Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi Answered Questions

Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad, CUSAT provides programmes including MCA, B.E. / B.Tech in streams such as IT & Software, Engineering, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Information Technology.

Yes, the authority extended the last date for CUSAT CAT 2024 registration. Candidates applied for CUSAT CAT 2024 up to March 20, 2024, with a fine of INR 100. Candidates applied by visiting the official website, and a direct link was also provided on this page. 

Yes, 250 is a great score. Candidates securing 250 in CUSAT CAT can get into any of the BTech specialisation. As per the previous year CUSAT CAT cutoffs, aspirants with a rank below 300 have a great chance of getting into some of the top BTech specialisations like Computer Science and Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship Building, Electronics and Communication Engineering, etc.

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 NameCommon EligibilityBTechClass 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)BScClass 12 in relevant subjects with at least 50% aggregate to 75% aggregate (5% relaxation for Kerala SC/ ST)BVocClass 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)

CUSAT offers two-year MBA and three-year MBA part-time course. Below are the MBA specialisations that students can choose in the second year of the course:FinanceMarketingHuman ResourceProduction and OperationsInternational BusinessData Science & Business AnalyticsInformation Technology

The AICTE Approved Part-time MBA at School of Management Studies is a three-year programme offered at the PG level. Part-time MBA course of CUSAT is conducted in evening mode to enable working professionals to balance both work and personal development in tandem. 

CAT is one of the accepting exams for CUSAT MBA admission. There are two types of CAT accepted for MBA. One is CAT conducted by conducted by IIM for admission to MBA programme. The other is CUSAT CAT conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology. CUSAT CAT is accepted for MBA and other courses except PhD and Diploma programmes. Now the question is, if it is mandatory or not.No, it is not. Aspirants who have passed KMAT or CMAT can also take admission to MBA programme. Aspirants shortlisted based on the entrance exam score are further evaluated in group discussion and personal interview round.

CUSAT considers CUSAT CAT score for admission to Integrated BSc + MSc Physics. Below is the latest closing cutoff rank for CUSAT CAT:Course2023Integrated BSc + MSc in Physics62A cutoff rank of 62, requires candidates to prepare well for CUSAT CAT exam. The rank is quiet competitive and selection will be based entirely on the merit. 

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.Check CUSAT CAT college predictor