Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi Admission Process

Aspirants need to fill out the online form (admission.cusat.ac.in) and submit it for being eligible to take admission. However, the seat allotment for each M.Tech programme shall be on the applicant's GATE score. Candidates without a GATE exam score can take CUSAT DAT/ Sections A and B exam by the Institution of Engineers (India).

Aspirants when applying at CUSAT need to pay an application fee. There is a relaxation in the registration fee for SC/ ST candidates of Kerala. Below is the CUSAT application fee:

Yes, CUSAT conducts Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test for providing admission to Integrated BSc-MSc courses. Based on CUSAT CAT result, rank list is prepared after completion of CUSAT CAT. The CUSAT CAT examination is a computer-based test (CBT) test conducted for a duration of 3 hours. The syllabus of CUSAT CAT includes chapters and topics of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics that are relevant from the examination point of view. CUSAT CAT syllabus is of Class 11 and Class 12 standard. 

CAT is one of the accepting exams for CUSAT MBA admission. There are two types of CAT accepted for MBA. One is CAT conducted by conducted by IIM for admission to MBA programme. The other is CUSAT CAT conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology. CUSAT CAT is accepted for MBA and other courses except PhD and Diploma programmes. Now the question is, if it is mandatory or not.

No, it is not. Aspirants who have passed KMAT or CMAT can also take admission to MBA programme. Aspirants shortlisted based on the entrance exam score are further evaluated in group discussion and personal interview round.

For CUSAT MBA admissions, aspirants can apply through their CUSAT CAT/KMAT/CMAT/CAT  (IIM) score. The university grants a seat on a entrance exam score basis. Hence, the applicants’ scores in the entrance examinations are considered. There is no other provision for admission. Thus, aspirants shall ensure that they have a valid score of either of the accepted exams.

No, the candidates need not send a copy of the dully-filled application form to the university. However, candidates shall keep a copy of the confirmation page with themselves until the conclusion of the admission process. This document can be required for verification purposes at the time of admission or seat allotment.

 Candidates wanting to appear for CUSAT CAT can register online by visiting the admission portal (admission.cusat.ac.in). To submit the form, candidates have to register, fill out the application form, upload the required documents, select a course, and make payment for the application fee. Read more about the CUSAT CAT Application Process.