CUSAT CAT Law Syllabus 2023

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CUSAT CAT Law Syllabus 2023

The CUSAT CAT Law Syllabus 2023 is determined by the School of Legal Studies (SLS), Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) which offers LLB, LLM, and PhD courses for law students. Formerly known as Cochin University, CUSAT conducts CAT for its BBA LLB (Hons.), B.Com LLB (Hons.), LLB (Three Year), and LLM courses. Aspiring law students must appear for the Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Aptitude Test (CUSAT CAT) of different levels to secure admission to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Law courses at the university. 

Name of the Exam Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Aptitude Test (CUSAT CAT)
Common Name CUSAT CAT Law 2023
Conducting BodyCUSAT
Applicable Law Courses BBA LLB (Hons.)
B.Com LLB (Hons.)
LLB (Three Year)
LLM
Mode of ExamOnline
Official Websitehttps://admissions.cusat.ac.in/

Students can pick the programme of their interest and start preparing for CUSAT CAT Law 2023 according to the CUSAT CAT Law 2023 Syllabus, which the university prescribes. 

CUSAT CAT Law Syllabus 2023

CUSAT has included General Knowledge, Basic English, Reasoning, and Law related topics in the CUSAT CAT Law syllabus. The content of these topics is based on the learnings of Class XII. 

BBA LLB (Hons.)/B.Com LLB (Hons.) Syllabus

BBA LLB (Hons.) and B.Com LLB (Hons.) have the same aptitude test, which includes 150 objective-type questions. 3 marks are awarded for each correct answer and 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. The test is bifurcated into two parts- Part I and Part II, where each part has equal weightage in the admission process. 

Part I TestPart II Test
Law-Related Matters (25 Questions)
Reasoning/  Logical Thinking (50 Questions)
General English (50 Questions)
GK/Current Affairs (25 Questions)

CUSAT CAT Three Year LLB Syllabus

The aptitude test for CUSAT Three Year LLB Course comprises 150 objective-type questions, which are segregated into two sections- Part I and Part II. Each correct answer is awarded 3 marks, whereas -1 is awarded for each incorrect answer. Both parts of this test carry equal weightage. 

Part IPart II
Legal Aptitude (50 Questions)
Logical Reasoning (25 Questions)
Proficiency in English (25 Questions)
Comprehensive Ability (25 Questions)
GK/Current Affairs (25 Questions)

CUSAT CAT LLM Syllabus

The aptitude test for CUSAT CAT LLM is a collection of 150 questions, which are divided into Part I and Part II. For each correct answer, 3 marks will be awarded and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. Unlike CAT BBA LLB (Hons.)/B.Com LLB (Hons.) and three-year LLB, CAT LLM has two additional tests- Group Discussion and Interview, owing to which Part I and Part II of this aptitude test only have 35% each during the selection process.  

Part IPart II
Proficiency in English and GK
(50 Questions)
Analytical Reasoning Capability (50 Questions)
Compulsory Papers in Law as Prescribed by Bar
Council of India (50 Questions)

CUSAT Law Courses

CUSAT offers Law programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Students must qualify for CUSAT CAT Law to get admission to BBA LLB (Hons.), BA LLB (Hons.), LLB (three years) and LLM courses at this institution. BA LLB (Hons.) and BBA LLB (Hons.) are five-year programmes, LLB is a three-year programme, and LLM is a one or two-year programme. 

CUSAT BBA LLB (Hons.)

BBA LLB (Hons.) is a 5-year dual degree programme that offers business-related subjects such as Financial Management, Business Ethics, and Human Resource Management, among others, and core law subjects. This course focuses on Corporate Law in the last semesters for the benefit of students. During the last 2 years, CUSAT focuses on the legal aspects of Business Administration and the business administration facets of Law. The curriculum of this course is prescribed by CUSAT in accordance with the guidelines of the Bar Council of India (BCI). 

Number of Seats30+ Supernumerary (12)
Duration5 Years
Number of Semesters10
Medium of InstructionEnglish

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CUSAT B.Com LLB (Hons.)

B.Com LLB (Hons.), a 5-year dual degree programme comprising commerce-related subjects such as Entrepreneurship, Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting and core law subjects offer an excellent opportunity to students. By the end of this course, commerce students have postgraduate-level knowledge about the commercial front of Law and the legal side of Commerce. Just like the BBA LLB (Hons.) programme, the curriculum of this course is designed by CUSAT in accordance with the regulations of the Bar Council of India. 

Number of Seats30+ Supernumerary (12)
Duration5 Years
Number of Semesters10
Medium of InstructionEnglish

CUSAT LLB (Three Year)

Anyone interested in law or aspiring to become a lawyer can enrol in this 3 year LLB course, which offers a practical understanding of subjects such as Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Civil Procedure, Moot Court, Law of Evidence, Drafting, and Pleading and Conveyancing, among others. The curriculum for the same is decided by the university, which determines the subjects and exams according to the guidelines of the Bar Council of India. 

Number of Seats40+ Supernumerary (17)
Duration3 Years
Number of Semesters6
Medium of InstructionEnglish

CUSAT LLM 

CUSAT LLM program is designed to ignite the researcher within law students, who can specialise in Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, International Criminal Law, Human Rights Law, Environmental Law, Labour Law, Corporate Law, Consumer and Competition Laws, Intellectual Property Law, International Trade and Investment Law, International Dispute Resolution and Arbitration, and Maritime Law. However, these specialisations are subject to change, as per university regulations.  

Number of Seats40+Supernumerary (12)
Duration1 Year and 2 Years
Number of Semesters for 1 Year2
Number of Semesters for 2 Years4

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CUSAT CAT Law 2023 Exam Dates

As of now, the university has not announced the exact dates of CUSAT CAT Law 2023, but we have tentative dates of crucial events related to the aforementioned exam. To track the exact dates, check out the official website of the university. 

Important EventsTentative Dates
Application Form ReleaseJanuary 27, 2023
Last Date to Apply (With Late Fee)March 15, 2023
CUSAT CAT Law Exam Date May 03 to May 06, 2023
Admit Card ReleaseApril 24, 2023
CUSAT CAT Law ResultsMay 31, 2023

CUSAT CAT LAW 2023 Application Process

It is apprehended that Application Forms for CUSAT CAT Law 2023 will be released in the second week of February. Interested candidates can apply on the official website of the institution. Aspirants should apply within due time to avoid late fee charges. 

Follow these steps to complete the application process:

  • Register on the official website, i.e. cusat.ac.in.
  • After registration, candidates will receive a provisional ID and password.
  • Candidates can now log in using the credentials
  • Fill out the application form and select the desired course
  • Upload the required documents
  • Pay the application fee (For the General category- INR 1000 and Reserved Category- INR 500)
  • Chose the preferred exam centre 

With this, the Application Process will be completed. 

FAQs

Where can we apply for CUSAT CAT Law 2023?

Candidates interested in law can apply on the official website (https://admissions.cusat.ac.in/) and fill up the application form in the second week of February 2023.

Is there a negative marking in CUSAT CAT Law 2023?

Yes. Each question carries 3 marks and 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.

How many questions are asked in CUSAT CAT Law 2023?

CUSAT CAT for BBA LLB(Hons.)/B.Com LLB (Hons.), LLB (Three Year), and LLM contain 150 multiple choice questions (MCQs), which carry 3 marks each.

What is the official website for CUSAT CAT Law 2023?

The official website to check all the admissions-related information on CUSAT CAT law 2023 is https://admissions.cusat.ac.in/.

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