CUSAT CAT 2026 - Registration Started

Cochin University of Science & Technology was initially constituted as University of Cochin through an Act of the Government of Kerala on 10th July 1971. The University of Cochin was reconstituted as Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in February 1986, redefining its objectives as “the promotion of Graduate and Post-Graduate studies and Advanced Research in Applied Sciences, Technology, Industry, Commerce, Management and Social Sciences”. Cast in the mould of a federal University, CUSAT is now a premier Science and Technology University of the country, which is re-accredited with NAAC ‘A+’ Grade. 

CUSAT has invited applications for the following programmes: 

 Programmes offered for 10 + 2 qualified candidates 

1.1.1 B.Tech. Programmes (Regular) (8 Semesters) 

1. Artificial Intelligence and Data Science 

2. Civil Engineering 

3. Computer Science & Engineering 

4. Electrical & Electronics Engineering

 5. Electronics & Communication Engineering 

6. Information Technology 

7. Mechanical Engineering 

8. Safety and Fire Engineering 

9. Marine Engineering 

10. Naval Architecture and Ship Building 

11. Polymer Science & Engineering 

12. Instrumentation and Control Engineering

 1.1.2 B.Tech Part Time Programmes 

1. B.Tech Civil Engineering

 2. B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 

Five year Integrated Programmes 

1.1.3.1 Five year Integrated M.Sc. Programmes 

1. Five - Year Integrated M.Sc.in Photonics 

2. Five - Year Integrated M.Sc. in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) 

3. Five - Year Integrated M.Sc. in Biological Sciences 

4. Five - Year Integrated M.Sc. in Chemistry 

5. Five - Year Integrated M.Sc. in Mathematics 

6. Five - Year Integrated M.Sc. in Statistics 

7. Five - Year Integrated M.Sc. in Physics 

8. Five Year Integrated M.Sc. in Environmental Science and Technology 

9. Five Year Integrated M.Sc. in Econometrics and Data Science

1.1.3.2 Five Year Integrated M.A. in Hindi Language and Literature 

1.1.3.3 5 - year Integrated MCA Programme

 1.1.3.4 Five Year Integrated Law Programmes 

1. Five year BBA LL.B (H) 

2. Five year B.Com. LL.B (H) 

3. 5 Year B. Sc. LL. B (H) (Computer Science) 

1.1.4 Four Year Under Graduate Bachelor of Vocation Honours (B.Voc. Honours) Data Science and Analytics programme 

IMORTANT DATES

Online Registration and fee payment for CAT (All PG and UG Programmes): 27.01.2026 to 05.03.2026

Computer Based Test (CBT) will be conducted on 9 th, 10 th and 11 th May 2026 tentatively.

For more details and online application: https://admissions.cusat.ac.in/#

National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) 2026: Apply Now

 

National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology, has been set up in 1982 as an Autonomous Body under the Ministry of Tourism, to centrally run and regulate academics for B.Sc. Hospitality & Hotel Administration and ten other structured courses of study that are imparted at the affiliated 21 Central Institutes of Hotel Management, 33 State Government Institutes of Hotel Management, 01 Public Sector Undertaking, 2 PPP run SIHMs and 25 Private Institutes of Hotel Management.

National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination (NCHM JEE) 2026

(a) The B.Sc. (Hospitality & Hotel Administration) Programme at its affiliated Institutes (Annexure-II), is offered by the National Council for Hotel Management and recognized by JNU. 

(b) The Three-Year (Six Semester) course equips students with all the required skills, knowledge and attitude to efficiently discharge supervisory responsibilities in the Hospitality sector. As per NEP 2020, there may be an option of 4th year for the students to get an Honor’s Degree. 

(c) The program involves in-depth laboratory work for students to acquire required knowledge and skill standards in the operational areas of Food Production, Food & Beverage Service, and Rooms Division. It also provides managerial inputs in Hospitality marketing, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Revenue Management, Facility Planning Management, etc. 

(d) Admission to the above Course is through the NCHM JEE. The Score of NCHM JEE is accepted by all the affiliated Institutes for admission to the B.Sc. (HHA) Course in their respective Institutes.

Eligibility Criteria for NCHM JEE-2026

i. A candidate should have passed 10+2 system of Senior Secondary Examination or its equivalent with English as one of the subjects, from a recognized Educational Board. Candidate must have passed English as a subject of study (core/elective/functional) in the qualifying examination. 

ii. Those appearing in 10+2 or equivalent examination can also appear in NCHM JEE 2026 on provisional basis. Provisional admission will stand cancelled if proof of having passed the qualifying examination (10+2 or its equivalent) is not submitted at the time of counselling or at the time of admission or latest by 30 September, 2026. 

Examination Pattern

Type of questions (MCQ) 

 Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude 15 Questions

 Reasoning and Logical Deduction 15 Questions

 General Knowledge & Current Affairs 15 Questions

 English Language 45

 Aptitude for Service Sector 30  Questions

Total 120 Questions

IMPORTANT DATES

Online registration and submission of Application Form (complete in all respect) through NTA Website 26.12.2025 to 25.01.2026 (Upto 5.00 PM) 

Last date for successful transaction of Examination fee (through Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI/ Wallet) 25.01.2026 (Upto 11.50 PM)

Date of Examination:  25.04.2026 (Saturday) 

FOR MORE DETAILS AND ONLINE APPLICTION: https://exams.nta.nic.in/nchm-jee/

NEST 2026: APPLY NOW

 

The National Entrance Screening Test (NEST) is a compulsory online computer-based test for admission to the five-year Integrated MSc programme  in core sciences like Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics offered by the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) and the University of Mumbai - Department of Atomic Energy Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences (UM-DAE CEBS). NISER and UM-DAE CEBS are autonomous institutions established by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, in 2007. These institutes were started with the mandate of providing research-oriented teaching in basic sciences by faculties of practising scientists aimed at creating a national pool of human resources to lead the nation to excellence in teaching and research in basic and applied sciences.

NEST 2026 will be conducted in around 140 cities across India.

The candidates admitted to the Integrated MSc program are eligible to receive an annual scholarship of ₹60,000 through the DISHA program of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. In addition, the scholarship recipients receive a grant of ₹20,000/- per annum for summer internships. Candidates selected by DST for the INSPIRE-SHE program are endorsed for the INSPIRE scholarship by NISER and UM-DAE CEBS. A vast majority of students graduating from the integrated MSc programs offered in the two institutes pursue doctoral research at universities and institutions of repute in India and abroad, including NISER or CEBS and join academia or industry primarily in research positions. The placements of the graduated students from NISER and UM-DAE CEBS provide testimony to the success of this program. Students graduating with overall grades above a certain threshold are eligible to appear directly for the interview for appointment as Trainee Scientific Officer in Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

IMPORTANT DATES

Online Application Closes: 06 April 2026 (11:30 pm)

Date of Examination 06 June 2026, Saturday (2 pm)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION

Candidates must qualify all FOUR eligibility criteria listed below:

• Candidates should have at least three out of the four disciplines of basic sciences, namely, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics, in classes XI and XII.
• Candidates should have passed the class XII examination from any recognised Board in India in the year 2024 or 2025 or should be appearing for the same in 2026. The (provisional) certificate declaring the aggregate should be from a single board. Candidates appearing for the board examination in 2026 must satisfy the eligibility criteria at the time of admission into the programme.
• Candidates must secure at least 60% marks in aggregate or equivalent grade in class XII examination. For candidates belonging to scheduled castes (SC), scheduled tribes (ST), and Divyangjan categories, the minimum requirement of marks is 55% in aggregate or equivalent grade in class XII examination.
• Candidate should secure a rank in the NEST 2026 merit list.

There is no upper age limit for appearing in the NEST 2026 examination and admission to either NISER or UM-DAE CEBS provided all the above eligibility criteria are fulfilled.

How To apply for NEST 2026: Candidates must fill out the online application form linked from www.nestexam.in website only. Previous questions papers are available on the same website.

Registration for CUET(UG)-2026 is LIVE!

The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Scores will be used for admission into UG Programmes in all Central Universities/ Participating Universities for Academic session 2026- 27. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will provide a common platform and equal opportunities to candidates across the country, especially those from rural and other remote areas, and help establish better connections with the Universities. A single Examination will enable the Candidates to cover a wide outreach and be part of the admissions process to various Central Universities and other participating Universities. The list of Central Universities/Participating Universities may be seen at https://cuet.nta.nic.in/participatinguniversities/. 

Common University Entrance Test (CUET (UG) – 2026 will be conducted in 13 mediums across India and abroad for admission into the Undergraduate Programmes for all the Central Universities (CUs) and State/Participating Universities in India for the academic year 2026-27.

 

Total subjects 37 (13 languages + 23 domain-specific subjects + 01 General Aptitude Test). 

Choice of subject:  Candidates may choose upto a maximum of five (05) subjects including languages and General Aptitude Test irrespective of the subjects opted in class XII( Candidates may select the subjects based on the eligibility criteria for a programme of a desired university.)

Medium 13 Indian languages (Assamese, Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu)

 Syllabus

Language Subjects: Language to be tested through reading comprehension (based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary, and Narrative), Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary 

Domain Subjects: As per NCERT syllabus 

General Aptitude Test: general knowledge, current affairs, general mental ability, numerical ability, quantitative reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/statistics), Logical and Analytical Reasoning Choice of Test Paper Candidates may choose upto a maximum of five (05) subjects including languages and General Aptitude Test irrespective of the subjects opted in class XII.*

Marking Scheme: Correct Answer: 05 marks (Five). There will be negative marking for each incorrect answer of 01 (one) mark. 

Mode of the Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT) mode

Total Questions: 50 questions for each test papers. All Question are compulsory.

 Duration: Duration for each test paper would be 60 minutes. 

Shift: The examination will be conducted in multiple shifts, depending on the number of candidates and subject choices.

Eligibility

For appearing in the CUET (UG) - 2026, there is no age limit for the candidates. The candidates who have passed the class 12 /equivalent examination or are appearing in 2026 can appear in the CUET (UG) - 2026 examination. However, the candidates will be required to fulfill the age criteria (if any) of the University / Institution / Organization in which they are desirous of taking admission. 

Important Dates: 

CUET Information Bulletin 2026.

For more details and online application: https://cuet.nta.nic.in