CUSAT CAT 2023: Dates, Application Form

CUSAT CAT

CUSAT CAT 2023 – Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) invites application for Common Admission Test (CAT) for various UG & PG Courses admission in the University for the academic year 2023-24.

Check full information like dates, application process about CUSAT CAT 2023 below here.

CUSAT CAT 2023

  • The Common Admission Test of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is scheduled to be conducted in various centres of the country.
  • The candidates who wish admissions for programmes other than Ph.D/ All Diploma Courses in CUSAT should apply for CAT.
  • Applicants for MBA programme need to register for CUSAT CAT-2023 through this portal and complete the application process. Candidates with a valid KMAT/CMAT/CAT(IIM)Score can apply for MBA programmes. These candidates will be ranked on the basis of KMAT/CMAT/CAT(IIM) Score, Group Discussion and Interview. However, those candidates, without valid score for the time being can register now and they will be provided the opportunity to enter the valid score of KMAT & CMAT before the closure of the application for the MBA program of SMS, CUSAT.
  • Students who wish to get admission for BTech Marine Engineering at KMSME in CUSAT, should register for CAT 2023, select Course B.Tech and complete the center selection step also. The applicants need to appear for the Common Entrance Test conducted by Indian Maritime University (IMU) and the admission shall be based on the IMU rank. 
  • For M.Tech programmes, preference will be given to candidates with valid GATE score in the respective subject. In the absence of candidates with valid GATE score, candidates without GATE score will be admitted on the basis of their performance in Department Admission Test (DAT) to be conducted by the Departments concerned.
  • Admission to Ph.D/ All Diploma Courses
    • For admissions to Ph.D/ All Diploma Courses in CUSAT need not apply online through the CAT portal. The application will be available from the Departments concerned.

List of Academic Programmes offered in 2023

Programmes offered for 10 + 2 qualified candidates

  • B Tech Programmes (Regular) (8 Semesters)
    • Civil Engineering 
    • Computer Science & Engineering 
    • Electrical & Electronics Engineering 
    • Electronics & Communication Engineering 
    • Information Technology 
    • Mechanical Engineering 
    • Safety and Fire Engineering 
    • Marine Engineering 
    • Naval Architecture and Ship Building 
    • Polymer Science & Engineering 
    • Instrumentation and Control Engineering 
  • MSc Integrated Programmes
    • MSc (Five Year Integrated) in Photonics 
    • MSc (Five Year Integrated) in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) 
    • 5 ‐ Year Integrated MSc Biological Sciences
    • 5 ‐ Year Integrated MSc Chemistry
    • 5 ‐ Year Integrated MSc Mathematics
    • 5 ‐ Year Integrated MSc Physics
  • Law Programs
    • Five year BBA LL.B (H) Programme 
    • Five year B.Com LL.B (H) Programme 
  • B Voc – Three Year Degree Programme in Business Process and Data Analytics 

Programmes offered for candidates with 3 Year Engineering Diploma

  • Lateral Entry to 3rd semester of B Tech Programme 
    • Civil Engineering 
    • Computer Science & Engineering 
    • Electrical & Electronics Engineering 
    • Electronics & Communication Engineering 
    • Information Technology 
    • Mechanical Engineering 
    • Safety and Fire Engineering 
    • Polymer Science & Engineering 
    • Instrumentation and Control Engineering 
  • B.Tech (Part Time)(7 semesters)
    • Civil Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering

Programmes offered for candidates with Graduate Degree

  • M Sc Mathematics 
  • M Sc Physics 
  • M Sc Chemistry 
  • M Sc Statistics 
  • M Sc Computer Science with specialization in Artificial Intelligence
  • M Sc Computer Science with specialization in Data Science 
  • M Sc Forensic Science   
  • M Sc Electronic Science 
  • M Sc Hydrochemistry   
  • M Sc Oceanography   
  • M Sc Marine Geology   
  • M Sc Marine Geophysics    
  • M Sc Meteorology 
  • MSc Environmental Science and Technology 
  • M Sc Biotechnology 
  • M Sc Microbiology 
  • M Sc Marine Biology 
  • M Sc Industrial Fisheries 
  • MSc in Econometrics and Financial Technology   
  • M FSc Seafood Safety and Trade 
  • M Voc Mobile Phone Application Development 
  • M Voc Technology and Management Consulting 
  • Master of Computer Applications (MCA) 
  • MA Applied Economics 
  • MA Hindi Language and Literature 
  • MBA (Full Time / Part Time) 
  • Three year LL.B 
  • LL.M Two year
  • Two year LL.M (IPR) (Subject to Syndicate approval) 
  • LLM (IP) PhD (5 year Integrated Programme) (Subject to Statutory approval)  
  • LLM (IPR) PhD (5 year Integrated Programme) 
  • Masters in Bioethics

Post Graduate Programmes in Engineering

M Tech (Full Time)

  • M Tech in Computer and Information Science 
  • M Tech in Software Engineering 
  • M Tech in Computer Aided Structural Analysis and Design   
  • M Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering with Specialization in VLSI and Embedded Systems, Microwave and Radar Engineering and Robotics & Intelligent Systems. 
  • M Tech in Instrumentation Technology 
  • M Tech in Polymer Technology 
  • M Tech in Opto‐Electronics and Laser Technology 
  • M Tech in Data Science and Analytics (*) – Please see Page 48 for more info.
  • M Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering) 
  • M Tech in Computer Science and Engineering with specialisation in Network Computing 
  • M Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering with specialisation in Wireless Technology 
  • M Tech in Industrial Safety (Specialisation in Health Safety and Environment Management) 
  • M Tech in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering)   
  • M Tech in Software Systems 
  • M Tech in Marine Engineering   
  • M Tech in Atmospheric Sciences 
  • M Tech in Ocean Technology 
  • M Tech in Marine Biotechnology 

M Tech (Part Time)

  • M Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence) 
  • M Tech in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management)
  • M Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Power Electronics)
  • M Tech in Mechanical Engineering (Production Engineering) 

CUSAT CAT 2023 Minimum Basic Requirements and Eligibility

  • Candidates belonging to Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) communities are eligible for applying if they have minimum pass marks in the qualifying examination, unless specified otherwise.
  • SEBC candidates of Kerala State who are certified as belonging to non-creamy layer are eligible for 5% relaxation in the minimum required marks for qualifying examination unless specified otherwise, provided that the candidates have passed the qualifying examination.
  • For admission to M Tech programmes Candidates with a valid GATE score in the specified subject are eligible for 5% relaxation in the minimum required marks for qualifying examination unless specified otherwise, provided that the candidates have passed the qualifying examination.
  • Programmes offered in the academic year 2023 with eligibility criteria and compulsory Test/Scores are detailed in this prospectus.
  • Undergraduate Programmes: All undergraduate programmes, except Three Year LL. B programme and B.Tech Lateral Entry, are designed for students who have completed their 12th Grade (Plus Two) with required eligibility conditions. Only graduates with prescribed eligibility conditions can apply for Three year LL.B programme and Diploma holders with prescribed eligibility conditions can apply for B.Tech Lateral Entry programmes.
  • For Undergraduate programmes: Five marks relaxation is granted to the cutoff marks in Higher Secondary examination marks for admission to UG programmes of the University to those who have participated in Scouts, Guides, Rover, Ranger and earned “Rajyapuraskkar”, Nanmudra Certificate” during Higher Secondary level.
  • The eligibility criteria for admission to various programmes, in case of candidates with disabilities, in the University, is at par with that of SC/ST candidates, for each programmes including the cut off marks/score, age etc.

For subject wise requirements refer to prospectus.

CUSAT CAT 2023 Important Dates

Online Registration for CAT (All PG and UG Programmes except PhD, M.Tech and Diploma Programmes)27/01/2023 to 26/02/2023
(with fine upto 06/03/2023)
Remittance of fee (online only) – For UG & PG Programmes27/01/2023 to 07/03/2023
Online Registration to MBA programmes27/01/2023 to 26/02/2023
(with fine upto 06/03/2023)
Remittance of fee (online only) – For MBA27/01/2023 to 07/03/2023
Online Registration to M.Tech programmes27/01/2023 to 08/04/2023
(with fine upto 17/04/2023)
Remittance of fee (online only) – For M.Tech27/01/2023 to 18/04/2023
Online Registration for seats reserved for International Candidates27/01/2023 to 17/04/2023
Issuance and receipt of applications for Diploma Programmes from the Department/Schools concerned27/01/2023 to 17/04/2023
Issuance and receipt of applications for Ph.D/PDF Programmes from the Department/Schools concerned27/01/2023 to 17/04/2023
Downloading of Admit Cards (UG & PG Programmes)18/04/2023 to 01/05/2023.
Computer Based Test (CBT) Exam Dates29th, 30th of April 2023 and 1st May 2023

CUSAT CAT 2023 Application Process

  • Candidates have to apply online on https://admissions.cusat.ac.in/ 
  • Read the prospectus carefully before applying.

Steps for Application

  • STEP 1 – Registration
  • STEP 2 – Personal Details and Reservation
  • STEP 3 – Photo and Signature
  • STEP 4 – Course Selection
  • STEP 5 – Short Preview
  • STEP 6 – Payment
  • STEP 7 – Centre selection

Take a print out of the confirmation page and keep in custody for future requirements. Please note, no documents are to be sent to the University unless requested from the University.

Application Fee

General Category CandidatesRs.1100/-
Kerala SC/Kerala ST Category CandidatesRs.500/-

For each additional test code Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) for general candidates and Rs. 250/- for KSC/KST candidates.

Important Links

ProspectusClick Here
Application FormClick Here
CUSAT WebsiteClick Here
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CUSAT CAT 2022

CUSAT CAT 2022 Important Dates

Online Registration for CAT (All PG and UG Programmes except Ph.D,M.Tech and Diploma Programmes)08/02/2022 to 07/03/2022
(with fine upto 14/03/2022)
Remittance of fee (online only)08/02/2022 to 15/03/2022
Online Registration for seats reserved for International Candidates08/02/2022 to 30/04/2022
Online Registration to M.Tech programmes08/02/2022 to 21/04/2022
(with fine upto 30/04/2022)
Issuance and receipt of applications for Diploma Programmes from the Department/Schools concerned08/02/2022 to 30/04/2022
Issuance and receipt of applications for Ph.D/PDF Programmes from the Department/Schools concerned08/02/2022 to 30/04/2022
Downloading of Admit Cards01/05/2022 to 14/05/2022
CUSAT CAT 2022 Exam Date15th, 16th and 17th of May 2022

CUSAT CAT 2021

    CUSAT CAT 2021 Important Dates

    Start Online Registration for CAT for All PG and UG Programmes10 March 2021
    Last Date for submission of online Application Form without fine31 March 2021
    Last Date for submission of online Application Form with fine15 April 2021
    Remittance of fee (online only)10 March to 16 April 2021
    Last Date of Online Registration for seats reserved for International Candidates30 April 2021
    Last Date of Online Registration to M.Tech programs without fine21 April 2021
    Last Date of Online Registration to M.Tech programs with fine30 April 2021
    Last Date of Online Registration to M.B.A. programs31 May 2021
    Downloading of Admit Cards25 May to 14 June 2021
    Date of Examination (CUSAT CAT 2021)12,13, and 14 June 2021
    Date of Result 3rd week of June 2021