CUCAT Preparation 2025 - Calicut University conducts CUCAT annually for admissions to several UG and PG programmes to University Teaching Departments, affiliated colleges and University Self Financing Centres. Since Calicut University is such a renowned institute, students from Kerala and all over the country apply for CUCAT. Each year, the university admits nearly 3 lakh students. This implies the increase in competition and the difficulty level of this university entrance exam. CUCAT preparation is becoming more and more demanding every year. But with a clear plan in mind, CUCAT preparation 2025 should not be a massive challenge. It has become increasingly important that aspiring students start preparing for CUCAT 2025 well in advance. In this article, we will take a look at how to prepare for CUCAT 2025. Let’s go.
CUCAT 2025 Syllabus
Before getting into CUCAT 2025 preparations, aspiring students must go through the syllabus of their chosen course. The university decides the CUCAT syllabus, but they do not make it readily available on their official website. However, they do provide sample papers and older question papers of the test. Based on that, you can check out the course-wise CUCAT 2025 syllabus.
CUCAT 2025 Pattern
Another important detail of the test that the students must be aware of is the test pattern. Before starting CUCAT preparation 2025, they must be familiar with the test pattern. As per the CUCAT pattern, students have to attempt the test in 1 or 2 hours based on the course they have picked. The CUCAT question paper is heavy on multiple-choice questions. However, for language courses and some other courses, the test paper also includes some descriptive questions. The MCQs hold 4 marks each and there is also a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. The marks allotted to the descriptive questions may vary (usually 5 and 10 marks) based on the type of question. It has been observed that the descriptive questions are usually short-essay type. Another type of descriptive question may require students to comment on a given situation, issue or any other relevant topic.
How to Prepare for CUCAT 2025?
Once familiar with the pattern and the syllabus, students can follow the CUCAT 2025 preparation tips mentioned below.
- Prepare a timetable - Take note of the number of days left for the exam. Divide the syllabus among these days but leave a few days for some final revisions and practice. This step-wise approach will ensure that you do not miss out on any of the topics of the CUCAT syllabus.
- Stick to it - It is important that you stick to the plan that you’ve made for a fruitful CUCAT preparation.
- Pick the right material - Stick to one or two guidebooks, dig up old notes, and go through them religiously. A simple Google search will help you find the best books for CUCAT preparation.
- Revise - Take some time out daily and weekly to revise the stuff you have studied to ensure maximum retention.
- Take breaks - In order to not exhaust yourself, you must take essential, well-deserved breaks. Get up and take a walk after every couple of hours of studying. Indulge in your hobbies, listen to music, chat with your friends, or do anything that helps you unwind. However, make sure that you don’t get carried away. Set alarms if it helps.
- Solve questions - Solve as many questions as you can until the day of the test. Look up CUCAT question papers, sample papers and mock tests. This will well help you get into the feel of the exam and analyse your progress.
Importance of the Right Study Material for CUCAT 2025 Preparation
The study material for any entrance exam includes the best books, sample papers, question papers, mock tests, etc. and here’s the why and how of the best of all of it.
- Picking the best books ensures that your material is reliable. You can check for reviews, and look up the credentials of the authors and the contents of the books before making a purchase or just picking them up for studying.
- Additionally, you can also check if the books include subject-wise or topic-wise questions and some practice papers. That makes for a complete package.
- In addition to getting you into the feel of the exam, solving sample papers, question papers and mock tests also helps identify the areas of the syllabus that you find difficult. If you’re having trouble scoring in certain topics, you can work on them some more.
- You can also time yourself while taking these practice papers to work on your speed.
FAQs on CUCAT 2025 Preparation
Some FAQs related to CUCAT preparation 2025 are provided below.
Q: How many sections in the CUCAT question paper?
There are no specific number of sections in the CUCAT question paper. The papers may or may not have sections depending on the course chosen by the students. The total number of questions is also course-specific. But according to past trends, some papers will have 50 question and the others 100.
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Q: What is the marking scheme for CUCAT?
Based on past trend of this entrance examination, all questions hold 4 marks. However, there is also a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. However, it must also be noted that descriptive questions (usually common for language courses, philosophy courses, etc.) may hold 5 or 10 marks depending on the length or word limit of the answer. Descriptive questions may be of the short essay type or they may require the examinees to comment on a prompt, situation, topic, etc.
Upvote Q: What is the exam pattern of CUCAT exam?
The Calicut University UG Entrance Exam pattern is as such that students will be provided with OMR sheets and plain papers to write their answers. The duration of the entrance exam will be 2 hours. Candidates will have to write down their answers with a pen on the allotted answer sheets. The questions will be asked in both English and Malayalam.
Upvote Q: Who releases the CUCAT exam pattern?
CUCAT 2024 exam pattern is released by Calicut University. The CUCAT Exam pattern and marking scheme is as such that the question paper will have MCQs in the objective questions format. The duration of the CUCAT is two hours and the exam is held in offline mode, i.e. pen and paper test.
Upvote Q: Who conducts CUCAT exam?
CUCAT exam is conducted by University of Calicut. To know more about CUCAT exam, candidates need to refer the table given below:
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Name of Exam | Calicut University UG Entrance Exam |
Conducting Body | University of Calicut |
Programmes Offered | Undergraduate (UG) Courses |
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If your name does not appear in the CUCAT rank list, it usually means that you have not qualified for the counseling process. Typically, only candidates who are included in the rank list are invited for counseling. However, it's a good idea to check the official admission website or reach out to the
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Calicut University does not specify the number of times you can take CUCAT. This may imply that you can take the entrance exam at least a few times.
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Candidates who have appeared for CUCAT will be informed about their counselling and admission process on their registered email IDs and phone numbers.
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The marks obtained in CUCAT by candidates are mentioned in the merit list or rank lists alongside their ranks, registration numbers, names, CAP IDs, and categories.
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Applicants can fill in their choice of exam centre cities while filling the CUCAT application forms. However, it must be noted that the venue, its address and other details will be available on the CUCAT admit card.
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A CAP ID or Central Admission Process ID is generated when students first register on the Calicut University Directorate of Admissions website. This ID and password are used to log in for various stages of the CUCAT admission process like the release of the admit card and for checking results. The s
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The category-wise and programme-wise application fee of CUCAT 2025 is provided in the table below.
| Category | PG/ Integrated PG/ MPEd/ BPEd/ BPES | LLM |
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| General | INR 580 | INR 790 |
| SC/ST | INR 255 | INR 370 |
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No, in order to get admission to the MSc Clinical Psychology programme at Calicut University, aspirants must have a BA or BSc degree in Psychology from Calicut University or some other recognised institute.
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CUCAT is conducted offline (pen and paper based test). The questions on the test paper are available in English and Malayalam. Aspirants must note that the applications for this entrance exam are only available online on the university official Directorate of Admission portal.
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Calicut University conducts CUCAT annually for admissions to various UG and PG programmes.
And, yes, Calicut University is a prestigious institute. Established in 1968, it is the largest university in the state of Kerala. As per the NIRF 2024 University Rankings, the university has made it in the to
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My name is not mentioned in CUCAT rank list. Will I be called for counselling?