CUSAT CAT Exam Pattern 2023: Exam Mode, Duration, Marking Scheme

CUSAT CAT Exam Pattern 2023: The exam pattern of CUSAT 2023 concludes the number of questions, subjects, marking scheme, time duration, etc. This is a University Level Examination that is organized by the Cochin University of Science and Technology Kerala. The CUSAT CAT (Common Admission Test) is conducted to offer admissions in professional and non-professional courses of the university and campus. The complete information on the CUSAT exam pattern 2023 is mentioned below.

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Highlights of CUSAT CAT 2023 Exam Pattern

Language	English
Type of questions	MCQ
Total number of questions	250 questions
Duration of examination	3 hours
Marking scheme	3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer
Negative marking	1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer
Mode of examination	Online

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CUSAT 2023 Exam Pattern

The CUSAT exam will be conducted in June 2023. It is very important to go through the exam pattern before the exam, for the candidates, to prepare for the examination. The pattern of examination may be different for different subjects. 

Sections	Number of Question	Total Marks
Mathematics	125	375 (125*3)
Chemistry	50	150 (50*3)
Physics	75	225 (75*3)
Total	250	750

The time duration for each paper collectively with all the subjects is 3 hours that is 180 minutes.

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CUSAT CAT 2023 Exam Pattern for Different Courses

The marking scheme and exam pattern for every exam for paper is different from each other. Course wise exam pattern is mentioned below.

For B.Tech and M.Sc in Photonics courses

Subjects	Number of Questions
Chemistry	50
Physics	75
Mathematics	125

For LLB

Subjects	Number of Questions
Logical reasoning	50
GK and current affairs	25
Legal aptitude	50
General English and comprehension	50

For B.Com/ BBA/ LLB

Subjects	Number of Questions
GK and current affairs	25
Logical reasoning	50
Law related matters	25
General English	50

For LLM

Subjects	Number of questions
Logical reasoning	75
Mathematics	75

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CUSAT CAT 2023 Syllabus

The syllabus for CUSAT CAT 2023 exam is given below:

For Mathematics 

• Trigonometric Functions
• Linear inequalities 
• Complex number and quadratic equation 
• Principles of Mathematical introduction 
• Permutation and combination 
• Binomial theorem, 
• Sequence and series
• Straight line 
• Conic sections 
• Limits and derivatives 
• Mathematical reasoning 
• Statistics
• Introduction to three-dimensional geometry
• Inverse trigonometric function 
• Matrices 
• Determinants 
• Linear programming
• Relations and functions 
• Continuity and differentiability 
• Application of derivatives
• Three-dimensional geometry
• Differential equation integral vector algebra probability application of integrals.

For Physics 

• Units and measurements m
• Motion in a plane 
• Laws of motion
• Motion in a straight line 
• Work energy and power 
• System of particles and rotational motion 
• Gravitation 
• Mechanical properties of fluids
• Mechanical properties of solids 
• Mechanical properties of matter 
• Thermodynamics 
• Waves 
• Oscillations 
• Kinetic theory 
• Electric charges and Fields 
• Current electricity 
• Moving Charges and Magnetism 
• Electromagnetic Induction 
• Electrostatic potential and capacitance
• Alternating current
• Magnetism and matter 
• Electromagnetic waves 
• Wave optics 
• Ray optics and optical instrument 
• Dual nature of radiation and matter 
• Atoms nuclei 
• Communication system.

For Chemistry

• Some basic concepts of chemistry
• Structure of atom 
• Chemical bonding and molecular structure
• Classification of elements and periodicity in properties 
• States of matter 
• Thermodynamics 
• Hydrocarbons 
• Redox reaction 
• Hydrogen 
• Equilibrium 
• The S block elements 
• Environmental Chemistry 
• The solid-state 
• Surface chemistry 
• General principles and process of isolation of elements 
• The p block elements 
• The d and f block elements 
• Electrochemistry 
• Chemical kinetics
• Coordination compound alcohols, phenols, and ethers 
• Haloalkanes and Haloarenes 
• Aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acid 
• Amines 
• Polymers
• Chemistry in everyday life
• Biomolecules.

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CUSAT Exam Pattern 2023 Marking Scheme

The marking scheme of the examination is in the way that for every correct answer the candidates will be awarded 3 marks and for every incorrect answer, the candidates will be deducted 1 mark. To qualify for the examination the candidate has to score a minimum of 10 marks in each subject. For Kerala Scheduled Caste in the Kerala Scheduled Tribe community, this information is not applicable.

Candidates are neither awarded any marks nor deducted any marks for unattempted questions. If there is any problem with the questions or an error in the questions then each candidate will be given full marks for that question.

Category	Marking Scheme
For correct response	3 marks will be awarded
For incorrect response	1 mark will be deducted
For no response	Zero mark

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CUSAT CAT 2023 Important Instructions

Important instructions that the candidate have to follow on the exam date to avoid any complication are given below.

• The authorities will provide the outside for working and calculation to the candidates.
• The candidates are allowed to carry a set of stationary inclusive of the pen, paper, sharpener, scale, and eraser.
• The candidates are prohibited to take any electronic devices inside the examination hall.
• In case any unauthorized material is found from any candidate then that candidate will be disqualified.
• It is advised to carefully plan and work out every level because the exam screen will automatically log out after 3 hours that is after the completion of the examination.
• The number of questions’ list will be displayed on the right side of the screen which will be helpful for the students to know how many questions they have answered and how many they have marked for rechecking and so on.
• There will be a color in which the questions will be coded for better identification.

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CUSAT CAT 2023 FAQs