B.Tech. in Instrumentation Technology 

at CUSAT, Kochi

BTech is one of the most popular courses of CUSAT. When it comes to the placements, the institute offers decent placements annually. The BTech placement details for the Class of 2024 are yet to be released. Check out the key highlights of the CUSAT placement for the overall Class of 2024 in the table below:

Note: The above-mentioned placement stats are sourced from the media reports. These may vary once the final placement report 2024 is out.

The total tuition fee for BTech in CSE at CUSAT is INR 3.61 lakh. CUSAT CAT is used for BTech course admission. The primary requirements for admission to the BTech Computer Science programme are a Class 12 certificate and an overall percentage of 50% in PCM and 50% in Mathematics. While SEBC students from Kerala State (non-creamy layer category) are entitled toa 5% relaxation in qualifying exam scores, the Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) populations simply need pass marks.

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.

Check CUSAT CAT college predictor

CUSAT offers a four-year BTech CSE course spread across eight semesters. From the fifth semester, students get to choose a professional elective. Some of the subjects that are covered in CUSAT BTech CSE are:

• Calculus
• Engineering Physics
• Engineering Mechanics
• Computer Programming
• Engineering Chemistry
• Object Oriented Programming
• Computer Graphics

Candidates need a well-thought-out strategic plan to score better marks in the CUSAT CAT exam. The preparation tips for CUSAT CAT aim to provide proper planning on what can be done to achieve a good score. The basic things are: know the CUSAT CAT syllabus; stay updated with the CUSAT CAT exam pattern; plan a proper timetable; etc.
Some important tips: Start with the basics. Make sure to study daily. Practice with sample papers, revise what you have studied, avoid adding new topics at the last minute of preparation, and include breaks.

CUSAT is an autonomous university owned by the state government. CUSAT has been ranked 34 among the top Universities in India and 51 in the Overall category by NIRF 2024. Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). CUSAT courses include 24 Undergraduate (UG), 55 Postgraduate (PG) and 9 MPhil and 28 PhD programmes in various streams. CUSAT 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.

Yes, CUSAT offers good placements annually for courses like MBA, BTech, MTech, etc. The key highlights of CUSAT placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

Note: The above-mentioned placement stats are sourced from the media reports. These may vary once the final placement report 2024 is out.

Cochin University of Science and Technology selects candidates for admission to most of the programme based on their scores in CUSAT CAT. Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test is a computer-based test conducted for shortlisting aspirants for admission to various courses. Besides, the university also considers score in national-level entrance exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT, KMAT, GATE, etc. for specific courses. Selected candidates need to participate in counselling and seat allotment process. Further, they need to pay the course fee to confirm their seat.

CUSAT conducts CAT (Common Admission Test) for admissions to programmes like Law, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Marine Sciences, Humanities, Science, Medical Sciences & Technology, and Social Sciences and Technology. CUSAT CAT is a computer-based test. The multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are asked in the exam. Candidates can take this test by applying online through the university website. The CUSAT CAT 2025 exam date will be released along with the official brochure. Candidates who will appear for the exam must refer to the CUSAT 2025 syllabus and exam pattern for their preparations.