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CUSAT PhD Admission 2023: Application Form, Fees, Eligibility, Dates

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Ph.D

Course Fees

Course Duration

3 Years

1 Year Fees

14.06 K

Total Fees

25.75 K

Detailed Fees

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semester	Other Fees	Total Fees
semester 1	₹ 12040	₹ 12.04 K
semester 2	₹ 2025	₹ 2.02 K
semester 3	₹ 3820	₹ 3.82 K
semester 4	₹ 2025	₹ 2.02 K
semester 5	₹ 3820	₹ 3.82 K
semester 6	₹ 2025	₹ 2.02 K

Course Information

Course Description

CUSAT PhD admission 2023 is open now. The last date to apply for all PhD programs is April 17, 2023. Interested candidates can apply online on the official website of the university – cusat.ac.in. The application fee for the general category students is INR 1100 and the application fee for the Kerala SC/ ST candidates is INR 500. Admissions to PhD program will be based on the departmental admission test (DAT) followed by a personal interview. Check CUSAT Admission 2023

PhD at CUSAT is a Full-Time and Part-Time Ph.D. research program that is offered for a duration of 2-6 years. The program is offered in 32 streams such as Engineering, Science, Technology, Arts, etc.

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CUSAT PhD Admission Dates
CUSAT Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria
CUSAT Ph.D. Selection Procedure
CUSAT Ph.D. Admission Guidelines
CUSAT Ph.D. Course Details
CUSAT Ph.D. Placement
CUSAT Ph.D. FAQ

CUSAT PhD Admission Dates 2023

Event	Dates
Application Form Release Date	January 27, 2023
Last date to apply	April 17, 2023
Written Test	To be notified
Interview	To be notified
Result	To be notified

CUSAT Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for PhD admission at CUSAT, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

A Master’s Degree with 55% marks in the qualifying examination from a recognized University, or a CGPA of 6.0 in the 10 point scale or an equivalent grade in similar scales
M.Phil. holders with at least 55% marks from a Govt. recognized university are also eligible to apply
Candidates who possess national/state research fellowship with valid scores, with committed financial assistance are eligible to apply
Teachers of Aided Colleges or Universities in Kerala/Teachers who are working in Quasi-Government or Government Institutions recognized by CUSAT and scientists in National Level Research Laboratories, who have completed five years of continuous service and foreign nationals who have been sponsored under a scholarship scheme by the Government of India are also eligible to apply

Special Note: SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer) gets a 5% relaxation from 55% to 50%.

CUSAT Ph.D. Selection Procedure

Eligible applicants need to appear for the Departmental Admission Test (DAT) which is conducted by the university
DAT is comprised of a written test and doctoral interview
The minimum passing percentage is 50% in the written test
Candidates who have qualified in the written test will have to appear for a doctoral interview
Final selection of the candidate is based on marks secured in Master’s degree along with performance in DAT

The following table represents the weightage criteria of Admission to CUSAT Ph.D Course:

Selection Criteria	Weightage
Qualifying Exam	30%
DAT Score	50%
Interview	20%

CUSAT Ph.D. Application Process

Candidate can apply for admission as per the Common Admission Test notification available on the university’s website
Candidates need to contact the guides of the Department of the concerned subject and check the availability of research guides
With the consent of the research guide, the candidate will have to obtain the hard copy of the application form from the concerned department
To obtain a hard copy of the application form, the candidate will have to make a payment through a demand draft taken from State Bank of Travancore or State Bank of India in favor of the Registrar, CUSAT payable at Ernakulam, Kerala
Candidates will have to fill the Application Form and submit it with relevant documents
After successful submission, candidates will get the schedule for the Departmental Admission Test

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CUSAT Ph.D. Course Details

CUSAT offers Ph.D. programs across specializations that include: Applied Economics, Atmospheric Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemical Oceanography, Computer Applications, Computer Science, English, Industrial Fisheries, Management Studies, Photonics, Statistics and many more

Each specialization will have a different syllabus for each year. The course consists of compulsory coursework in foundational subjects, methods, and advanced courses in the area of specialization. This is followed by research work under the guidance of a faculty of the institute along with a case study.

For instance, a student opting for Ph.D. in Physical Oceanography have the option of undergoing research in Coastal Zone Management, Land Sea Interaction, Ocean Modeling, Environmental Impact Assessment, Coastal processes as well as Air-Sea Interaction

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CUSAT Ph.D. Placement

Since the Ph.D. available from CUSAT is a doctoral program, no such placement facility is available for pursuing such courses. But students pursuing such courses get acquainted with the latest development in the academic world in the particular study.

The candidate pursuing the above course thus usually get placed in reputed research organizations or get placed as assistant professors in both government and private colleges at lucrative pay packages. Some other students opt for Post-Doctoral research work in reputed national or international universities as per choice and performance in the doctoral course of work.

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CUSAT Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. Is it mandatory to clear CUSAT to get admission into Ph.D. courses?

Ans. Scientists in National Level Research Laboratories, who have put in five years of continuous service, and foreign nationals who have been sponsored under a scholarship scheme by the Government of India for undergoing Ph.D. program in India, are exempted from applying for the CUSAT exam and can get admission directly

Ques. Do I need to submit any fee for an application for any of the Ph.D. course at CUSAT?

Ans. Candidate can apply for CUSAT by paying an application fee in the form of Demand Draft issued by State Bank of India or State Bank of Travancore only, drawn in favor of “Registrar, CUSAT” payable at Ernakulam

Ques. Does CUSAT offer a part-time Ph.D. program?

Ans. Along with a full-time Ph.D. program, the university also offers a Ph.D. in part-time mode.

Ques. What is the evaluation criterion for getting admission to the Ph.D. program at CUSAT?

vAns. Admission to any of the courses in Ph.D. is offered based on marks obtained in the Master’s Degree Level plus marks obtained in the written test plus marks obtained in the interview.

Ques. Will there be negative marking in CUSAT DAT?

Ans. Candidates will get 3 marks for each right answer and 1 mark will be deducted for the wrong answer.

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Highest Placement	₹ 15.0 Lakhs
Average Placement	₹ 4.7 Lakhs
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Answered Questions

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

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

● Top Answer By Mukesh Singh on 19 Jul 21

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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.

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What is the Best & Worst of studying at CUSAT?

● Top Answer By Susmita Guho on 19 Apr 21

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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.

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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?

● Top Answer By Ahalya Bose on 22 Jul 21

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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.

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

● Top Answer By Sreeja Prasad on 19 Apr 21

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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.

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What is the reputation of cusat students?

● Top Answer By Shweta Sasidharan on 26 Jul 21

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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.

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

● Top Answer By Arjun Chatterjee on 26 Jul 21

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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.

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What are the facilities in the hostels at CUSAT?

● Top Answer By Akshay Raman on 22 Jul 21

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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.

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What is trial round in CUSAT?

● Top Answer By Shweta Bakshi on 20 Jul 21

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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.

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Which is better for CS ,CUSAT or tkm?

● Top Answer By Saptarshi Bose on 20 Jul 21

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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

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

● Top Answer By Gargi Dasgupta on 20 Jul 21

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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. B.Tech in Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding Round Cutoff by Rank 1 58 2 65 3 65 Hope this clears your doubts.

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