Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics 

at CUSAT, Kochi

The total tuition fee for CUSAT Integrated BSc-MSc programme ranges between 53,850 and INR 1.56 lakh. The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. Aspirants need to pay the course fee after completion of the selection rounds to confirm their seat. Apart from tuition fee, the total fee structure includes library fee, lab fee, caution deposit, etc.

Apart from the course fee, candidates also need to pay an application fee. The application fee for General is INR 1,500 (for a maximum of two test codes). For Kerala SC/ ST candidates, there is a relaxation in the application fee.

Commonwealth Scholarships enable talented and motivated persons from poor and middle-income countries to achieve the knowledge needed for sustainable development. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) funds most scholarships in CUSAT

• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for least developed countries and fragile states)
• Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships (for low and middle-income countries)
• Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
• Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for high-income countries)
• Commonwealth Professional Fellowships

Candidates while applying for CUSAT Integrated BSc-MSc programme, need to pay an application fee. There is a concession in the registration fee for SC/ ST candidates belonging to Kerala. Below is the application fee:

Candidates need to qualify CUSAT CAT to get admission to Integrated BSc-MSc programmes. The university releases course-wise cutoff rank list. As per the below 2023 closing rank for All India Category, the highest was 29 for Biological Science. The lowest rank was of 62 of Physical and Mathematics. Below is the latest cutoff rank for Integrated BSc-MSc:

Predict CUSAT College based on your CUSAT CAT rank

Yes, students can join Cochin University of Science and Technology. It is mantary for students to qualify the Class 12 to appear for UG and PG courses. Aspiring canddidates must have to qualify the neligibility criteria set by the institute for thendesired course. 

Yes, CUSAT offers a BSc degree to students. Candidates willing to pursue a BSc at CUSAT have to enrol themselves into the Integrated MSc programme offered at CUSAT. The university offers eight Integrated BSc + MSc courses in the full-time mode. The duration of these courses is five years, which is further divided into ten semesters. Candidates successfully completing six semesters of the programme are eligible to exit the programme with a BSc degree. For more information, candidates can visit the official website of the university.

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.