Who is eligible for CUSAT CAT exam?

Candidates who have passed 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks in required subjects (like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for BTech) are eligible for CUSAT CAT.

How can I get admission in CUSAT after 12th?

You can get admission to undergraduate programs like BTech by clearing the CUSAT CAT exam and meeting the required eligibility criteria.

What is the criteria for CUSAT MBA?

For MBA at CUSAT, candidates need to have a valid CAT/KMAT/CMAT score and meet the graduation requirements with a minimum of 50% marks.

Is CUSAT good for placement?

Yes, CUSAT has a decent placement record, especially for engineering and management programs, with top companies visiting the campus.

Can I write CUSAT without maths?

No, for BTech admissions, Mathematics is a mandatory subject in the 10+2 exam. However, for some other courses like law, Maths is not required.

Who is eligible for CAT exam for engineering students?

Engineering students with a graduation degree and at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) are eligible to appear for the CAT exam for MBA admissions.

CUSAT CAT Eligibility Criteria 2025: Age Limit, Nationality & Aggregate Marks

Cochin University will release the CUSAT CAT 2025 eligibility criteria along with the official notification at cusat.ac.in. The eligibility criteria of CUSAT CAT 2025 will include educational qualification, age limit, and compulsory subjects. Candidates who meet the minimum eligibility requirements will be able to apply for the CUSAT exam. Students are advised to check the CUSAT CAT eligibility criteria before filling the CUSAT CAT application form. B.Tech admission in Cochin University of Science and Technology will be based on the CUSAT CAT 2025 exam.

Eligibility as per Program Opted for CUSAT CAT 2024
CUSAT CAT Reservation Policy
CUSAT CAT Application Form 2025

Eligibility as per Program Opted for CUSAT CAT 2024

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate courses	The basic criteria to take admission in any undergraduate course is the 10+2 exam result. If a candidate clears 10+2 with 50% marks in aggregate then he/she is eligible to apply for CUSAT CAT. Eligibility for 3-year LLB course is full-time graduation in any discipline.
Post-graduation courses	For postgraduate courses, candidates need to share GATE score card to get a relaxation of 5% on the minimum percentage required to apply.
B.Tech in Naval Architecture and ship building	Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Candidates must secure minimum 60% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in Mathematics.
MPhil courses	SC/ST category candidates are given a relaxation of 5%. Out of the total seats available, 50% will be reserved for college or university teachers and instructors. Teachers must have at least 3 years of experience to apply for this. In case seats are available, candidates from the general category will also be allowed to apply.
PHD course	Interested candidates must have a full-time master's degree to apply. The postgraduate degree must be obtained from at least one of the reputed universities recognized in the country. A minimum of 55% marks or 6 CGPA in a scale of 10 is mandatory to apply for PhD course at Cochin University of Science and Technology. For SC/ST candidates, the required percentage is 45%.
Post-doctoral fellowship	Candidates can also opt for the Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme by applying for CUSAT CAT. The minimum requirement is a recognised doctoral degree with at least 2 years of research experience. The age limit is 45 years. Candidates will be paid Rs 25,000 per month for the research programme.

CUSAT CAT Reservation Policy

Candidates are suggested to have a look at the CUSAT CAT 2024 reservation policy:

A certain percentage of the total seats will be reserved for candidates belonging to SC/ST and economically disadvantaged categories and are from Kerala (Communal Reservation Quota seats)
Some seats will be reserved for CUSAT CAT applicants
3% of the total seats will also be reserved for candidates who suffer from disability (only candidates with a minimum of 40% disability will be considered, except for Mechanical and Marine Engineering courses)
Seats are reserved for visually impaired candidates only in LLM courses and MA Hindi
50% of the total seats in MBA are reserved for candidates who have 3 years or more of work experience on paper
50% of the total seats in M.Phil are reserved for candidates who have 2 years or more of teaching experience
Some seats are reserved for candidates from Lakshadweep (Lakshadweep Administration Sponsorship Quota)
MCA applicants who have 3 years or more of experience in the relevant field and are from the Government and Apply for admission to one of the 2 seats reserved for those who are sponsored by the research institute (applicant must be below 30 years of age)
3 seats are reserved in the M.Sc Industrial Fisheries programme for employees of the Fisheries Development Department
2 seats are reserved in the Oceanography programme
2 seats are reserved for candidates with 3 years or more experience in the relevant field in the M.Tech Polymer Technology programme
Statistical Engineers appearing for CUSAT CAT will get 2 seats reserved for them
1 seat is reserved in the Full-time MBA programme for Army Officer (recommended from Army Headquarters)
1 seat in each course will be reserved for students from the sports category
Some seats are reserved for candidates from the Jewish community
1 seat in each programme is reserved for children of ex-servicemen
15 seats are reserved for Naval candidates
Under additional quota, 2 seats are reserved for candidates from Jammu and Kashmir

CUSAT CAT Application Form 2025

The Cochin University of Science and Technology will make the CUSAT CAT 2025 application form available on its official website. Applicants must check the CUSAT 2025 eligibility criteria before filling the online application form. The first step is to complete the CUSAT CAT registration for 2025. Following successful registration, candidates can proceed to fill out the application form. After filling all the details, candidates have to pay the application fee in online mode and upload the required documents in the form. Applicants who fill the application form before the last date will be able to download the CUSAT CAT 2025 admit card from the official website.

CUSAT CAT Seat Matrix 2025

Programme	Seat Intake
B.Tech in Instrumentation Technology	28
B.Tech. in Naval Architecture & Ship Building	42 (15 reserved for Indian Navy)
B.Tech in Marine Engineering (Residential Programme)	80
B.Tech in Polymer Science & Engineering	20