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CUSAT CAT 2019- Notification, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Pattern

CUSAT CAT 2019
  • Maniprabha
  • 10 Mar, 2019

CUSAT CAT 2019- Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) will hold CUSAT CAT 2019 Examination in the last week of April 2019 for admissions in various B.Tech courses. It is a University level Common Admission Test (CAT) that will be held in computer-based mode at various examination centers. The University offers admission to degree courses in engineering and science subjects at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. Candidates who have qualified the Plus Two Examination with a minimum 50% marks are eligible to apply for CUSAT CAT 2019. The online application form submission process will be commenced in the last week of February 2019. The University will release the application form on http://www.cusat.ac.in. Candidates who want to take admission in M.Tech courses will have to appear in Departmental Admission Test (DAT). Read the article for complete details on CUSAT CAT 2019. We will provide the direct link of CUSAT CAT notification and application form on this page for the ease of aspirants.

Courses Offered

  • First Degree Engineering Courses (BTech)
  • Dual Degree Courses
  • Post Graduate Courses (MA, MSc, MBA, MCA etc)
  • MTech Courses
  • MPhil Courses
  • PhD Courses
  • Diploma Courses
  • Certificate Courses

CUSAT CAT 2019 Important dates

The tentative schedule of CUSAT CAT 2019 is given in the below table. The final dates will be updated after the release of CUSAT CAT notification-

S.No

CUSAT CAT 2019

Dates

1

Start of Online CUSAT Application Form Submission

1st week of February 2019

2

Last date to submit Application Form without fine

Last week of February 2019

3

Online application form fillup with the fine

1st week of March 2019

4

Last date to submit Application Form with the fine

2nd week of March 2019

5

The last date to submit the fees (online only)

2nd week of March 2019

6

Downloading the Admit Card

3rd week of April 2019

7

CUSAT CAT 2019 Exam Date

Last week of Apr 2019

8

Declaration of Result

May 2019

9

Counselling dates

May 2019

CUSAT CAT 2019 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who wish to get admission in the university have to satisfy the below-mentioned eligibility terms

eligibility terms

S.No

Courses

Eligibility

1

All B.Tech Courses

  • Candidates must have qualified the Plus Two Exams of the State of Kerala or any other equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry with a minimum 50% aggregate marks in PCM and a minimum 50% marks in Mathematics separately to apply for the entrance test.
  • Candidates belonging to Kerala Scheduled Cast (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) categories are also eligible for the CUSAT CAT 2019.
  • 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks is acceptable for SEBC candidates of Kerala State

2

Marine Engineering

  • Candidates must have qualified the Plus Two Exams of the State of Kerala or any other equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry with a minimum 60% aggregate marks in PCM and a minimum 50% marks in Mathematics. Also, the candidate should have qualified the English at 10th or 12th class with 50% marks (no changes for SC/ST candidates).
  • The maximum age limit is 25 years as on 1 September of the year of admission.

3

Naval Architecture and Ship Building

  • Candidate must have Passed in Plus Two (10+2) examination conducted in Kerala or the examination of any other University/ Board accepted by the University as equivalent thereto in First Class (60% marks) with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects of study and with a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics as well as for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.
  • Candidates belonging to Kerala Scheduled Cast (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) categories are also eligible for the CUSAT CAT 2019.
  • 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks is acceptable for SEBC candidates of Kerala State.

4

Instrumentation technology

  • Candidate must have Passed in the plus two (12th) examination of any state/national board with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or any other examination accepted as equivalent by CUSAT with at least 60% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together and with at least 55% in Mathematics separately.
  • Candidates belonging to Kerala Scheduled Cast (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) categories are also eligible for the CUSAT CAT 2019.
  • 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks is acceptable for SEBC candidates of Kerala State.

5

MBA Courses

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject with 50% aggregate marks.
  • A valid score of - KMAT Or C-MAT or CAT
  • 5% relaxation in the minimum qualifying marks is acceptable for SEBC candidates of Kerala State.
  • Candidates belonging to Kerala Scheduled Cast (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) categories are also eligible for the CUSAT CAT 2019

6

M.Tech Courses

  • Candidates should have passed B.Tech or equivalent degree or AMIE/AMIETE in the respective branch with a minimum 60% marks aggregate marks from any recognized University or Institution.
  • Candidates should also have a valid GATE score in respective branch.

 

 

CUSAT CAT 2019 Exam Pattern

The CUSAT CAT 2019 exam pattern is as follows:

  • The mode of the exam will be online only i.e. (CBT).
  • The questions will be of multiple choice.
  • The test duration will be of 3 hours.
  • For each correct response, 3 marks will be awarded and for each incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted.

Programmes

Subjects

No. of Questions

First Year B.Tech/Integrated M.Sc in Photonics

Mathematics

125

Physics

75

Chemistry

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

MCA

Mathematics

75

Logical Reasoning

75

LL.B.

English

25

Comprehension Ability

25

General Knowledge/Current Affairs

25

Legal Aptitude

50

Logical Reasoning

25

 

 

CUSAT CAT 2019 Syllabus

CUSAT CAT syllabus 2019 consists all the important topics of subjects of Chemistry, Physics, and Maths that candidates have to prepare for the test.

Physics

Chemistry

Mathematics

Units and Measurements

Atomic Structure

Trigonometric Functions

Motion in a straight line

Classification of elements and periodicity in properties

Probability

Motion in a plane

Chemical bonding and molecular structure

Linear Inequalities

Laws of motion

States od matters: Gases and Liquids

Application Of Integrals

Work, Energy, and Power

Stoichiometry

Complex Numbers And Quadratic Equations

Systems of Particles and Rotational Motion

Thermodynamics

 

Oscillations

Chemical Equilibrium and Acid-Bases

Principle Of Mathematical Induction

Gravitation

Hydrogen and its compounds

Vector Algebra

Mechanical Properties of solids

The s – Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)

Permutations And Combinations

Mechanical Properties of fluids

p-Block Elements Group 13 (Boron Family)

Differential Equations

Thermal Properties of Matter

p-Block Elements Group 14 (Carbon Family)

Binomial Theorem

Thermodynamics

Environmental Chemistry

Three Dimensional Geometry

Kinetic Theory

Organic Chemistry-Some Basic Principles and Techniques and Hydrocarbons

Sequences And Series

Waves

Hydrocarbons

Integrals

Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

Solid State

Application Of Derivatives

Wave Optics

Solutions

Limits And Derivatives

Electric Charges and Fields

Electrochemistry and Chemical Kinetics

Relations And Functions

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Surface Chemistry

Mathematical Reasoning

Current Electricity

General Principles of Metallurgy

Continuity And Differentiability

Moving Charges and Magnetism

p-Block Elements

Statistics

Magnetism and Matter

d and f block elements and coordination compounds

Linear Programming

Electromagnetic Induction

Polymers

Introduction To Three Dimensional Geometry

Alternating Current

Biomolecules

Determinants

Electromagnetic Waves

Chemistry in everyday life

Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Matrices

Atoms

Organic compounds containing C, H and O (Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic acids)

Conic Sections

Nuclei

Organic compounds containing Nitrogen

 

 

CUSAT CAT 2019 Preparation Tips

It is necessary to prepare for the test strategically and these preparation tips will help you to crack the test with good marks. Read the below given preparation tips

Exam Pattern & Syllabus Awareness- Candidates should have the complete information of exam pattern and syllabus. The information of important topics and pattern helps you to create a good study plan, as per which you can divide your study time. It is recommended to cover all sections and topics else it will reduce your possibility to attain good marks and rank.

Revision is Must- Revision on regular basis help you in staying tune with important facts. The syllabus is vast and remembering everything till the last moment is not possible for students. Regular revision will help you to retain the formulas and concepts for a longer period.

Solve Mock Test- CUSAT CAT 2019 will be conducted in online mode, hence, solving mock tests will assist you to learn time management during the test. These mock test will also provide you the actual understanding of difficulty level and test pattern. The more mock test you solve better will be your problem-solving speed.

Stay Away from Distraction- Social sites like Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp are the biggest distraction and candidates should keep themselves away from these distractions.

CUSAT CAT 2019 Application Form

Eligible candidates will be able to submit their completely filled CUSAT CAT application form from 1st week of February 2019. It is suggested to avoid any spelling error while filling the application form. Candidates have to submit the online form along with the application fee and necessary document. The final dates and fee information will be released along with the CUSAT notification. Here the details are mentioned based on the previous year’s information-

Steps to Apply Online

Online Registration- Go to the main website of CUSAT, http://www.cusat.ac.in and select the “Admission” link. Enter your name, email address and date of birth to register online.

Online Form Filling- After successful registration, login to your account and fill the asked information in the CUSAT CAT 2019 application form.

Fee Payment- In the next step, candidates have to pay the application fee as per their category. The fee details are mentioned below. Payment of Application Fee should be done online using Net banking/Debit/Credit card.

Upload Documents- Candidates have to upload scanned copies of recent passport size color photograph and signature in .jpg format only. Check the details

S.No

Documents

Dimension

Size

1

Photograph

3.5 cm x 4.5 cm

4 KB and 100 KB

2

Signature

3.5 cm x 1.5 cm

1 KB and 30 KB

 

CUSAT CAT 2019 Application Fee

S.No

Categories

Application fee

1

General Candidates

Rs. 1000/-

2

For Kerala SC/ST candidates

Rs. 500/-

3

International Candidates / PIO/ Children of Indian Gulf Workers

US$ 100

4

NRI Candidates

Rs. 5000/-

5

Candidates opting for Dubai as Test Centre

Rs. 10,000/-

6

For Ph.D and M.Phil Courses

Rs. 1,000 (Rs. 500 for SC/ST Candidates)

7

For PDF, Diploma, Certificate Courses

Rs. 100 (Rs. 50 for SC/ST Candidates)

 

CUSAT CAT 2019 Exam Centres

The CUSAT CAT 2019 examination will be held at below-mentioned exam centres-

S.No.

Exam Centre

S.No.

Exam Centre

S.No.

Exam Centre

1

New Delhi

11

Bangalore

21

Kannur

2

Chennai

12

Lucknow

22

Kasaragod

3

Allahabad

13

Kota

23

Dubai

4

Varanasi

14

Kollam

24

Ranchi

5

Thiruvananthapuram

15

Adoor (Pathanamthitta)

25

Jamshedpur

6

Thodupuzha (Idukki)

16

Alappuzha

26

Patna

7

Ernakulam

17

Kottayam

27

Mumbai

8

Malappurram

18

Thrissur

28

Bokaro

9

Kalpatta (Wayanad)

19

Palakkad

   

10

Kolkata

20

Kozhikode

   

 

CUSAT CAT 2019 Admit Card

The University will release the online admit card for CUSAT CAT 2019 in the third week of April 2019 for all the applicants whose forms will be accepted. It is an important documents that candidates need to bring while appearing in the entrance test. The CUSAT CAT admit card will contain the details of exam venue, date, time, roll number of the candidates and some other personal information. Below are the steps to download the admit

Steps to download the admit card

  • Click on the official link of CUSAT CAT
  • Enter the username and password in given spaces
  • Click on “Submit” button
  • The admit card will appear on your screen containing the details of the examination
  • Download the same and keep it safe

CUSAT CAT 2019 Result

The result of CUSAT CAT 2019 Result will be announced online in the month of May 2019. Candidates will be able to check their scores and rank in the result card. Candidates should obtain a minimum of 10 marks in each subject of the entrance test i.e. Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in order to get listed in the merit list. Candidates will be called according to the merit list for the counselling. Candidates have to download their scorecard for future use.

Steps to download result

  • Visit the main website of CUSAT CAT
  • Enter your username and password
  • Click on “Submit” button
  • The result containing your scores and rank will appear on your screen
  • Download the scorecard and keep it safe till the completion of admission process

For tie breaking mechanism, candidates with maximum the marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry will be considered in the same order. If the tie persists, then the total number of correct answers of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry are deemed in the given order. In the end, the date of birth in the descending order will be followed.

CUSAT CAT 2019 Cut off

Candidates should attain minimum marks or rank to get admission in the desired college. The list of previous year’s closing ranks of different colleges are given here-

S.No.

College

Branch

Closing Rank

1

Department of Ship Technology, CUSAT

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

150

2

Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad

Computer Science & Engineering

5289

3

School of Engineering, CUSAT

Safety and Fire Engineering

1581

4

School of Engineering, CUSAT

Computer Science Engineering

2388

5

Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, CUSAT

Polymer Technology

4440

6

School of Engineering, CUSAT

Electronics & Communication Engineering

2893

7

School of Engineering, CUSAT

Civil Engineering

3165

8

Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad

Mechanical Engineering

3823

9

Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad

Electronics and Communication Engineering

5385

10

School of Engineering, CUSAT

Information Technology

4793

11

Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad

Civil Engineering

5195

12

School of Engineering, CUSAT

Mechanical Engineering

1494

13

Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

5342

14

School of Engineering, CUSAT

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

2558

15

Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad

Information Technology

6800

 

CUSAT CAT 2019 Counselling

The counseling schedule will be released after the declaration of CUSAT CAT result in the month of June 2019. Qualified candidates have to register online for the counseling process and fill their choices. An appropriate seat will be allotted to candidates on the basis of their CUSAT CAT rank and scores. After the seat allotment process, candidates have to visit the respective institute for document verification and submission of the admission fee. Candidates need to bring the given documents for document verification round-

Document Required for Verification

  • CUSAT CAT 2019 Admit Card
  • CUSAT CAT 2019 Result Card
  • Date of Birth Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if required)
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Medical certificate
  • Transfer Certificate

CUSAT CAT 2019 Participating Institutes

  1. M.G. College of Engineering, Thrikkanamangalam, Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram
  2. Institutions under Southern Naval Command Head Quarters, Kochi (SNCHQ)
  3. Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET), Kochi
  4. College of Engineering, Thrikkaripur, Cheemeni.P.O., Kasargod
  5. Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology, Vellanada, Thiruvananthapuram
  6. Co-operative Institute of Technology, Palayanada P.O., Vadakara, Kozhikode
  7. T.K.M. Institute of Technology, Karuvelil, Musaliar Hills, Ezhukone, Kollam
  8. College of Engineering, Kuriottumala, Piravanthoor, Pathanapuram, Kollam
  9. College of Engineering, GovT. ITI Campus, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram
  10. College of Engineering, Pallipuram, Cherthala, Allapuzha
  11. K.V.M. College of Engineering and Information Technology, Alleppey
  12. Toc-H Institute of Science and Technology, Arakunnam.P.O., Kochi
  13. Model Engineering College, BMC P.O., Thrikkakkara, Kochi
  14. College of Engineering, Chengannoor, Alappuzha
  15. School of Engineering, CUSAT
  16. Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad, Alappuzha
  17. Conspi Academy of Management Studies, Planakalamukku
  18. Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Kerala
  19. ER & DCI Institute of Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
  20. College of Engineering Vatakara, Kozhikode

Official Website: www.cusat.nic.in

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