Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test (CUSAT CAT) - Eligibility Criteria

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 Tests/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.