The Common Admission Test (CAT 2026) conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) for admission to various academic programmes will commence on Saturday and conclude on Monday. A total of 55,059 candidates are scheduled to appear for the examinations, comprising 47,359 applicants for undergraduate programmes and 7,700 for postgraduate programmes.
Examination Centres
The tests will be conducted at 121 centres, including 109 centres within Kerala and 12 outside the state. Around 1,892 candidates will appear from centres outside Kerala. According to university officials, Bengaluru has the highest number of applicants among the out-of-state centres, followed by Delhi and Chennai.
Important Notice for Delhi Candidates
The test centre allotted for candidates appearing in New Delhi has been changed to HRL DIGITAL SOLUTION. Candidates are advised to download their updated admit cards from their candidate profiles and appear for the examination at the revised venue.
Reporting Time and Documents
Candidates must report to the examination centres at least 90 minutes before the commencement of the test. They are required to carry a printed provisional admit card along with an original photo identity card or a DigiLocker document for verification.
Changes in CAT 2026
This year, the university increased intake by 10% in eight programmes across law, engineering and science streams. Significant changes have also been introduced to the marking scheme. Under the revised scheme, candidates will receive four marks for every correct answer, while one mark will be deducted for each wrong response. Candidates who fail to attempt at least one question will be disqualified and excluded from the rank list.
Revised BTech Admission Pattern
The Test Code 101 pattern for BTech admissions has also been revised. Applicants are now required to secure a minimum combined normalised score of 10 in mathematics, physics and chemistry, replacing the earlier requirement of separate qualifying marks in each subject.
For more details, candidates can check Madhyamik Result 2026 online at TOI and real-time WB 10th result updates. They can also check Gold Rate in Kochi, Silver Rate in Kochi, Bank Holidays in Kochi, and Public Holidays in Kochi.
