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CUSAT Course Admissions 2025: Dates, Eligibility, Selection, Application

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CUSAT Admission Process 2025

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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 Class 12 marks considered for CUSAT?

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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 Eligibility
BTechClass 12 examination of the state of Kerala or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto with MathematicsPhysics 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)
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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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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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CUSAT MBA Admission 2025

8 courses 2 - 3 years
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  • Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: KMAT KERALA, CAT, CMAT, CUSAT CAT, MAT

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DatesUpcoming Events
17 Jan '25
CMAT 2025 city intimation slip
20 Jan '25
CMAT 2025 admit card download
25 Jan '25
CMAT 2025 exam date
24 Dec '24 - 2 Mar '25
MAT 2024 Registration Process PBT (February)Ongoing
9 Mar '25
MAT 2025 PBT (February)
DatesPast Events
26 Dec '24 - 27 Dec '24
CMAT 2025 form correction
14 Nov '24 - 25 Dec '24
CMAT 2025 registration and application process
19 Dec '24
CAT 2024 result announcement
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Q:   Who is eligible for CUSAT MBA?

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After graduation, candidates can apply for CUSAT MBA. Below is detailed eligibility criteria:

  • Aspirants who have passed a bachelor's degree in any subject with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SEBC candidates of Kerala State who are certified as belonging to non-creamy layer) can apply for MBA programme.
  • Candidates belonging to Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) communities are eligible for applying, if they have minimum pass marks in the qualifying degree.
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Q:   Can I get admission in CUSAT without CAT exam?

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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.

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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 Application Process 2025

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Q:   What is the mode of application for CUSAT admissions?

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The registration for CUSAT 2025 admission is carried in online mode. The steps to follow for registration and form submission are as follows:

Category

Application Fee

General

INR 1,100

Kerala SC/ST candidates

INR 500

For each additional test code, INR 500 is required for general candidates and INR 250 for KSC/ KST candidates. 

Step 1: Visit CUSAT admission page and click on “New Candidate Registration”.

Step 2: Fill out personal details and reservations (if applicable).

Step 3: Upload a recent passport-size photograph in portrait orientation. Also, a scanned image of your signature in landscape orientation. The images shall be in .png or .jpg or .jpeg format.

  • For Photograph – Upload a 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: Select the programme or combination of programmes.

Step 5: After submission of course details, check all the details on the short preview.

Step 6: Pay the application fee through credit/debit cards or net banking.

Step 7: Select the preferred test centre.

Step 8: Take a printout of the confirmation page and keep it safe for future requirements.

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Q:   Do I need to send a copy of the confirmation page or application form to Cochin University?

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No, the candidates need not send a copy of the dully-filled application form to the university. However, candidates shall keep a copy of the confirmation page with themselves until the conclusion of the admission process. This document can be required for verification purposes at the time of admission or seat allotment.

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Q:   What is the next step after email validation during the CUSAT application process?

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After the email validation, log in by entering the credentials on the admission portal to start filling out the application form. Moreover, ensure that the email ID provided during the registration is active till the admission process conclusion. The university sends all the updates related to admissions on the registered phone number and email ID.

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CUSAT Scholarships

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Q:   Does CUSAT offer scholarships?

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Yes, students of CUSAT can various the following scholarships:

  • Govt. of Kerala Portal for Student Scholarships
  • National Scholarship Portal for students
  • Commonwealth Scholarships from the UK

Candidates can apply for these scholarships by visiting the official website.

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Q:   How can I apply for scholarships at CUSAT?

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Cochin University of Science and Technology students are open to scholarships offered by Government of Kerala and other agencies. Interested students meeting the criteria can apply for a scholarship on the official website of Government of Kerala and National Scholarship Portal.

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Placement Review IconPlacements3.9
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Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.1
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Companies like Amazon, Flipkart, Saplabs, Amadeus, Huawei, TCS, Wipro, IBM, etc., visited the college for placements.
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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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The infrastructure and lab facility is also good.
Placements: So many companies come to campus, including TCS, Deloitte, HCL, and the Aditya Birla group. They offer a variety of positions, with salaries ranging from an average of 5 lakhs to a high of 15 lakhs. The placement rate for human resources is 50%, which is higher than the average of 70% for finance and 95% for marketing.
Infrastructure: The overall college experience at CUSAT is awesome. The college provides a lot of opportunities for students to explore their interests. There are many clubs and organizations on campus, including SEDS and TedX. CUSAT also has an annual arts and sports festival. The college provides a gym, cafeterias, and a library with a wide variety of study materials. The library is very helpful.
Faculty: The faculty members to student ratio is 15:1. The faculty members are approachable, but we have to build the interactive relationship with the professors ourself. Each faculty member is good at teaching their subject and providing knowledge. There are three internals (20+20+20) and the best two of the three count. After that, there is an end-semester exam of 60 marks each semester. We have to complete at least one internship to be eligible for placement programs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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CUSAT Admission 2025 FAQs

Q:   Is CUSAT CAT exam tough?

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It's not about tough. Its all about your hard work and knowledge about the topic. Then everything will be similar and easy too. To get success in the examination, it is important to practice questions as much as possible; frequent revision also matters. Solve previous year's question papers so that you will get an idea of the types of questions asked. If hard work is done in the correct direction, then nothing is impossible to achieve. Stay focused, tuned in, and study hard with a plan.

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Q:   I want to join CUSAT, how can I prepare for the exam, how can I crack it, and more details about it?

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Check below for some key points to prepare for the CUSAT CAT:

  • Make a chart of the important formulas
  • Revision plays an important role in keeping the stuff in mind. Candidates should revise their CUSAT CAT study material in regular interval of time. 
  • Candidates must go through CUSAT CAT previous years’ question paper to understand the types of questions as well as difficulty level of the exam. Practicing previous years’ questions will help in getting more marks and a better rank.
  • If possible, candidates should buy online test series. It is not necessary to buy CUSAT CAT specific test series. Candidates can buy any test series of engineering entrance examination.
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Q:   What is CUSAT CAT exam?

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CUSAT conducts CAT (Common Admission Test) for admissions to programmes like Law, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Marine Sciences, Humanities, Science, Medical Sciences & Technology, and Social Sciences and Technology. CUSAT CAT is a computer-based test. The multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are asked in the exam. Candidates can take this test by applying online through the university website. The CUSAT CAT 2025 exam date will be released along with the official brochure. Candidates who will appear for the exam must refer to the CUSAT 2025 syllabus and exam pattern for their preparations.

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Q:   Should I take admission in CUSAT?

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Deciding whether or not taking admission in a university depends on a number of factors. It is a significant decision and students must ensure to consider all the factors before taking admission.

Courses: CUSAT or Cochin University of Science and Technology offers variety of UG, PG and doctoral courses in the fields of Applied Sciences, Commerce, Management, Technology, and Social Sciences. BTech and MBA are the popular courses of CUSAT.

Ranking: Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is ranked 34 under the ‘University’ category by NIRF Ranking 2024. The university has also been ranked by other ranking agencies such as Times Higher Education and QS World University.

Placements: Placement is one of the crucial factor that one must consider while taking admission in a university. As per the latest media report, the highest and average package offered so far during CUSAT placements in 2024 stood at INR 25 LPA and INR 7.32 LPA, respectively.

Fee: CUSAT fee is neither too expensive nor very affordable. The fee for UG programmes ranges between INR 53,600 and INR 8.6 lakh. For PG programmes, the fee starts from as low as INR 5,000.  

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Answered 7 months ago

To get admission in CUSAT for BTech, you need to appear for the CUSAT CAT (Common Admission Test) exam. The eligibility criteria for BTech admission at CUSAT typically require candidates to have passed their Class 12 examination with a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Add

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Answered 7 months ago

The CUSAT CAT score is used to determine admission to the Integrated BSc-MSc curriculum. The Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test, or CUSAT CAT, is a computer-based exam used to narrow down potential candidates for admission to different programmes. Following the selecti

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The CUSAT CAT score is used to determine admission to the BTech programme. In order to choose applicants for BTech (LE) courses, the university also administers a Lateral Entry Test (LET). The 200 objective-type questions on the three-hour LET test are intended to assess candidates' proficiency in E

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Aspirants need to fill out the online form (admission.cusat.ac.in) and submit it for being eligible to take admission. However, the seat allotment for each M.Tech programme shall be on the applicant’s GATE score. Candidates without a GATE exam score can take CUSAT DAT/ Sections A and B exam by the I

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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 examina

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