Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test (CUSAT CAT) - Exam Pattern

Exam Pattern:
  • Exam Mode: Online
  • Type of Questions: MCQ
  • Language: English
  • Time Duration: 3 hours
  • Marking Scheme: +3 will be awarded for every correct answer
  • Negative Marking: -1 will be deducted for every wrong answer
Course-Wise CUSAT CAT 2023 Exam Pattern:
B.Tech:
  • The test comprises of 225 objective-type multiple-choice questions based on the Plus Two syllabus. Out of these 225 questions, 90 will be from Mathematics, 75 from Physics, and 60 from Chemistry. The duration of the test will be three hours.
  • Please Note: The test will be conducted in such manner that the Physics section will be conducted first (60 Minutes) and then Chemistry section (45 Minutes). The test for Mathematics will be conducted next (75 Minutes) as third section.
  • In the Test 101, a minimum of 10 marks have to be scored separately for Mathematics and 10 marks for Physics and Chemistry combined, in CAT examination for ranking the candidates for B.Tech programs/M.Sc (Five Year Integrated ) in Photonics/Integrated M.Sc (Five Year Integrated) in Computer Science (AI and DS).
  • This requirement of minimum marks, however, will not be applicable for candidates coming under Kerala Scheduled Caste and Kerala Scheduled Tribe communities.
B.Com/BBA/LLB:
  • General English --
    Number of Questions -- 50
    Logical Reasoning --
    Number of Questions -- 50
    GK & Current Affairs --
    Number of Questions -- 25
    Law related matters --
    Number of Questions -- 25
  • The Aptitude Test is common for BBA LL.B (H) and B.Com LL.B(H). The test comprises 150 objective-type questions in two parts as given below. For each right answer, 3 marks will be awarded and for each wrong answer, one mark will be deducted.
LLB:
  • General English & Comprehension --
    Number of Questions -- 50
    Logical Reasoning --
    Number of Questions -- 50
    GK & Current Affairs --
    Number of Questions -- 25
    Legal Aptitude --
    Number of Questions -- 50
LL.M (Two year):
  • Proficiency in English and GK: 50 questions
  • Analytical Reasoning Capability: 50 questions
  • Compulsory papers in Law as prescribed by BAR Council of India: 50 questions
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