CUSAT Academic Prospectus 2026, section 6.3
CUSAT’s integrated LL.M. (IPR) Ph.D. and M.S. (IPR) Ph.D. admissions use Test 610, shared with the two-year LL.M. routes. The archive includes earlier paper titles for these programmes.
See the two-year CUSAT LL.M. guide
Exam pattern
- Format
- Computer-based Test 610 has 150 objective questions. Part I has 100 questions and Part II has 50.
- Duration
- 120 minutes.
- Marking
- 4 marks for a correct answer and 1 mark deducted for a wrong answer.
- Merit ranking
- Part I contributes 80% and Part II contributes 20% to the integrated Ph.D. rank list.
When the exam is conducted
- CUSAT scheduled Test 610 on 9 May 2026 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Check the admissions timetable for the next cycle.
Published subject areas
| Subject or topic | Coverage |
|---|---|
English and general knowledge
| Comprehension, written English and general awareness. |
| Analytical reasoning and research capability | Inference, argument analysis and research reasoning. |
Mandatory BCI law subjects
| Revise foundational LL.B. subjects, including contract, torts and criminal law. |
| Intellectual property law | Review the principles behind patents, copyright and trade marks. |
Frequently asked questions
What does the published syllabus cover?
Published subject areas — English and general knowledge, Analytical reasoning and research capability, Mandatory BCI law subjects. See the subject tables above for the full scope covered by this guide.
What is the exam format?
Format — Computer-based Test 610 has 150 objective questions. Part I has 100 questions and Part II has 50 (CUSAT Academic Prospectus 2026, section 6.3).
How long is the exam?
Duration — 120 minutes (CUSAT Academic Prospectus 2026, section 6.3).
Is there negative marking?
Marking — 4 marks for a correct answer and 1 mark deducted for a wrong answer (CUSAT Academic Prospectus 2026, section 6.3).
When is the exam held?
CUSAT scheduled Test 610 on 9 May 2026 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Check the admissions timetable for the next cycle.
Where can I find the official syllabus and exam notices?
Look for the applicable cycle’s syllabus and notices under Official sources. Start with the “CUSAT admissions and current notices” link.
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Official sources
- Official document CUSAT Academic Prospectus 2026 and CAT timetable
- Updates page CUSAT admissions and current notices