CUSAT Is Tough

Is Cochin University of Science and Technology CUSAT CAT exam tough? I heard that CUSAT CAT exam is not easy to clear.

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Cochin University of Science and Technology CUSAT common admission test is the engineering entrance exam conducted by the Cochin University every year for admission in to its various graduate and post graduate engineering courses.

Yeah, CUSAT CAT is slightly typical exam as there is a negative marking of 1 mark for every wrong answer.

CUSAT CAT exam pattern-

Paper-1: In this paper, there will be questions from Mathematics (10+2 level)

Paper-2: This paper will consist of the questions from Physics and Chemistry

Subjects No. of Questions Marks
Physics 75 225
Chemistry 50 150
Mathematics 125 375
Total 250 750

Exam Type: Objective type

Question Type: Multiple choice with four options. Choose single correct answer

Total Questions: 250

Maximum Marks: 750

Marks for each Correct Answer: 3

Negative Marks for Incorrect Answer: *1 (1 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer)

If a question is left un attempted by a candidate then no mark (zero marks) will be awarded for that question

Total time to attempt Paper-1: 2 hrs. (120 minutes)

Total time to attempt Paper-2: 2 hrs. (120 minutes)

CUSAT CAT Syllabus

Mathematics Syllabus:

Sets, Relations and Functions
Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Matrices and Determinants
Permutations and Combinations
Mathematical Induction
Sequences and Series
Limit, Continuity and Differentiability
Differential Equations
Three Dimensional Geometry
Vector Algebra
Statistics and Probability
Trigonometry
Mathematical Reasoning

Physics Syllabus:

Physics and Measurement
Kinematics
Laws of Motion
Work, Energy and Power
Gravitation
Properties of Solids and Liquids
Oscillations and Waves
Electrostatics
Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Currents
Dual Nature of Matter and Radiation
Atoms and Nuclei
Electronic Devices
Communication Systems

Chemistry Syllabus:

Some Basic concepts in Chemistry
States of Matter
Atomic Structure
Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure
Chemical Thermodynamics
Solutions
Chemical Kinetics
Hydrogen
Block Elements (Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals)
Co-Ordination Compounds
Environmental Chemistry
Some Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry
Hydrocarbons
Polymers
Bio Molecules
Chemistry in everyday life
General Topics
Gaseous and Liquid States
Extractive Metallurgy
Energetic
Electrochemistry
Chemical Kinetics
Chemical Equilibrium
Carbohydrates
Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding
Amino acids and Peptides