Master of Computer Applications (MCA) 

at CUSAT, Kochi

Admission to MCA at CUSAT Kochi is through an entrance examination. Candidates can visit the university admission page (admission.cusat.ac.in) to register themselves for CUSAT CAT  (Common Admission Test). Admission to MCA is based on the CUSAT CAT score. Candidates with a valid score in the examination will be eligible for seat allotment.

Candidate must have passed in BCA or Bachelor's in Computer Science Or BSc/BA/BCom with Mathematics in Class 12 with 50% aggregate or BVoc Data Analytics programme offered by CUSAT. Applicants belonging to Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) require minimum pass marks in the qualifying examination to apply.

The university offers a two-year MCA course in Cost Sharing specialisation. Admission to the PG course is through CUSAT CAT. The seat intake for the course is 78 + 2 Sponsored seats. This mentioned seat intake includes supernumerary seats and is the total seat intake for the Department of Computer Applications, Campus 1 and CUCEK Campus 2.

Cochin University MCA application fee for general category candidates is INR 1,100. While the Kerala SC/ST candidates have to pay INR 500. The application fee payment can be done in online mode through credit card/debit card/net banking. An application form is submitted successfully only after successful fee payment.

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

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.

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

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)

{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.

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)