CUSAT Ph.D Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aspirants seeking admission to 3-year Full-time Ph.D. Program should meet the following criteria as specified by the institute.

Academic Requirement:

1. Candidates should have a Master’s Degree from a recognized University with 55% marks in the qualifying examination, or a CGPA of 6.0 in the 10 point scale or an equivalent grade in similar scales. A candidate belonging to SC/ST community is eligible for concession up to 10% marks for admission provided that he/she has a pass in the qualifying examination.
2.  In the case of a Recognized Institution, part-time registration would be granted only for permanent employees of that institution as per rules. 
3. Candidates, who are working in research projects relevant to the research topic that has been taken up by a Department / School of the University, are eligible for Part-Time or Full-Time registration if they are admitted to the Ph.D. program. 
4. Candidates, who are working in research projects relevant to the research topic that has been taken up by a Recognized Institution and funded by internal or external agencies, are eligible for full-time registration only if they are admitted to the Ph.D. program. 
5. Candidates who are applying for registration as part-time scholars shall be considered for registration only if the Department Research Committee is convinced that effective supervision can be ensured.