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CUSAT Courses and Fees 2025

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CoursesTuition FeesEligibility
M.Sc.(29 courses)
5 K - 1.3 L
10+2 : 60 %
Graduation : 55-60 %
Exams : CUSAT CAT
B.E. / B.Tech(49 courses)
64.8 K - 6.6 L
10+2 : 45-60 %
Exams : KEAMCUSAT CAT+1 More
B.Sc.(8 courses)
52.9 K - 1.6 L
10+2 : 60 %
Exams : CUSAT CATCBSE 12th+1 More
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On Fees and Eligibility

Q:   Can I get direct admission in CUSAT?

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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 NameCUSAT Selection Criteria
BTechCUSAT CAT 
MBACUSAT CAT/ KMAT/ CMAT/ and IIM-CAT + GDPI
BScCUSAT CAT
MScCUSAT CAT
MCACUSAT CAT
BVocCUSAT CAT
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Q:   Is BTech from CUSAT expensive?

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The tuition fee for four-year BTech courses at CUSAT and affiliated colleges ranges from INR 85,800 – INR 8.58 lakh. Total course fee will further be higher including other components such as admission fee, caution deposit, etc. It must be noted that the mentioned tuition fee is as per data collected from unofficial sources and thus can vary.

 

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Q:   Is CUSAT good for BTech?

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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.

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Q:   Is CUSAT good for MBA?

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MBA is one of the popular courses of CUSAT. Cochin University is ranked 41 among the top universities in the country as per NIRF 2022 rankings. In 2023 rankings, the university made a position jump to 37. Looking at the placement, CUSAT MBA 2023 placements statistics are also available. The highest and average package offered to the participants of the placement drive stood at INR 20.14 LPA and INR 9.32 LPA, respectively. In addition, four international offers were made.

Talking about curriculum, the two year MBA (Full-time) programme at School of Management Studies offers both core and elective courses. Students also get a chance to take up internship programmes during the summer break after the first year wherein they are mandated to carry out project work in their chosen companies for internship.

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Q:   Is there any BSc in CUSAT?

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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
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CUSAT Fee Structure

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Q:   Is 12000 a good rank in CUSAT for BTech?

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Looking at the previous-year General All-India CUSAT CAT ranks for BTech, there is a less chance of getting into the programme with a rank of 12,000. Candidates can get a seat but not in top specialisations like Computer Science Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship Building, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, etc. Students must secure a rank under 1,000 to get a seat in the preffered BTech specialisation at CUSAT.

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Q:   What is the CUSAT application fee for BSc?

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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:

Category

Application Fee

General

INR 1,100

Kerala SC/ ST candidates

INR 500

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Q:   What is the CUSAT CAT application fee and mode of payment for MCA course aspirants?

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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.

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Q:   What is MCA Cost Sharing in CUSAT?

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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.

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Q:   What is the fees for MBA in CUSAT?

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The total tuition fee for CUSAT MBA ranges between INR 1.2 Lacs and INR 4.7 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 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 programme fee, aspirants also need to pay a registration fee. The application fee for General is INR 1,100. For Kerala SC/ ST candidates, there is a relaxation in the application fee.

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CUSAT
Students Ratings & Reviews

4/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements3.9
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure3.8
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.1
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.1
Money Review IconValue for Money4.1
What students say about Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
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Top recruiting companies like Cisco, TCS, SPCL, Vedanta, Code Bita, Mahindra, SOTI, etc., visit our campus for placements.
Based on 135 Reviews
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The companies are visiting the college, but due to their ineligibility, students are not placed in those companies.
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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028
4.2
5Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
CUSAT SOE: college of dreams.
Placements: About 85 to 90% of students in my branch, which is computer science engineering, get placed. The highest package was 11 LPA. Top recruiters are Amazon, Flipkart, Microsoft, IBM, TCS, etc. Every student goes for internships in their own way. No industrial visits are done by the college.
Infrastructure: As a general category student, it was difficult to get a room in the campus hostels. Rooms are allotted based on distance from your hometown and your reservation category. The campus hostels are pretty great, and they have a variety of food options. Students from outside India stay in a separate campus hostel called the International Hostel CUSAT.
Faculty: The faculty members are great, but we depend on YouTube classes and an AI model for most of our assignments. The teaching quality is good, but the semesters are pretty tough. If you spend at least an hour a day focusing on your studies, you can make it through.
Other: The college has a dedicated placement cell that has the support of companies all over the world. This is one of the major reasons why I chose this college.
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2024Read More
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B.Tech. in Information Technology - Batch of 2028
5
5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money
Review of Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi.
Placements: The percentage of students placed in our college is 60 percent; the highest package is 30,00,000, and the lowest package is 5 lacs. The crowd, Avenues, Infosys, Techno Park, etc., are the top recruiters. 50 percent of students get internships. Top roles are software engineering and computer engineering.
Infrastructure: We have a computer programming lab, a mechanical engineering lab, a basic electronics lab, and a basic electrical lab. We have a central university library and a department device library. We have specialties in hostels: we have 16 women hostels and 17 boys hostels.
Faculty: The teachers are very helpful and very friendly. They are qualified from IAIT. They are fully knowledgeable. We can share everything with them. The teaching quality of them is super. This curriculum is very relevant. The exam is not that much difficult.
Other: Why I chose this course is because I love information technology in a Bachelor of Technology. The best thing about my course is it is very easy to study. It is a very powerful course. There is nothing to improve in my course; it all fits. There are many more events that will take place in my college.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2024Read More
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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2026
Offered by College of Engineering Vadakara
2.8
2Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
Nice college with pleasant vibe.
Placements: Poor placement with below-average LPA. Many students get placed, but the annual income is very poor. Mainly, the majority of the students get placements in many companies, but the majority LPA is less than 8lcs. However, some students get good packages with higher LPA.
Infrastructure: Hostel facility is very poor, but the ambiance and vibe with friends give so many memories. The faculty in charge of the hostel is also very nice and friendly, but the main problem is the mess food; it is very poor. The curries are like flowing water, but the atmosphere is very nice.
Faculty: Teachers are very nice; the majority of them are youngsters with a friendly vibe. The college atmosphere is very cool and chill, but the exams are very tough. If you have a chance to get admission in another university, then go and take admission in that university; don't get trapped in KTU.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2024Read More
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MCA in Cost Sharing - Batch of 2026
Offered by Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi
3.4
4Placements2Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
College with bliss of nature. Satisfied with faculty, placements.Infrastructure needs to be improved
Placements: College has nice placement options. Students are doing internships both online and offline. Teachers are providing good support for projects. Senior students got placed in various companies with salary packages of 15 LPA, 11 LPA, and all. The highest package of this year was 15 LPA. Many among them got placed with 4 LPA.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure of the college is not that good. As this is a rural campus of CUSAT, it does not meet the expectations. The library is good. It is easier for MCA students to access the library facility as it is just near the classroom. The canteen is fine, not that great. The sports facility is average.
Faculty: Teaching quality is good. They are all reputed ones with years of experience. Semester exams are going in a very systematic and transparent manner. The pass percentage is above 98%. Teachers do support students whenever required. Evaluation and result publication is in a very speedy way.
Other: The course is having good placement options. Moreover, CUSAT is a very reputed university. It is having high ranking globally. Students from various parts of the world reach here for academics. Infrastructure needs to be improved. Extracurricular activities and events should be enhanced a little bit more.
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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2028
3.8
2Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money
Choose CUSAT because it's a good option and you are going to get a great exposure.
Placements: The placement cell is very active and help students get various placements. Safety is of 100 percent placement. Adani Gas is the top recruiter. The placement preparation is also very good here. We get great training and guidance before the interview.
Infrastructure: The classrooms at this university are equipped with smart boards and Wi-Fi, which makes learning much easier. The labs are also very good. The Mech lab, which every student in the mechanical, civil, and safety departments has to go to in the first semester, is very well-equipped. There is also a fully functional thermal lab and machine shop.
Faculty: CUSAT is a Tier 1 college. The teachers here are very nice and experienced, although not all of them. As you know, if there's a good teacher, there's bound to be a bad one as well, but the majority of the teachers here are good. The curriculum is wide-ranging and very helpful. It will help us become a good engineer after the course.
Other: Good campus life.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2024Read More
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B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering - Batch of 2024
Offered by College of Engineering Vadakara
3
3Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money
College of Engineering Vadakara.
Placements: 30 percent of students have been placed in high-level companies, especially TVS, TCS, and electronics-related companies. The lowest package was 15000 per month, and the highest package was 25000 per month. The roles offered to them are electronics and communication related, robotics, IoT, and sales, etc.
Infrastructure: Free unlimited Wi-Fi campus, good lab facilities, and good lab assistance. Every time we can use the lab, digital classroom with fully functioning light and fan, big library with lots of books, hostel facilities are provided by the college, and the food is good.
Faculty: Teachers are helpful, and we can ask anything to them. They are too friendly to us. Teachers are well-qualified professionals with outstanding knowledge. The course curriculum is well-relevant and easily understandable to all. It makes students industry-ready but needs to improve. Semesters are not difficult. If we study hard, we can get it. The pass percentage is 40 with an internal of 35.
Other: I like to study about electronics; that's why I chose the course. It teaches us good knowledge about technology. Practical needs to be improved more than theory. Events are there, campus crowd is there, good connectivity, good surrounding of the campus. Scholarships are provided, and extracurricular activities are there.
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Admission FAQs

Q:   What are the cutoff marks for CUSAT BTech admission?

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CUSAT B.Tech admissions have been conducted through KEAM in previous years. KEAM counsellings have been concluded after the three rounds. As per the previous year JEE Main cutoff 2021 trends, The Round 1 closing ranks for B.Tech. in Information Technology was 20390, for B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering it was 14487 and for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering it was 4427 for the General category All India students. Candidates seeking admission to CUSAT must have a valid score in KEAM to appear for the further admission rounds for BTech.

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Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for MCA at CUSAT University?

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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.

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Q:   How can I join CUSAT BSc after Class 12?

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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 SpecialisationsEligibility
PhotonicsClass 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/ PhysicsClass 12 in Science with at least 60% aggregate or equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as subjects
CS-Artificial Intelligence & Data ScienceClass 12 with Science subjects-Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry with at least 75% aggregate (concession for SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ PwD)

 

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Q:   What is the fee for BTech CSE at CUSAT?

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The total tuition fee for BTech in CSE at CUSAT is INR 3.61 lakh. CUSAT CAT is used for BTech course admission. The primary requirements for admission to the BTech Computer Science programme are a Class 12 certificate and an overall percentage of 50% in PCM and 50% in Mathematics. While SEBC students from Kerala State (non-creamy layer category) are entitled toa 5% relaxation in qualifying exam scores, the Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) populations simply need pass marks.

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Q:   Will I get admission in CUSAT with 6000 rank?

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Looking at the previous year CUSAT CAT cutoff, gettimg admission with a rank of 6,000 is difficult. The chances become even more less for General Category candidates. As per the previous-year data, the rank for some of the top courses were:

CourseCUSAT CAT Cutoff Rank (2023)
BTech723-2733
MBA83
MSc4-23
Integrated BSc-MSc29-55

The university might accept such as rank if applying via any other national-level entrance exam accepted for that course. Students are advised to prepare well if wishing to apply via CUSAT CAT score. Check CUSAT CAT preparation tips

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Q:   How can I get admission in CUSAT for MBA?

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Admission to MBA at CUSAT is entrance-based. Students need to follow the below steps to get a seat in Cochin University:

Step 1: CUSAT MBA Application Process 2024

Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply with an application fee of INR 1,100. There is a relaxation in application fee for Kerala SC/ ST candidates. They need to pay a fee of INR 500.

Step 2: Selection Rounds

Cochin University accepts management aptitude tests such as KMAT, CMAT, and IIM-CAT and  CUSAT CAT for admission to MBA programme. Aspirants shortlisted based on the entrance exam score are further called for group discussion and personal interview rounds.

Step 3: Rank List

The final rank list for MBA is based on aptitude test, marks obtained in personal interview and group discussion rounds in the ratio of 70:15:15, respectively. The normalisation procedure of the scores in KMAT, C-MAT and IIM-CAT will be decided by the University/Admission
Committee.

Step 4: Admission Confirmation

After the release of the rank list, selected candidates must come for document verification. They need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in the university.

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Q:   What is the expected CUSAT CAT 2024 cutoff?

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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.

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Q:   How much rank is needed for CUSAT?

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CUSAT CAT rank requirement varies with the course. Below are the past year CUSAT CAT ranks for some of the top courses for the reference of the students:

MBA

Section20222023
Overall7683

BTech

Course202120222023
Naval Architecture and Ship Building265618794
Computer Science and Engineering329632723
B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering100917952733
Electronics and Communication Engineering80612881651
Information Technology94514222099
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No, CUSAT (Cochin University of Science and Technology) does not admit students solely through the CAT (Common Admission Test). For most undergraduate programs, CUSAT conducts its own entrance exam called the CUSAT-CAT. However, for some courses like MBA, admissions are based on the CAT scores, whil

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Answered 17 hours ago

Yes, there are placement opportunities for students completing the Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Biological Science at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), though the nature and extent of placements can vary depending on the industry trends and the student's performance. CUSAT has a de

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For M.Tech, Coachin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) and Government Engineering College Thrissur (GEC), both the colleges are very good. You can take admission as per your choice. You can take admission by going to the official website of the college and checking about the facility struc

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Is Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) Good for M.Sc.?

Based on the reviews and feedback from students and alumni, here are the key points that highlight the strengths and weaknesses of CUSAT for pursuing an M.Sc. program:

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