What is the eligibility criteria for CUSAT CAT exam?

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    Candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria like age limit, educational qualification, percentage, etc. to apply for CUSAT CAT. Applicants are advised to check the CUSAT CAT eligibility criteria before filling application form. Look at the overview of CUSAT CAT eligibility criteria for BTech programmes from the table below. 

    Course  

    Eligibility  

    Marine Engineering 

    • Secured 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the Class 12 or equivalent from Kerala Board or any other recognised Board. 
    • Studied in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English in the qualifying examination. 
    • Secured minimum 50% in the English subject either in Class 10 or in Class 12 (applicable to all the categories). 
    • Candidates have to submit physical fitness and eye fitness certificates as well. The certificate should be obtained from Medical Examiners and approved by DG Shipping. 

     

    Naval Architecture & Ship Building 

    • Scored 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the Class 12 examination or equivalent from Kerala Board or any other recognised Board. 
    • Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics should be the compulsory subjects along with the other subjects in the qualifying examination. 
    • Obtain 50% in the Mathematics subject. 
    • Must have scored 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics when taken together. 

    Instrumentation & Technology 

    • Obtained 60% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics when taken together in the qualifying examination. 
    • Obtain 55% in the Mathematics subject. 

    Polymer Science & Engineering 

    Passed Class 12 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as an optional subject or any other equivalent examination with 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised Board.  

    Secured 50% in the Mathematics subject. 

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