Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics 

at CUSAT, Kochi

Commonwealth Scholarships enable talented and motivated persons from poor and middle-income countries to achieve the knowledge needed for sustainable development. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) funds most scholarships in CUSAT

• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for least developed countries and fragile states)
• Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships (for low and middle-income countries)
• Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
• Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for high-income countries)
• Commonwealth Professional Fellowships

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.

Candidates need a well-thought-out strategic plan to score better marks in the CUSAT CAT exam. The preparation tips for CUSAT CAT aim to provide proper planning on what can be done to achieve a good score. The basic things are: know the CUSAT CAT syllabus; stay updated with the CUSAT CAT exam pattern; plan a proper timetable; etc.
Some important tips: Start with the basics. Make sure to study daily. Practice with sample papers, revise what you have studied, avoid adding new topics at the last minute of preparation, and include breaks.

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:

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:

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.

CUSAT is an autonomous university owned by the state government. CUSAT has been ranked 34 among the top Universities in India and 51 in the Overall category by NIRF 2024. Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). CUSAT courses include 24 Undergraduate (UG), 55 Postgraduate (PG) and 9 MPhil and 28 PhD programmes in various streams. CUSAT also provides various infrastructural and academic facilities to the students and faculty members of the Institute. CUSAT is spread over an area of 180 acres.

Yes, CUSAT offers good placements annually for courses like MBA, BTech, MTech, etc. The key highlights of CUSAT placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Note: The placement details for 2023 and 2024 are sourced from media reports except the MBA course. These may vary once the final placement reports are out.

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.

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:

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