Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test — Test Code 104 — Physics, Chemistry and Biology (Integrated M.Sc. Biological Sciences)

Key facts

Conducting body

Cochin University of Science and Technology

Eligible class

Class-12

Exam level

University-Specific

Exam areas

Engineering, Law, Management, Science

Academic year

2026-2027

Syllabus subjects

Biology, Chemistry, Physics

Exam structure

Exam Mode: Online Computer-Based Test (CBT). Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Total Number of Questions: 225 Questions. Total Marks: 900 Marks. Total Duration: 3 Hours (180 minutes). Sectional Distribution: Physics: 60 questions Chemistry: 75 questions Biology: 90 questions Exam Session Logistics: Candidates appearing for both Test Code 101 and Test Code 104 write the Physics and Chemistry tests in common. There is negative marking in the entrance test. Correct Answer: Four (4) marks are awarded (+4). Incorrect Answer: One (1) mark is deducted (-1). Unanswered Questions: Zero (0) marks are awarded. Disqualification Rule: Candidates who fail to answer at least one question in the examination will be disqualified and will not be included in the rank list. The CUSAT CAT 104 exam is structured as follows, with three distinct subjects: | Section Name | Syllabus Subject | Max Marks | Questions Presented | Questions to Attempt | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Physics | Physics | 240 | 60 | 60 | | Chemistry | Chemistry | 300 | 75 | 75 | | Biology | Biology | 360 | 90 | 90 | --