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CUSAT CAT exam pattern 2025 has been released by the Cochin University of Science and Technology. According to the CUSAT CAT 2025 pattern, the minimum score requirement has changed for test codes 101 and 104. Candidates attempting the CUSAT CAT Examination 2025 are expected to go through the exam pattern while they start preparing.
CUSAT CAT exam pattern 2025 does entail a negative marking of 1 mark against every incorrect answer. Students will have a total of 180 minutes to complete the exam.
CUSAT CAT Exam Pattern 2025 Highlights
CUSAT CAT will be conducted in online mode, i.e Computer-based test (CBT). CUSAT CAT 2025 questions will be in objective format i.e. multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with 4 choices with one correct answer. 3 marks will be awarded for every correct answer and 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer. There will be no negative marks for the unanswered questions.
For test codes 101 and 104, the CUSAT UG 2025 exam pattern and minimum marks condition have been altered. Candidates applying for admission through CUSAT CAT 2025 should be informed of the modifications. The CBT exam is being held from May 10 to May 12, 2025.
For Test Code 101
Changes for test code 101 with duration, the number of questions and marks allotted are available below:
| Subjects | No of Questions | Duration | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Chemistry (combined) | 100 Questions (Physics - 60 and Chemistry- 40) | 90 minutes | 300 |
| Mathematics | 100 Questions | 90 minutes | 300 |
| Total | 200 Questions | 180 minutes | 600 |
For Test Code 104
Changes for test code 104 with duration, the number of questions, and marks allotted have been tabulated below:
| Details | Physics & Chemistry (combined) | Biology |
| No of Questions | 100 Questions (Physics - 60 and Chemistry - 40) | 70 Questions |
| Duration | 90 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Marks | 300 | 210 |
| Total | 170 Questions and 510 marks | |
Minimum marks for CUSAT UG 2025 have been changed.
For ranking in BTech programs, MSc (Five years integrated) in Photonics, and MSc (Five years integrated) in Computer Science, a minimum of 10 points in Mathematics and 10 marks in Physics and Chemistry combined in the CAT test are required (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)
CUSAT CAT 2025 B.Tech Pattern
- Paper 1: The total number of questions in the mathematics paper is 125 which carries a total of 375 marks.
- Paper 2: In Paper 2 there will be a total of 125 questions in a ratio of 3:2 (Physics 75 questions; Chemistry: 50 questions)
- Duration: Candidates will get 120 minutes for each paper to complete the CUSAT CAT 2025.
- Minimum Marks: Candidates will have to score a minimum of 10 marks in each subject to qualify for the ranking list.
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CUSATCAT 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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KCET 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
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KCET 2025 Answer Key
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KCET 2024 Answer Key
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KCET Answer Key
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KCET 2024 Practice Question Paper 1
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KCET 2020 Practice Question Paper 2
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TS EAMCET 2025 Practice Question Paper 1
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TS EAMCET 2024 Practice Question Paper 2
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TS EAMCET 2020 Practice Question Paper 3
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TS EAMCET 2019 Practice Question Paper 4
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JEE Main 2025 Answer Key
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JEE Main 2024 Answer Key
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JEE Main 2023 Answer Key
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JEE Main 2022 Answer Key
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JEE Main 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
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JEE Main 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
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JEE Main 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
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JEE Main 2024 Practice Question Paper 1
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TANCET 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
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TANCET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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VITEEE 2025 Answer Key
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VITEEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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GUJCET 2025 Answer Key
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GUJCET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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Rajasthan JET 2025 Practice Question Paper 1
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Rajasthan JET 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
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JKCET 2025 Answer Key
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CUET PG 2024 Practice Question Paper 1
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CUET PG 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
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WBJEE 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
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WBJEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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DECE LE 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
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DECE LE 2024 Practice Question Paper 1
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AME CET 2024 Practice Question Paper 1
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AME CET 2020 Practice Question Paper 2
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AME CET 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
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AME CET 2021 Previous Year Question Paper
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AME CET 2019 Previous Year Question Paper
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CUET 2024 Practice Question Paper 1
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CUET 2023 Practice Question Paper 2
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CUET 2020 Practice Question Paper 3
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CUET 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
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CUET 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
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BITSAT 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
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BITSAT 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
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BITSAT 2024 Practice Question Paper 1
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BITSAT 2020 Practice Question Paper 2
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SRMJEEE 2024 Practice Question Paper 1
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SRMJEEE 2021 Practice Question Paper 2
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KLEEE 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
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KLEEE 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
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GATE 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
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GATE 2021 Previous Year Question Paper
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GATE 2022 Answer Key
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GATE 2021 Answer Key
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GATE 2021 Practice Question Paper 1
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CG PET 2024 Previous Year Question Paper
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CG PET 2023 Answer Key
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CG PET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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Karnataka PGCET 2024 Answer Key
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Karnataka PGCET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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AP Polycet 2024 Answer Key
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AP Polycet 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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AMUEEE 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
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AMUEEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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TS POLYCET 2023 Answer Key
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TS POLYCET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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HPCET 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
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HPCET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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TS PGECET 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
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TS PGECET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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BEEE 2021 Practice Question Paper 1
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AP ECET 2020 Answer Key
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AP ECET 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
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AP ECET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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AEEE 2020 Previous Year Question Paper
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AEEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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JEE Advanced 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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KIITEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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OJEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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LPUNEST 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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IPU CET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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JNUEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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JCECE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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KEAM 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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COMEDK UGET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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ITM NEST 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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JMI EEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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BVP CET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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GITAM GAT 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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AP PGECET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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MHT CET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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MU OET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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SAAT 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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ISI Admission Test 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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Assam CEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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VTUEEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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BUAT 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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MDUCEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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IMUCET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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CEE AMPAI 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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Amity JEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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ITSAT 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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IEMJEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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HITSEEE 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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VSAT 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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TS ECET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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AUCET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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Allahabad University PGAT 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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Gujarat PGCET 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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NPAT 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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MRNAT 2020 Practice Question Paper 1
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UPESEAT 2019 Previous Year Question Paper
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UPESEAT 2019 Practice Question Paper 1
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GEEE 2019 Practice Question Paper 1
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JNU CEEB 2018 Previous Year Question Paper
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JNU CEEB 2018 Practice Question Paper 1
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DCECE Answer Key
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Marking Scheme of CUSAT CAT 2025 for Different Courses
Detailed Information regarding the marking scheme is given below in the tabular form.
| Course | Correct Answer | Negative Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer | 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| B.Tech Programs – Lateral Entry | 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer | 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| M.Sc Computer Science | 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer | 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| B B A, LLB (Hons), B.Com, | 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer | 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| LLM | 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer | 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| M.A.Hindi | 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer | 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong 7answer |
| MCA | 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer | 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| PG Programmes | 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer | 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| M.A Applied Economics | 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer | 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| Engineering Science | 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer | 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| Life Sciences | 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer | 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| Integrated Dual Degree Programme of LLM (IP) and LLM(IPR) | 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer | 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| Master of Vocation – Mobile Phone Application Development | 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer | 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
| Master of Vocation – Technology and Management Consulting | 3 marks will be awarded for every right answer | 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer |
