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Which is a better college, GEC Thrissur or CUSAT?
Both GEC Thrissur and CUSAT are good institutions and have their own strengths and weaknesses.
CUSAT is an autonomous university spread across 180 acres. The vast campus and multiple streams within it will allow you to network with people from different educational backgrounds. Also, you will get to attend national level fests and events over there. It has better sports facilities than most Engineering colleges in Kerala. It is in Kalamassery which is near Ernakulam and Kochi, so you will get to enjoy the city life as well. There are non-Keralite students as well at CUSAT. However, the Engineering fees over there is much higher than GEC, Thrissur. Also, it has a tough syllabus for Engineering.
GEC Thrissur’s campus is spread across 75 acres. It has a strong alumni network and it is under the direct control of Kerala Government. You will get ample freedom at GEC. Various cultural events and other activities keep happening within the campus. Its syllabus is easier and its fees are way lower than CUSAT.
Both of these have student groups, organizations and communities like IEEE, TinkerHub, ISTE, SAE, NSS, etc. that will offer you participation in extracurricular activities.
Both the institutions have their own perks. To know more about each, I would suggest you talk to their alumni.
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.
Is CUSAT or any govt colleges in Kerala a better option?
CUSAT and other government and private colleges that come under Tier 3 should not be your top priority. There are many Tier 1 and 2 colleges that are less opted. Such institutions include- Anna University, Jadavpur University, PSG Coimbatore, and VIT. These are relatively much easier to get into and offer a 100% placement, in contrast with CUSAT and other Kerala government colleges/ universities. Other options may include Delhi University and Panjab University.
NITs and IIST are top institutions. They should be your top priority. If you wish to go abroad, your college tag holds even greater significance. You will get into masters’ or grab a job abroad way more easily with a good college tag. If you can qualify for CUSAT or other Kerala government colleges, you can easily get into any of the institutions mentioned above. Moreover, the grading system/ credit system in most of the government universities in Kerala is bad. It poses obstacles in your admissions in top universities abroad. This is especially true for European Universities because there is a lack of proper credit transfer channels.
Thus, I would say that CUSAT and other Kerala government colleges are not very good option and should not be at the top of your priority list.
Compare and contrast life in SOE, CUSAT and NIT-Calicut?
I couldn’t get admission at NIT Calicut and ended up pursuing my B.Tech from SOE, CUSAT. I have many friends who are studying at NIT Calicut currently and on the basis of the gathered information, here is a comparison of life at SOE, CUSAT and NIT Calicut-
- As compared to other Kerala Engineering Colleges, CUSAT has a vast syllabus with in-depth study of various topics. The NITs, however, have an even more vast syllabus and the difficulty level is higher. At the NITs, the syllabus is spread across semesters in a proper manner, but the CUSAT students feel burdened when their exams approach because of an overwhelming syllabus and lack of proper guidance.
- If an NIT student fails an exam, they have to attend the classes for that subject again and if they do not limit their backlogs, they have to spend another year completing their degree. CUSAT does not take your backlogs as seriously and many students end up with multiple backlogs as a result.
- At NITs, your grades play a huge role during the placement season. At SOE, CUSAT, no one gives importance to your scores.
- Core companies visit the NIT campuses in great numbers, offering high packages to the top scorers in the batch. At SOE, CUSAT very few core companies visit the campus and only a handful of top scorers are allowed to sit for these interviews.
Thus, without a doubt, I would say that NIT Calicut should be your first preference for a B.Tech as it is better than SOE, CUSAT on different parameters.
Is there any chance in CUSAT with a rank of 3200?
My friend qualified for CUSAT in 2019 and the closing rank was 6800 for the Cochin University College of Engineering. CUSAT 2021 results would be out in the 4th week of May. You can get admission into two colleges after qualifying for CUSAT, i.e. The School of Engineering and CUSEK.
Here is what you'd want to know in consonance with your rank-
- With your rank of 3200, you can get into the second campus of Cochin University, which is CUSEK. The college is located in Allepey, while the School of Engineering is located in Kochi.
- Even though it's the second campus, it is in no way any lesser than the School of Engineering. You might be able to get EC, IT, or CE if by some turn of fortune you get into SOE.
- If you belong to the general category, there are higher chances of getting into your desired branch. The only exclusions will be Naval Architecture and Fire and Safety, but chances are available nevertheless.
One more important point for admission is to be on the lookout for the NRI seats. Sometimes these seats stand a chance of availability because of being vacated by NRIs. To avail the opportunity, you should stay updated with the counseling sessions. For further information, you can connect with the counseling helpline, alumni, or the seniors.
How does the allotment into CUSAT work and what are the processes?
After the CUSAT CAT result declaration, a rank list is prepared and enlisted. This is followed by the online option registration for the desired Engineering courses at SOE, CUCEK and Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering. For seat allotment, the CAT ranks are considered. Out of the total seats for B.Tech program, 50% are reserved for Keralite students, 40% are All India Merit seats, and 10% are reserved for NRI students. There is also category based reservation.
In Naval Architecture & Ship Building, Instrumentation Technology and Polymer Science & Engineering, 90% seats are reserved for Keralite students while only 10% are All India Merit seats. After online option registration, you have to download the CUSAT CAT Seat Allotment Letter. You have to report at the venue on the allotted date and time for the counseling rounds. At the venue, you have to pay the admission fee and your seat will be confirmed. If you do not turn up at the venue or do not pay the admission fee, your candidature will stand canceled.
Even after paying the admission fee, you can attend the further rounds to see if the option which you gave higher preference to is allotted to you. Then you need to confirm the seat by paying the fees in case the seat is changed from state merit to payment. If you do not get your desired seat, you can attend the real time admission and spot admission round to check for the remaining/available seats which will be alloted on the basis of rank. During the spot admissions, all category seats are dissolved into general seats, except for SC/ST seats.
This is the procedure for allotment of Engineering seats at CUSAT.
Is marine engineering good in CUSAT?
I have a few friends at CUSAT, according to them, the Marine Engineering program offered by CUSAT is quite good. However, the number of boys in the branch is more. As girls mostly refrain from joining Marine Engineering.
Being said that, the placement statistics for the branch are quite good. Here is a brief highlight of 2020 placement for the branch.
|
Average CTC |
3 LPA |
|
Highest CTC |
5 LPA |
|
Top Recruiters |
MOL, Fleet, Synergy |
|
Job Roles |
Marine Engineer |
Compared to other BTech branches the Marine Engineering branch enjoys less freedom. The department is 1 km away from the BTech college of CUSAT and the rules are a bit strict too.
Which course should I prefer in the CUSAT with a rank of 1,500 (general), and what courses are better in the CUSAT?
Your options at CUSAT will vary depending on your domicile. If you are from Kerala, you can expect to get almost any branch at CUSAT with your rank. In that case, opt for Ship Tech or Safety and Fire Engineering. CS is also a good option.
If you belong to some other state, you won’t get Ship Tech or Safety and Fire. You can get the second one during spot round, if you are lucky enough. So, you’ll be left with EEE, ECE, Civil, IT, CS and Mechanical as your options. Out of these, CS and ECE are the best choices at CUSAT.
Consider your options carefully, and make the decision accordingly.
How is life after passing out from CUSAT?
CUSAT provides you good fame and name in particularly South India. It has its own brand value. Life at CUSAT is exceptionally good and it will give you a home-like feeling at the campus. One of my friends has studied there and currently, he is working at a top-firm in India.
There are certain benefits that CUSAT furnishes. Listed below are some of them include:
- The branch of Information Technology was first introduced by the CUSAT.
- It offers great exposure and builds your personality along with your academics. It focuses on the overall development of a student.
- Various co-curricular activities are conducted to help you overcome your stage fears. It will also help in developing speaking and communication skills.
- The teachers at CUSAT are supportive and help everyone in all the ups and downs.
- There is a lot of work given to the student to make them understand a sense of responsibility.
- The college also promotes start-ups and the idea of entrepreneurship.
- The food given on the campus is of good quality and is also at reasonable prices.
- For medical reasons, a government dispensary and religious places like temples, mosques, and churches all are available near the campus.
- The pass percentage of the University is reasonable and a student from MCA was the topper last year.
Studying at CUSAT will definitely take you to heights and bring a lot of success in your life.
Why is CUSAT so popular even if it ranked 55th among engineering colleges?
There are several reasons why CUSAT is popular even though it is ranked 55th. My friends from the institute were able to provide a few such reasons which are as follows.
- A lot of proposals have been made by MHRD to convert CUSAT as a Central University. But unfortunately, there are too many political issues that could not let CUSAT change into a central university.
- CUSAT has distinct departments such as Naval Architecture, Department of Photonics, Polymer and Rubber Technology, Marine Engineering, etc.
- CUSAT is very strict in terms of its academics and research. And that discipline is carried out by CUSAT students too. It helps them in performing well even outside the campus. And helps them to grow in their career.
So, yes CUSAT is popular among engineering students. Because of its discipline, strong academics, and research culture.
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