CUSAT CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria - Check Age Limit, Marks Required, No of Attempts, Important Factor

CUSAT CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Cochin University has set the minimum eligibility criteria for CUSAT CAT 2026 that candidates must fulfil to become eligible to apply for the examination. They must fulfil all the prerequisites listed as CUSAT CAT eligibility criteria 2026 and check the same carefully before filling out the CUSAT CAT application form. The eligibility norms give a fair idea to the applicants of whether or not they are eligible to apply for CUSAT CAT.

The eligibility criteria describe requirements like age limit, nationality, educational qualification, professional qualification, reservation and relaxation of criteria, etc., for the interested candidates who wish to apply and appear for the CUSAT CAT 2026 exam.

Candidates must make a note that the eligibility criteria of CUSAT CAT is different for different B.Tech programmes. It will be mandatory for the applicants to satisfy the eligibility criteria, or else the applicants will not be granted admission. Below mentioned details are for only B.Tech programmes. Apart from the B.Tech Programme, CUSAT CAT is also conducted for various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes such as B.Voc Business, M Sc.(5 years integrated), Law programmes, MBA, MCA, M.A programmes and M.Sc., MFSc and M. Voc programmes and M. Tech programmes.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria for 5-Year Integrated Law Programmes

The offered 5-year law courses via CUSAT CAT 2026 include - BBA LLB (H) and B.Com LLB (Hons), Five Year B.Sc LLB (Hons) [Computer Science]. Here are some crucial points related to the CUSAT CAT 2026 eligibility criteria for 5-year integrated law programmes - 

BBA LLB (H) and B.Com LLB (Hons)-

• The applicants must have completed their 12th standard examinations with 60% for the science group.
• Those who are from the commerce/ humanities/ arts stream must have at least 55% of marks for the 10+2 examination.
• They must have finished their 10 plus two examinations from a recognised Board of Education.
• Those from the SC/ ST or SEBC communities must have a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2.

B.Sc LLB (Hons) [Computer Science] -

• The student must have accomplished 10+2 with 50% marks.
• He must have had Mathematics/ Computer Science as one of the subjects in 10+2.
• Please note that applicants from the General Category must have obtained 65% marks in 12th standard.
• For those from the SC/ST /SEBC communities, the relaxation will be determined by the university.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Seat Matrix for 5-Year Integrated Law Programmes

CUSAT CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria for 3-Year LLB

The minimum requirements for the 3-year LLB include -

• The individual must have passed the graduation with 50% marks in the aggregate in any stream from a university recognised by the Cochin University of Science and Technology.
• Those from the SC / ST / SEBC categories have to achieve at least 45% in their last qualifying degree examination.
• Students who are yet to receive their results may also apply. However, they have to produce their mark lists at the time of counselling, or else their candidature will be cancelled.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Seat Matrix for 3-Year LLB Programme

CUSAT CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria for LLM (2-year)

The CUSAT CAT 2026 eligibility criteria for LLM comprises the following pointers -

• Students must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from any approved university in Kerala or any similar qualification with at least 50% or similar CGPA grade.
• They also must have secured rank in the Common Admission Test organised by the university.
• SC/ ST applicants will have a concession for marks in the qualifying examination as per government policies.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Seat Matrix for LLM

CUSAT CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria for B.Voc in Business Process and Data Analytics

Here is the CUSAT CAT 2026 eligibility criteria for B.Voc in Business Process and Data Analytics- 

• Students must pass the 10+2/ Higher Secondary Examination organised by the Board of Higher Secondary Examinations, Government of Kerala or an equivalent examination with Mathematics / Economics/ Statistics as one of the Subjects.
• They must have secured a minimum of 50% in the examination.
• Those belonging to Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) communities are qualified to apply if they have minimum pass marks in the last qualifying examination.
• SEBC applicants of the state from the non-creamy layer will get a 5% relaxation in the minimum mark requirement for the qualifying examination.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Seat Matrix for B.Voc

CUSAT CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria for 5-Year M.Sc Integrated Programmes

Some of the offered courses under the 5-year M.Sc Integrated Programmes include - M.Sc Biological Sciences, M.Sc Chemistry, M.Sc Mathematics, M.Sc Physics, M.Sc Statistics, M.Sc Computer Science, etc. Please find the eligibility criteria for CUSAT CAT 2026 for the said courses below. 

M.Sc Biological Sciences - A minimum of 50% in the 10+2/ Higher Secondary Examination/ qualifying examination from a recognised Board of Education with subjects such as Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

M.Sc Chemistry, M.Sc Mathematics, M.Sc Physics, M.Sc Statistics, M.Sc Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) - At least 50% in the 12th standard from Board of Higher Secondary Examinations, Government of Kerala/ Central Board of Secondary Education etc., with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as subjects.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Seat Matrix for 5-Year M.Sc Integrated Programmes

CUSAT CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech

Find out the significant points related to the CUSAT CAT 2026 eligibility criteria related to B.Tech -

Educational Qualification for all B.Tech Programme and B. Tech Polymer Science & Engineering (except B.Tech Marine Engineering Programme, B.Tech. in Naval Architecture & Ship Building and B.Tech. in Instrumentation Technology):

• The applicant should have cleared 10+2 of the State of Kerala or any other equivalent examination with 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry subjects when taken together.

• Also, the applicant must have secured at least 50% marks in Mathematics separately in the qualifying examination.

• SEBC applicants of Kerala State belonging to the non-creamy layer category must have obtained 45% (5% relaxation) in the qualifying examination.

• Applicants belonging to Kerala Scheduled Cast (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) communities are eligible to apply if they have minimum pass marks in the qualifying examination. 

Educational Qualification to Apply for B.Tech Marine Engineering Programme through CUSAT CAT 2026

• Applicants must have completed their class 12 at least 60% aggregate marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in qualifying examination or equivalent from the state of Kerala or any other accepted examination by the University.

• Also, the applicant must have secured at least 50% marks in Mathematics separately in the qualifying examination.

• Applicants applying for this programme must have secured 50% marks in English in either Class 10 or 12. This is even applicable to applicants belonging to the reserved (SC/ST) category.

• Diploma or Vocational applicants are not eligible to appear for CUSAT CAT 2026 examination.

• Applicants also must have produced the physical and eye fitness certificate from a medical officer approved by the DG Shipping at the time of admission.

Educational Qualification to Apply for B.Tech. in Naval Architecture & Ship Building through CUSAT CAT 2026

• The applicant must have cleared 10+2 of the State of Kerala or the examination of any other University/ Board accepted by the University as equivalent with 60% marks in PCM ( Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) subjects when taken together.

• Applicants must have taken the PCM group as compulsory subjects along with other subjects in the qualifying examination.

• Applicants must have secured at least 50% marks individually in Mathematics.

• SEBC applicants of Kerala State belonging to the non-creamy layer category must have obtained 55% (5% relaxation) in the qualifying examination.

• Applicants belonging to Kerala Scheduled Cast (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) communities are eligible for applying if they have minimum pass marks in the qualifying examination. 

Educational Qualification to Apply for B. Tech in Instrumentation Technology through CUSAT CAT 2026

• The applicant must have obtained 10+2 of the State of Kerala or the examination of any other University/ Board accepted by the University as equivalent with 60% marks in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) subjects when taken together.

• Applicants must have secured at least 55% marks individually in Mathematics.

• SEBC applicants of Kerala State belonging to the non-creamy layer category must have obtained 55% (5% relaxation) in the qualifying examination.

• Applicants belonging to Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) communities are eligible for applying if they have minimum pass marks in the qualifying examination. 

CUSAT CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria for MBA - Full Time (2 years)

Check out the CUSAT CAT 2026 eligibility criteria for MBA (full time) -

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks or similar CGPA grade.
• The applicants belonging to the Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) can apply with minimum pass marks in the last qualifying examination.
• SEBC category students of Kerala certified as non-creamy layer will get 5% relaxation in the marks of the last qualifying degree.
• They must have secured valid rank in either KMAT conducted by CEE, Govt. of Kerala, C-MAT of AICTE, IIM-CAT (November 2024 Only) etc.

CUSAT CAT 2026 Seat Matrix for MBA

CUSAT CAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria: Nationality, Age Limit, Number of Attempts

 The detailed eligibility criteria for CUSAT CAT 2026 examination is elaborated below

Nationality Eligibility to Apply for CUSAT CAT 2026

• Applicant must be an Indian citizen applying for B.Tech programmes.

• Also, applicants from Kerala, applying within the state quota must submit domicile documents to confirm the same. 

• For the rest of the programmes, foreign candidates can also apply. They will need to share NRI documents to apply for the same. 

• Any Indian Citizen /Overseas Citizen of India /Person of Indian Origin is eligible to apply for NRI seats.

Age Limit Criteria to Apply for CUSAT CAT 2026

• The examination conducting authority has given an age limit for some specific programmes.

• For those applicants applying for B.Tech Marine Engineering Programme, the maximum age limit is 25 years as of September of the current year.

Number of attempts:

• There is no restriction on the number of attempts CUSAT CAT examination. The only thing that applicants need to focus on is eligibility criteria.