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About CUSAT Kochi

Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi (CUSAT) is a government college which was established in 1971 under the Government of Kerala, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD). CUSAT Kochi was earlier known as the University of Cochin. 

CUSAT Kochi provides 140+ courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels in various specialisations. The courses at CUSAT Kochi are offered in Engineering and Architecture, Sciences, Law, Media, Mass Communication and Journalism, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and other streams.

Some popular courses offered by CUSAT Kochi include B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Vov, M.Sc, M.Tech, MCA, M.Phil, MBA, Ph.D and more. Admission to the courses at CUSAT Kochi is based on the merit of the qualifying examination and score obtained in entrance examinations like CUSAT CAT/GATE/KMAT/CMAT/CAT/NATA/JEE Main and more. 

CUSAT Kochi is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an A+ grade. CUSAT Kochi also provides various infrastructural and academic facilities to the students and faculty members of the Institute. 

CUSAT is spread over an area of 180 acres. Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi. 

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Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi Ranking Highlights 2024

Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi has been ranked in various categories as per the NIRF ranking 2024.

CUSAT Kochi  NIRF Ranking 2024

According to the NIRF ranking 2024, Cochin University secured the 10th position among State Public Universities. Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi has been ranked 34th among Universities by NIRF ranking 2024. CUSAT Kochi has been ranked 51st overall by NIRF in 2024. CUSAT Kochi has also been ranked 81 under the management colleges, in the NIRF 2024 Ranking.

CUSAT Kochi NIRF Ranking Comparison

Category

2024

2023

University

34

37

Overall

51

63

CUSAT Kochi Careers360 Rankings and Ratings

Domain
Rank/Rating 
Universities 80 (Public)
Engineering AAAA

CUSAT Kochi Location

Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi is located on University Road, South Kalamassery, Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala. The nearest airport from the Institute is the Cochin International Airport which is located 19.1 km away and students can reach the campus in approximately 27 minutes. The nearest railway station from Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi is the Ernakulam Junction Railway Station which is 11.4 km away and students can reach the campus in approximately 22 mins.

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CUSAT Kochi Highlights

ParameterDescription
Established1971
ExamGATE, CMAT, CAT +4 more
Courses20 Degrees and 144 Courses
Institute TypeState University
ApprovalsUGC
GenderCo-ed
Student Count3325
Faculty Count163
Campus Size180 acres
Gender PercentageMale 49% and Female 51%
Percentage Of Students from Outside the States 20%

CUSAT Kochi Rankings / Accreditations

NIRF Ranking

125 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
DomainYearScoreRank BandRank
Management202447.08-NA-81

Key takeaways from CUSAT Kochi's Ranking Statistics

  • CUSAT Kochi ranks higher than 12 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.

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Female Percentage
200 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
Parametric Score Overall
TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
GO - Graduational Outcomes.
OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

Overall Yearly Trend

53.99
71.68
35.53
73.76
56.1
14.74

Key takeaways from CUSAT Kochi's Ranking Statistics

  • CUSAT Kochi ranks higher than 29 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • CUSAT Kochi jumped by 29 position in 2024 from previous year.
200 colleges were ranked for evaluation purpose.
Parametric Score Universities
TLR - Teaching,Learning ang Resources.
RPC - Research and Professional Practice.
GO - Graduational Outcomes.
OI - Outreach and Inclusivity.
PERCEPTION - Peer Perception.

Overall Yearly Trend

55.95
71.68
35.53
73.76
56.1
34.31

Key takeaways from CUSAT Kochi's Ranking Statistics

  • CUSAT Kochi ranks higher than 29 Private colleges which were ranked for evaluation purpose.
  • CUSAT Kochi jumped by 29 position in 2024 from previous year.

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CUSAT Kochi Placements

Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi has a training and placement cell to organise the placement procedure for the students. CUSAT Kochi placement cell also conducts training programmes on personality development and communication skills. As per the NIRF report 2025, the median salary offered for CUSAT Kochi B.Tech median salary offered was Rs 7.70 LPA. According to the NIRF report 2025, the CUSAT Kochi PG median salary offered was Rs 4.40 LPA to students pursuing a two year postgraduate degree. The CUSAT Kochi also makes sure tha...
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Student Diversification at CUSAT Kochi

Demographic Representation
Data Source: NIRF 2024

Courses offered by CUSAT Kochi

Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi offers a wide range of courses to students. CUSAT Kochi courses are offered at diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. CUSAT Kochi courses are offered in Engineering and Architecture, Sciences, Law, Media, Mass Communication and Journalism, Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and other streams.CUSAT Kochi UG course includes B.Tech, B.F.Sc, B.Voc, LLB and other courses. CUSAT Kochi PG courses provide PGD, M.Tech, M.Sc, and M.Phil programmes. The CUSAT Kochi provides the courses in both...

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Top Exams Accepted by CUSAT Kochi

(CUSAT CAT) - Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test

Application Date - Online mode

5 Feb'25 - 22 Mar'25

Students Receiving Full Tuition Fee Reimbursement

PG (2 years): 80/251

Data Source: NIRF 2024

CUSAT Kochi Admission

Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi offers admissions to undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The CUSAT Kochi admissions are based on the scores of the CUSAT CAT exam and for B.Tech lateral entry programmes Lateral Entry Test (LET) scores are reuired.

The CUSAT Kochi admissions to BBA LL.B/B.Com LL.B/LLB/LL.M/M.Sc Industrial Fisheries are based on CUSAT CAT scores followed by an interview process. The admissions to M.Tech programmes at CUSAT Kochi are based on GATE scores. 

For CUSAT admissions to MBA programmes, the candidates should have KMAT/CMAT/CAT scores followed by the GD and interview rounds. Detailed descriptions of all programmes and their admission procedure are mentioned below. 

Also Read: CUSAT Kochi Placements

CUSAT Kochi Registrations 2025

  • Candidates can register by visiting the official website of CUSAT Kochi.
  • Candidates should then fill out the application form with the required information.
  • Then the candidate should scan and upload the necessary documents. 
  • The final step of the application procedure is to pay the CUSAT application fee. 

CUSAT Kochi Diploma Course Admissions 2025

The CUSAT offers only one diploma course for the duration of 1 year. The seat intake and Eligibility criteria are given below.

CUSAT Kochi Course, Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

Course

Seat Intake

Eligibility Criteria

Diploma 

25

Passed a pre-degree/ HSC/ diploma from a recognised board.

CUSAT Kochi Diploma Admission Procedure 

  • Candidates who meet the desired eligibility criteria can apply for the diploma programme.
  • The admissions are done based on the scores of the qualifying examination.
  • The final admissions decision is taken by the CUSAT Kochi admission committee. 
  • Selected candidates should verify their documents and pay the CUSAT admission fee for the diploma programme, to complete the admissions procedure.

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CUSAT Kochi UG Course Admissions 2025

The Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi offers UG courses for the duration of 3 years.

CUSAT Kochi UG Course Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

Course

Seat intake

Eligibility Criteria

B.Voc 

30

HSC with 65% marks from a recognised university.

B.Sc M.Sc
65
10+2 with 60% marks in PCM subjects.

CUSAT Kochi UG Admission Procedure

  • Admissions to the programmes are offered based on the scores in the CUSAT Common Admission Test .
  • Based on the qualifying scores, students have to apply for admission on the official website of the university.
  • Candidates have to submit their application forms along with requisite documents and payment of fees.
  • CUSAT Kochi UG admissions will be offered based on CUSAT CAT scores, document verification and fee payment.

Also Read: CUSAT Kochi Courses

CUSAT Kochi PG Course Course Admissions 2025

The CUSAT Kochi offers PG programmes for the duration of 2 years. The CUSAT Kochi PG admission procedure, seat intake and eligibility criteria are mentioned in the below table.

CUSAT Kochi PG Course Seat Intake and Eligibility Criteria

Course

Seat Intake

Eligibility Criteria

M.Voc

80

B.Voc degree with 60% marks.

M.Sc

248

B.Sc with 55% marks.

M.Phil

62

M.Sc with a minimum of 55% marks.

M.Tech

75

B.Tech or equivalent degree with 60% marks + valid GATE entrance exam scores.

MA

48

B.A /B.Sc with 45% marks.

PGD

68

UG degree in relevant field.

CUSAT Kochi PG Admissions Procedure for M.Sc/M.A/M.Voc Programmes

  • Admissions to these programmes are offered based on the scores in the CUSAT Common Admission Test (CAT).
  • Based on the qualifying scores, students have to apply for admission on the official website of the university.
  • Candidates have to submit their application forms along with requisite documents and payment of fees.
  • Admissions to Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi will be offered based on CAT scores, document verification and PG admission fee payment.

CUSAT Kochi MBA Admission Procedure

  • Students are offered admission to MBA programmes based on their scores in KMAT/CMAT/CAT.
  • Based on entrance exam scores, students also have to clear GD and interview conducted by the authorities of the Institute.
  • The students have to apply for admission on the official website of the University.
  • Candidates have to submit their application forms along with requisite documents and payment of fees.
  • The admissions to Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi will be offered based on KMAT/CMAT/CAT scores, group discussion, interview, document verification and MBA course fee payment.

CUSAT Kochi M.Phil Admission Procedure

  • Candidates have to qualify for the Departmental Admission Test (DAT) to get admission to M.Phil programmes.
  • Candidates also have to clear the interview round conducted by the University.
  • Admissions are offered based on the merit list of students where 50% weightage is given to marks scored in the qualifying exam, 40% weightage is given to DAT scores and 10% weightage is given to the performance in the interview.
  • Eligible students have to apply for admission on the official website of the University.
  • Candidates have to submit their application forms along with requisite documents and fee payments.
  • Admissions to M.Phil programmes will be offered after document verification and M.Phil course fee payment.

CUSAT Kochi M.Tech Admission Procedure

  • Candidates who meet the above-mentioned M.Tech eligibility requirements can apply.
  • Admissions to the M.Tech programme requires GATE entrance exam scores.
  • The candidates are admitted based on the merits of the entrance examinations.
  • The list of selected candidates will be displayed.
  • Selected candidates should get the documents verified followed by paying the M.Tech admission fee, to complete the admission procedure.

Also Read: CUSAT Kochi Facilities

Required Documents for CUSAT Kochi Admissions 

  • Marksheet of Class 10+2
  • Graduation/Post graduation marks sheet
  • Entrance examination scorecard
  • Identification certificate
  • Transfer certificate/Migration certificate
  • Allotment order
  • Cast Certificate if applicable
  • Income certificate if applicable
  • Print out of application form
  • Passport size photographs

The candidate should submit all the above documents without fail. Candidates should take a hard copy of the application form for future reference.

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CUSAT Kochi Facilities

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in Kochi has many useful facilities. CUSAT Kochi facilities include a big library and smaller libraries for each department. CUSAT students have access to modern labs and computer centers with fast internet. Also Read: CUSAT Kochi Courses CUSAT Kochi facilities have comfortable hostels, a health center, and several canteens for meals. For recreation, there are sports facilities, a gym, and cultural clubs at CUSAT Kochi. Students can also use transport services, banking, and a counseling center...
Boys Hostel
Girls Hostel
Medical/Hospital
Library
Sports
I.T Infrastructure
Cafeteria
Auditorium
Alumni Associations
Guest Room/Waiting Room
Banks/ATMs
Convenience Store
Transport Facility
Gym
Laboratories

Student Reviews for CUSAT Kochi

College Infrastructure: 3.7/5
Academics: 4.1/5
Placements: 3.7/5
Value for Money: 3.3/5
Campus Life: 4/5

The experience in the campus is very good.

College Infrastructure

The college has very good facilities which has been maintained very well. It has a library, a computer lab. It has an auditorium in the campus. The college also provides hostel facilities. It also have a canteen for the students.

Beautiful and awesome

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College Infrastructure

Our college infrastructure is a blend of modernity and serenity! The campus features sleek buildings, futuristic labs, and vast libraries. Students enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced research equipment and digital resources. The peaceful surroundings, lush greenery, and amenities like sports facilities and cafeteria create a harmonious learning environment. CUSAT's infrastructure perfectly balances academics and comfort, making it an attractive choice for students seeking a well-rounded education.

very good college

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College Infrastructure

where the price is 2,75,000 the food is good in my hostel I would recommend a first year student to stay in a hostel for a year then shift to a flat The college does not have its boys hostel it has three girls hostels of its own they have tie ups with private hostels there are hostel which offer you a room at 90,000 to hostels.

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Cusat cat previous year question pepper and answers

The CUSAT CAT previous year question papers are available on the Careers360 website. You can find question papers from 2012 to 2023, which can be downloaded in PDF format HERE


Additionally, the official website of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) also provides previous year question papers. To access them, you can follow these steps:


- Visit the CUSAT official website - admissions.cusat.ac.in.

- Click on the resources tab from the homepage.

- Select the previous year's question papers from the drop-down menu.

- Select the Common Admission Test (CAT) question papers link.

- Now click on the B.Tech course.


By practicing with these previous year question papers, you can get familiar with the exam pattern, identify important topics, and improve your time management skills.

I am a 2 kerala broad student. I want to know how can i prepare for the upcoming cusat cat examination And Books to refer

Hello,

Here are some simple tips to prepare for the CUSAT CAT exam:

1. Focus on Physics, Chemistry, and Maths (PCM).

2. Give equal time to all subjects.

3. Use NCERT Books as they are best for basics.

You can refer to following study materials for better practice :-

1. CUSAT CAT Syllabus 2025

2. CUSAT CAT Sample Papers

Hope it helps !

CUSAT CSE or MEC CSE Which is better(according to placements and academics)?

Hello there,

Between CUSAT CSE and MEC CSE , here's a comparison based on placements and academics :

  1. Placements:

    • CUSAT CSE – Average package is around Rs. 5–7 LPA ; top companies like TCS, Infosys, Amazon, and Wipro visit the campus.

    • MEC CSE – Average package is around Rs. 4–6 LPA ; companies like Cognizant, Infosys, and Accenture recruit regularly.

  2. Academics:

    • CUSAT CSE – Strong faculty and curriculum focused on research and core technical skills .

    • MEC CSE – Practical-oriented curriculum with a focus on industry exposure through internships.

      Conclusion:
  • If you prefer higher placement opportunities and a strong research focus, go for CUSAT CSE.

  • If you prefer a balanced curriculum with good industry exposure, MEC CSE is a good choice.

    Overall, CUSAT CSE is slightly better in terms of placements and reputation.


    I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries, then feel free to share your questions with us, we will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you, and I wish you all the best in your bright future.

CUSAT Kochi Contact Address

Address:
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin University P.O, Cochin - 682022, Kerala, India

CUSAT Kochi Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How many courses does CUSAT Kochi offer?

CUSAT Kochi offers over 140 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels across various streams including Engineering, Law, Arts, and Sciences.

2: What is the ranking of CUSAT Kochi in NIRF 2024?

CUSAT Kochi is ranked 34th among universities and 51st overall in the NIRF 2024 rankings. It is also ranked 10th among state public universities and 81st in management. 

3: Is CUSAT a good college or bad?

CUSAT is considered a good college with strong academic programmes, particularly in engineering, technology, and science. It has good infrastructure, a strong faculty base, and an effective placement cell. It is ranked 51st overall in India by NIRF in 2024 and has consistently maintained its position among top institutions in Kerala.

4: Does CUSAT have a uniform?

No, CUSAT does not have a mandatory uniform for its students. Students can wear casual clothing as long as they adhere to basic decency and discipline.

5: Is Cochin University of Science and Technology good?

Yes, CUSAT is considered a good university. It is ranked among the top universities in India, securing 34th position among universities in the NIRF 2024 rankings. It has a strong reputation for its engineering, science, and technology programmes, as well as its placement record.

6: Is CUSAT government or private?

CUSAT (Cochin University of Science and Technology) is a government university. It was established in 1971 under the Government of Kerala, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD).

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