B.Voc. in Business Process and Data Analytics 

at CUSAT, Kochi

No, admission to all the courses is through entrance exams. For various courses such as MSc, MBA, BSc, BVoc, and Diploma courses, admission is through an in-house entrance exam: CUSAT CAT. In addition, the university also accepts national-level exams such as CAT,  CMAT,  GATE,  etc. Below is the criteria for top CUSAT courses:

Course Name	CUSAT Selection Criteria
BTech	CUSAT CAT
MBA	CUSAT CAT/ KMAT/ CMAT/ and IIM-CAT + GDPI
BSc	CUSAT CAT
MSc	CUSAT CAT
MCA	CUSAT CAT
BVoc	CUSAT CAT

Yes, CUSAT offers Integrated BSc-MSc for a duration of five-years. The course is spread across 10 semesters. Below are the Integrated BSc-MSc specialisations offered at CUSAT:

• Photonics
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics
• CS-Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Aspirants meeting the eligibility requirements can get in CUSAT Integrated BSc-MSc programme through CUSAT CAT. Below are Integrated BSc-MSc specialisation-wise eligibility:

Integrated BSc-MSc Specialisations	Eligibility
Photonics	Class 12 examination of the state of Kerala with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects or any other examination accepted with at least 50% aggregate in Mathematics and 50% aggregate (45% aggregate in KSC/ KST/ SEBC-NCL) in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together
Biological Sciences/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Physics	Class 12 in Science with at least 60% aggregate or equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects
CS-Artificial Intelligence & Data Science	Class 12 with Science subjects-Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry with at least 75% aggregate (concession for SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ PwD)

 

Yes, CUSAT considers Class 12 score for admission to UG courses. Aspirants need to qualify a minimum of Class 12 to apply for a UG course at CUSAT. Below are some of the CUSAT UG programme along with their Class 12 requirement:

Course Name	Common Eligibility
BTech	Class 12 examination of the state of Kerala or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects with at least 50% marks separately and 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SEBC candidates of Kerala)
BSc	Class 12 in relevant subjects with at least 50% aggregate to 75% aggregate (5% relaxation for Kerala SC/ ST)
BVoc	Class 12 or equivalent with at least 65% aggregate with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the Subjects (60% aggregate for SC/ ST candidates belonging to Kerala)

BTech is one of the top courses of CUSAT. Talking about the curriculum, the university provides in-depth knowlege of BTech specialisation. The programme is quite affordable as compared to many of the good BTech offering universities. The total tuition fee for BTech ranges between INR 85,800 and INR 8.6 Lacs depending on the specialisation selected by the candidate. 

Talking about placements, the highest and average package offered during CUSAT BTech placements 2023 stood at INR 25 LPA and INR 5.88 LPA, respectively. Moreover, a total of 150 companies visited the campus during CUSAT BTech placements 2023.

After graduation, candidates can apply for CUSAT MBA. Below is detailed eligibility criteria:

• Aspirants who have passed a bachelor's degree in any subject with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SEBC candidates of Kerala State who are certified as belonging to non-creamy layer) can apply for MBA programme.
• Candidates belonging to Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) communities are eligible for applying, if they have minimum pass marks in the qualifying degree.

Cochin University of Science and Technology CAT Round 1 cutoff 2024 list has been released recently for BVoc/LLB/BBA LLB/BCom LLB/BSc LLB/Integrated MSc/MBA/MCA/other PG courses. As per the CUSAT Round 1, the closing cutoff ranks ranged between 3 and 205 for the General category students. The Round 1 cutoff for M.Sc. in Marine Geology is 12 for the General AI category candidates. Further, Master of Computer Applications (MCA) has the Round 1 cutoff of 33. As per CUSAT CAT MSc cutoff 2024, the most competitive course was MSc in Microbiology with a Round 1 rank of 3. So, candidates seeking admission at CUSAT must acquire a rank between 3 and 205 to get admission to the list of courses available at CUSAT in 2024.

Candidates need to qualify CUSAT CAT to get admission to Integrated BSc-MSc programmes. The university releases course-wise cutoff rank list. As per the below 2023 closing rank for All India Category, the highest was 29 for Biological Science. The lowest rank was of 62 of Physical and Mathematics. Below is the latest cutoff rank for Integrated BSc-MSc:

Course	2023
Integrated BSc + MSc in Physics	62
Integrated BSc + MSc in Chemistry	55
Integrated BSc + MSc in Mathematics	62
Integrated BSc + MSc in Biological Science	29

Predict CUSAT College based on your CUSAT CAT rank

Cochin University of Science and Technology admission 2024 to MBA course is based CUSAT MBA 2024 scores. As per the previous year's CUSAT MBA cutoff 2023, the overall cutoff for MBA for All India quota is 83, whereas for Home State Quota, it is 73. In 2022, the overall CUSAT MBA cutoff stood at 76 for All India and at 64 for Home State Quota for the General category students. 

Looking at the past year trends, candidates seeking admission to CUSAT for MBA must score between 73 and 83 for All India and betwen 64 and 76 for Home State Quota.

{Source: MCA students & alumni}

Effectiveness of the Placement Cell for MCA Programs at CUSAT

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here's an overview of the effectiveness of the placement cell for MCA programs at CUSAT:

* Organized Process: The placement cell is well-organized, providing information about interviews and conducting classes to prepare students for placements.

* Company Visits: Many companies visit the campus for recruitment, offering opportunities for students to participate in interviews.

* Off-Campus Interviews: The placement cell also informs students about off-campus interview opportunities, making it easier for them to find jobs.

* Placement Statistics: According to the reviews, around 80% of MCA students get placed, with some students securing packages up to INR12 Lacs per annum (average being INR4.2 lakhs).

* Top Recruiters: Reputable companies like IBM, TCS, Cisco, and others visit the campus, indicating a strong reputation for the placement cell.

While the placement cell seems effective in terms of organisation and company visits, it's essential to note that individual experiences may vary depending on factors such as academic performance, skills, and personal connections.