CUSAT CAT 2015 - Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test acronym as CUSAT CAT is conducted by the Cochin University to provide admission to the following programs:

1. B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Safety & Fire Engineering
2. B.Tech in Polymer Science & Engineering
3. Five Year Integrated M.Sc in Photonics
4. B.Tech in Instrumentation Technology
5. B.Tech in Marine Engg. (Residential Programme)
6. B.Tech in Naval Architecture & Ship Building
7. 5 Year B.B.A LL.B (Hons.) (Cost sharing)
8. 5 Year B.Com LL.B (Hons.) (Cost sharing)

CUSAT CAT Eligibility

Educational Qualification 

Eligibility for Numbers 1, 2 and 3

Candidate should be pass in +2 exam of the state of Kerala or equivalent with mathematics, physics and chemistry as optional subjects securing a minimum of 50% marks in mathematics and 50% marks in mathematics, physics and chemistry put together.

Eligibility for Number 4
 

Candidate should be pass in +2 exam of the state of Kerala or equivalent  with mathematics, physics and chemistry as optional subjects securing a minimum of 60% marks in mathematics, physics and chemistry put together, with at least 55% in mathematics separately.

Eligibility for Number 5

1. Candidate should be pass in +2 of the state of Kerala or equivalent with physics, chemistry, mathematics and English as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% marks & minimum 50% for mathematics alone; candidates should have obtained 50% marks in English at 10th or 12th standards.
2. Medical fitness Certificate obtained from Medical Examiners approved by DG Shipping is required
3. Vocational/Diploma students are not eligible to apply.
4. The Maximum age limit prescribed is 25 years as on 1st September of the year of admission
5. Eligibility for admission is based on the directions from the DG Shipping (Govt. of India)

Eligibility for Number 6

Candidate should pass +2 exam of the state of Kerala or equivalent with 60% marks securing a minimum of 50% marks in mathematics as well as for mathematics, physics and chemistry put together.

Eligibility for Number 7

1. Candidate should pass +2 exam with 60% marks in Science/Commerce group or 55% marks in Arts/Humanities;
2. Candidates should not have completed 20 years of age on July 1st of the year of admission. 22 years in the case of SC/ST and OBC candidates

Eligibility for Number 8

Candidate should pass in +2 exams with 60% marks in Science group or 55% marks in Commerce/Arts/ Humanities;

Candidates should not have completed 20 years of age on July 1st of the year of admission. 22 years in the case of SC/ST & OBC candidates.

Note: Students who have taken their 10+2 or degree through distance or correspondence method are eligible to apply for B.B.A LL.B and B.Com LL.B (Hons), whereas those who passed the course through Open University Scheme without any basic qualifications are ineligible for admission to this course.

1. SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission, if they have pass marks in qualifying examination except for B.Tech in Marine Engineering.
2. SEBC Candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in marks (Under Graduate Programs) except for B.Tech in Marine Engineering.

CUSAT CAT Syllabus  

The syllabus for this test is broadly based upon the syllabus prescribed for +2 Examinations. CUSAT CAT consists of questions from the subjects:

Mathematics Syllabus:

1. Sets, Relations and Functions
2. Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
3. Matrices and Determinants
4. Permutations and Combinations
5. Mathematical Induction
6. Sequences and Series
7. Limit, Continuity and Differentiability
8. Differential Equations
9. Three Dimensional Geometry
10. Vector Algebra
11. Statistics and Probability
12. Trigonometry
13. Mathematical Reasoning

Physics Syllabus:

1. Physics and Measurement
2. Kinematics
3. Laws of Motion
4. Work, Energy and Power
5. Gravitation
6. Properties of Solids and Liquids
7. Oscillations and Waves
8. Electrostatics
9. Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
10. Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
11. Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
12. Atoms and Nuclei
13. Electronic Devices
14. Communication Systems

Chemistry Syllabus:

1. Some Basic concepts in Chemistry
2. States of Matter
3. Atomic Structure
4. Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
5. Chemical Thermodynamics
6. Solutions
7. Chemical Kinetics
8. Hydrogen
9. Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
10. Co-Ordination Compounds
11. Environmental Chemistry
12. Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
13. Hydrocarbons
14. Polymers
15. Bio Molecules
16. Chemistry in everyday life
17. General Topics
18. Gaseous and Liquid States
19. Extractive Metallurgy
20. Energetic
21. Electrochemistry
22. Chemical Kinetics
23. Chemical Equilibrium
24. Carbohydrates
25. Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding
26. Amino acids and Peptides

CUSAT CAT Pattern 

CUSAT CAT question paper will consists of objective multiple choice type of questions to be completed in 3 Hrs. time as given below:

1. Total no of Questions: 250 objective type
2. Mathematics: 125 questions
3. Physics & Chemistry: 125 questions in the ratio 3:2 

Note: There will be negative marking for each wrong answer

CUSAT CAT Exam Dates

CUSAT CAT is usually conducted in the month of May.
 

How to Apply for CUSAT CAT? 

Candidates can apply by Online by visint the official website i.e http://cusat.nic.in.

CUSAT CAT Exam fee 

CUSAT CAT Exam Fee will be as follows:

• For General Category Candidates - Rs.1000
• For SC/ST Category Candidates - Rs.500
• For Candidates who apply under NRI Quota (For B.Tech Programs only) - Rs.6000 
• For candidates opting test centres at Dubai should pay Rs 10,000/- in addition to the above

CUSAT CAT Test Centers 

CUSAT CAT is conducted in some of the major cities of the countries.

CUSAT CAT Contact Details 

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Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
Cochin University P.O. Kochi
Kerala 682022, India
(0484) 2577159, 2577290, 2577550
Fax: 2227-7591
Email: [email protected]