Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Biological Science 

at CUSAT, Kochi

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:

Predict CUSAT College based on your CUSAT CAT rank

CUSAT admission to Integrated BSc-MSc programme is based on CUSAT CAT score. CUSAT CAT or Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test is a computer-based test conducted for shortlisting aspirants for admission to various courses. After completion of selection rounds, CUSAT releases a rank list based on total marks secured in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry subjects. A separate rank list is released for selected Integrated BSc-MSc specialisation. Based on the rank list, aspirants are called for counselling and document verification round.

Candidates while applying for CUSAT Integrated BSc-MSc programme, need to pay an application fee. There is a concession in the registration fee for SC/ ST candidates belonging to Kerala. Below is the application fee:

The CUSAT CAT 2024 result has been released on June 3, 2024. It is available on the official website of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), www.cusat.nic.in. Candidates can check their CUSAT CAT 2024 result through their login credentials. The CUSAT CAT Result 2024 contains score/marks in the test, and thus, according to it, a candidate will be placed in the CUSAT CAT rank list 2024. 

The mode of application is online for each CUSAT course. Aspirants have to pay an application fee of INR 1,100 (INR 500 for Kerala SC/ ST). Below are the steps to apply for CUSAT Integrated MSc programme:

Step 1: Candidates need to register on the university online portal.

Step 2: Fill out the form by entering personal and educational background details.

Step 3: Upload signature and photograph.

• For Photograph – Upload passport size photo with dimension 150 px X 57 px and file size not more than 500 KB
• For Signature – File size shall not be more than 100 KB and the dimension should be 130 px X 57 px

Step 4: Preview the filled-out form and check for discrepancies.

Step 5: Pay the application fee and submit the form.

The total tuition fee for CUSAT Integrated BSc-MSc programme ranges between INR 53,600 and INR 2 lakh. The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. Aspirants need to pay the course fee after completion of the selection rounds to confirm their seat. Apart from tuition fee, the total fee structure includes library fee, lab fee, caution deposit, etc.

Apart from the course fee, candidates also need to pay an application fee. The application fee for General is INR 1,100. For Kerala SC/ ST candidates, there is a relaxation in the application fee.

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

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:

Candidates wishing to apply for CUSAT BTech course must pass CUSAT CAT exam. The exam authorities conducts the CUSAT CAT 2025 for a duration of three hours, and the exam is conducted in online mode (a computer-based test). It is advised to the candidates to check the CUSAT CAT exam pattern before starting their preparation process. CUSAT exam pattern also helps candidates boost their scores and helps with time management during exam preparation. Candidates who will appear for the exam must refer to the CUSAT 2025 syllabus for their preparations.

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: