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CUSAT CAT exam pattern 2024 changes have been made by the conducting body. According to the revised pattern, the minimum score requirement has changed for test codes 101 and 104. Candidates attempting the CUSAT CAT Examination 2024 are expected to go through the exam pattern while they start preparing.
CUSAT CAT exam pattern 2024 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 Mock Test 2024 | CUSAT CAT Syllabus 2024 |
CUSAT CAT Exam Pattern 2024 Highlights
CUSAT CAT will be conducted in online mode i.e Computer-based test (CBT). CUSAT CAT 2024 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 2024 exam pattern and minimum marks condition have been altered. Candidates applying for admission through CUSAT CAT 2024 should be informed of the modifications. The CBT exam is being held from May 10 to May 12, 2024.
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 2024 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 2024 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 2024.
- Minimum Marks: Candidates will have to score a minimum of 10 marks in each subject to qualify for the ranking list.
Marking Scheme of CUSAT CAT 2024 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 |
