is a list of courses offered:
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Safety and Fire Engineering
- Marine Engineering
- Naval Architecture and Ship Building Engineering
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Instrumentation Technology
CUSAT CAT Eligibility Criteria
Cochin University of Science and Technology has a set eligibility pattern for candidates who wish to take CUSAT CAT Exam. Given below are the broad eligibility criteria for CUSAT CAT.
- Candidates must have passed the 10+2 Examination of the state of Kerala or any other examination accepted equivalent.
- The minimum marks scored in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as an optional subjects should be 50%.
- There should be 50% minimum marks scored in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.
- Candidates belonging to the Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) communities are also eligible to apply if they have the minimum pass marks in the qualifying examination.
- SEBC candidates of Kerala State belonging to the non-creamy layer category are eligible for 5% relaxation in the minimum marks required to qualify the eligibility criterion.
How To Apply For CUSAT 2021 Exam?
The application form of the CUSAT CAT was over. CUSAT CAT application form was made available on the official website of Cochin University of Science and Technology. Read below to know the detailed process of filling the CUSAT CAT 2021 application form:
Registration:
- Visit the official website of Cochin University of Science and Technology.
- Click on New Candidate Registration.
- Submit details asked on the screen.
- After submitting details, an activation link will be sent to the email address provided by the candidate.
- On clicking the activation link, a user account will get activated.
- The user name of the candidate will be his/her email address.
- Passwords must have at least 8 characters and contain at least one Capital Letter, one number, and one special character.
Personal Details and Reservation
- Read the instructions carefully.
- Click on ‘Start Registration.’
- Fill in the personal details required in the form.
- In case of any doubt read the prospectus once again.
- If the candidate wishes to claim any special reservation, then he/she must have selected in the left list box and moved to the right box using the ‘select’ button.
- For Keralite status-related information, refer relevant clause of the prospectus.
- For details regarding the NRI status, refer to the relevant clause.
- For any information regarding Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CGW), refer to the relevant clause.
- Special reservations need not be available for all courses. Details of special reservations available for each course will be specified in the prospectus.
Photo and Signature
- Candidates need to upload a recent passport size photograph with a face clearly visible in portrait orientation.
- The maximum size of photograph accepted is 500kb. The dimensions of the photo should be 150px x 180px.
- Upload a scanned image of signature, in landscape orientation, with maximum size of 100kb. The dimensions should be 130px x 57px. The image format can be .png, .jpg, .jpeg.
Course Selection
- Candidates need to select the program from the drop-down list.
- Aspirants are required to select the qualification he/she is acquiring or already acquired.
- On the basis of qualification selected, the list of programs available in the University will be listed. The candidate should add the course(s), he/she wishes and then click the ‘confirm courses’ button.
- After confirming courses, the details of Test subjects will be displayed. If multiple test options are available, the candidate needs to select the appropriate one from the options displayed, based on the candidate’s qualification. Then click the ‘Confirm Tests’ button.
Preview
- After submitting the course details, a short preview will be available.
- The candidate should check the details mentioned.
- In case of any change, go to the required page and save the changes.
- After confirming the preview, editing will not be allowed in the future.
Payment
- After confirming the preview, the candidate needs to move forward with the payment.
- Payment can be made through credit card/debit card/ net banking.
- Fees for the general category are rupees 1000 while candidates from the reserved category have to pay 500 rupees.
Centre Selection
- After completing the payment process, the list of available exam centers will be displayed on the screen.
- The candidate should select their nearest exam center from the list provided.
- After center selection, a final preview will be displayed and the candidate can go to his/her home page and wait for the University to confirm.
- It may take at least two working days.
- After the approval from the University, the candidate can download the confirmation page from the candidate’s home page.
- The status of the candidate can be seen on the candidate’s home page.
List of CUSAT CAT Exam Cities
CUSAT CAT 2021 was conducted across different cities in India as well as in UAE. You can check the list of CUSAT CAT 2021 exam centres here:
| Test Centres |
| Dubai |
| Abu Dhabi |
| Sharjah |
| New Delhi |
| Kolkata |
| Mumbai |
| Chennai |
| Bangalore |
| Jamshedpur |
| Allahabad |
| Lucknow |
| Patna |
| Bokaro |
| Ranchi |
| Varanasi |
| Kota |
| Thiruvananthapuram |
| Kollam |
| Adoor |
| Thodupuzha |
| Alappuzha |
| Kottayam |
| Ernakulam |
| Thrissur |
| Palakkad |
| Malappuram |
| Kozhikode |
| Kannur |
| Kalpatta |
| Kasaragod |
CUSAT 2021 Admit Card
The admit card is one of the most important documents for taking any examination. The CUSAT CAT 2021 admit card will be available on the official website of Cochin University of Science and Technology from July 2, 2021.
How to download CUSAT CAT Hall Ticket?
Here are some steps which a candidate can follow to download admit card of CUSAT CAT:
- Visit the official website of Cochin University of Science and Technology
- Login via registered email id and password
- After logging in, click on the admit card tab
- The admit card will appear on the screen
- The candidate should check the details mentioned on the screen
- Download the admit card and get a printout of the same
- Keep the hard copy of the Hall ticket safe for future use
Details Mentioned On CUSAT CAT Admit Card
Here are the details which will be mentioned on the admit card:
- Candidate’s name
- CUSAT CAT Application Number
- Course applied
- CUSAT CAT Admit Card number
- Exam Date
- Time of exam
- Duration of CUSAT CAT exam
- Venue of the exam
CUSAT CAT Exam Pattern 2021
Candidates can check the exam pattern of CUSAT CAT 2021 before applying for the exam. The CUSAT CAT 2021 exam pattern includes the number of questions, types of questions, and the total marks of the exam. Read the table below to know more about the exam pattern:
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of the exam | Computer Based Test |
| Language | English |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Types of questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Total number of questions | 250 |
| Maximum marks | 750 |
CUSAT CAT Section-wise Division
| Subject | Number of questions |
| Physics | 75 |
| Chemistry | 50 |
| Mathematics | 125 |
Note:
- A separate minimum score of 10 marks in each of the subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics is compulsory for being qualified to be included in the rank list.
- This requirement of minimum marks will not be applicable to candidates belonging to Kerala Scheduled Caste and Kerala Scheduled Tribe communities.
Marking Scheme
- For every correct answer, the candidate will be awarded +3 marks
- For every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted.
- The score will be calculated as per this given formula: S= 3R-1W, S refers to the CAT score, R refers to the total right questions and w refers to the total wrong answers.
CUSAT CAT Subject Wise Syllabus 2021
The syllabus of CUSAT CAT 2021 was made available for candidates appearing for the CUSAT CAT exam. As per the last year’s trend, the topics for the exam are as per 10+2 level. CUSAT CAT 2021 syllabus contains topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) which will be covered in the test. You can check the subject-wise CUSAT CAT 2021 exam here:
Physics
The syllabus for Physics can be seen below:
- Physics and Measurement
- Kinematics
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy and Power
- Gravitation
- Properties of Solids and Liquids
- Oscillations and Waves
- Electrostatics
- Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
- Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
- Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
- Atoms and Nuclei
- Electronic Devices
- Communication Systems
Chemistry
- Some Basic Concepts in Chemistry
- States of Matter
- Atomic Structure
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Chemical Kinetics
- Hydrogen
- Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
- Co-ordination Compounds
- Environmental Chemistry
- Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons
- Polymers
- Bio Molecules
- Chemistry in everyday life
- Gaseous and Liquid States
- Extractive Metallurgy
- Energetic
- Electrochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Chemical Equilibrium
- Carbohydrates
- Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding
- Amino acids and Peptides
Mathematics
The following chapters of Mathematics are important:
- Sets, Relations and Functions
- Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
- Matrices and Determinants
- Permutations and Combinations
- Mathematical Induction
- Sequences and Series
- Limit, Continuity and Differentiability
- Differential Equations
- Three Dimensional Geometry
- Vector Algebra
- Statistics and Probability
- Trigonometry
- Mathematical Reasoning
CUSAT CAT Result 2021
After the successful commencement of CUSAT CAT, can now check their CUSAT CAT Merit List on the official website. The result of CUSAT 2021 will be announced soon on the official website of Cochin University of Science and Technology.
How to Download CUSAT CAT 2021 Result?
Here are some steps which a candidate can follow in order to download the scorecard of CUSAT CAT:
- Visit the Official website of Cochin University of Science and Technology
- Tap the result link
- Enter the Email-ID and password
- Download the result and get a printout of the same
CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2021
After the declaration of the CUSAT CAT result, it will be time for the cutoff. The CUSAT CAT cutoff is the minimum mark required for any candidate to appear in the counseling process. The cutoff for CUSAT CAT will be released a few days after the declaration of the result. CUSAT cutoff is the opening and closing rank within which admission will be given to candidates.
CUSAT CAT Counselling 2021
The university will conduct CUSAT CAT 2021 counselling in an online mode. Candidates who qualify for the entrance examination can participate in counseling. A separate notification will be released after the result announcement mentioning the CUSAT CAT 2021 counselling procedure and schedule. The seat allotment will be done through centralized online counselling based on the marks of CUSAT CAT.
FAQs On CUSAT CAT 2021
Below are the frequently asked questions on CUSAT CAT 2021:
| Q1: How can a candidate contact the admission authority of Cochin University of Science and Technology? A1: Candidates can contact via phone number and the email-id given below: Phone number: +9148425777100 Email-ID: admissions@cusat.ac.in |
| Q2: What is the mode of CUSAT CAT 2021? A2: The exam of CAT by CUSAT was conducted in CBT mode across multiple test centres allotted to candidates. |
| Q3: What is the duration of CUSAT 2021 CAT? A3: CAT by CUSAT will be conducted for 3 hours. |
| Q4: When will the CUSAT CAT 2021 be conducted? Ans: CUSAT CAT 2021 was conducted between July 16 to 18, 2021 in CBT mode. |
| Q5: When and where can I download CUSAT CAT 2021 admit card? Ans: Candidates who have applied on or before the deadline can download their admit card from July 2, 2021. Candidates have to use the login credentials on the official website to download the admit card. |
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