CUSAT CAT 2026: The Ultimate Guide to B.Tech & UG Admissions

Everything you need to know about dates, eligibility, and securing your seat at the Cochin University of Science and Technology.

What is CUSAT CAT 2026? The Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test (CUSAT CAT) 2026 is a university-level entrance exam for admission to B.Tech, Integrated M.Sc, and other UG/PG programs. Registration has officially started. The last date to apply for UG programs is 05 March 2026, and the online computer-based test (CBT) is scheduled for 10 and 11 May 2026.

🗓️ CUSAT CAT 2026 Important Dates & Timelines

NRI Quota Update: W.e.f 2026, 5% of the seats within the approved intake for the B.Tech Polymer Science & Rubber Technology programme are specifically reserved for NRI candidates.

Engineering (B.Tech) Eligibility

• Academic Qualification: Pass in Higher Secondary Examination (Kerala Board, CBSE, CISCE, or equivalent) with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as optional subjects.
• Score Requirement: A separate minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics, AND 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry put together.
• Category Relaxations: Candidates from Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) / Kerala Scheduled Tribes (KST) are eligible if they secure minimum pass marks. SEBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates enjoy a 5% relaxation.

Integrated M.Sc. Eligibility & Test Code Mapping

Candidates require a minimum of 50% in the qualifying Plus Two exam. Subject requirements and required Test Codes vary by program:

• Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, CS (AI & DS), Photonics: Requires +2 with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. (Must write Test Code 101)
• Biological Sciences: Requires +2 with Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. (Must write Test Code 104)
• Chemistry: Requires +2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics OR Biology. (Can write Test Code 101, Test Code 104, or both)
• Environmental Science & Technology: Requires +2 with Science group subjects including Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics OR Biology. (Can write Test Code 101 or 104)

💡 Special Note: Environmental Science Seat Allocation

For the Five Year Integrated M.Sc in Environmental Science and Technology, seats are divided equally into two streams:
• Stream 1: 50% of the seats (12 candidates) are allocated based on the rank list of Test Code 101 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics).
• Stream 2: 50% of the seats (12 candidates) are allocated based on the rank list of Test Code 104 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology).
Note: If a sufficient number of qualified candidates are not available from one stream, candidates from the other stream will be considered.

⚠️ Mandatory Qualifying & Disqualification Criteria

• Negative Marking: Each correct answer awards +4 marks, while each wrong answer carries a -1 penalty.
• Test 101 Minimum Score: Candidates must secure a minimum normalised score of 10 for Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry put together. SC/ST candidates are exempt from this minimum score requirement.
• Crucial Rule (All Candidates): Candidates who fail to answer at least one question in the examination will be directly disqualified and excluded from the rank list, regardless of their category.

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