CUSAT 2021: The full form of CUSAT is Cochin University of Science and Technology. The Cochin University Science and Technology conducts CUSAT every year, which is a university-level entrance examination. The university conducts CAT [Common Admission Test], DAT [Department Admission Test] and LTE [Lateral Entrance Test] for offering admissions into various programs. Cochin University also accepts GATE and MAT scores for offering admissions into various programs. This article gives detail information about CUSAT 2021 notification that includes exam date, eligibility criteria, application/registration process and more.
CUSAT 2021 Exam Dates
| Events | Important Dates |
| Commencement of application process | Last week of January 2021 |
| Deadline to submit applications | 4th week of February 2021 |
| Deadline to pay application fee | Last week of February 2021 |
| Admit card availability for download | Last week of March 2021 |
| CUSAT 2021 exam date | 1st week of April 2021 |
| Answer keys availability | 2nd week of April 2021 |
| Result announcement | 2nd week of May 2021 |
| Counselling process begins | 1st week of June 2021 |
CUSAT 2021 Application Form
The following application process about CUSAT 2021 should be noted by all candidates:
- CUSAT 2021 applications can be submitted in the online mode from the last week of January 2021 till the last week of February 2021.
- Applications consist of many sections like personal, communication and academic details.
- Candidates have to upload their passport-sized photograph plus signature in the prescribed format.
- Candidates willing to apply for CUSAT admission through GATE and MAT scores must e-mail a soft copy of respective scorecards to CUSAT authorities.
- Candidates need not send hard copy of the application forms after online submission. They can preserve a copy with themselves for future references.
Application Fee
Application fees once paid are non-refundable at any given circumstances. Online fee payment can be made via net banking, debit card usage or credit card usage. Category wise application fees are indicated below:
| Category of candidate | Requisite application fees |
| General category | INR 1000 |
| For SC/ST applicants | INR 500 |
| For NRI candidates | INR 5000 |
| For candidates belonging to KST/KSC | INR 5500 |
| For international applicants | US $100 |
| For candidates who have selected Dubai exam centre | INR 10,000 |
CUSAT 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates have to check out these course-wise criteria before processing with the application process:
- For BA LLB (Honours)/ B.Com LLB (Honours) – Candidate must have passed class 12th from a recognised university of India. Qualifying marks is a minimum of 60% in general and 55% for arts and commerce candidates.
- For B.Tech with Integrated M.Sc course – Candidates must have passed 10+ 2 from a recognised board with a minimum of 50% in class 12th and at least 50% in maths-related subjects.
- For B.Tech in marine engineering – Candidate should have passed Intermediate exam/ equivalent with minimum 60% marks in PCM/ maths subjects and at least 50% in maths-related subjects.
- For LLM courses – candidates must have secured a bachelor’s degree in law from a recognised university with minimum 45% marks.
CUSAT 2021 Exam Pattern
Candidates must take note of the following point’s w.r.t the exam pattern followed for CUSAT 2021:
- The exam would be conducted in the online CBT mode.
- Totally 250 MCQs shall be asked.
- Exam duration is totally 3 hours.
- Every right answer shall be awarded 3 marks; every wrong answer shall attract a deduction of 1 mark.
The subject wise breakdown of marks is explained below:
For B.Tech Course
| Subject name | Number of questions |
| Physics | 75 |
| Chemistry | 50 |
| Maths | 125 |
For B.Com/ BBA/ LLB (Honours) Course
| Subject name | Number of questions |
| General English | 50 |
| Reasoning abilities and logical thinking | 50 |
| General knowledge and current affairs | 25 |
| Legal studies | 25 |
For LLB Courses
| Subjects | Number of questions |
| Comprehension ability | 25 |
| General English | 25 |
| Aptitude in legal matters | 50 |
| Logical reasoning | 25 |
| General knowledge and current affairs | 25 |
For LLM Courses
| Subjects | Number of questions |
| Maths | 75 |
| Logical reasoning | 75 |
CUSAT 2021 Syllabus
The syllabus depends on the course the candidate is interested in applying to. For UG programs, candidates can study based on class 11th and 12th syllabus. For PG programs, the syllabus is based mainly on subjects like maths, logical reasoning, analytical thinking, English and General Aptitude areas.
CUSAT 2021 Preparation Tips
All candidates must use these useful tips and tricks for good preparation:
- Study from well-recommended authors books and good study material.
- Take up online mock tests and refer previous year papers to assess your abilities.
- For clarifications and doubts, take help from peers and seniors.
- Write down all important formulae and methodologies to solve problems.
- Practise problem-solving techniques and develop good aptitude about various subjects.
- Keep yourself updated with current affairs and news from all over the world.
- Be well acquainted with exam pattern and syllabus.
CUSAT 2021 Admit Card
In the last week of March 2021, candidates can look out for CUSAT 2021 admit card in the online mode. After downloading admit card, kindly verify all details printed and loo out for discrepancies if any. Resolve any issued with authorities before the exam begins. The admit card contains vital candidate and exam information. Candidates must carry admit card along with valid ID proof to the exam hall without fail.
CUSAT 2021 Answer Keys
In the second week of April 2021, candidates can obtain answer keys in the online mode. Candidates can roughly estimate their probable scores through the answer keys published. Preliminary answer keys shall be published first. After clearing objections and challenges presented against the preliminary answer keys, the final answer key shall be published later on.
CUSAT 2021 Result
In the second week of May 2021, CUSAT 2021 results can be expected. Candidates need to enter their registration number and password to obtain results in the online mode. Candidates can check detailed results published on the website. A print out of the result sheet can be taken for future references. Also, cut off scores shall be released after result publication.
CUSAT 2021 Cut off
Soon after the result announcement, the cut off scores shall be displayed on the website. The cut off scores indicates the minimum qualifying marks needed to secure admission for programs at the university. Cut off scores depend on the difficulty level of exam, number of candidates appearing for the exam, previous year cut off scores etc. Admission depends on the cut off scores indicated and individual candidates’ performance in the entrance exam.
CUSAT 2021 Counselling
Candidates who qualify by scoring the needed cut off marks and above shall be shortlisted for counselling round. Counselling is a part program of many events, including group discussion and interview rounds. From the first week of June 2021, counselling sessions shall commence for various programs. Seat allocation solely depends on the score obtained by the candidate in the exam and the seat availability. During the document verification round, the following certificates need to be presented to authorities without fail:
- Academic mark sheets and certificates
- CUSAT 2021 admit card and scorecard
- Transfer certificate
- Caste certificate
- Character certificate
- Migration certificate
- Counselling letter/ admission letter