How is the CUSAT fire and safety branch?

BTech Safety and Fire Engineering at CUSAT is a lucrative branch with great career opportunities. Almost 90% of students graduate with a placement offer. But the career outcome of the institute is limited since it is not a mainstream branch. You may face problems in the future if you want to go for competitive examinations like GATE. Go for this branch, only if you are sure that you want a career in this field. Since not many institutes offer this engineering degree, the competition is less. It is easy to secure a good placement opportunity. Course Highlights: This course is great for people who want to make their career in Process Safety Engineering or Technical Safety Engineering. It is not true that students of this branch get positions like Safety Officer or Fire Officer after completing the degree. Students of this course get a little better technical jobs. There are many cool small companies in the vicinity of Chennai, Pune, Bangalore, or NCR. These companies offer good technical jobs. Although the initial salary package may be less, you will have the opportunity to improve your career. You can also opt for off-campus placements and apply to companies directly. The above discussion should give you an idea about the Safety and Fire Engineering at CUSAT.

Which is good for fire and safety engineering, NFSC Nagpur or CUSAT?

Both the institutes are government institutes and provide best in class education when it comes to Fire and safety engineering. They offer good placement opportunities in government and private organizations with good packages. However, NFSC Nagpur might be the choice to go due to the following reasons. CUSAT: Let’s discuss CUSAT first. The institute offers both fire and safety which includes more topics related to engineering courses which are very useful from a placements perspective. CUSAT is both AICTE and NBA accredited so has a good curriculum. One of the downsides is that in CUSAT fire drills do not take place regularly which is required by some companies during the placement process. Even though it is a very famous college in South India and has a good placement record, the infrastructure is a bit old compared to NFSC Nagpur. The competition here for the Fire and Safety course is more and you need to have a good rank in the CUSATCAT. NFSC Nagpur: NFSC Nagpur has a course curriculum that is in line with the world’s top institutes with more focus given to physical standards and course syllabus. The institute focuses more on the fire drill process and physical fitness along with the academic part. It is a central government institute and provides the best placements for its students. The institute's alumni hold top positions in top fire organizations in India. The value of fire engineering here matches the IIT tag when it comes to fire engineering. It is very much necessary to have proper time management to align yourself with daily routines. All the hard work you put in will be reaped as many top companies including PSU’s come for recruitment here. BE in Fire course is a newly added one in this institute and competition is a bit less. The first few batches have passed with flying colors and have good placement records with the average package being around 10 LPA. Considering all the facts above it is safe to say that NFSC Nagpur is the best option of the two. It is a central Govt. college under the Ministry of Home Affairs and has a rich alumni network in major public and private organizations.

How good are the placements for a B.Tech in safety and fire engineering at CUSAT?

I have a few friends at CUSAT, so I think I can give you an idea about the placement opportunities available for their Fire and Safety department. Fire and Safety Engineering can be quite challenging. If you are serious about your studies and put in the required effort you will definitely have enough opportunities at the time of placements. But if you are not that serious about academics and end up having backlogs the faculty will not help you during placements. If you are sincere you can get packages similar to the ones offered at reputed IITs and NITs. Here is a brief highlight of the recent placement statistics for the branch. Highest CTC - 14 lakhs Major recruiters - BPCL, IOCL, JSW, etc. Also, it is worth mentioning that CUSAT is NBA Tier - 1 accredited. Other than CUSAT, only IITs and NITs have NBA accreditation. So, CUSAT is definitely a worthy choice for a B.Tech in Fire and Safety Engineering.

Which branch should I opt from the CUSAT, mechanical engineering or safety and fire engineering?

It depends where your interest lies. But if you think according to the placement opportunities, safety, and fire engineering is much more preferred due to the high demand in the industry. The faculty is also well-qualified along with the quality education that the college provides. But safety and fire engineering deal with a lot of safety responsibilities so, if you are opting for this branch be prepared for that. However, if you don’t want to be confined in one specific area then go for Mechanical. As it is a core branch, you can get many specializations later. So, choose a branch according to your interest.

How is safety and fire engineering in CUSAT and what is the average package for this branch?

The Fire and Safety Engineering Department is one of the best at CUSAT. As one of my friends studied there, I might be able to share some details which can help you with your question. This department has got good infrastructure along with good faculties. About 90% of the students of this branch get a good offer for a package. But this field is limited to getting a job, as most of the companies recruiting on-campus look for other colleges. The competition will be less as very few colleges offer this kind of branch. CUSAT is the best fire and safety branch in India. Categories B.Tech in Safety and Fire Engineering at CUSAT No. of seats 60 Placement Percentage 90-100% Highest CTC 22 LPA Average CTC 6-7 LPA Course Fee 3.01 lakh Recruiting Companies DRDO, ISRO, ONGC, GAIL, ABS, Reliance, British Safety Council, IOCL, BPCL, etc. You will get placement with the package of INR 8-10 LPA initially for PSU in the sector of Oil. The placements are mostly in the field of public sector units like IOCL, GAIL, and ONGC.

CUSAT B.Tech Safety And Fire Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Course Highlights	Details
duration	4 Years (Full Time)
course level	UG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 1.35 Lakhs
average package	₹ 6.04 Lakhs
eligibility	10+2 with 50% + KEAM

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹1.35 Lakhs
total academic fee	₹1.35 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹1,280
total fee	₹1.37 Lakhs

Events	Dates
Date of Docment Verification after Allottment for Admission [B.Tech]	Aug 01, 2025 - Aug 02, 2025
Strating of 1st Semerster for Session 2025 [B.Tech] (Marine Engineering)	Jul 30, 2025
Fee payment by Allotted Candidates for Phase I KEAM 2025 [B.Tech]	Jul 21, 2025 - Jul 25, 2025

Admission to Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is determined by the CUSAT-CAT, a computer-based entrance exam. Only candidates with a rank under 10,000 are eligible. The faculty is highly qualified, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1 to 8:1. Fees for the government-run college are affordable, ranging from 3.5 to 3.65 lakh INR for the entire course, with semester fees around 40,000 INR. Backward category students pay only 200 INR per semester, and various scholarships and financial aid are available, including substantial assistance for state and all-India merit students.

Hostel fees can be waived for some; otherwise, they are 500 INR monthly, with food costing about 2,000 INR. Placement opportunities are strong, particularly in Computer Science, IT, and Safety and Fire Engineering, with companies like Amazon and TCS recruiting. The average placement package is 4-5 LPA, peaking at 24 LPA for some branches. Safety and Fire Engineering graduates enjoy nearly 100% placement, with average packages of 12-13 LPA. Internships are available from the first year, sometimes without stipends.

Scholarships for academic excellence and economically disadvantaged students include MOMO, E-grantz, and options from private companies. State merit students pay around 29,000 INR per semester, while all-India merit students pay 50,000-56,000 INR. SC/ST students have significantly reduced fees, around 230-300 INR per semester. Overall, CUSAT offers robust academic and placement support with a high placement rate of 95%, making it a financially accessible option for students.

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Specialisation	Package	2024	2023	2022
Safety And Fire Engineering	Highest Package	₹25.00 Lakhs	₹25.00 Lakhs	₹25.00 Lakhs
Median Package	₹4.89 Lakhs	₹5.75 Lakhs	₹5.22 Lakhs
Average Package	₹6.04 Lakhs	₹5.42 Lakhs	₹5.60 Lakhs

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Ghanashyam M

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B.Tech, Safety And Fire Engineering

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

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Fees structure for State merit - 25k All india merit - 55k Hostel + mess fees - 2-4k (500 for SC/ST) So apporx of 8-9 lakh for the entirety of the course Best placement percentage for SF ENGINEERING almost 95 percent students get more than 2-3 offers Highest being of 23 lpa for SF ENGINEERING Various scholarships are available based on your academic results and reservations

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SAHIL RAHIMAN MANARIKKAL

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Reviewed on Jan 15, 2025(Enrolled 2024)

Fire and Safety engineering Cusat

I have joined here in all india quota so i have double the fees to those who got admission in state merit quota.For getting state merit one must have good ranks.my fees per semester is 56000 INR.For sc/st fees would be just 1500 something.Cautionn fees,laboratory fees are paid over every year upto four years of a total sum of 10000 per year

Razin ck

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Safety in Cusat is simply the BEST

In cusat there are mainly two type of fee structure which are called state merit and all india merit.For state merit the annual fees would be around 50k and for all india merit it would be around 1lakh.The state merit would have greater cut off and hard to get and for all india a lower cut off.Any student in kerala can apply for both but a student from any other state can only apply for all india merit. For the completion of the course it would be around 2 lakh for state merit student and 4 lakh for all india merit student.

Animesh Kumar Srivastava

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Reviewed on Nov 10, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

Better than private colleges

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Fees taken from students who belong to outside of Kerala is very much big as compared to SC and ST keralaites.

I filled the form of common admission test for 6000 in the year 2022 and then after giving CAT I paid pta fees of 1500 and additional fees of 2000 . For each semester I have to pay 62000 and extra 1500 for exam fee . No scholarship and other financial aid is offered by the college.

Nirmal Dileep Vettath

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Reviewed on Jun 5, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

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Variety of courses and this was the only college that offered safety and fire

Since im just 1yr i dont know much about the deep financial and placement matters. For me the tuition fee hasn't increased and has stayed at around 26000 for the whole two semesters. I myself hasnt applied for any scholarships but my friends have and they got approved. Some pay as low as 200rs after the scholarship. From the data it seems we have a placement of around 100% from the campus itself

Abraham Joseph

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Reviewed on May 2, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Safety and fire engineering CUSAT

My fees per semester is nearly 52000 as I have been admitted in all India merit according to my rank in CUSAT CAT. Fees for those who have been admitted in state merit is around 29000 per semester. So my total course fees will be around 400000.

ALSAF MOHAMMED S

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There are mainly teo types of fee structures according to their cat rankings, State merit and all india merit .in state merit we have pay 35000 and all india merit 54000. There are many scholarship available for the students according to their backgrounds.

Ansil Basheer

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The unique beauty of Safety and Fire in CUSAT

The fee structure is fair for a college with reputation and placements as good as these. We pay around 50k every semester. There are many scholarships available especially for students with reservations. And the people with financial instability also only need to pay less than 1000 rupees a month. This college really does give importance to the financial conditions of the students studying within.

Saleem afham bs

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If you are native of kerala or if you belong to particular caste you may pay very less fee, if you are not native you won't get any scholarship in fee. If you are not native of kerala you may pay around 60k per semester.

Nikhil R V

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The tuition fees are more or less the same for the semester. Tuition fees are collected per sem and not per year Around 65000 a year including exam fees and lab fees Reliance, Muthoot, and Tata offer private scholarships. E grants for ews and SC st students. No jobs taken as of now

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Categories	B.Tech in Safety and Fire Engineering at CUSAT
No. of seats	60
Placement Percentage	90-100%
Highest CTC	22 LPA
Average CTC	6-7 LPA
Course Fee	3.01 lakh
Recruiting Companies	DRDO, ISRO, ONGC, GAIL, ABS, Reliance, British Safety Council, IOCL, BPCL, etc.

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