Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test • Conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
Recent Announcements, Pattern Revisions & Admission Cycle Updates
Stay updated with the latest developments concerning CUSAT CAT's examination pattern, schedule, and admission process. Below are the key recent updates relevant to engineering aspirants targeting CUSAT's campuses and affiliated colleges.
CUSAT increased the B.Tech CAT paper from the earlier 250-question/750-mark format to a revised 225-question, 900-mark format with marking changed from +3/-1 to +4/-1, effective from the 2026 admission cycle.
The CUSAT CAT 2026 exam window spanned May 9, 10, and 11, with the B.Tech paper (Test Code 101) held on May 10 across two shifts to accommodate the full applicant pool.
The CUSAT CAT 2026 registration portal closed on March 25, 2026, after opening in late January, with admit cards subsequently issued on April 27, 2026.
CUSAT continues to accept KEAM and JEE Main scores for a portion of seats at the School of Engineering alongside its own CAT rank list, giving applicants multiple possible entry routes into the university's engineering programmes.
Since CUSAT periodically revises exam patterns, fee structures, and the affiliated college list, candidates are strongly advised to regularly check the official admissions portal admissions.cusat.ac.in for binding notifications rather than relying solely on third-party aggregator sites, which can occasionally lag behind official updates.
CUSAT CAT has gradually transitioned from a pen-and-paper test to a fully Computer-Based Test (CBT) format over the past several admission cycles, aligning with the broader national shift toward digital entrance examinations seen across JEE Main, BITSAT, and VITEEE. The university has also periodically consolidated what were once separate entrance tests for different programmes (B.Tech, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, LLB, Integrated M.Sc.) under the single unified "CAT" umbrella with distinct Test Codes, simplifying the overall application process for students applying to multiple CUSAT programmes.
The School of Engineering at CUSAT has continued to strengthen its placement cell partnerships with IT and core engineering recruiters in Kochi's growing tech corridor (including InfoPark and SmartCity Kochi), which indirectly sustains strong demand and competitive cutoffs for CUSAT CAT, particularly for Computer Science and Electronics branches, even though the applicant pool remains smaller than KEAM's.
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