CUSAT: Courses, Fees, Facilities

Nivedha Kamatchi

The University of Cochin, established in 1971, was renamed Cochin University of Science and Technology(CUSAT), in February 1986 to acquire higher education with particular emphasis on postgraduate studies and research in technology, applied science, commerce, and business. The UGC and AICTE recognised CUSAT. The CUSAT courses consist of 53 postgraduate, 14 undergraduates, 9 M.Phil, and PhD courses. It offers specialisations in all departments for research and higher studies.  The University offers knowledge through its various training, instruction, research, development, and extension methods. NAAC has accredited the university with a Grade 'A'. Cochin University of Science and Technology Admission brings together students from all over the country and abroad for a high-quality education. 

Table of Contents

• Quick Insights
• Ranking
• Courses
• Departments
• Admission
• Why Choose CUSAT?
• CUSAT Vs Top Universities in India
• Cut Off
• Result
• Infrastructure
• Placement
• Scholarship
• Collaborations
• Faculty
• Alumni

CUSAT Quick Insights 

CUSAT’s ‘Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research (ACARR)’ is a part of ‘Make in India Program’. Other highlights of Cochin University of Science and Technology, such as university type, approvals, facilities, etc., are mentioned below:

CUSAT Ranking

CUSAT has been securing the leading positions in providing quality education, research and other fields. It is awarded by different international and national institutions/organizations for its outstanding contribution to various fields. Below is an overview of Cochin University of Science and Technology ranking:

• Ranked 65th for Overall by NIRF 2021
• Ranked 44th for University by NIRF 2021
• Ranked 401+ for Overall by Asia University Rankings 2021
• Ranked in 401-450th Rank Band by QS Asia University Rankings 2021
• NIRF in its overall ranking has ranked CUSAT at 89 in 2020.
• CUSAT has bagged the position 401+ by Times Asia in 2020.
• School of Engineering is one of the top 4 institutions for engineering education in the state of Kerala.  
• School of Engineering of Cochin University of Science and Technology is ranked 2nd among the Engineering Institutions in Kerala
• All India ranking of 86, among the top 100 Engineering Colleges in the country.

CUSAT Courses

CUSAT offers several courses in diverse fields like science, management, engineering, law, etc. It offers certificate, diploma, advanced diploma, undergraduate, masters and doctoral level. Tabled below are some of the courses offered at the institute:

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CUSAT Departments

CUSAT has various departments which offer courses in engineering, science, law. Students can study Ph.D, M.Tech, M.A, M.Sc, LLM, MCA, MBA etc in different departments. Given below are some of the departments offered by CUSAT:

CUSAT Admission 

CUSAT admission 2022 is open for the academic year 2022.  Admission is based on the entrance examinations like CAT, DAT, LET, GATE, MAT, CAT(IIM). Students can take admission to Cochin University of Science and Technology by filling up the online admission application form with the correct details on the official website. CUSAT registration is done online before filling up the application form. Cochin University of Science and Technology B.Tech and M.Tech Admission depends upon the eligibility and Common Admission Test(CAT) and GATE ranks, respectively. CUSAT MBA admission 2024 depends upon the marks scored in KMAT/CMAT/CAT(IIM) examination. CUSAT Ph.D admission 2024 depends upon the Design Aptitude Test.

CUSAT Eligibility Criteria

Cochin University of Science and Technology offers numerous courses. Admission is based upon strict eligibility criteria and students have to keep this in mind while filling the application form, failing to which students are not allowed to take admission. Below is a list of a few courses offered by CUSAT with their eligibility criteria:

B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects. 
• The candidate should have a valid test score of the Common Admission Test conducted by the university.

M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have passed the B.Tech degree program from a recognized university with an aggregate of 50% marks.
• A valid test score in the GATE exam.

MBA Eligibility Criteria

• The candidate should have passed bachelor degree with an aggregate of 50% marks from a recognised university. 
• A valid test score in the KMAT/CAT(IIM)/C-MAT exam.

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Why Choose CUSAT?

CUSAT has been counted in the Times Higher Education World Ranking since 2017. The University has entered into several collaborative ventures with reputed Universities and Institutions around the world. Students from across the globe came to study in the university. It is the only institution in Kerala to be ranked in the International survey. It offers modern teaching-learning facilities for faculty and students.

CUSAT Academic Advantages

The research activities of the university are supported and funded by the Central Government agencies like UGC, DBT, DST, MHRD, etc., as well as various international institutions and universities. The curriculum is designed to provide exposure to current technology to students. Some of its academic advantages are:

• The university focuses on holistic learning for its students.
• It has recognised 21 research centres.
• It also offers semester courses for international students which teach them Hindi, Konkani, Kerala Culture, Indian Crafts and others. 

CUSAT Vs Top Universities in India

CUSAT's few elements, in comparison to the other top universities in India, are tabulated below:

CUSAT Cut Off

CUSAT cut off 2022 will be released after the results of the CAT, DAT, LET, GATE, MAT, CAT(IIM) 2022 exam will be out. The university releases a cut-off every academic year for various courses during admission time. Candidates looking for admissions in courses like B.tech, B.sc, B.Voc, M.Sc, M.Voc, M.A, MCA, LL.M, M.F.Sc are required to meet the cut off score of CUSAT CAT to become eligible. 

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CUSAT Result

CUSAT admission results for various courses will be announced after the results of CAT, DAT, LET, GATE, MAT, CAT(IIM) 2022 will be announced. Common Admission Test results will be announced after June 2024, students can check the results on the official website of the university. The announcement of the commencement of classes after the declaration of the result will be notified on the website.

CUSAT Infrastructure

CUSAT campus offers world-class conveniences for students to complement a better learning environment. Facilities like canteen, auditorium, hostel, laboratories,  research centres etc are present on the campus. The library has a collection of 95000 reference books, back volumes of periodicals and doctoral postulations, licenses, 92 unfamiliar print diaries, 51 Indian Journals, CD-ROM, and so forth. A separate accommodation facility for male and female students are provided at the facility. There are 4 inns for boys, with 600 beds, and 5 inns for girls, with 700 beds. The hostel provides basic facilities like water, electricity, mess, etc for students. 

Given below are the facilities offered:

• Sports complex
• Hospital / Medical Facilities
• Wi-Fi Campus
• Auditorium 
• State Bank of Travancore
• Computer lab
• Canteen
• Hostel
• Security

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CUSAT Placement

CUSAT placement cell coordinates placement activities for students of every department. It works as the link between the recruiters and students, and are responsible for carrying out all the in-campus placement activities. There is a provision of the pre-placement offer for students who are pursuing an internship. According to the recent placement reports of 2022, the average salary offered to students is INR 4.3 LPA and the highest salary is INR 40 LPA.

Some of the top recruiters of the institute are:

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CUSAT Scholarship

CUSAT provides financial assistance to its students. Students can apply for a range of scholarships from a variety of sources within the university. These scholarships are given to students based on merit and need. CUSAT provides the following scholarship resources:

• Govt. of Kerala Portal for Student Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal for Students
• Commonwealth Scholarship from the UK

CUSAT Collaborations

CUSAT has an Office of International Relations(OIR), which manages the international relations of the university. The university has collaborated with various international and national institutions/universities for the benefits of research and education. Given below are some of the partners:

International Collaborations:

CUSAT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with various international institutes and universities. Some names of universities and institutes are given below:

CUSAT Faculty

CUSAT faculty is best at providing quality education to students and always strive to make them more learning centred. The head of departments and professors holds meaningful experience in their area of specialization. Almost every professor, dean and head of departments hold a doctorate. The faculty has presented many research papers on the national and international stage. 

CUSAT Alumni

CUSAT Alumni Association is formed to bring the alumni under one roof. Students studying at the university are known as ‘CUSATIANS’. Alumni are spread across the globe and are working on prestigious positions in MNCs. They have instituted different alumnus awards, and the awards are presented to alumni who excelled in various fields. Alumni can create their account on the alumni portal of the university and provide their services like recruiting, workshop conduction, speech delivery, etc, to students. 

Some of the notable alumni of the institute are: