CUSAT CAT 2022 Exam Pattern: The CUSAT CAT exam pattern 2022 is released on the official website admissions.cusat.ac.in. It is released in the prospectus. This examination will be online Computer Based Test (CBT). The CUSAT CAT exam pattern will be published along with the prospectus on the official website. Total duration of the CUSAT CAT 2022 examination will be 3 hours. Through CAT a student can apply for various undergraduate, post-graduate, and Ph.D. courses in the university. The Common Admission Test (CAT) Use of a single language is carried out i.e. English except for MA Hindi Language and Literature. The number of questions and parts vary from course to course. Scroll down below to check out the exam pattern, syllabus, preparation tips of CUSAT CAT 2022.
CUSAT CAT 2022 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for CUSAT CAT consists of the details related to the exam & question pattern including the exam mode, exam duration, marking scheme, the number of questions, etc. Being aware of the exam pattern is as important as studying for one. Hence, below is the detailed exam pattern for CUSAT CAT 2022.
- Duration: Total duration of this examination is 3 hours (unless mentioned otherwise).
- Type of Question: The question’s type is Multiple choice Question (MCQ) or objective type based on the plus two syllabus.
- Exam Language – English (except MA Hindi language and literature)
- Mode of CUSAT CAT 2022 – Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Marking scheme – S = 3R ‐ 1W; For each right answer, three (3) marks will be awarded
- Negative marking – for each wrong answer, one (1) mark will be deducted.
- Total Marks: Total 100 marks are contained in CUSAT CAT examination. 2 marks for each questions.
- Conducted by: this examination is conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology.
CUSAT CAT 2022 Course-wise Pattern
The given exam pattern is based on previous year’s data and can be adhered to.
BBA LLB/B.COM LLB – 201
| Sections | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Legal Aptitude | 25 |
| Logical and Analytical Reasoning | 50 |
| General English | 50 |
| General Knowledge/ Current Affairs | 25 |
| Total Number of Questions | 150 |
B.Tech Programmes/M.Sc Programmes – 101
| Sections | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 125 |
| Physics | 75 |
| Chemistry | 50 |
| Total Number of Questions | 250 |
1 Year LL.M/2 Year LL.M (IPR)
| Sections | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Proficiency in English and GK | 50 |
| Analytical Reasoning Capability | 50 |
| Compulsory papers in Law (prescribed by BAR Council of India) | 50 |
| Total Number of Questions | 150 |
B VOC Programmes (2 hours exam)
| Sections | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Numerical Ability | 60 |
| English Proficiency | 45 |
| Comprehending and Logical Reasoning | 45 |
| Total Number of Questions | 150 |
MCA Programmes – 501
| Sections | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 75 |
| Logical Reasoning | 75 |
| Total Number of Questions | 150 |
Syllabus of CUSAT CAT 2022
All important topics of the CUSAT CAT 2022 Examination is given below.
BBA LLB / B.Com LLB
- Law Related Matters: Contracts and Constitutional Law, Intellectual and Property Rights, International Law and Torts, IPC and CrPC.
- Reasoning / Logical Thinking: Alphabet Test, Classification, Analogy Test, Coding – Decoding, Number Series, Seating Arrangement, Direction Sense Test etc.
- General English: Spotting Errors, Re-arrangement, Sentence improvement, Spelling Test, Synonyms and Antonyms, One word substitution etc.
- GK / Current Affairs: History, Geography, Indian Polity, Indian Economy, General Knowledge etc.
LLB
- Logical Reasoning: Series, Blood Relations, Directions, Critical Reasoning, Syllogism, Analogy etc.
- Legal Aptitude: Contracts and Constitutional Law, Intellectual and Property Rights, International Law and Torts, IPC and CrPC etc.
- English Language and Comprehension: Jumbled Word / Sentences, Fill in the blanks, Incorrect sentences, Unseen passages, Essay Writing etc.
- General Knowledge: Important Awards, Sports, Science & Art, Literature, Overview of History and Geography, Science and Environment etc.
LLM / LLM (IPR)
- Proficiency in English and GK: Important Awards, Sports, Science & Art, Science and Environment, Incorrect sentences etc.
- Analytical Reasoning Capability: Seating arrangement, Complex arrangements, Ranking and time sequence test, Blood relations etc.
- Law related questions (As prescribed by Papers by BCI): Contracts and Constitutional Law, Intellectual and Property Rights, International Law and Torts.
LLM (IPR) Ph.D
- Proficiency in English
- General Knowledge
- General Aptitude in Intellectual Property Law
- Analytical and Reasoning Ability
- Aptitude to do Research
Preparation tips for CUSAT CAT 2022
- Practicing previous year’s papers- It is the best revising technique ever. Nothing prepares the applicant more than a 3 hour sitting for the exam. CUSAT has provided all the previous year’s question papers on its official website.
- Exercise time management – No matter how well studies the topics are if a candidate can’t reach the question on the time it is over. Skim through your paper before you start and assign time limits to each section. This way you’ll be aware when you are losing a lot of time in one section.
- Study Smarter, Not Harder – Know your pattern, syllabus, and the most important topics. Attack subjects strategically and try to finish the syllabus a week before the exam.
About CUSAT CAT 2022
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) conducts CAT Admission Test every year. Through CAT a student can apply for various undergraduate, post-graduate, and Ph.D. courses in the university. The Common Admission Test is a Computer-Based test and various students appear in the same to avail admission. The university offers many degree courses such as B.Tech Programmes/M.Sc Programmes, BBA LLB/ BCOM LLB, LLM, MCA etc. To get admission in this university, students have to pass the CAT 3hours examination.
FAQs for CUSAT CAT 2022 Exam Pattern
Ans. The CUSAT CAT 2022 exam will be conducted in Mid-July 2022. Please also refer the prospectus and time table published in the web site admissions.cusat.ac.in for details and for any notifications in future.
Ans. CUSAT CAT 2022 is strictly objective with a time frame of 3 hours.
Ans: This examination will be held in English language (except MA Hindi language and literature).
Ans. No, the university holds its entrance for BBA LLB and B.Com LLB i.e. Common Admission Test (CAT). Hence, a candidate is required to clear CAT to get admission.
Ans: This examination will be held in online Computer based.
