CUSAT LLB CAT 2018: Counselling Schedule for CUSAT 2018 BBA LLB/ BCOM LLB have been released. Information regarding the same has been provided below. Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is a government-owned autonomous science and technology university located in Cochin, Kerala, India. It conducts Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to various Undergraduate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Programme in its affiliated College/Institute. The candidate who qualify this test get admission to the below-mentioned programme. This article will contain information about the overview of CUSAT LLB CAT for the academic session 2018-19.
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The candidates, who are included in the rank list for BBA LLB/ BCOM LLB at School of Legal Studies are directed to report for Counselling and admission on 20th July 2018 at 9.00 am Seminar Complex near Administrative Building CUSAT. Candidates who report after 10.00 am will not be considered for Counselling and admission. Candidates should bring required fees and all certificates in original (including Non-creamy Layer certificate for (SEBC and OBX candidates) and community certificate for (SC/ST candidates).
To download the rank list of BBA LLB/ BCOM LLB 2018 – Click Here
Programmes offered via CUSAT CAT LLB 2018
Candidate have to qualify the LLB Common Entrance Test in order to get admission into one of the following course
| S. No | Programme offered | Test Code | Seat Intake | Duration of course |
| 1. | B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) / | 201 | 30 | 5 years |
| 2. | B. Com.,LL.B.(Hons.) | 30 | 5 years | |
| 3. | LLB | 619 | 40 | 3 years |
CUSAT LLB CAT 2018 Important Dates and Updates
The official authority has released the CUSAT CAT LLB 2018 Counselling schedule information brochure in the form of PDF. To download the CUSAT CAT LLB 2018 Counselling schedule – Visit the counselling section given below.
The official examination authority has released the notification for the academic session 2018-19. The dates related to CUSAT LLB CAT 2018 has been also announced by the authority. The table provided below has been updated as per the official notification of 2018.
| S. No | Events | Dates |
| 1. | Release of admission brochure 2018 | 7th February 2018 |
| 2. | Release of online application form | 8th February 2018 |
| 3. | Last date of registration without late fee | 8th March 2018 |
| 5. | Availability of Admit Card 2018 | 17th – 29th April 2018 |
| 6. | CUSAT LLB CAT 2018 Examination | 28th and 29th April 2018 |
| 7. | Publication of Answer key | 1st week of May 2018 |
| 8. | Declaration of Result | 3rd week of May 2018 |
| 9. | Dates of Counselling | To be announced later |
CUSAT LLB CAT 2018 Counselling
CUSAT LLB CAT Counselling/Admission schedule 2018 has been released. Time, venue and list of the document to be carried on the day of counselling are also provided in the PDF. Link to download the CUSAT LLB CAT 2018 Counselling PDF is provided below. Appeared and qualified candidates must report to the designated centre to report for counselling and seat allotment. Counselling schedule will be released online at the official website soon after the publication of merit list. Candidates need to fill their choice of course in order of their preference. The admission authority will allot seat to the qualified candidates as per their rank, choice of course and seat availability.
To check and download the CUSAT LLB CAT 2018 Counselling schedule. The information is provided both in Regional and English language as well – Click Here
Eligibility Criteria CUSAT LLB CAT
The official examination conducting authority of CUSAT LLB CAT 2018 has released a set of eligibility criteria. The candidates who are willing to apply for the test must fulfil all the criteria mentioned below to take the test.
| S. No | Courses | Eligibility Criteria |
| 1. | (1) 5 Year B.Com LL. B. (Hons. (2) 5Year BBA. LL.B. (Hons.) | Academic qualification- Candidates must have passed in 10+2 qualifying examination with 60% marks including languages in Science / Commerce group or at least 55% marks including languages in Arts / Humanities. Age criteria- Should not have completed 20 years of age on July 1st of the year of admission; 22 years in the case of SC / ST and OBC candidates. |
| 2. | (3) 3 Year LL.B (Regular-Evening) | Academic qualification- Bachelor’s Degree with 50% aggregate marks in any discipline of a University recognized by CUSAT. (45% for SC/ST/OBC). Candidates have to obtain No Objection Certificate from their employer. |
Application Form of CUSAT LLB CAT 2018
In order to take the CUSAT LLB CAT 2018, applicants need to fill up the application form. Application form for the year 2018 had been released online on 8th February 2018 at the official website of CUSAT. Before filling up the form, a candidate must go through the above-mentioned eligibility criteria of that particular course/programme in which they want to opt for.
Step by Step guide to Apply for the CUSAT LLB CAT 2018
- Click on the link given here.
- Applicants need to register and create a “Login ID”.
- Fill up the details like personal information, academic qualification and address of communication.
- Upload the scanned images of photograph and signature
- payment of application fee
- Submit the application form and take the printout of the same for future use.
Application fee of CUSAT LLB CAT 2018
Amount to pay as application fee for CUSAT LLB CAT 2018 depends on the category of the candidates. Application fee varies for the different category of the candidates. The application fee for all the categories is provided in the table below
| S. No | Category | Amount |
| 1. | General Candidates | Rs. 1000 |
| 2. | SC/ST Candidates | Rs. 500 |
| 3. | Candidates who apply under NRI Quota/ Children of Indian Gulf Workers (CGW) | Rs. 6000 |
Exam Pattern for CUSAT LLB CAT 2018
CUSAT conducts Common Admission Test for enrollment to the various LLB programme. Exam pattern provides details about the question paper. One gets the idea of pattern and marking scheme of the test paper. Exam pattern for CUSAT LLB CAT 2018 is provided below.
| S. No | Particulars | Details |
| 1. | Examination Date | 28th and 29th April 2018 (announced) |
| 2. | Medium of Language | English |
| 3. | Mode of Examination | Online (Computer based) |
| 4. | Duration of Exam | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| 5. | Number of question | 150 |
| 6. | Total Marks | 450 |
| 7. | Type of Question | MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| 8. | Marking Scheme | 3 Mark will be awarded for correct answer. |
| 9. | Negative Marking | 1 will be deducted for wrong answer. |
Syllabus for CUSAT LLB CAT 2018
The syllabus and Subject question paper for 5 Year B.Com LL. B. (Hons.) , BBA. LL.B. (Hons.) and 3 years LLB programme are provided below. Candidates who applied for the test must check the syllabus before beginning the preparation for the test.
The Test for B.B.A., LL.B.(Hons.) / B.Com.,LL.B (Hons.) comprises 150 objective type questions designed to test the proficiency in the following topics
| S. No | Subject Combined | Number of Question |
| 1. | General English | 50 |
| 2. | Ability in Reasoning and Logical Thinking | 50 |
| 3. | General Knowledge and Current affairs | 25 |
| 4. | Law Related Matters | 25 |
LLB Syllabus: The Test for 3 years LL.B. Course (Test 619) comprises 150 objective type questions designed to test the proficiency in the following topics
| S. No | Subject Combination | Number of question |
| 1. | English | 25 |
| 2. | Comprehension ability | 25 |
| 3. | General Knowledge/Current affairs | 25 |
| 4. | Legal aptitude | 50 |
| 5. | Logical Reasoning | 25 |
NOTE: The maximum marks will be 450. Applicants for the above irrespective of whether or not they are applicants for any other programmes, have to necessarily take the Test 619.
CUSAT LLB CAT 2018 Admit Card / Hall Ticket
Hall Ticket must be carried to the examination hall on exam day. The official authority will issue admit card for CUSAT LLB CAT online for the registered candidates only. Registered applicants can access the admit card online by clicking on the link “CUSAT LLB CAT Admit Card 2018” from 17th to 29th April 2018. Admit Card carry the name of the candidate, examination city and address of the venue, examination date and time, roll number and registration number.
Examination Center
Exam centre is a place where the examination is being conducted. CUSAT LLB CAT will take place in many cities across all the district headquarters of Kerala. Applicants need to choose one examination centre as per their choice from the provided list while filling up the application form. Examination city chosen will be mentioned on the admit card.
Answer Key for CUSAT LLB CAT 2018
Candidates who appeared in CUSAT LLB CAT 2018 can check and match their response with the answer key. The official authority will release the answer key for all the programmes separately. Candidates can access the answer key online by visiting the official website tentatively in 1st week of May 2018. Applicants can analyze their score with the help of answer key.
Result of CUSAT LLB CAT 2018
The result of CUSAT LLB CAT will be declared by the official authority after the conclusion of the test. Candidates can view and download the CUSAT LLB CAT result for the year 2018 online tentatively in the 4th week of May 2018. The result will contain the Course, category and rank obtained in the entrance examination.
Cut-off for CUSAT LLB CAT 2018
By considering the average marks obtained by the applicants, the official examination authority prepares the cut-off or minimum qualifying marks for the CUSAT LLB CAT. The cut-off marks will be declared after few days of result declaration. Candidates can check the cut-off on the official website. Applicants need to secure equal or more than cut-off marks to be eligible for the counselling rounds. Candidates are advised to tally their marks obtained in the exam with the cut-off mark for CUSAT LLB CAT 2018 in order to find themselves eligible or not for the subsequent rounds.
Merit List for CUSAT LLB CAT 2018
Based on the marks secured by the candidates in the CUSAT LLB CAT Exam, Merit List will be prepared by the official authority. Merit list contains names of the shortlisted candidates who has obtained more than or equal to the cut-off mark. Merit List will be prepared for all the programmes separately. The merit list will be published on the official website after some days of the cut-off declaration. Merit list for B Com LLB, BBA LLB and 3 Year LLB are prepared on the combined basis of the CAT score and performance in the Interview and Group Discussion as indicated below:
| S. No | Particulars | Percentage Weightage |
| 1. | Part I of CAT | 40% |
| 2. | Part II of CAT | 40% |
| 3. | Group discussion | 10% |
| 4. | Interview | 10% |
Seat Reservation of CUSAT LLB CAT 2018
A certain percentage of the seat is reserved for the candidates belonging to different categories. A certain amount of academic fee is also waived to the applicants belonging to special categories. Aspirants need to fill their respective category while filling up the application form. Students claiming reservation are required to produce valid supporting documents in the prescribed format at the time of counselling in order to avail the benefit of reservation of seats. There are various reserved categories against which certain number are reserved in the Institute.
Contact Details
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Kochi-682025, Kerela, India
Phone: 0484-2577100, 2577159
Fax: 0484-257688
Email: [email protected]
