Which university is the best, CUSAT or KTU?
Posted On - Apr 9, 2021CUSAT Kochi is better than KTU. Being older, it is more recognized.
- It is more reputed internationally. CUSAT brand name can help you a lot while applying for higher studies overseas.
- Cochin University of Science and Technology courses are well-structured. The syllabus followed is tougher compared to KTU. So, a degree from CUSAT is more valued.
- KTU is a technological university. It offers courses in this domain only. While CUSAT offers courses from various disciplines such as Arts, Law, etc.
- In terms of placement, CUSAT is better. During the 2020 placement drive, the average and highest CTC received by the students was INR 4.7 LPA and INR 15 LPA.
These are the factors that make CUSAT a better option.
CUSAT is known for its heritage and integrity while KTU lacks it. As far as the syllabus is concerned, CUSAT is tougher than KTU. Since the syllabus is tough, the degree offered by CUSAT is more valuable. Applying for higher study options in foreign universities will become easier.
CUSAT got featured in Times Higher Education ranking and BRICKS ranking recently. Only 31 institutions were selected from India and this was the only university from Kerala to be featured in the results.
If you opt for CSE or EC, you will definitely secure a job. CUSAT has some very rare degree programs like Polymer engineering, Naval Arc, Safety and Fire Engineering, and Photonics. The course, Naval Arc will set up your career. The labs are equipped with sufficient instruments.
The start-up culture at CUSAT is also great. They conduct frequent industry visits. The students actively participate in Campus politics. SOE and CUCEK are the only campuses under CUSAT. Hence the students’ problems get easily conveyed to the authorities and the actions are taken readily. This is not the case with KTU where students' queries are not given priority.
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Categories |
CUSAT |
KTU |
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Course Fee |
3.53 lakh |
3.79 lakh |
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Placement Percentage |
75-80% |
75% |
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Highest CTC |
15 LPA |
7-8 LPA |
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Average CTC |
5-6 LPA |
3.5-4.5 LPA |
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Recruiting Companies |
Infosys, L&T, IBM, TCS, etc. |
IBM, Microsoft, TCS, Infosys, etc. |
Library facility makes CUSAT stand apart. SOE has its own library for literature, engineering books, journals, and magazines.
The syllabus got updated in 2015 and the new syllabus is quite impressive and compatible with the new industry standards.
A major disadvantage of CUSAT is its fee which might be higher than usual. Being a government institution, you would only be guided by teachers. Most of the professors are good but some of them fail to make things clear to the students. But this is applicable to all institutions.
Hostel facilities are limited. If you fall into the general category, you would not get a hostel in the first year. But there are many private hostels near the campus. So, accommodation is not a big issue.
