CUSAT CAT

Option Registration after CAT Examination for B.Tech / M.Sc. (Five Year Integrated) in Photonics Programme and/or B Tech Lateral Entry is mentioned below:Candidates applying for B Tech and/or MSc (Five year Integrated) in Photonics and/or B Tech Lateral Entry cannot select their choices of Branch, Seat category etc., during the time of online submission of application.Candidates who have cleared the eligibility test and included in Rank list for admission to B Tech / B Tech Lateral entry will be given the facility for “Option Registration” after the Common Admission Test (CAT) for a specified period as per their eligibility, to choose the Branch as well as Seat Category (SM/AIM/NRI) etc. in the order of the Candidates’ preference. The “Option Registration” facility will be available in the home page of the candidates who are in the CAT Rank list. After logging into the candidates portal, the qualified and eligible candidates can register their options online.The serial order in which the candidate has selected programmes will be considered as the order of his/her preference and the same shall be applied for all seat allotments. Candidates applying for seats reserved for Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries (CGW) and/or Children of CUSAT Staff  (CHD) should invariably opt for AIM seats as one of their options.Candidates who fail to register their Options during the time allotted for the same will not be given or considered for allotment. The Option Registration for NRI seats will only be available for those candidates who had opted for “NRI Seats” under ‘Special Reservations’ at the time of online submission of application.

To check the important topics for the CUSAT CAT exam, candidates can refer to the exam syllabus provided on the official website of the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). Also, a direct link to download the CUSAT CAT syllabus will be provided on our Shiksha page. The syllabus covers all the important topics and subjects that will be included in the exam. Candidates can also refer to the exam pattern and marking scheme provided on the official website to understand the format of the exam and the weightage of each subject. Additionally, they can practice with previous year question papers and online mock tests to get a better understanding of the exam format and important topics.It's important to note that the CUSAT CAT exam is based on the curriculum of classes 11 and 12 as prescribed by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and other state boards. Therefore, candidates should focus on studying the entire syllabus and not just a few topics.

No, a candidate cannot change the exam centre after downloading his or her admit card. Contact the authorities for guidance if needed. That is, after the application process has been completed and the admit card is generated, the authorities will not entertain requests to change the CUSAT CAT exam center. Exam centres will be allotted as per the preferences submitted by the candidates in the CUSAT CAT application form. Therefore, the candidates are advised to be careful while submitting their preferred exam centres in the application form. Candidates are also advised to visit their allotted exam centre a day before the examination to become familiar with the location and the route.