How is the CUSAT ranking, cutoff, and placement for a B.Tech 4 year?

NIRF 2021 ranked CUSAT 65th in the overall category. The university has two engineering colleges, i.e. School of Engineering, Thrikkakara campus, and Kuttanadu Alappuzha campus. Naturally, the required cutoff varies for B.Tech, year to year based on different parameters. If you are targeting CS/IT, you will need to have a rank under 1000. CUSAT placements are good. Here are the highlights of the 2022 placement. Parameters Statistics Average CTC INR 4.3 LPA Highest CTC INR 40 LPA No of recruiters 100+ Major recruiters IBM, Tata, Amazon, etc. CUSAT conducts regular workshops by IGBC, ICI, etc. Students benefit a lot from these workshops.

If I score 150 marks in CUSAT CAT exam what will be my rank and can I get into any of the branch there?

CUSAT exams are of 750 marks also the CUSAT CAT exam is hard to give. A score of 150 is considered an average score. Getting a score of 150 in CUSAT CAT exam will get you an approximate rank of around 6000 to 8000. Considering this, you will get a chance at the IT branch or some other core branch. It may also be possible that you may get into EEE or ECE although the chances of that happening are less but still not zero. These all choices will be for the second CUSAT campus during the real-time allotments. The trends in the spot allotments for the past few years show the same thing and students belonging to the general category benefit from it and get into some core branches. Having any kind of reservation will definitely bring you closer to being selected without a doubt. Although one important thing to be noted is that this trend can change at any given day or any given time because the majority of the students are keeping an eye out for CUSAT due to the KTU not working properly so this, in turn, will cause the admission process to hamper up. The spot rounds of allotments in CUSAT have proven to be of more help in this situation. So it is advised to visit all the spot allotments of CUSAT. In the previous year, students with 10,000-13,000 rank got admitted in the final spot allotment during the beginning of first-year classes.

In trial allotments I was waiting after 400 others for CSE CUSAT. What are my chances of getting admission there?

CUSAT exams are of 750 marks also the CUSAT CAT exam is hard to give. Here’s what I got to know from some of my friends studying at CUSAT. In the trial allotment rank, 400 means a lot considering this approx number you will get a chance for being selected in the IT branch or some other core branch. It may also be possible that you may get into EEE or ECE although the chances of that happening are average but not impossible. You can be sure that you won’t get a CS branch. These choices will be for the second CUSAT campus during the real-time allotments. CSE is the most sought out branch in CUSAT in both of the campuses, therefore a 400 waitlist opportunity will take a long time to come to you. Even if it does, the CSE seats would be filled for both campuses in the general category. With a reservation, you may still have luck finding yourself a chance to get the CSE seats in spite of the waiting list.

Which branch would I get in CUSAT with 4413 rank?

You can perhaps try out all the branches as well as the counseling rounds. In case your bad luck does not allow you to secure any other option anywhere else, try and give the spot rounds a shot. Do not underestimate them. Apart from that, try to go for the NRI quota and then grab your admission seat. But the NRI seat comes with a very heavy price to pay. It is very expensive. I believe you may get a seat in EC but predicting a branch, in particular, would be a little too much as each year, the rush with almost every branch is pretty intense.

How is the food at CUSAT?

Food will not be an issue at CUSAT. The food you will get at the mess of CUSAT is similar to that of any other engineering colleges in India. The food provided at the campus is great. But it is Kerala food. If you are from North India and habituated to the type of Noth-Indian food, you may have difficulty in adjusting. Since the food at the mess is prepared in coconut oil. If you are opting for a hostel you have to choose the mess facilities too. But it is not as bad as it sounds, and you can survive and adjust with time. You can get Noth-Indian Food by tiffin service too. You can also find many Bihari and Bengali cooks in the vicinity of the campus. There are also a few North-Indian messes near the college. In case you are staying in a rented flat or room, it would be better to hire a cook. It may take some time to adjust but you can definitely survive on the food available at CUSA. So, do not treat food as a deciding parameter for not choosing CUSAT.

What are the best student organizations or clubs to join at CUSAT? Why should students join them?

If you are one of those lucky ones who have gotten their admission in it and are excitedly looking forward to being a part of the campus and everything that it has to offer, you’ve come to the right place. There are a number of student clubs or associations that you might want to be a part of once you are onboard. Here’s a quick look at all the interesting and must attend clubs while you are at CUSAT: ACES: The most happening club out there is this one. ACES is run totally by students of the CS department and they have successfully ensured that the club is kept active and running at all times. They are also known to have several technical sessions regularly and all the IT or technical geeks here at the campus are delightfully keeping the club dynamically functional. ECSA: Short for, Electronics & Communication Students Association, this club primarily focuses on the EC department and is also run by EC students. Quite a popular association and also a favorite of many. It’s recommended to be an active member of this club if the branch EC interests you. MERAKI 7: This is another tech stuff where lots of stirring and nerd activities and events take place. A motivational and stirring place to be on campus for all tech-lovers! Apart from the clubs mentioned above, there’s InnovaDen that has everybody’s hearts. It is basically a co-working space for like-minded students who are interested in technical studies and might wish to pursue them further. There are other IT associations that have been recently started at the campus. You can look forward to joining them as well.

What is the best engineering college under CUSAT?

There are multiple options to choose from when it comes to choosing the right engineering college under CUSAT, the fact that it’s got an amazing campus is a bonus. It is a good place for anybody who wishes to cultivate learning and is passionate enough to go through the engineering training programs. Some of the most well-known and popular colleges under CUSAT are: Model Engineering college School of Engineering University of petroleum and energy studies MG College of Engineering Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology KVM College of Engineering & Technology All these colleges that fall under CUSAT are known to bring out the true colors of every student. The campus life of CUSAT colleges is too much fun and a memory for a lifetime. This is true not just for the local students but also for the non-Keralite students. Although, it must be noted by anyone who is considering an admission under CUSAT that all these colleges are well-known for different things. For instance, the Model Engineering College is known for its academic performance, and the School of Engineering is loved by all for its sports. The placements at the School of Engineering and Model engineering college are both equally sorted and appreciated. All these colleges have a lot to offer apart from the courses and academics. Living at the campus, enjoying the little famous things around the town, food joints that’ll eventually become your favorite things to do while on campus- all this combined is an experience to cherish for a lifetime.

Is CUSAT worth it for a Bihari student?

The worth of a college does not depend on which state you belong to. Its up to you to make your time at the college worthwhile. No matter which college or university you are in, they all have almost the same structure of syllabus and you have to study by yourself. If you do not have many options for college, you can choose an institute with a decent rank and low course fee. Let’s take a look at some of the parameters to study in CUSAT. Pros: CUSAT is not that costly if compared to other colleges. Since the institute is in Cochin, you can learn a different language. CUSAT offers several other departments like Foreign Language, Hindi, Economics, Legal Studies, social science, and Management. These departments offer short courses. If you want you can learn new skills from such courses and participate in departmental events. The living cost in Kerala is lower than in many states of India. There is also less distraction as compared to cities like Delhi and Bangalore. There is an Incubation center that promotes Entrepreneurs. You can earn while studying. There are many start-ups, also you can give tuitions. You won’t have to ask for money from your parents. Many of my friends did the same. You can go on trips and participate in games in your spare time. Cons: Because of the different culture and language, sometimes you may feel alienated from others. According to student reviews, sometimes the professors can be biased. The placement of the college is average. If you neglect studies, you have to go through rough times dealing with arrears and drops. You won’t be able to go home easily on vacations as it is too expensive. It is not a student-friendly college. So ultimately, it all rolls down to how you use the opportunity. No matter which college you go in, if you want to learn new things and stay proactive, you can surely make the best of your days at the college. So, work hard and try to score well.

CUSAT: Admission 2023, Courses, Fees, Placements, Scholarships

Q: What is the difference between spot admission and real time admission in CUSAT?

One of my friends is from CUSAT. I have gathered some facts about spot admission and real-time admission from him. So I will be sharing these which might help you answer your question. There will be a few rounds of counseling, and all seats will be filled according to rank, reservation, and other factors. Certain vacancies will arise as a result of certain candidates failing to pay fees/submit all required paperwork or canceling their admission to enroll elsewhere. These positions are filled through Spot admissions, in which all candidates in the rank list are invited to appear and select their preferred branch/campus if space is available. A few days before the date of Spot admission, the available positions are announced on the Internet. Real-time admission is a more dynamic approach in which vacated seats in spot admission are filled instantly from among those candidates who are physically present at the session and are ranked accordingly. Remember one thing that there is no advance notice for vacant seats, and it is not uncommon for candidates who have already been admitted to particular branches to choose other branches/campuses.

Courses Offered By CUSAT

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Ph.D

Total Tuition Fees:₹14,065

3 YearFull Time

Eligibility:

Post Graduation

Ph.D Specilization	Fees
Management Studies	-
Marine Biology	-
Biotechnology	-
Computer Science	-

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Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

Total Tuition Fees:₹97,282

4 YearFull Time

Eligibility:

10+2 with 50% + KEAM

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

Total Tuition Fees:₹69,920

2 YearFull Time

Eligibility:

Pass in Graduation + GATE

Master of Business Administration [MBA]

Total Tuition Fees:₹70,070

4.0(1 Reviews)2 YearFull Time

Eligibility:

Graduation

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] {Lateral}

Total Tuition Fees:₹97,380

3 YearFull Time

Eligibility:

10+3 with 50% + KEAM

About CUSAT

CUSAT is an autonomous university owned by the state government. The university ranks at 63 in the Overall and 37 in the NIRF 2023 University rankings. CUSAT has 3 campuses, 29 academic departments, and 7 centres. Amongst all, CUSAT’s ‘Advanced Centre for Atmospheric Radar Research (ACARR)’ is a part of ‘Make in India Program’. The university has signed MoUs with 13 international universities for student exchange programs, internships and research projects. CUSAT provides education in the fields of Applied Science, Technology, Industry, Commerce, Management, and Social Sciences.

The academic programs of the university include BTech, BBA LLB, BCom LLB, LLB, BVoc, MTech, MBA, MA, MSc, MCA, LLM, MPhil, and Ph.D. Through these programs, CUSAT provides 24 UG, 55 PG, 9 Pre Doctoral, and 28 Doctoral courses. Admission to these programs is based on the CUSAT CAT exam. Candidates applying for the CUSAT BTech program can submit CUSAT CAT or KEAM scores for admission. The minimum rank required for BTech admission is 168-1900 in the CUSAT CAT exam. Candidates acquiring a rank in the top 10% of CUSAT CAT exam are awarded scholarships by the university. For this purpose, 50% of the tuition fee is waived off in the form of financial assistance. Check More on CUSAT Admission 2023

Other than the university programs, CUSAT also runs DDU Kaushal Kendras for Vocational studies. DDUKK is introduced by UGC for the development of skills in students. DDUKK CUSAT provides classroom centred formal education, training, and internships in business houses to students. The courses offered in vocational studies are BVoc in Business Process and Data Analytics, MVoc in Technology and Management Consultancy, and MVoc in Mobile Phone Application Development. Check More about CUSAT Courses and Fees

Also, CUSAT Placements for the year 2023 have set new heights in the recruitment process. The highest package received is INR 25 LPA till now. More than 100 companies participated in the placement drive. Top companies who participated in the drive were Infosys, Amazon, Accenture, Vedanta, Wipro etc. Check How good are the placements of CUSAT?

Table of Content

CUSAT Important Dates
CUSAT Rankings
CUSAT Courses
CUSAT Admission
CUSAT CAT
CUSAT Cutoff
CUSAT Placement
CUSAT Scholarship
CUSAT FAQs

CUSAT Important Dates

Events	Important Dates
UG & PG
Online Registration for CAT (All PG and UG Programmes except Ph.D,M.Tech and Diploma Programmes)	January 27 to February 26, 2023 (with fine upto 06/03/2023)
Remittance of fee (online only)	January 27, to March 7, 2023
Downloading of Admit Cards	April 18 to May 1, 2023
MBA
Online Registration to MBA programmes	January 27 to February 26, 2023 (with fine upto 06/03/2023)
Remittance of fee (online only)	January 27, to March 7, 2023
M.Tech
Online Registration to M.Tech programmes	January 27, to April 8, 2023 (with fine upto 17/04/2023)
Remittance of fee (online only)	January 27 to April 18, 2023
Online Registration for seats reserved for International Candidates	January 27, to April 17, 2023
Diploma
Issuance and receipt of applications for Diploma Programmes from the Department/Schools concerned	January 27, to April 17, 2023
Phd
Issuance and receipt of applications for Ph.D/PDF Programmes from the Department/Schools concerned	January 27, to April 17, 2023

CUSAT Ranking

CUSAT is a university that has been ranked by a number of national and international rating organizations, including NIRF and QS. The following are some of the institute's most recent rankings:

Body/ magazine	Category	Rank	Year
International ranking
QS Asia University Rankings	University	401-450	2021
National rankings
NIRF	Overall	63	2023
NIRF	University	37	2023
NIRF	Overall	69	2022
NIRF	University	41	2022
NIRF	Overall	65	2021
NIRF	Overall	89	2021
Asia University Rankings	Overall	401+	2021
The Week	Best Multidisciplinary Universities	27	2021
Outlook ICare	Top Govt. Engineering colleges	27	2021

CUSAT Courses

The university offers a variety of UG, PG, Integrated, Certification, Diploma, PG Diploma, MPhil, and Ph.D. courses. The core areas of education at CUSAT are engineering, technology, environmental studies, sciences, humanities, social sciences, marine sciences, law, physical education, and sports. Admission to all the courses except MPhil and Ph.D. is based on the CUSAT CAT entrance exam conducted for UG, PG, and MBA programs. Besides, a four-year BTech is the major program at CUSAT offered via CUSAT CAT or KEAM entrance scores. Courses offered by CUSAT are mentioned below in the table along with their details.

Courses	Course Details	CUSAT Fees
BTech	Duration: 4 Years Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 in PCM with 50% marks in aggregate and for respective subjects Selection Criteria: CUSAT CAT	INR 3.53 Lacs
BBA-LLB (H)	Duration: 5 Years Eligibility: Pass 10+2 with 60% marks in Science/ Commerce or 55% in Arts/ Humanities Selection Criteria: CUSAT CAT	INR 2.53 Lacs
BCom-LLB (H)	Duration: 5 Years Eligibility: Pass 10+2 with 60% marks in Science/ Commerce or 55% in Arts/ Humanities Selection Criteria: CUSAT CAT	INR 2.53 Lacs
BVOC Business Process and Data Analytics	Duration: 3 Years Eligibility: Pass 10+2 with 65% marks and Mathematics/ Statistics as main subjects Selection Criteria: CUSAT CAT	INR 1.41 Lacs
Integrated MSc	Duration: 5 Years Eligibility: Pass 10+2 with 75% marks in science stream Selection Criteria: CUSAT CAT	INR 62,670
MSc	Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: BSc degree with 55% marks in the relevant stream Selection Criteria: CUSAT CAT	INR 16,770
MTech	Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: BTech with 60% marks in the relevant field Selection Criteria: GATE	INR 1.26 Lacs
MCA	Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Passed bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with atleast 55% marks Selection Criteria: CUSAT CAT	INR 69,530
MBA	Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any stream with 50% marks in aggregate Selection Criteria: KMAT/ CAT/ CMAT	INR 1.27 Lacs
MA	Duration: 2 Years Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 65% marks Selection Criteria: CUSAT CAT	INR 16,770
PhD	Duration: 3-6 Years Eligibility: Master’s or professional degree with atleast 55% marks Selection Criteria: DAT	INR 16,615

CUSAT Admission 2023

CUSAT Admissions 2023 are entirely based on the entrance exam scores. The university accepts admission to all of its UG and PG courses through the CUSAT Common Admission Test (CUSAT CAT) except for the MTech courses. The university conducts Departmental Admission Test (DAT) for the Part-time MTech courses. For the full-time MTech courses, the university accepts GATE exam scores. Only for the MTech Civil Engineering (Geothermal Engineering), MTech Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering), the university accepts DAT scores in the absence of GATE scores.

Must Read: What is the difference between spot admission and real time admission in CUSAT?

CUSAT CAT

CUSAT Common Admission Test (CUSAT CAT) is the university-based entrance exam. The examination allows admission to UG, PG, and Doctoral courses at CUSAT. The entrance exam is conducted in online mode for 3 hours of duration. Other related details of the exam are presented in the table below:

Exam Mode	Online
Type of Questions	Objective type questions or MCQ
Total Number of Questions	250 questions are asked
Language	English
Time Duration	3 hours
Marking Scheme	+3 for every correct answer
Negative Marking	-1 for every wrong answer

CUSAT Cutoff 2023 (Expected)

The table mentioned below shows the opening and closing ranks of general category students. The ranks given are of the CUSAT CAT 2021 exam for the BTech program. Candidates must go through the CUSAT Cutoff to get an idea about the admission procedure of the university:

BTech Branch	All India Closing ranks 2021 (Round-1 to Round-3)
Civil Engineering	1091-1956
Computer Science and Engineering	168-421
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	771-1205
Electronics and Communication Engineering	537-951
Information Technology	739-1145
Mechanical Engineering	974-1567
Safety and Fire Engineering	754-1379

Must read: How is the CUSAT rank calculated? Does it include marks?

CUSAT Placements

Cochin University provides prominent job offers and internship opportunities to its graduates. During the placements of 2023, CUSAT has recorded the highest salary package of INR 25 LPA till now. Following are the CUSAT Placement 2023 Statistics:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Number of Recruiters	150
Number of Students Placed	505
Number of International Offers	4
Highest Package	INR 25 LPA
Average Package	INR 9.32 LPA
Major Recruiters	Infosys, Amazon, Accenture, Vedanta, Wipro

CUSAT Scholarships

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) assists its students with financial help. The university offers a variety of scholarship schemes from various resources to its students. These scholarships are awarded on a merit and need basis to the students. Following are resources of scholarships offered by CUSAT:

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

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CUSAT FAQs

Ques. What is estudents CUSAT?

Ans. eStudents CUSAT is an online platform for the students pursuing various courses at the university. The online platform provides information related to semester exams, hall tickets, results, etc.

Ques. What are the best engineering colleges under CUSAT?

Ans. Some of the top engineering colleges under CUSAT that accepts the Common Admission Test are:

School of Engineering, Kochi.
Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad (CUCEK)
School of Engineering CUSAT, Kochi.
College of Engineering - Kallooppara, Thiruvalla
KVM College of Engineering and Technology.
College of Engineering - Chengannur. Know More CUSAT Affiliated Colleges

Ques. Does CUSAT provide admission to sponsored candidates for any course?

Ans. Yes, CUSAT provides admission to only 1 sponsored candidate for its MCA course in each specialization and each department or affiliated college. For example, the total seat intake of Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad for MCA Regular is 22, then 1 seat is provided for sponsored candidates. Similarly, under MCA Cost Sharing specialization, the college has 23 seats, then 1 is allotted to a sponsored candidate.

Ques. Does CUSAT provide any relaxation to reserved category students?

Ans. Yes, CUSAT provides 5% relaxation in qualifying marks to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Also, a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks is given to SEBC candidates in some of the courses.

Ques. Is there any age limit for admission to B.Tech (Lateral) course of CUSAT?

Ans. Yes, the maximum age prescribed for taking admission to B.Tech (Lateral) course of CUSAT is 25 years as of 1st July of the current academic year.

Ques. Does CUSAT provide any scholarships to its students?

Ans. Yes, CUSAT offers scholarships and financial assistance to eligible candidates. It offers a 50% tuition fee waiver to 10% of BTech students having the highest scores in CUSAT CAT. Also, ICCR offers several scholarships for international students pursue studies at CUSAT.

Ques. How can I find previous year’s question papers of CUSAT CAT?

Ans. Candidates seeking admission to CUSAT can find the previous year’s question papers for preparation on the official website of the varsity. They are available on the resources tab on the course page of Cochin University.

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CUSAT, CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2022

CUSAT, CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2022 for General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for CUSAT CAT is 3 - 36.

Courses	2022
M.Sc Bioethics Compare	3
M.Tech Software Engineering Compare	11
L.L.M Intellectual Property Rights + Ph.D. Compare	36

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CUSAT Upcoming Application Dates & Links

Events	Dates
CMAT Exam Date	Upcoming May 04, 2024
KEAM Admit Card Date	Upcoming May 04, 2024
KEAM Exam Date	Tentative May 17, 2024
CMAT Result	Tentative May 31, 2024
KEAM Result Date	Tentative May 31, 2024