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CUSAT Admission 2024: Dates, Eligibility, Selection Criteria, Application Process

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CUSAT Kochi is known for its flagship B.Tech program which is offered in 11 specializations. B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering is the most popular course at Cochin University. For admission into the program, candidates are required to appear for CUSAT CAT exam and participate in the counseling conducted by the university for the final seat allotment. CUSAT charges a total fee of INR 1.86 Lakhs for its B.Tech program.

CUSAT Kochi admission process involves other national level examinations too such as GATE, CAT for the programs such as M.Tech and MBA respectively. The selection criteria, cutoff, dates, eligibility, and application process are discussed in the article. Know More: CUSAT Courses and Fees

Table of Content

CUSAT Kochi B.Tech Admission

1.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

CUSAT Kochi M.Tech Admission

2.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

CUSAT Kochi Integrated M.Sc Admission

3.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

CUSAT Kochi LLB Admission

4.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

CUSAT Kochi M.Sc Admission

5.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

CUSAT Kochi MA Admission

6.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

CUSAT Kochi M.F.Sc Admission

7.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

CUSAT Kochi LLM Admission

8.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

CUSAT Kochi MCA Admission

9.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

CUSAT Kochi MBA Admission

10.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

CUSAT Kochi M.Phil Admission

11.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

CUSAT Kochi PhD Admission

12.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

CUSAT Kochi Application Process
CUSAT Kochi FAQs

CUSAT Important Dates

Events	Important Dates
UG & PG
Online Registration for CAT (All PG and UG Programmes except Ph.D,M.Tech and Diploma Programmes)	January 27 to February 26, 2023 (with fine upto 06/03/2023)
Remittance of fee (online only)	January 27, to March 7, 2023
Downloading of Admit Cards	April 18 to May 1, 2023
MBA
Online Registration to MBA programmes	January 27 to February 26, 2023 (with fine upto 06/03/2023)
Remittance of fee (online only)	January 27, to March 7, 2023
M.Tech
Online Registration to M.Tech programmes	January 27, to April 8, 2023 (with fine upto 17/04/2023)
Remittance of fee (online only)	January 27 to April 18, 2023
Online Registration for seats reserved for International Candidates	January 27, to April 17, 2023
Diploma
Issuance and receipt of applications for Diploma Programmes from the Department/Schools concerned	January 27, to April 17, 2023
Phd
Issuance and receipt of applications for Ph.D/PDF Programmes from the Department/Schools concerned	January 27, to April 17, 2023

CUSAT B.Tech Admission 2023

CUSAT Kochi offers a four-year B.Tech program in 11 specializations, namely, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture & Ship Building, Polymer Science & Engineering, Safety & Fire Engineering, and Instrumentation Technology.

Admissions to the B.Tech program are done through the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the university.

CUSAT Kochi also accepts admissions for B.Tech Lateral Entry (admission to 2nd year).

CUSAT B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and have a minimum aggregate of 60%
Three-year Diploma (for B.Tech Lateral Entry) in the relevant field from a recognized university/institute.

CUSAT B.Tech Selection Criteria

Selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of scores in the CAT test conducted by the university. Seats are allocated on the basis of merit list, availability of the seats, and other factors.

Selection for B.Tech Lateral Entry candidates will be done on the basis of the Lateral Entrance Test (LET) conducted by the university. Based on the rank obtained in LET, the university decides the remedial courses for the selected candidates.

Check More: CUSAT Kochi Cutoff

CUSAT M.Tech Admission 2023

CUSAT Kochi offers full-time M.Tech in 11 specializations. Admissions into the program are done on the basis of scores in the GATE or DAT/JNU entrance examination.

CUSAT M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

The candidate needs to have a B.Tech. or equivalent degree from any university of Kerala or a CUSAT recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks.

CUSAT M.Tech Selection Criteria

Selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of GATE scores. If there is a shortage of candidates having valid GATE scores, the other candidates can be considered for admission after qualifying DAT in the relevant subjects.

CUSAT Integrated M.Sc Admission 2023

CUSAT Kochi offers a five-year integrated M.Sc program in the field of Photonics, Science, and Computer Science under three different departments. After successful completion of the program, students will be getting a degree in B.Sc and M.Sc. Admissions into the program are done through the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the university.

CUSAT Integrated M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

For Integrated M.Sc in Photonics 10+2 awarded by the State of Kerala with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as the optional Subject and have a minimum aggregate of 50%
SEBC candidates of Kerala State who are certified as belonging to the non-creamy layer are eligible for 5% relaxation in the minimum required marks for the qualifying examination.
For M.Sc in Computer Science, Candidates with a minimum of 75% marks at +2 level of education (Intermediate, CBSE/ICSE/HSC/All-State Boards or Equivalent) with science subjects Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are eligible to apply.

CUSAT Integrated M.Sc Selection Criteria

The candidates applying for the Integrated M.Sc program need to qualify in the CAT exam conducted by CUSAT. The subjects of the CAT exam for the Integrated M.Sc. the program comprises Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.

The questions of the CAT exam are objective-type multiple-choice, which is based on the 10+2 syllabus. The exam duration is 3 hours. There are 250 objective questions:

Mathematics – 125 questions

Physics and Chemistry – 125 questions

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CUSAT LLB Admission 2023

CUSAT Kochi offers a full-time LLB program for a duration of three years. The program has a total intake of 60 and is being offered under the Department of School of Legal Studies. Admissions into the program are done through the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the university.

CUSAT LLB Eligibility Criteria

The candidates seeking admission to the LLB program, need to have a Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 55% marks in aggregate from a CUSAT recognized university.

Note: The State Government/Central Government permanent employees need to provide the NOC from the employer to take admission in the LLB program. Also, the candidates should be working in the 30Km radius of the Thrikkakara Campus of CUSAT.

CUSAT LLB Selection Criteria

The admission in the LLB program is based on the rank achieved in the CAT test conducted by CUSAT. The candidates need to appear in the group discussion and interview after qualifying for the CAT test.

The CAT test for the LLB program consists of 150 objective-type questions to test general knowledge, aptitude, logic, and reasoning. The questions are divided into:

Part 1

Law related matters – 25 questions

Reasoning/Logical Thinking – 50 questions

Part 2

General English – 50 questions

GK/Current Affairs – 25 questions

The rank is decided based on the following criteria:

Part 1 of CAT – 25% weightage

Part 2 of CAT – 25% weightage

Group Discussion – 30% weightage

Interview – 20% weightage

CUSAT M.Sc Admission 2023

CUSAT Kochi offers admission to the M.Sc program which is being offered in almost 20 disciplines for a duration of two years. The program is being offered in the field of Science, Technology, and Information Technology. Admissions into the program are done through the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the university.

CUSAT M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

The candidates interested in the M.Sc. programs need to have a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with minimum 55% marks.

CUSAT M.Sc Selection Criteria

The candidates need to qualify in the CAT test conducted by the university to take admission in any of the M.Sc. programs.

CUSAT MA Admission 2023

CUSAT Kochi offers a two-year MA program in three disciplines, namely, Applied Economics, Hindi Language & Literature, and Translation in German/Russian. Admissions into the program are done through the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the university.

CUSAT MA Eligibility Criteria

The candidates looking for admission in the MA programs need to have a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant subject from a CUSAT recognized university.

For MA in Hindi Language and Literature, the candidates should have a BA/B.Sc. degree with Hindi being one of the subjects and a minimum of 45% marks in Hindi.
For an MA in Translation in German/Russian, the candidates should have a BA/B.Sc. degree and a Diploma in the concerned language.
For MA in Applied Economics, the candidates need to have a BA Economics degree with a minimum of 55% marks.
The candidates having the B.Com., BBA, BBM degree with Economics as one of the subjects and 60% marks in aggregate are also eligible to apply.
The candidates having the B.Sc. A mathematics/Statistics degree with 65% marks are also eligible to apply.

CUSAT MA Selection Criteria

The selection of the candidates for the MA program at CUSAT will be based on scores obtained in the CAT exam conducted by the university.

CUSAT M.F.Sc Admission 2023

CUSAT Kochi offers an M.F.Sc program in Food Safety and Trade under the department of the School of Industrial Fisheries for a duration of two years. Admissions into the program are done through the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the university.

CUSAT M.F.Sc Eligibility Criteria

The candidates interested in this program need to have a Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries/ Food Technology/ Food Science/ Food Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Zoology with a minimum of 55% marks.

The candidates having a Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries/Food Technology/Food Science are also eligible to apply for admission in M.F.Sc. program.

CUSAT M.F.Sc Selection Criteria

The candidates must qualify in the CAT test conducted by the university to take admission in the M.F.Sc. program.

CUSAT LLM Admission 2023

CUST Kooch offers two post-graduate programs in LAW. The programs are:

1-year LLM program
Two-Year LLM Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) program [Duration of the course is subject to syndicate approval]

Admissions to both programs are done through the Common Admission Test (CAT) followed by A Group Discussion and Personal Interview conducted by the university.

CUSAT LLM Eligibility Criteria

For the 1-year LLM program, the candidates need to have a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 55% marks from a university of Kerala or an equivalent degree from a CUSAT recognized university.

For the Two-Year LLM (IPR) program with a minimum of 55% marks from a university of Kerala or an equivalent degree from a CUSAT recognized university.

CUSAT LLM Selection Criteria

The selection of the candidates for all the LLM programs is based on the qualifying score of the CAT test conducted by the university followed by the GD and Interview. The test consists the objective-type questions to test the aptitude of the candidate. The test has two parts:

Part 1

Proficiency in English and General Knowledge.

Analytical and reasoning capability and aptitude to do research.

Part 2

Compulsory papers in Law as prescribed by the Bar Council of India.

The rank is decided based on the following weightage:

Part 1 of CAT – 35% weightage

Part 2 of CAT – 35% weightage

GD – 15% weightage

Interview – 15% weightage

CUSAT MCA Admission 2023

CUSAT Kochi offers an MCA program to regular and sponsored candidates for a duration of three years. The university also accepts admissions for the MCA Lateral Entry (admission to 3rd semester).

CUSAT MCA Eligibility Criteria

The candidates seeking admission to the MCA program need to have any of the following qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Science with Mathematics being one of the subjects and minimum 55% marks in aggregate except the language and humanities subjects.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics/Information Technology/Computer Science/Computer Applications/Engineering/Technology with minimum 55% marks in aggregate except the language and humanities subjects.
The maximum age limit of the candidates for the MCA programs is 40 years on 1st August of the year of admission.

CUSAT MCA Selection Criteria

The candidates need to qualify the CAT test conducted by CUSAT to take admission in the MCA programs. The test comprises 150 objective-type questions to test the aptitude and capability of the candidates. The number of questions are divided into:

Computer Science and Applications – 100 questions

Logical reasoning – 50 questions

CUSAT MBA Admission 2023

CUSAT Kochi offers two types of MBA programs, Full-Time and Part-Time for a duration of two years and three years respectively. The part-time evening professional MBA program offers a specialization in International Business and Travel and Tourism.

Admissions into the program are based on the scores in management entrance tests - KMAT of Kerala or C-MAT of AICTE or CAT of IIMs followed by a GD and PI round conducted by the university.

CUSAT MBA Eligibility Criteria

The candidates need to have a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

CUSAT MBA Selection Criteria

The candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of scores in CAT/ KMAT/ C-MAT examination. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a group discussion round and those who qualify the same will be required to appear for a personal interview. Final selection will be made on the basis of performance in the entrance test and GD & PI round.

CUSAT M.Phil Admission 2023

CUSAT Kochi offers an M.Phil program in the fields of Hindi, Mathematics, and Chemistry for a duration of one year.

CUSAT M.Phil Eligibility Criteria

The candidates interested in the M.Phil. programs need to have a Master’s Degree in the relevant subject.

If the candidate is working, an experience certificate and the NOC from the employer need to be submitted.

CUSAT M.Phil Selection Criteria

The interested candidates need to qualify in the DAT test conducted by the university. An Interview for the DAT-qualified candidate will also be conducted by CUSAT to grant permission for the M.Phil. programs.

CUSAT Ph.D. Admission 2023

CUSAT Kochi offers a Full-Time and Part-Time Ph.D. research program to pursue the Ph.D. degree. The availability of the areas of research and vacancies need to be verified through the proposed Supervising Guides. The Minimum and maximum duration to complete the program is 2 year and 6 years respectively.

CUSAT Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

The candidates looking for registration in the Ph.D. program need to have a Master’s Degree with a minimum of 55% marks from a CUSAT recognized university.

The following categories are also eligible to apply for the Ph.D. programs:

Candidates having National/State Research Fellowship with valid scores and committed financial assistance.
Teachers working in the Universities/Aided Colleges in Kerala.
Teachers working in Quasi-Government/Government Institutions recognized by CUSAT.
Scientists in National Level Research Laboratories with five years of continuous service.
Foreign Nationals sponsored by the Government of India under a scholarship scheme.

CUSAT Ph.D. Selection Criteria

The interested candidates need to qualify the DAT test conducted by the university with a minimum of 50% marks. The DAT has two parts – A written Test and an Interview.

The rank of the candidates is decided based on the following weightage:

Marks scored in Master’s Degree – 30%

Marks scored in the DAT written test – 50%

Marks obtained in the DAT interview – 20%

CUSAT Kochi Application Process

CUSAT provides admission for all the courses through an entrance test either conducted by the university itself or through a national-level qualifying test. The admission forms will be available online on the university website.

To apply online to take admission in the various programs of CUSAT:

Go to the CUSAT official website.
Register to the website by clicking New Candidate Registration.
Fill up the basic details, such as Name, Date of Birth, Mobile No., a valid and active Email ID.
Select the registration criteria as applicable in the You are registering for section.
Select a security question from the Security Question dropdown list and enter its answer in the Answer section.
Enter the security PIN as shown on the page.
Click the Confirm button.

Note: Before clicking the Confirm button, make sure that all the entered personal details are correct. These details cannot be modified later in the application form. The Email ID works as the Username and a One-Time Password (OTP) will be sent to the registered mobile no, which works as a password to login.

Login using the username (Email ID) and OTP.
You will be asked to change the password first. Change the password and continue with filling up all the other required details.
Submit the filled-up details.
Upload your recent color photograph (Passport size – 3.5 cm x 405 cm).
Upload your signature (3.5 cm x 1.5 cm).
Make the online payment of the application fee by using Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card after logging in to the Home page and clicking Online Payment.
Logout once the registration process is complete.

Notes: The admit cards will not be sent by post. The candidates need to download the admit card from the website.

The candidates will get the list of programs that they are eligible to apply as per their given educational qualification. Each candidate can select multiple programs that they are interested in by selecting the right-side box.

CUSAT Admission 2023 FAQs

Ques. How many seats are offered in CUSAT?

Ans. CUSAT offers 90 seats each in B.Tech specializations under its School of Engineering. The seat matrix for B.Tech courses under other schools is as follows:

Instrumentation & Control Engineering: 28
Naval Architecture & Ship Building: 34
Polymer Science & Engineering: 20

Out of the total seats offered at CUSAT, 50% of seats are reserved as State Merit Seats for Kearalites having lower fees rate. 45% of School of Engineering seats are offered as All India Merit Seats having higher fees rate which can be opted by both Non-Keralite to Keralite applicants.

Ques. Is CUSAT a government college?

Ans. CUSAT (Cochin University of Science and Technology) is a state government-owned university in Kochi, Kerala. The university was founded in 1971 as the University of Cochin through an act of the Kerala Legislature, which was the result of a campaign for postgraduate education in the state.

Ques. What entrance exam is required for admission in B.Tech at CUSAT?

Ans. Admissions into the B.Tech program at CUSAT Kochi are done on the basis of CAT (Common Admission Test). In addition to this, candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board.

Ques. Is 6000 a good rank in CUSAT CAT?

Ans. With this rank, you will not be able to get admission into CUSAT, Kochi. The closing cut-off rank for CUSAT was around 6000 for all the branches and your rank is lower than this. So, unfortunately, you won't be able to get admission with this rank at CUSAT.

Ques. Can I get direct admission to CUSAT Kochi?

Ans. CUSAT Kochi does not accept direct admission to any UG, PG, and Doctoral programs. The admissions are done on the basis of entrance exams like CUSAT CAT/GATE/DATCMAT/KAT. However, the university gives direct admission to the MA program provided you have completed your bachelor’s from a CUSAT recognized university.

Ques. How can I get admission for the B.Tech Lateral Entry at CUSAT Kochi?

Ans. CUSAT Kochi accepts B.Tech Lateral Entry (Admission to B.Tech 2nd Year) and the selection of the candidates for the same is done on the basis of the LET exam. To be eligible for admission, candidates must have a three-year Diploma in the relevant stream.

Ques. What is the CUSAT fee Structure?

Ans. The fee structure of the programs offered by CUSAT are as follows:

COURSE	FEES
B.Tech	INR 46,600 (1st Year Fees)
B.Sc + M.Sc	INR 21,440 (1st Year Fees)
M.Sc	INR 6,415 (1st Year Fees)
MBA	INR 32,810 (1st Year Fees)
M.C.A	INR 33,530 (1st Year Fees)
Ph.D	INR 8,525 (1st Year Fees)
B.Com + L.L.B	INR 26,815 (1st Year Fees)

Ques. Which entrance test is required for admissions into M.Tech at CUSAT?

Ans. For admission into the M.Tech program at CUSAT, candidates are required to appear for the GATE examination. The university also conducts a written test and personal interview for further selection.

Ques. What is the selection criteria for Ph.D. at CUSAT?

Ans. Selection of the candidates for the Ph.D. program at CUSAT is done on the basis of DAT followed by a written test and personal interview conducted by the university. The rank of the candidates is decided based on the following weightage:

Marks scored in Master’s Degree – 30%
Marks scored in the DAT written test – 50%
Marks obtained in the DAT interview – 20%

COURSE	ADMISSION LINK
BE/B.Tech	Admission Link
MBA/PGDM	Admission Link

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Cochin University of Science and Technology - [CUSAT]: 108 answered questions

Which is better, CUSAT or SASTRA (for computer science engineering)?

Mukesh Singh

19 Jul 21

Among the above two institutes, CUSAT is a better option for engineering in Computer Science, considering the enormous opportunities provided by the institute.

The main campus of CUSAT is excellent, having decent-level architecture and facilities inside the campus.
In terms of technological events, there are tons of opportunities for students to participate in CUSAT. The institute is almost ready to set up its own Start-up mission to promote entrepreneurship and explore the potential of students.
The teachers of CUSAT are very supportive of the students, having a lot of experience in their fields.

The table below gives a brief level of comparison between the two institutes.

Particulars	CUSAT	SASTRA
Average Salary Offered (CSE)	7.2 LPA	9.3 LPA
Highest Salary Offered (CSE)	22 LPA	28 LPA
Major recruiters	L&T, Cisco, Vedanta	Microsoft, IBM, TCS

CUSAT has a lot to offer to its students, specifically in branches like Computer Science and Engineering, which offers excellent packages in their placement.

What is the Best & Worst of studying at CUSAT?

Susmita Guho

19 Apr 21

There are various “no choice” situations studying at CUSAT. Here are some of them.

One of the best things about CUSAT is the uniform. You don’t need to worry about repeating your dresses. You just need to wake up in the morning, wear that shirt and move to the classes. There is no need to change the outfit even if anyone is sleepy and move ahead to the next class without any fuss.
Next, there are very few places nearby to visit. One can only have comfort at their flats.
The language is way different and the locals of those areas do not understand a bit. People speak up a lot of things in the face of other people as they are unable to understand the language.
The location is one of the best things when you wake up in the morning as it is serene. You can browse the areas at night. Students were often found playing badminton at midnights.
There are frequent strikes in the area. In terms of the future, CUSAT usually provides decent opportunities at good places for their students.

These are some of the things I heard from my friends at the institute. Hope this helps.

What are the minimum percentage required for a student in class 12 Bihar board exam to get an admission in the CUSAT if he has cleared the CUSAT entrance exam?

Ahalya Bose

22 Jul 21

Well, the minimum percentage required for a student in class 12th Bihar board exam to get admission in the CUSAT depends upon the field you choose. If we see in fields such as Instrumentation Technology, Marine Engineering, etc all require different eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Tech in Instrumentation Technology:

Passed class 12th or equivalent examination from any state or national board in India, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry took together.
Secured 55% marks in 12th or equivalent overall.

B.Tech. in Naval Architecture & Ship Building:

Passed class XII or equivalent from Kerala or any other board/university accepted by CUSAT with minimum aggregate marks of 60% (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics mandatory) and secured a score of at least 50% marks in Mathematics separately.
They are also required to have scored minimum aggregate marks of 50% in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in class XII or equivalent.

B.Tech in Polymer Science & Engineering:

Passed class 12 from the state of Kerala with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as optional subjects.
Candidates must have passed any other examination accepted by the university as equivalent thereto with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and 50% marks in Mathematics separately.

B.Tech in Marine Engineering:

Secured at least 60% aggregate marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in Class XII or equivalent.
Secured a minimum aggregate mark of 50% in English studied in either Class X or XII.
For this course, you have to go under a physical and eye fitness certificate at the time of admission obtained from Medical Examiners approved by DG Shipping.

Taking admission in any of the fields of CUSAT is worth it. If you get a chance to get into CUSAT do take it. Being a National University, it has its importance and reputation.

What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at CUSAT?

Sreeja Prasad

19 Apr 21

CUSAT helps to get a number of opportunities and is definitely a good place to start your career. If you are not from native Kerala, then you may find some difficulties and you need to adjust in terms of food, surrounding, language, and many other things. But with time things will get easier as there are some great people out there who will help you with everything.

Here are some of the tips that may help you.

College: You need to work hard if you want to survive here. It is important to attend the lectures, make assignments, and score well on the tests. The college is very serious about attendance. The course curriculum is almost the same for all the branches in the first year. But there have been reports of ragging in the college campus as well as its hostel.
Location: Kerala is a nice place. The weather is almost the same throughout the year. Umbrella is very important as it gets rainy anytime throughout day and night. The transport facilities are good. Both roadways and railways are a mode of transport. Buses are also available for travel throughout the state. If you are from outside of Kerala you may need to learn some common important terms in the language.
Food: It might be difficult for the students to adjust in the terms of food. Especially, the vegetarians have to adjust a little bit more as vegetarian food is less available.

There are a lot of things to explore in Kerala and it is a great opportunity to get to this place and enjoy it every bit.

What is the reputation of cusat students?

Shweta Sasidharan

26 Jul 21

I have a friend who is an alumnus of this institute. He had 62.5% in his graduation from CUSAT. In an interview, when he mentioned his percentage calling himself an average student. The interviewer weighed 62.5% from CUSAT above the same percentage of other university graduate students.

The major industry recruiters or MNCs come for placements like Cisco, TCS, L&T, IOCL, Wipro, Godrej, Infosys, CEAT, ONGC, Saipem, Standard Chartered, Vedanta, Dr. Reddy’s, IBM, Oracle, and more. In conclusion, the CUSAT graduates have an excellent reputation in the industry.

My CUSAT rank is 195 and KEAM I believe will be in 1500. Which one should I choose, CUSAT or CET, TKM, COE Thrissur?

Arjun Chatterjee

26 Jul 21

CUSAT and CET are close competitors, but CUSAT is the ultimate winner. CET is also not bad, but it’s slightly bland than CUSAT. Both the institutes have decent placements. All others are far away from comparison with these two.

A few points to be considered before choosing are below:

CUSAT is a Tier-1 college and is well-known in the country and around the world. It is ranked 1001+ in World University Ranking 2021.
CET is culturally rich. It has grand cultural fests in the college as compared to CUSAT.
The alumni network of both institutes is strong.
In CUSAT, most of the top placements are in CSE, IT, and Fire & Safety.
There are limited companies coming for EEE, ME, and Civil. It has become a common scenario for these branches.

Criteria	CUSAT
Fee	INR 3.53 Lakhs
Average CTC	INR 4.7 LPA
Highest CTC	INR 15 LPA

In conclusion, if you want to go for higher studies outside India or incubate a start-up, CUSAT is the best institute.

What are the facilities in the hostels at CUSAT?

Akshay Raman

22 Jul 21

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) provides hostels for students. Hostels at CUSAT are residential units that foster community living.

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has a central office, located in the Common Facility Centre. The central office is governed by a hostel advisory committee and issues hostel rules. It also helps students to get accommodation in the campus hostels. University’s office also takes care of new student’s hostel admission.

These are a few of the hostels for both boys and girls at CUSAT:

Alakananda Hostel for Girls
Ananya Girls Hostel
Anaswara Hostel for Girls
Athulya Hostel for Girls
Swaraj Hostel for Boys
Athulya Hostel for Girls
Sagar Hostel for Boys
Cochin University Marine Sciences(CUMS) Hostel for Boy

There is also a KMSME Boys hostel for students who are pursuing Marine Engineering. The hostel comes under the Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering.

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) also has a mess. It is run by a committee of students. The mess food is quite good and comes at a reasonable price.

What is trial round in CUSAT?

Shweta Bakshi

20 Jul 21

The trial allotment round in CUSAT is not like a real allotment round. By the trial rounds, they give you a very rough idea about the position you get in the rank list for the particular branch.

If your rank is 17 in the trial allotment round for the computer science branch then it means 17 students are ahead of you.
Basically, the purpose of conducting the trial allotment rounds is that the chances for you to get admission are high as the students travel miles just to get the admission.
If they do not get admitted then it would be a complete waste of time as well as money.

Lastly, we can say that the trial allotment rounds are just to give you an idea of which branch you are likely to get. So that you can complete the further criteria accordingly considering all other things together.

Which is better for CS ,CUSAT or tkm?

Saptarshi Bose

20 Jul 21

CUSAT and TKM both take students based on CET. Students always land in confusion between these two. CUSAT also admits students based on the KEAM score. Being a student of CUSAT, I can say it is better than TKM in several ways.

Global Recognition - CUSAT has a better global recognition than TKM. CUSAT has been awarded by many countries for its excellent performance in the fields of education.
Culture - CUSAT is more linked and connected with growing industries therefore it offers its students better startup programs and cultures. It also has a wide community to help the students with the real-world industry.
Facilities: - High tech facilities are offered by CUSAT. Well-equipped and high-tech labs with the latest technological advancements are present there.
Placements - It definitely offers better placement than TKM. Its placement records and stats are better than TKM for every academic year.

Categories	CUSAT	TKM
Course Fee	3.53 lakh	8410 (1st year)
Highest CTC	15 LPA	12 LPA
Average CTC	7 LPA	3.5-5 LPA
Recruiting Companies	TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, etc.	Oracle, Wipro, Microsoft, Infosys, etc.

CUSAT is situated in Kochi which is a beautiful city and also an industrial hub. So students will definitely benefit from the nearby industries. CUSAT is a university established on its own hard work. It has its specially made curriculum and revised topics which proves beneficial to the students

Which are the best branches in CUSAT to opt for for a B.Tech?

Gargi Dasgupta

20 Jul 21

My brother is an alumnus of CUSAT and according to him, the best branch to opt for at the institute is Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding. It is the flagship course offered by the university.To get admission into this branch you will need a rank less than 500 in the CUSAT CAT or a relaxed rank depending on the category of reservation you have.

Here is the required cutoff for Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding according to 2020 trends.