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The Cochin University of Science and Technology will soon release the CUSAT CAT Law Exam Pattern for B.Com. LLB, BBA LLB, LLB, LLM, and LLM (IPR) programmes for the year 2023. The candidates can check for CUSAT CAT Law exam pattern 2023 details on the university’s official website once released. The application form will be released tentatively in February 2023. For the latest updates regarding the exam pattern for the year 2023, read the entire article. Here is a general overview of the examination pattern based on the previous year (2022) of the CUSAT CAT Law exam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of Examination | Online Computer-based Test (CBT) |
| Duration of the Examination | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Type of Question | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Number of Questions Asked | 150 |
| Marking Scheme | 3 Marks will be Awarded for Every Correct Answer |
| Negative Marking | 1 Mark will be deducted for Each Wrong Answer |
| Language of the Examination | English |
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Note: The CUSAT CAT Law is yet to release an official notification regarding the examination pattern for the year 2023. However, you are advised to check the below-mentioned details for the general exam pattern and more!
CUSAT CAT Law Exam Pattern
Candidates can get admission to a number of courses available at CUSAT by qualifying for the CUSAT CAT Law exam pattern. The exam patterns for all these different courses are as follows:
BBA/B.Com LLB (5-Year)
Both the BBA LLB and B.Com LLB programmes consist of a regular course of study for a minimum period of 10 semesters in five years after completing the plus two. The exam pattern for both of the courses is similar. The examination will be conducted in two parts. There will be a total of 150 questions and the duration will be 2 hours (120 minutes). The question will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Here is the exam pattern of the previous year for aspiring candidates to get a hold of the exam pattern.
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
| Logical Reasoning | 50 |
| General Knowledge/Current Affairs | 25 |
| General English and Comprehension | 50 |
| Law Related Matters | 25 |
The rank list for the CUSAT BBA LLB and B.Com LLB will be prepared based on the following weightage:
| Particulars | Percentage of Weightage |
| Part I of CAT | 50% |
| Part II of CAT | 50% |
LLB (3-Year)
Much like BBA LLB and B.Com LLB, the LLB entrance examination comprises 150 questions divided into two parts. The total duration for the paper is 2 hours (120 minutes). All the questions are objective-type questions (MCQs).
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
| Logical Reasoning | 25 |
| General Knowledge/Current Affairs | 25 |
| Proficiency in English | 25 |
| Comprehensive Ability | 25 |
| Legal Aptitude | 50 |
The rank list for the CUSAT LLB will be prepared based on the following weightage:
| Particulars | Percentage of Weightage |
| Part I of CAT | 50% |
| Part II of CAT | 50% |
LLM and LLM (IPR, 2-Year)
The exam pattern for the CUSAT CAT LLM and LLM (IPR) examination is different from BBA LLB, B.Com LLB, and LLB. The pattern for both LLM and LLM (IPR) is common. The duration for the CUSAT CAT LLM exam is 3 hours (180 minutes). The exam paper will be divided into two parts, i.e, Part I and Part II. Part I will be a combined assessment of proficiency in English and analytical reasoning capability whereas Part II will be a compulsory paper in Law as prescribed by the Bar Councill of India (BCI). The total number of questions will be 150 and it will be in the Multiple-choice Questions (MCQs) format.
| Subjects | Number of Questions |
| Proficiency in English and General Knowledge | 50 |
| Analytical Reasoning Capability | 50 |
| Compulsory paper in Law as prescribed by the Bar Councill of India | 50 |
The rank list for the CUSAT LLM and LLM (IPR) will be prepared based on the following weightage:
| Particulars | Percentage of Weightage |
| Part I of CAT | 35% |
| Part II of CAT | 35% |
| Group Discussion | 15% |
| Personal Interview | 15% |
Additionally for admission to the CUSAT LLM and LLM (IPR) programme, after qualifying for the entrance examination, candidates are required to appear for a Group discussion and a Personal Interview. Only those candidates shortlisted based on the marks scored in the entrance will be called for the Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
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CUSAT CAT Law Exam Marking Scheme
The CUSAT CAT Law Exam Pattern 2023 for different courses has been discussed in detail in the above paragraphs. The marking scheme of the CUSAT CAT Law Exam 2023 for various law courses will be released soon by the exam conducting body. Here we have a marking scheme pattern from the previous year to help the students prepare better for the upcoming exam.
| Course | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Minimum Marks (to be Eligible for Merit List) |
| BBA/B.Com LLB | 150 | 450 Marks | 10 Marks |
| LLB | 150 | 450 Marks | 10 Marks |
| LLM and LLM (IPR) | 150 | 450 Marks | 10 Marks |
Key Guidelines Regarding Marking Scheme
Along with knowing the CUSAT CAT Law Exam Pattern 2023, candidates must follow the guidelines to plan for the exam accordingly. The key guidelines are given below:
- The candidates must keep in mind that for incorrect answers, there will be a negative marking applicable. 1 mark will be deducted for every wrong response from the paper and for every correct response, the candidate will be awarded 3 marks respectively.
- The aspiring candidate must try to score a minimum of 10 marks in each subject to be shortlisted in the merit list (the merit list will be prepared solely based on the scores scored by the candidates in the CUSAT CAT Law Exam 2023).
- According to the instructions of CUSAT, the negative marking will not be applicable for any unanswered/unresponded questions.
- In case, if the question in the exam paper is wrong, then the candidate is eligible to get full marks on that particular question, as per the instruction of the exam conducting body, i.e CUSAT.
FAQs
The CUSAT CAT law examination application form will be released tentatively in February 2023.
The university offers B.Com. LLB, BBA LLB, LLB, LLM, and LLM (IPR) for undergraduate and postgraduate respectively.
There will be approximately 150 questions in the CUSAT CAT law examination 2023.
The duration of the CUSAT CAT law examination 2023 is 2 hours (120 minutes).
Negative marks will apply in the CUSAT CAT law examination 2023. For every incorrect response, 1 mark will be deducted.
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