CUSAT CAT 2026: Exam Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus & Pattern

CUSAT CAT 2026 - Exam Highlights

CUSAT CAT 2026 Schedule

The authority will share the actual CUSAT CAT 2026 exam dates along with the prospectus, but based on the 2025 exam and related dates, candidates can expect the following schedule.

CUSAT CAT 2026: Exam Important Dates

CUSAT CAT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Before applying, students must check the eligibility criteria, which vary for each programme. The following are the general requirements for popular courses:

B.Tech Programmes: Eligibility

CUSAT CAT 2026 Application Form

The CUSAT CAT 2026 application form will be released in February 2026.. Candidates must carefully follow the steps while filling out the form, as incomplete or incorrect details can lead to rejection.

Step-by-step guide for the application process:

1. Online Registration

• Visit the official website: admissions.cusat.ac.in.

• Click on New Candidate Registration.

• Enter basic details like name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number.

• Create a unique username and password for login.

2. Filling the Application Form

• Log in using the generated credentials.

• Fill in personal information, academic details, and course preferences.

• Upload scanned images of a recent passport-size photo and signature in the prescribed format.

3. Payment of Application Fee

Pay the fee online through net banking, credit card, or debit card. Below is the category-wise registration fee for CUSAT CAT 2026.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Application Fee

To add a text code, general candidates have to pay an extra Rs. 500, and Rs. 250 for Kerala SC/ST candidates.

4. Final Submission

Ensure each detail before final application submission and fee payment.

• Submission and Printout

• Review all details before final submission.

• Submit the form and download a copy for future reference.

Note: Candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues, as the portal often faces heavy traffic near closing dates.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The authority will release the CUSAT CAT exam pattern along with the official exam brochure. Based on the previous year's exam pattern, refer to the table given below.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Pattern

CUSAT CAT Syllabus 2026

Here is the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics(PCM) syllabus and topics asked in the CUSAT CAT exam. These topics generally cover the 11th and 12th class key chapters. Candidates are advised to check the complete syllabus so that they can tune their preparation accordingly. This is based on last year’s syllabus; candidates will be notified if there is any change in the latest syllabus for the same.

CUSAT CAT Syllabus: Subject-wise

CUSAT CAT 2026 Test Centres

The authority will conduct the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam across many cities in the country. Below is the list of CUSAT CAT 2026 test centres from which candidates have to choose one during the application process.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Centres

New Delhi

Kolkata

Mumbai

Chennai

Coimbatore

Bangalore

Mangalore

Lucknow

Patna

Ranchi

Kota

Nagarcoil

All District Headquarters of Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kasaragod).

CUSAT CAT 2026 Admit Card

The CUSAT CAT 2026 admit card will be released online in April 2026, a few weeks before the exam. Only candidates who complete the registration and fee payment will be able to download it.

Steps to download the admit card:

• Visit the official website: admissions.cusat.ac.in

• Log in using the registered username and password.

• Click on the Download Admit Card link.

• Save and print multiple copies for safety.

Details mentioned on the admit card:

• Candidate’s name, roll number, and photograph

• Exam date, time, and shift

• Test centre details (with address)

Exam Day Guidelines for CUSAT CAT 2026

Remember the point listed below on the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam day.

• To avoid last-minute stress, aspirants should follow the instructions given by the university. Some important guidelines are:

• Reach the exam centre at least 1 hour before the reporting time.

• Carry your admit card and ID proof; both are mandatory.

• Do not carry prohibited items like mobile phones, calculators, smart watches, or study material inside the hall.

• Rough sheets will be provided at the centre; candidates are not allowed to bring their own.

• Read all on-screen instructions carefully before starting the exam.

• Manage time wisely, as the paper is long and has negative marking.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Answer key

The institute usually releases the provisional CUSAT CAT answer key within a few days after the exam (expected in May 2026).

• Candidates can download the provisional answer key from the official portal.

• If there are any mistakes, they can submit objections within the specified window by paying a small fee per question.

• After considering all objections, the university will publish the final answer key, which will be used for preparing the results.

CUSAT CAT Result 2026

The CUSAT CAT 2026 result is expected in June 2026. The results will be declared online in the form of a rank list.

How to check the result:

• Visit admissions.cusat.ac.in.

• Log in with roll number/username and password.

• Click on the Result/Rank List link.

• Download and save the result for future use.

Details in the result/rank card:

• Candidate’s name and roll number

• Marks obtained

• All-India rank/Category rank

• Qualifying status

Note: Candidates who qualify as per the cutoff will be eligible for counselling and seat allotment.

Preparation Tips for CUSAT CAT 2026

Candidates must follow the preparation tips below for the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam to score good marks in the entrance test. Follow the preparation tips below to get good ranks.

• First, go through the complete CUSAT 2026 syllabus.
• Know about the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam pattern.
• Refer and practice from the limited books for CUSAT 2026.
• Prepare a Time-Table.

List of CUSAT CAT 2026 Participating Institutes

Here is the list of CUSAT CAT 2026 participating institutes of the upcoming CUSAT CAT 2026 exam. The information below has been taken from the official website.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Cutoff

After the declaration of results, the university will release the CUSAT CAT 2026 cutoff in the form of opening and closing ranks for each programme. The cutoff will vary depending on:

• Course opted (B.Tech.)

• Category of the candidate (General, SC, ST, OBC, NRI, etc.)

• Number of seats available

• Difficulty level of the exam

• Number of candidates appearing

CUSAT CAT 2026 Counselling

Below are the tentative counselling dates of CUSAT CAT 2026. Candidates can refer to understand the actual counselling time frame for 2026 as long as the authority shares the official schedule.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Counselling Dates

CUSAT CAT 2026 B.Tech Spot Round Dates

CUSAT CAT 2026 Counselling Process

The CUSAT CAT counselling process is likely to begin in June–July 2026, soon after the results. It will be conducted in online mode through the official admission portal.

Steps in the Counselling Process:

• Online Registration for Counselling

• Qualified candidates must log in and register for counselling.

• Choice Filling & Locking

• Candidates can select preferred programmes and colleges from the available list.

• Once submitted, choices cannot be changed after the locking deadline.

• Seat Allotment

• Based on rank, preferences, category, and seat availability, candidates will be allotted seats.

• Seat allotment results will be published online in multiple rounds.

• Payment of Admission Fee

• Candidates must confirm their seat by paying the prescribed admission fee within the given deadline.

• Document Verification

• Shortlisted candidates need to upload/submit documents for verification.

• Reporting to the Allotted College

Finally, candidates must report to their allotted department/college to complete the admission formalities.

Documents Required for Admission

During counselling and admission, candidates must keep the following documents ready (in original and copies):

• CUSAT CAT 2026 admit card

• CUSAT CAT 2026 rank card/result

• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates

• Transfer certificate and conduct certificate

• Caste/category certificate (if applicable)

• Income certificate (if applicable)

• Passport-size photographs

• Other documents, as mentioned in the official notification

Final Admission Process

The admission process ends only after the document verification and fee payment. Once all formalities are completed, students can officially join their allotted course and department at CUSAT.

Candidates are advised to:

• Regularly check the official admission website for updates.

• Keep all documents ready well in advance.

• Pay fees before the deadline to avoid cancellation of allotment.

• Attempt and practice the previous years' papers and mock tests.