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CUSAT is also known as Cochin University of Science & Technology, is a State College in Kochi. Established in 1971, and is recognised by UGC. It has been accredited with an A+ NAAC grade. According to the NIRF Report 2025, CUSAT is ranked 13 under the Law Category, 82 under the MBA Category and 11-50 under the Overall Category.
- The University offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate and PhD courses in various departments.
- CUSAT offers B.Tech as its most popular course.
- CUSAT offers UG, PG & PhD programs in the fields of Commerce, Technology, Management, Applied Sciences, Law, etc.
- CUSAT B.Tech Total Fees 2025- 2026 are INR 75,600 - 7.36 Lakhs for the entire 4-year duration.
- To be eligible for admission into a B.Tech course, candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognised board. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of KEAM or CUSAT CAT scores.
- CUSAT offers an MSc program to only those candidates who have passed Graduation from a recognised University with a minimum aggregate of 55%. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of CUSAT CAT scores.
- CUSAT facilitates over 9000 students, 460 Faculty members, 3 Campuses, 30 Academic Departments and 13 Hostels altogether.
CUSAT Courses & Fees 2026
CUSAT offers various courses in UG, PG and PhD courses in multiple specialisations. The Popular course that they offer is a B.Tech in over 12 specialisations. Courses like BVoc, BSc +MSc and BTech (Lateral) are also available at CUSAT. To be eligible for admission into UG Courses, candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognised board. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of KEAM or CUSAT CAT scores. CUSAT PG admissions, including MBA, MSc, MTech, MCA and LLM+PhD, are conducted on the basis of a Bachelor's degree from a recognised University. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of CUSAT CAT scores. CUSAT offers admissions to PhD courses to only those candidates who have completed a Post-graduation course from a recognised University. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of the Written Examination, followed by an Interview. The course is offered in 29 specialisations. The most popular specialisations include Management Studies, Microbiology, and Marine Biology
Here are the details of all the courses along with their fees, eligibility and selection criteria in a tabulated form:
| Courses | Eligibilty | Selection Criteria | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTech | 10+2 | KEAM | INR 1.35 Lakhs |
| BSc + MSc | 10+2 | CUSAT-CAT. | INR1.49 Lakhs |
| BVoc | 10+2 | Merit Based | INR 1 Lakh |
| B.Tech(Lateral) | 10+2 | KEAM | INR 96,480 |
| MSc | Graduation | CUSAT-CAT | INR 81,820 |
| MBA | Graduation | CAT/MAT/CMAT | INR 1.12 Lakhs |
| MTech | Graduation | CUSAT-CAT | INR 85,380 |
| LLM | LLB | Merit | INR 41,540 |
| MCA | Graduation with 60% | CUSAT-CAT | INR 86,060 |
| PhD | Post-Graduation | Written Exam + Interview | INR 25,755 |
CUSAT Important Dates 2026
CUSAT has released important dates for different courses as mentioned below.
CUSAT CMAT Important Dates 2026
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CMAT Answer Key | Jan 31, 2026 |
| KMAT Kerala Registration | Dec 22, 2025 - Feb 05, 2026 |
| CMAT Result | Feb 13, 2026 (Tentative) |
| KMAT Kerala Exam | Feb 22, 2026 |
| MAT Exam Date | Mar 01, 2026 |
| MAT registration | Dec 30, 2025 - Mar 02, 2026 |
CUSAT KEAM Important Dates 2026
| Events | Dates |
| KEAM Registration Date | Jan 05, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026 |
| KEAM Exam Date | Apr 13, 2026 (Tentative) |
| KEAM Result | Jul 01, 2026 |
| KEAM Counselling | Jul 11, 2026 |
CUSAT Admission Process 2026
CUSAT provides admission for all courses through a national-level qualifying test. The admission forms will be available online on the university website. CUSAT offers admissions to undergraduate courses such as BVoc, BSc+ MSc and BTech (Lateral). To be eligible for admission into UG Courses, candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognised board. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of KEAM or CUSAT CAT scores. CUSAT PG admissions, including MBA, MSc, MTech, MCA and LLM+PhD, are conducted on the basis of a Bachelor's degree from a recognised University. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of CUSAT CAT scores.
The Admission Procedure is mentioned below.
- Step 1: Open the official website of CUSAT Kochi.
- Step 2: Click on the Admission Tab.
- Step 3: Click the “New Candidate Registration” button and submit details.
- Step 4: Upload a recent passport-size photograph and a signature.
- Step 5: Select the program or combination of programs from the dropdown list. (After submitting program details, a short preview will be available. The candidate should check the short preview carefully.
- Step 6: After confirming the preview online payment of the application fee is to be made.
- Step 7: After the successful completion of payment, the list of available centres will be displayed. Candidates should select one of the test centres where seats are available.
Note: The candidates need to download the admit card from the website.
Documents Required 2026
CUSAT requires a few documents at the time of admission, as mentioned below.
- Aadhaar Card
- CUSAT CAT Admit Card
- Migration Certificate (If Needed)
- 10th Pass Certificate
- 12th Pass Certificate
- Transfer Certificate ( Of the last Institution attended)
- Conduct Certificate ( Last school or College attended)
- Passport-size Photographs
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Physically Handicapped (PH) Certificate, if needed
- Proof of Special Reservation (If needed)
CUSAT University Placements 2025
CUSAT Placement 2025 report has been released. However, according to the latest NIRF overall report available on the official website, the Median Package offered was INR 3.20 LPA for a 3-year undergraduate program, the Median Package for a 4-year undergraduate Program is INR 7.70 LPA, and the Median Package for a 2-year Postgraduate Program is INR 4.40 LPA. The Median Package offered to a 5-Year Integrated Postgraduate program was INR 6.05 LPA, and the Median Package for a 5-Year Undergraduate Program is INR 3.0 LPA. Some of the top recruiters include TCS, Cognizant, Larsen & Toubro, Accenture, Nestle, Infosys, IBM, BMW and many more.
CUSAT Placement Highlight 2026
Here are the important Placement highlights of CUSAT.
| Particular | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Students | 1238 |
| Number of Students Placed | 754 |
| Median Package (3-year UG) | INR 3.20 LPA |
| Median Package (5-year UG) | INR 3.00 LPA |
| Median Package (4-Year UG) | INR 7.70 LPA |
| Median Package (2-Year PG) | INR 4.40 LPA |
| Median Package (5-Year Integrated PG) | INR 6.05 LPA |
CUSAT Cutoff 2026
CUSAT, CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2025 for the General Category is listed below. The overall cutoff rank for CUSAT CAT is 2 - 41
CUSAT Ranking 2026
CUSAT Rank by different Ranking Agencies in different Categories is mentioned below.
| Ranking Agency | Rank | Category | Ranking Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 13 | Law | 2025 |
| 82 | BBA | ||
| 11-50 | Overall | ||
| The Ranking | 1001 | Overall | 2026 |
| India Today | 7 | Overall | 2025 |
CUSAT Campus Infrastructure & Facilities 2025
CUSAT provides a lot of facilities for the students by building a technology-friendly environment in various locations on the campus. The provided facilities are:
- MyByK: The system launched by Kochi Metro, called the MYBYK app, will allow the students to register and start using the bicycles from various docking stations at CUSAT. According to KMRL, users can ride any bike in the system but one at a time if they pay INR 500, which is fully refundable.
- Library: The library is updated with the latest books, like the Association of Indian Universities handbook and guides for competitive examinations. Books containing information about scholarships, research opportunities, etc, are available in our library. Besides, the Bureau subscribes to useful magazines like Employment News, Civil Service Chronicle, Banking Service Chronicle, Competition Success Review, Prathiyogitha Kiran, Competition Affairs, etc.
- Employment Bureau: The objective of the Bureau is to provide career guidance (both individual and in groups) and is to disseminate occupation to the student community, so as to enable them to qualify/seek the job they aspire, conducting coaching class of various competitive examinations like UGC-NET/JRF, Bank Clerical/Probationary Officer Examination, PSC Lower Division Clerk, etc are other important activities of the Bureau.
- Hostel: Hostel accommodation for around 600 male and 700 female students is available for Undergraduate/ Postgraduate / Research students. For boys, there are four hostels, namely Sanathana, Siberia, Sarovar and Post metric hostel. For girls, there are five hostels, namely Aiswarya, Athulya, Anaswara, Post metric hostel and OBC Post Metric Hostel.
- Campus Park: An open recreational space for the students and staff with trees, benches and walkways. It is the calmest spot for students to take walks and also for meditation. Surrounded by lush green Trees, this park also provides natural ingredients like herbs for research & Experiments.
- Miyawaki: A Miyawaki forest has been set up at the University by the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K–DISC) on 10 cents (400 sq. m) of land. Around 1600 saplings from various native species have been planted at the site. The saplings were planted on 19 May 2020.
- Cusat Pond: In 2012, the Cusat campus faceda grave water crisis and had to rely on tankers to meet its water requirements. The issue prompted the university to look for solutions. Later, a decision was taken to construct a pond on the campus.
- Auditorium: Various cultural events like University Youth Festival, Talent Time, Anchorage, etc., are conducted on the campus with the full participation of the colleges in the country. Various competitions at the National and International levels are conducted here.
- Sports Ground: The Physical Education department is functioning on the campus. Various sports events are conducted in the campus with the participation of the colleges from different parts of the state.
BasketBall Court
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Conclusion
- CUSAT is accredited by NAAC with a grade ‘A+’.
- It offers multiple courses in UG, PG, PhD and Certificate Programs in the disciplines of Arts, Science, and Management.
- CUSAT is also recognised by UGC.
- CUSAT offers B.Tech as its popular course.
- The Total fees for B.Sc. are INR 75,600 - 7.36 Lakhs all across 12 specialisations.
- To be eligible for admission into the UG course, candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% from a recognised board. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of KEAM or CUSAT CAT scores.
- CUSAT provides great campus facilities, which include a MyByK, Library, Employment Bureau, Hostel and Campus Park.
- CUSAT offers scholarships and financial aid to meritorious students based on their academic performance. It also provides Scholarships for students who need to take the initiative and contact college authorities for the necessary administrative support. ISDC also offers various scholarships to meritorious students based on their academic performance.
CUSAT FAQs
Ques. What is the NSS Club at CUSAT?
Ans. National Service Scheme(NSS) is a permanent youth programme under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, launched on 24th September 1969, the birth centenary of the Father of the Nation. The Motto of NSS, ‘Not Me But You’, reflects the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless service. NSS helps the students to develop an appreciation for other people’s points of view and also to show consideration to other living beings. The philosophy of the NSS is well-documented in this motto, which underlines the belief that the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society as a whole, and therefore, the NSS volunteer shall strive for the well-being of the society.
Ques. What facilities does the Main Campus of CUSAT provide for its students?
Ans. The main campus is 1.5 km off the National Highway 47 in South Kalamassery. The campus is set in about 180 acres of sprawling green landscape with rolling hills, fresh breeze and golden sunshine. With the main building styled in traditional Kerala architecture, the campus houses various Departments & Schools except Marine Sciences, in addition to the administrative office, auxiliary institutions, hostels, guest house, visiting faculty complex, computer centre, central library, staff quarters, playgrounds and other amenities. There is a fascinating myth about Thrikkakara connecting Vamana, the fifth avatar of Lord Vishnu (also called Thrikkakarayappan), and the asura (demon) King Mahabali, popular among his subjects, as poverty and sorrow were unheard of during his reign. This popularity made the gods jealous, and they tricked Mahabali into being banished to Patala, the nether world. He was given permission to visit his subjects once a year. Onam, the famous harvest festival of Kerala, is a celebration of this yearly visit.
Ques. What is the Eligibility of the MBA course offered at CUSAT?
Ans. CUSAT offers a Part-Time MBA course for 2 2-year duration. The total Fees for this course are INR 1.07 Lakhs. Admission to this course is given to only those students who have passed their Bachelor's degree from a recognised University with a minimum aggregate of 50%. Selection of the candidates is done on the basis of CUSAT scores. From all candidates who have successfully submitted an online application for MBA, the required number of candidates as decided by the Admission Committee / University based on test marks will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview by the School of Management Studies, CUSAT. THE CUSAT MBA course ranks at the 82nd position according to the NIRF 2025 Ranking. The total Tuition Fees for the MBA course are INR 80,700. The Hostel fees for this course are INR 640.
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CUSAT provides admission for all the courses through an entrance test either conducted by the university itself or through a national-level qualifying test. The admission forms will be available online on the university website.
Here are the steps to apply for CUSAT Admission:
CUSAT has released the tentative timetable for CUSAT CAT 2025 (Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test) for UG/PG Admission that is scheduled to be held on May 10, May 11 & May 12, 2025.
The fee for the courses is mentioned below:
B.Tech
Ph.D
M.Tech
Master of Business Administration [MBA]
M.Sc
B.Sc + M.Sc
Bachelor of Vocational Studies [B.Voc.] (Business Process Management & Analytics)
Master of Computer Application [MCA] (Cost Sharing)
B.Tech {Lateral}
M.F.Sc. (Seafood Safety and Trade)
CUSAT provides admission for all the courses through an entrance test either conducted by the university itself or through a national-level qualifying test. The admission forms will be available online on the university website.
Here are the steps to apply for CUSAT Admission.
Aspirants seeking admission to 4 year Full-time B.Tech Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.
Academic Requirement:
The Cochin University CUSAT CAT M.Sc. will be conducted on three days. These days are 10th May, 11th May and 12th May 2024.
Admit Cards for CUSAT CAT 2024 will be live on the official website on May 01, 2024. CUSAT CAT 2024 Exam is scheduled for May 10, 2024 – May 12, 2024.
Cochin University of Science and Technology or CUSAT, conducts the Common Admission Test for admission to all UG and PG Programs except Ph.D. and Diploma programs. CUSAT CAT is a university-level entrance exam for candidates who wish to study at the university. CAT, full form Common Admission Test, is conducted by the IIMs, the premier b-schools of India, for admission to the MBA programs. The exam takes place every year on the last Sunday of November. Continuing with this trend, IIM will conduct the CAT 2024 exam on November 24, 2024, in 3 slots.
The candidate appearing for CUSAT CAT 2024 should be familiar with the concerned CUSAT CAT 2024 Exam Pattern so as to understand vividly the ins & outs of the entire structure and work with ample amount of time in hand to score well in the examination. You can give mocks and solve the previous year's questions. The previous year question papers help the candidates to understand the paper pattern. Regular practice helps the students to manage time.
The seats reservation for other categories is: OBC-27%, SC-15%, ST-5%, SEBC-3%, Gen-EWS- 7.5%.
The CUSAT ranked 24 for Overall Universities by The Week of 2023, 37 Overall by NIRF 2023, and 26 for Overall Universities by The Week 2022, 69 for Overall by NIRF 2022
You can check out the page CUSAT Kochi Reviews to know more on the social life as well facilities provided by the college.
The main campus of CUSAT is 1.5 km off the National Highway 47 in South Kalamassery. The campus is situated on roughly 180 acres of green landscape with rolling hills, fresh breeze and golden sunshine. Hostel accommodations for around 600 male and 700 female students are available for Undergraduate/ Postgraduate / Research students. One of the best "Special Collections Sections" in India can be found in the CUSAT Library. The Library provides access to around 45 print periodicals, 15,000 online journals, 11 subject-specific databases and 1490 e-books
Yes, Cochin University of Science and Technology offers the hostel accommodations.
CUSAT Placements 2024 is concluded with more than 600 placements. CUSAT's highest package stood at INR 25 LPA whereas CUSAT's average package stood at INR 6.7 LPA. 50 recruiters participated in CUSAT Placements 2024. Some of the top recruiters included Cisco, TCS, Accenture, Air India, Tata Projects, IBM, MRF, Ernst & Young, etc. You can check here for the CUSAT Placement 2024
You can check out the fee structure for various courses at teh page CUSAT Kochi Courses & fees.
The total fee for the BTech course depends on the BTech specialization. You can check here for the CUSAT BTech Admission 2024: Registration (Open), Fee, Eligibility, Selection Criteria
CUSAT, CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2023 for General Category is 3 - 2105 rank. You can check here for the CUSAT CUSAT-CAT cutoff 2023 (Out): Check CUSAT-CAT Round Wise Cutoffs
CUSAT's highest package and average package offered to MBA students is INR 21.20 LPA and INR 8.55 LPA respectively. You can check here for the CUSAT Placement 2024: Highest Package, Average Package, Top Recruiters
Yes, Graduates of this program can pursue careers in various fields, including marine research, conservation organizations, government agencies, and aquaculture industries. They may work as marine biologists, research scientists, aquaculture managers, or environmental consultants.