CUSAT DAT 2024: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

CUSAT DAT stands for Cochin University of Science and Technology Department Admission Test. It is conducted by Cochin University of Science & Technology for admissions to various MTech courses. The exam is usually conducted for admissions into MTech programmes, in case of vacant seats after conducting admissions through GATE scores.

CUSAT DAT 2024 Highlights

CUSAT DAT application form are released online in January. Candidates seeking admission need to fill CUSAT DAT application form 2024 by visiting the official website. The application process incorporates various stages like registration, filling out the application form, fee payment, uploading photos and signatures, and final submission. Candidates are required to fill the application form using correct details only otherwise their application would be liable for rejection. It was advised to check the eligibility criteria before filling out the application form. Check the eligibility criteria below.

CUSAT DAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Interested candidates can check the eligibility criteria for CUSAT DAT 2024 below:

• As per educational qualification: Candidates seeking admission to the MTech programme should possess a bachelor’s degree in science and technology with a minimum of 55% marks in the qualifying examination conducted by a recognised university/institute. 
• As per reservation quota: A candidate belonging to SC/ST community is eligible for concession up to 10% marks for admission provided that he/she has a pass in the qualifying examination. Candidates who possess national/state research fellowship with valid scores, with committed financial assistance at the time of seeking admission, in any of the national/state level eligibility tests conducted by the agencies or by industries so recognized by the University for the purpose, are exempted from appearing the CUSAT DAT 2024.

GATE score will not be considered for the following MTech programmes

• MTech Marine Engineering: The admission will be based on the Rank list prepared by giving due weightage to qualifying degree marks (50%), the Admission Test conducted by the Department (40%), and the number of years of experience after obtaining the degree (weightage is at the rate of 1% per year of experience subject to a maximum of 10%). In the case of Marine Engineers possessing MEO Class II Certificate of Competency 5% weightage and for those possessing MEO Class I Certificate 10% weightage.
• MTech in Marine Bio-Technology: Selection of candidates is done by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on behalf of the Department of Bio-Technology, Government of India through a National Test along with all such examinations conducted by the JNU.  For details visit the JNU website. For details on (NCAAH) please visit the official website.

Candidates should refer to the syllabus prior to commencing their preparation. The syllabus comprises all the chapters and their topics that are essential from the examination point of view. Also, it will keep their preparation on track and help them in avoiding unnecessary topics. Candidates should prepare each topic in a good manner to ace the exam. Click on CUSAT DAT syllabus 2024 to check the information in detail.

The exam pattern is the basic structure of the question paper. It imparts information like total questions, marking scheme, exam duration, etc. Candidates must refer to the CUSAT DAT exam pattern 2024 in order to understand the weightage of different sections. Have a look at an overview of the exam pattern in the table given below.

Candidates can follow the CUSAT DAT preparation tips 2024 in order to ace the examination:

• Be familiar with the syllabus
• Make notes of each subject separately
• Revise the study material regularly
• Appear in mock test
• Practice previous years question paper
• Take good care of your health

CUSAT DAT result 2024 will be announced after a few days of the conclusion of the exam. Candidates will be able to check their result by logging in to their account. The exam authority will not share the result through email or post. The result shall comprise various details like candidate’s name, roll number, marks obtained, rank secured, etc. Post result declaration, successful candidates will get the chance to participate in the exam.

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