Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi

The dates for GD-PI are will be near June & July.

Yes, you can. Apply in the university website with your GATE score and wait for the notification.

If you are looking forward to take admission in Kerala itself, then KMAT is preferable, otherwise your CAT score is better for applying in other colleges.

No, you can apply online at CUSAT website. You have to present yourself only when it's your turn for GD & PI.

The university does not give a cutoff for CAT or other entrance exam scores. Instead, you can apply and if you are eligible they will contact you and your GD&PI dates and time will be published on their websites. As far as the admission procedure is concerned, I suggest you to perform well for your GD &PI since the university concentrates mainly on them. Good Luck!!

Actually, CUSAT does not accept MAT score. You can try either CMAT or KMAT. IIM CAT score also accepted. The cut-off will depend upon the exam. For example, in the case of KMAT, it may be 70 percentile, for CAT it will be 60 percentile. Reserved category students may get some relaxation on cut-off. You can contact the university for more details.
Currently, marketing students are getting more placement. Here dual specialisation also available. You can take marketing and operations or IB and operations, etc.