CUSAT CAT - Exam Pattern
Cochin University of Science & Technology Common Admission Test
Computer Based Test
CUSAT CAT 2023 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme, Duration, Number of Questions
Updated On - April 22 2023 by Abhinandan Singh
CUSAT CAT 2023 Exam pattern is released by its conducting authority - Cochin University of Science and Technology. CUSAT Common Admission Test is a state-level examination organized annually to provide admission into various undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The university accepts admissions for various courses and thus each CUSAT-CAT-2023 paper has a different exam pattern according to the courses. The examination is conducted in online mode i.e. it is a Computer Based Test. The duration of the examination is 3 hours i.e. 180 minutes for all courses. Go through the complete article to know more about CUSAT CAT 20201Exam Pattern.
CUSAT CAT 2023 Exam Pattern: Marking Scheme, Duration, and Number of Questions
Before preparing for the exam candidates must have a proper knowledge CUSAT CAT 2023 Exam Pattern.
- Exam Mode: The examination CUSAT-CAT-2023 is conducted in online mode only (Computer-Based Test).
- Type of Questions: Candidates are required to solve Multiple Choice Questions (Objective Type).
- Medium: The examination is held in the English language.
- Exam Duration: Candidates have to complete the examination within 3 hours i.e. 180 minutes.
- Subjects: The subjects vary from program to program.
- Marking Scheme: 3 marks are awarded for every correct answer and 1 mark is deducted as negative marking for a wrong answer.
Section-Wise distribution of Questions in CUSAT CAT 2023 examination
The sections for examining various programs are given below:
Courses | Sections | Number of Questions |
First Year B.Tech/Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics | Mathematics | 125 |
Chemistry | 50 | |
Physics | 75 | |
B.Tech LET Programme (for Lateral Entry) | English | 20 |
Mathematics | 50 | |
Engineering Mechanics | 40 | |
Engineering Graphics | 40 | |
General Engineering | 50 | |
BBA.LL.B. (Hons.)/B.Com.LL.B. (Hons.) | General English | 50 |
Reasoning and Logical Thinking Ability | 50 | |
General Awareness and Current Affairs | 25 | |
Law-Related Matters | 25 | |
M.A. in Applied Economics | Economics | 50 |
Mathematics | 15 | |
Statistics | 15 | |
General Awareness | 20 | |
MCA | Mathematics | 75 |
Logical Reasoning | 75 | |
MCA (Lateral Entry) | Computer Science and Applications | 100 |
Logical Reasoning | 50 | |
LL.B. | English | 25 |
Comprehension Ability | 25 | |
General Knowledge/Current Affairs | 25 | |
Legal Aptitude | 50 | |
Logical Reasoning | 25 | |
LL.M. | Proficiency in English and GK | 50 |
Analytical Reasoning Capability | 50 | |
Compulsory papers in Law as prescribed by BAR Council of India | 50 | |
LLM (IP) PhD /LLM (IPR) PhD {Integrated programme}
| Proficiency in English | 40 |
General Knowledge | 15 | |
General aptitude in Intellectual Property Law | 20 | |
Analytical and Reasoning Ability | 40 | |
Aptitude to do Research | 35 | |
B.VOC | Numerical Reasoning Ability | 60 |
English Language | 45 | |
Comprehension and Logical Reasoning Ability | 45 |
NOTE: The duration of the CUSAT-CAT exam for the B.VOC program will be 120 minutes (two hours).
Total marks for various programs of CUSAT-CAT-2023
The total marks for various programs are shown below:
Course Name | Number of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 250 | 750 marks |
B.Tech Programs – Lateral Entry | 200 | 600 marks |
M.Sc. Computer Science | 150 | 450 marks |
B.B.A, LLB (Hons), B.Com | 150 | 450 marks |
LLM | 150 | 450 marks |
M.A. Hindi and M.A. Applied Science | 150 | 450 marks |
MCA | 150 | 450 marks |
MCA (Lateral Entry) | 150 | 450 marks |
Engineering Science | 150 | 450 marks |
Life Sciences | 150 | 450 marks |
Integrated Dual Degree Programme of LLM (IP) and LLM(IPR) | 150 | 450 marks |
Master of Vocation – Mobile Phone Application Development | 150 | 450 marks |
Master of Vocation – Technology and Management Consulting | 150 | 450 marks |
CUSAT CAT 2023 Syllabus
Candidates are advised to go through the syllabus for CUSAT CAT 2023 to prepare accordingly. Cochin University of Science and Technology updates the syllabus on their official website. The university accepts admissions for various courses and thus each CUSAT-CAT-2023 exam has a syllabus according to the courses.
Click here to get the updated syllabus for CUSAT CAT 2023.
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27 Jan 2023
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26 Feb 2023
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