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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Hope this clears your doubts.