M.Sc. in Microbiology 

at CUSAT, Kochi

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

CUSAT admission to Integrated BSc-MSc programme is based on CUSAT CAT score. CUSAT CAT or Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test is a computer-based test conducted for shortlisting aspirants for admission to various courses. After completion of selection rounds, CUSAT releases a rank list based on total marks secured in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry subjects. A separate rank list is released for selected Integrated BSc-MSc specialisation. Based on the rank list, aspirants are called for counselling and document verification round.