CUSAT CAT 2023: Application Form (OUT), Exam Date, Pattern, Syllabus, Result, Cutoff, Counselling

CUSAT CAT 2023 is going to be conducted from April 29 to May 1, 2023. As per CUSAT CAT 2023 Exam Pattern, the exam will be held in online mode for 3 hours. The questions will be of MCQ type, each question will be allotted 3 marks for the correct answer, and for every incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted.

What is CUSAT CAT? Cochin University of Science and Technology or CUSAT, conducts the Common Admission Test for admission to all UG and PG Programs except Ph.D. and Diploma programes. CUSAT CAT is a university-level entrance exams for candidates who wish to study at the university. 

CUSAT CAT 2023 Highlights

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CUSAT CAT 2023 Important Dates

The candidate is advised to check the university website for accurate dates. The above-mentioned dates are tentative and are subject to change.

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CUSAT CAT 2023 Application Form

The candidate who wants to secure admission into different courses under Cochin University of Science and Technology has to complete CUSAT CAT 2023 Application form process with all the necessary information on the university's official website accordingly. The candidate should not enter incorrect details or credentials as that will eventually lead to complications in the Admit Card process. Following are the important details that the candidate should keep in mind:

• The CUSAT CAT 2023 application form will be available online mode.
• The candidate should log in to the portal with the registered email id and password concerned.
• Nest, fill personal and academic details carefully required in CUSAT CAT 2023 Application form.
• Upload the passport-sized photograph and the scanned copy of the signature accordingly.
• Pay the application fee (that is different for the different categories) via Debit/Credit card or Bank Transfer.
• Take the printout of CUSAT CAT 2023 application form for future references.

How to Fill the CUSAT CAT 2023 Application Form?

Once the candidate visits the university's official website, they will be greeted with the following 2 options, where they have to choose any one of them respectively.

• Online Registration Indian Citizen/NRI.
• International Candidates/PIO/Children of Indian Gulf Workers.

Step 1: CUSAT CAT 2023 Registration Process

• Candidates have to register online by filling in personal details such as Name, Phone Number, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and e-mail ID.
• A user ID and password are generated at this stage details for which are sent on email ID and mobile number.
• Candidates are advised to change the allotted password.

Step 2: Fill CUSAT CAT 2023 Application Form

Detailed educational qualification, Date of Birth, Category of candidates, Nationality, Address, Annual Income of Parents, and other details are required to be filled in the application form. Candidates should fill in all the details carefully before submitting their CUSAT CAT 2023 Application form. Any incorrect information in the CUSAT CAT 2023 Application form can lead to the cancellation of the candidature.

Step 3: Upload Photograph and Signature

Candidates are required to upload photos and signature in the specifications given below:

• The photograph should be of JPG file format of size 4 kb to 100 kb
• The signature should be of JPG file format of size 4 kb to 30 kb.

Note: Photograph and image should not be blurred otherwise application form will be rejected by the exam conducting authorities.

Step 4: Payment of Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the CUSAT CAT 2023 Application Fee online by opting for any of the three methods given below:

• Credit Card
• Debit Card
• Net Banking

Candidates applying on the basis of GATE or any other management examinations must email their scores to helpdesk@cusat.nic.in before the online submission of CUSAT CAT 2023 Application form. No help will be provided in case a candidate loses or forgets his/her email ID, password, or mobile number.

CUSAT CAT 2023 Application Fee Category

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CUSAT CAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria

Cochin University of Science and Technology has defined the minimum eligibility criteria for CUSAT CAT 2023. On the basis of the category of the student concerned the criteria is given utmost importance for the students to follow and apply for courses, B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Phil, M.Voc, MCA, B.Sc, M.Sc, B.A.LLB, LLM in different colleges across Kerala.

The eligibility criteria for UG Candidates for appearing in CUSAT CAT 2023 is given below:

• Candidates are required to pass the 10+2 examination from a recognized board or university with the required subjects.
• Aspirants must have scored at least 50% marks in their qualifying examination.
• Candidates having any backlog in 10+2 are not eligible to apply.
• Eligibility for a 3-year LLB course is that a candidate must be an employee of the Central Government and be staying within a radius of 30 km from CUSAT, Hikkake campus.
• Section 2: Eligibility Criteria for PG Candidates for appearing in CUSAT CAT 2023 is given below:
• Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree in the required field.
• The minimum mark required in a qualifying degree is at least 60%.
• Note that the minimum marks required may differ for each course.

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CUSAT CAT 2023 Admit Card

The candidates after the successful completion of the registration process will be able to download the CUSAT CAT 2023 Admit Card from the university website. The admit card of CUSAT CAT 2023 is now released at the official website. It is very important for the candidates to take the printout of the concerned CUSAT CAT 2023 Hall Ticket, as without which the candidate won’t be able to enter the exam Centre.

The candidate needs to follow certain steps to download the CUSAT CAT 2023, Admit Card:

Step 1: Visit the CUSAT CAT 2023 official website

Step 2: After visiting the website, click on the tab for “CUSAT 2023 Admit Card Download”.

Step 3: Enter the Registration Number and Date of Birth

Step 4: After filling in the details, click on the ‘submit’ tab.

Step 5: The online CUSAT CAT 2023 admit card will appear on the screen.

Step 6: Download and print copies of the same. CUSAT CAT 2023 Admit card should be preserved for further use.

Check Practice Papers for CUSAT CAT 2023

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CUSAT CAT 2023 Exam Pattern

The candidate appearing for CUSAT CAT 2023 should be familiar with the concerned CUSAT CAT 2023 Exam Pattern so as to understand vividly the in & out of the entire structure and work with ample amount of time in hand to score well in the examination.

Subject-wise CUSAT CAT 2023 Exam Pattern

1. B.Tech

2. B.Com/BBA/LLB

3. LLB

4. LLM

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CUSAT CAT 2023 Results

CUSAT CAT 2023 Results will be officially available for download on the 1st week of May respectively. On the basis of the scorecard, the candidate will secure admission to different colleges concerned across Kerala. The admission is strictly on the basis of the merit list and is different for the categories that the candidate falls under. The following steps to download the CUSAT CAT 2023 Results are as follows:

• Log in to the official website, cusat.nic.in
• Enter your roll number, date of birth, and date of exam
• The CUSAT CAT 2023 Result will be displayed along with course choice and rank
• Download and keep a copy of the same for future references.

Note: The CUSAT CAT 2023 Answer key will be available soon after the completion of the exam concerned. 

CUSAT CAT 2023 Cut Off

The cut-off is the minimum % of marks that the student requires to qualify for CUSAT CAT 2023. The admission and overall qualification of the candidate will be strictly on the basis of the Merit List. The cut-off is different for different streams. It is strictly based on the following parameters:

• Number of candidates applying for the exam
• The difficulty level of the examination
• Number of vacant seats in different institutes

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CUSAT CAT 2023 Counselling Procedure

The candidates who qualify through CUSAT CAT 2023, will be called for the counseling procedure strictly on the basis of their merit score. The counseling process is scheduled to begin on the 1st week of June respectively. Candidates should keep in mind the following points while appearing for CUSAT CAT 2023 Counselling Process

• Candidates are required to register themselves at the counseling venue.
• CUSAT CAT 2023 qualified candidates will be allotted their preferred branches & colleges as per their rank in the merit list.
• Candidates should carry original documents at the time of CUSAT CAT 2023 counseling.
• If candidates fail to report at the allotted institute as per the mentioned date, their seats shall be canceled.

Documents required for CUSAT CAT 2023 Counselling

The following are the documents that the candidate needs to carry for the CUSAT CAT 2023 Counselling:

• CUSAT CAT 2023 Admit Card
• Class 10 Mark Sheet
• Class 10 pass certificate
• Class 10+2 Mark Sheet
• Class 10+2 pass certificate
• Migration Certificate (Students from Universities outside Kerala state)
• CUSAT CAT 2023 Application registration confirmation page
• Domicile Certificate to prove that the candidate belongs to Kerala.
• Transfer Certificate from the school/Institution last attended in English
• Four passport size photographs
• Conduct/Character Certificate from the school/Institution last attended (in English)
• Candidates belonging to the reserved category ‘SEBC’ need to carry Community Certificate and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued by the competent authority
• Sports Eligibility Certificate issued by Kerala State Sports Council for candidates who want admission under sports quota.
• Community certificate issued by the Tahsildar for claiming admission under Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC)/ Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) category if mentioned in the application form.
• Candidates who want to claim fee concession should bring an OEC certificate issued by the competent authority
• Physically Handicapped certificate for candidates seeking admission under physically challenged (PHC) category

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CUSAT CAT 2023 FAQs