CUSAT Ranking 2024: NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, US News

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Cochin University of Science and Technology is a widely recognized institution in our nation. Different national ranking bodies have assessed and given it rankings in various categories. Cochin University of Science and Technology ranking stood at #63 in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF.

CUSAT is a widely recognized institution in the country. Different national ranking bodies have assessed and given it rankings in various categories. CUSAT ranking stood at #63 in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF. It has consistently held high rankings over the years, which shows that it's one of the top places to learn. Students can check the top CUSAT ranks in this space.

Table of contents
  • CUSAT Ranking Highlights 2024
  • CUSAT NIRF Ranking 2023
  • CUSAT vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison
  • CUSAT QS World University Ranking 2024
  • CUSAT vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison
  • CUSAT Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
  • CUSAT vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison
  • CUSAT US News Ranking 2023
  • CUSAT vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison
  • CUSAT The Week Ranking 2023
  • CUSAT vs Other Universities: The Week Ranking Comparison
  • CUSAT Ranking FAQs
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CUSAT Ranking Highlights 2024

CUSAT is ranked across various categories by several prominent national ranking bodies, namely NIRF, QS World University Rankings, Times Higher Education, US News, The Week, etc. These ranking bodies have given CUSAT good ranks. Students can check the table provided below to learn more about the CUSAT rankings:

CUSAT National Ranking 2023
Ranking Body Category Rank
NIRF Overall 63
NIRF University 37
QS World University Rankings Asia 651-700
QS World University Rankings Southern Asia 204
Times Higher Education Overall 1201–1500
US News University 77
The Week University 24

CUSAT NIRF Ranking 2023

Over the years, there has been a consistent recognition that, CUSAT is known as one of the top institutes across all major categories by the NIRF 2023. It has been seen that in the 'Overall' category, the institute's ranks have shown a fluctuating trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2023, CUSAT climbed 6 ranks to #63 rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.
It has been seen that in the 'University' category, the institute's ranking has scaled up when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2023, CUSAT climbed 4 ranks to #37 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has ascended in the rankings. In the 'University' category, CUSAT ranked in the top 50 in the country for the 3rd consecutive year in 2023. Candidates can refer to the table below for the CUSAT NIRF rankings:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How much rank is needed for CUSAT?
A: 

CUSAT accepts various national entrance exams such as CAT, CMAT, KMAT, KMAT Kerala, rank requirement varies with the course. Below are the past year CUSAT CAT ranks for MBA course for the reference of the students:

MBA

Section202220232024
Overall7683163

Note:- This information is taken from the official website and might vary. 

Q:   Is 12000 a good rank in CUSAT for BTech?
A: 

Looking at the previous-year General All-India CUSAT CAT ranks for BTech, there is a less chance of getting into the programme with a rank of 12,000. Candidates can get a seat but not in top specialisations like Computer Science Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship Building, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, etc. Students must secure a rank under 1,000 to get a seat in the preffered BTech specialisation at CUSAT.

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Q:   Will I get admission in CUSAT with 6000 rank?
A: 

Looking at the previous year CUSAT CAT cutoff, gettimg admission with a rank of 6,000 is difficult. The chances become even more less for General Category candidates. As per the previous-year data, the rank for some of the top courses were:

CourseCUSAT CAT Cutoff Rank (2023)
BTech723-2733
MBA83
MSc4-23
Integrated BSc-MSc29-55

The university might accept such as rank if applying via any other national-level entrance exam accepted for that course. Students are advised to prepare well if wishing to apply via CUSAT CAT score. Check CUSAT CAT preparation tips

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CUSAT NIRF Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
Overall 65 69 63
University 44 41 37

CUSAT vs Other Universities: NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2023, CUSAT received #63 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as DTU, and MNIT Jaipur for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category. It is also compared with Osmania University and Madras University. Check out the year-by-year comparison of CUSAT with other top institutes:

CUSAT vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2023
College Name Overall 2023
Cochin University (CUSAT) 63
DTU 61
MNIT Jaipur 62
Osmania University 64
Madras University 65

CUSAT QS World University Ranking 2024

Throughout the years, CUSAT QS World University Ranking reveals that the institute is doing really well in various important aspects, like how good the education is, the research they do, how knowledgeable the teachers are, and how well the college runs overall. These positive rankings not only show that the institute has a good reputation but also that it excels in many different areas, as judged by the strict standards set by the QS World University Rankings. It has been observed that the institute has displayed a decreasing trend in the 'Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2024, CUSAT fell 100 ranks to #651 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.
In the 'Southern Asia' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, CUSAT fell 59 ranks to #204 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Ranking. Students can check the table below for more details about the CUSAT ranking by the QS World University Rankings:

CUSAT QS World University Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Asia 401-450 551-600 651-700
Southern Asia - 145 204

CUSAT vs Other Universities: QS World University Ranking Comparison

CUSAT has been given top ranks under various ranking parameters among the other institutes in the 'Asia' category. In 2024, it was ranked #651-700 in the 'Asia' category. Candidates can find a full comparison in the table below:

CUSAT vs Other Institutes: QS World University Ranking 2024
College Name Asia 2024
Cochin University (CUSAT) 651-700
Shivaji University 601-650
IIIT Allahabad 601-650
Banasthali Vidyapith 651-700
NIT Calicut 651-700

CUSAT Times Higher Education Ranking 2024

Times Higher Education has categorized CUSAT under the 'Overall' category, assigning it an overall good score. Furthermore, the institute has received notable rankings in specific criteria such as Employability Weightage and Faculty Quality Weightage, and many more; surpassing the performance of numerous other universities. CUSAT's rankings in 'Overall' category have displayed stability in trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, CUSAT's rank is #1201, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the Times Higher Education ranking. Review the CUSAT ranking 2024 in the following table:

CUSAT Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
Category 2022 2023 2024
Overall 1201 1201–1500 1201–1500

CUSAT vs Other Universities: Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

As per the Times Higher Education ranking 2024, CUSAT has secured rank #1201–1500 and GLA University Mathura has been ranked at #1001–1200. Check the Times Higher Education’s India's Top Government University ranking in the following table:

CUSAT vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
College Name Overall 2024
Cochin University (CUSAT) 1201–1500
GLA University Mathura 1001–1200
IISER Kolkata 1001–1200
Christ University Bangalore 1201–1500
Karunya University 1201–1500

CUSAT US News Ranking 2023

According to US News's ranking, CUSAT has performed better than several other institutions and has been ranked at a decent position under the 'University' category. Talking about the other parameters, namely Academic and Research Achievements, Faculty Quality Weightage, and Employment Opportunities, the institute has got good scores among other universities. View the table for the CUSAT rankings 2023:

CUSAT US News Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University - - 77

CUSAT vs Other Universities: US News Ranking Comparison

In the latest US News 2023 ranking, CUSAT has achieved rank #77, while the IIEST Shibpur has been ranked at #75. Refer to the table below for the US News's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

CUSAT vs Other Institutes: US News Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
Cochin University (CUSAT) 77
IIEST Shibpur 75
SOA University 76
Sathyabama University 78
Tezpur University 79

CUSAT The Week Ranking 2023

As per The Week ranking, CUSAT got higher rank as compared with various other institutes. Check the table for the CUSAT rankings 2023:

CUSAT The Week Ranking 2023
Category 2021 2022 2023
University 27 - 24

CUSAT vs Other Universities: The Week Ranking Comparison

CUSAT has been among the top ranks under various ranking parameters in the 'University' category. In 2023, it was ranked #24 in the 'University' category. Candidates can view the full comparison in the table below:

CUSAT vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name University 2023
Cochin University (CUSAT) 24
Sri Venkateswara University 22
KUK 23
CUSAT 24
Utkal University 26

In summary, CUSAT has earned a good ranking because it performed well in various evaluation criteria. This success reflects the institution's overall standing.
Additionally, the college's positive NIRF ranking confirms that it is well-liked among students; who are interested in pursuing a degree.

CUSAT Ranking FAQs

Q. What is the rank of CUSAT by NIRF in 'Overall' category?

A. The rank of CUSAT is #63 in NIRF in the 'Overall' category 2023, it climbed 6 ranks as compared to last year's rank. The institute has volatility over the last three year's rankings. In the year 2022, the institute dropped to #69 rank, while in the year 2021, it was ranked #65.

Q. What is the NIRF ranking of the 'University' category at CUSAT?

A. This year, the 'University' category at CUSAT climbed 4 ranks; and is ranked #37 in 2023 by the NIRF. As of the latest available data, the ranking of 'University' has shown a positive ranking trend over the past three years. In 2021, the category was ranked #44, which improved to #41 rank in 2022.

Q. What is the QS World University Ranking of CUSAT in 'Asia' category?

A. CUSAT is ranked #651 in 2024 by the QS World University Rankings in the 'Asia' category, falling 100 ranks from last year's rank. Over the last three years, CUSAT has displayed a decrease in its ranking. In 2022, the institute held the #401 rank, which slipped to #551 in the year 2023.

Q. What are the QS World University Rankings of CUSAT in 'Southern Asia' category?

A. CUSAT is exhibiting a declining trend in its rankings over the last two years. The institute is ranked #204 in the year 2024 by QS World University Rankings in the 'Southern Asia' category, falling down 59 ranks from last year's rank. It was ranked #145 in the year 2023 although, it was not ranked in 2022.

Q. What is the rank of CUSAT by Times Higher Education in 'Overall' category?

A. The rank of CUSAT is #1201 in Times Higher Education in the 'Overall' category 2024, it has the same rank as compared to last year's rank. The institute has stability over the last three year's rankings.

Q. What is the US News ranking of the 'University' category at CUSAT?

A. CUSAT was ranked #77 by the US News in the 'University' category for the year 2023. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022 and 2021.

Q. What was the ranking of CUSAT under the 'University' category?

A. CUSAT was ranked #24 and #27 by The Week in the 'University' category for years 2023 and 2021, respectively. However, the institute was not ranked in the year 2022.

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