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What are the minimum percentage required for a student in class 12 Bihar board exam to get an admission in the CUSAT if he has cleared the CUSAT entrance exam?
As per the eligibility criteria for B.Tech programs at CUSAT, the applicants must have cleared their +2 from a recognized board/university with 60% overall. They must have taken Physics, Chemistry and Maths in their 11th and 12th, and scored at least 50% in Maths. They must have also attained 50% in their Physics, Chemistry and Maths scores put together.
This eligibility criteria applies to you as well. Certain communities from Kerala are provided relaxation, but this does not apply to students from outside Kerala.
My CUSAT rank is 195 and KEAM I believe will be in 1500. Which one should I choose, CUSAT or CET, TKM, COE Thrissur?
CUSAT and CET are close competitors, but CUSAT is the ultimate winner. CET is also not bad, but it’s slightly bland than CUSAT. Both the institutes have decent placements. All others are far away from comparison with these two.
A few points to be considered before choosing are below:
- CUSAT is a Tier-1 college and is well-known in the country and around the world. It is ranked 1001+ in World University Ranking 2021.
- CET is culturally rich. It has grand cultural fests in the college as compared to CUSAT.
- The alumni network of both institutes is strong.
- In CUSAT, most of the top placements are in CSE, IT, and Fire & Safety.
- There are limited companies coming for EEE, ME, and Civil. It has become a common scenario for these branches.
| Criteria | CUSAT |
| Fee | INR 3.53 Lakhs |
| Average CTC | INR 4.7 LPA |
| Highest CTC | INR 15 LPA |
In conclusion, if you want to go for higher studies outside India or incubate a start-up, CUSAT is the best institute.
What are the facilities in the hostels at CUSAT?
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) provides hostels for students. Hostels at CUSAT are residential units that foster community living.
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has a central office, located in the Common Facility Centre. The central office is governed by a hostel advisory committee and issues hostel rules. It also helps students to get accommodation in the campus hostels. University’s office also takes care of new student’s hostel admission.
These are a few of the hostels for both boys and girls at CUSAT:
- Alakananda Hostel for Girls
- Ananya Girls Hostel
- Anaswara Hostel for Girls
- Athulya Hostel for Girls
- Swaraj Hostel for Boys
- Athulya Hostel for Girls
- Sagar Hostel for Boys
- Cochin University Marine Sciences(CUMS) Hostel for Boy
There is also a KMSME Boys hostel for students who are pursuing Marine Engineering. The hostel comes under the Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering.
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) also has a mess. It is run by a committee of students. The mess food is quite good and comes at a reasonable price.
What is trial round in CUSAT?
The trial allotment round in CUSAT is not like a real allotment round. By the trial rounds, they give you a very rough idea about the position you get in the rank list for the particular branch.
- If your rank is 17 in the trial allotment round for the computer science branch then it means 17 students are ahead of you.
- Basically, the purpose of conducting the trial allotment rounds is that the chances for you to get admission are high as the students travel miles just to get the admission.
- If they do not get admitted then it would be a complete waste of time as well as money.
Lastly, we can say that the trial allotment rounds are just to give you an idea of which branch you are likely to get. So that you can complete the further criteria accordingly considering all other things together.
Which is better for CS ,CUSAT or tkm?
CUSAT and TKM both take students based on CET. Students always land in confusion between these two. CUSAT also admits students based on the KEAM score. Being a student of CUSAT, I can say it is better than TKM in several ways.
- Global Recognition - CUSAT has a better global recognition than TKM. CUSAT has been awarded by many countries for its excellent performance in the fields of education.
- Culture - CUSAT is more linked and connected with growing industries therefore it offers its students better startup programs and cultures. It also has a wide community to help the students with the real-world industry.
- Facilities: - High tech facilities are offered by CUSAT. Well-equipped and high-tech labs with the latest technological advancements are present there.
- Placements - It definitely offers better placement than TKM. Its placement records and stats are better than TKM for every academic year.
| Categories | CUSAT | TKM |
| Course Fee | 3.53 lakh | 8410 (1st year) |
| Highest CTC | 15 LPA | 12 LPA |
| Average CTC | 7 LPA | 3.5-5 LPA |
| Recruiting Companies | TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, etc. | Oracle, Wipro, Microsoft, Infosys, etc. |
CUSAT is situated in Kochi which is a beautiful city and also an industrial hub. So students will definitely benefit from the nearby industries. CUSAT is a university established on its own hard work. It has its specially made curriculum and revised topics which proves beneficial to the students
Which is better at CUSAT, IT or EC?
Both the options are good. There is no such difference in the quality of education, either in these two branches, or any other branch in CUSAT.
They make you work hard, focus on every detail, and stress a lot on the practical classes and labs.
As for the faculty, 85% are permanent. As for the quality of faculty, everyone will have a different view. According to my friends at CUSAT, the only difference you will find between the branches is that the EC people toil 3 times harder than the other branches.
According to the overall placement statistics the average and highest CTC offered to the students is 4 LPA and 15 LPA.
You should choose the branch that is better for you. Think about the branch where your interest lies, will you be able to manage the workload efficiently, does the subject interest you, or which branch has the better placements matter. However, I would like to advise you not to be bothered by placements any more.
How is the CUSAT ranking, cutoff, and placement for a B.Tech 4 year?
CUSAT is ranked 63rd in the overall college rankings of NIRF for 2023. It has two colleges for B.Tech. One of them is SOE i.e. School of Engineering in Kochi City, and the other is CUCEK i.e. Cochin University College of Engineering in Pulinkunnu. It is a village roughly 100 km away from SOE.
The cutoff varies from year to year. My brother’s rank was 3129. He got Civil in SOE, a few years back. For CS/IT, you’ll need at least a rank >1000. The placements are decent for CS/IT and Safety & Fire graduates.
The average package for these streams is 3 LPA, and the highest package is around 20 LPA. Amazon sometimes visits the campus to make recruitments. The placements are in a poor condition for other branches. Moreover, the CUCEK campus lacks lab facilities for Civil and Mechanical.
Overall, CUSAT is a decent choice for B.Tech, but it lags behind in terms of placements and facilities for non CS/IT branches.
Is CUSAT better than SRM for placement purposes?
CUSAT is not a good option for core branches i.e. Mechanical, Civil, ECE or EEE. I am saying this out of personal experience. No core companies visit for Civil placements, and hardly 1-2 companies visit for Mechanical.
SRM gives its students the opportunity to sit for core companies like L&T. At CUSAT, core branch students are ultimately forced to sit for mass recruiters like BYJU’s, Wipro or TCS, or to try for off campus placements or competitive exams. But for CS/IT, Safety and Fire, and Ship Tech, CUSAT is a good option. The placements for these branches are quite good at the college.
CUSAT is a great option for its flagship courses, but if you want to study a core branch, choose SRM University.
Can I get admission in CUSAT if I score 65% in the CAT?
The CUSAT Common Admission Test does not follow any percentage system. You won’t be shown your CAT score either.
The answer key is released 2-3 weeks after the exam, and sent to the candidates’ emails. You can use it to calculate your approximate score in the exam. But that won’t be of much use either. I would suggest you wait till the declaration of your rank.
You can expect a seat in the main campus with a rank >= 4000. A rank higher than that will get you a seat at the CUSEK campus only. Naval Architecture, Safety and Fire and CS are the best branches of SOE. The first two are its flagship programs. For these three branches, you need a rank below 1200.
This is all the necessary information about the engineering admissions in CUSAT based on your CAT rank.
Which university is the best, CUSAT or KTU?
CUSAT Kochi is better than KTU. Being older, it is more recognized.
- It is more reputed internationally. CUSAT brand name can help you a lot while applying for higher studies overseas.
- Cochin University of Science and Technology courses are well-structured. The syllabus followed is tougher compared to KTU. So, a degree from CUSAT is more valued.
- KTU is a technological university. It offers courses in this domain only. While CUSAT offers courses from various disciplines such as Arts, Law, etc.
- In terms of placement, CUSAT is better. During the 2020 placement drive, the average and highest CTC received by the students was INR 4.7 LPA and INR 15 LPA.
These are the factors that make CUSAT a better option.
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