M.Sc. in Oceanography 

at CUSAT, Kochi

The total tuition fee for CUSAT MSc ranges between INR 5,000 and INR 2 lakh. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Shortlisted candidates 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, aspirants also need to pay a registration fee. The registration fee for General is INR 1,100. For Kerala SC/ ST candidates, there is a relaxation in the application fee.

Cochin University of Science and Technology admission to MSc programmes is based on the CUSAT CAT (Common Admission Test) score. The entrance exam is conducted by the Directorate of Admissions. Candidates who appear for the entrance examination and secure a good score shall be eligible to take admission.  Besidesm aspirants must also fulfil the eligibility requirements specific to MSc specialisations.

Yes, the university offers full-time MSc in 19 disciplines along with seven integrated MSc (five-year) courses. Admission to the course is entrance-based. Before filling out the application form, aspirants must check that meet the eligibility requirements for the MSc specialisation they’re interested in. Below are some of the MSc specialisations offered at CUSAT:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Statistics
• Electronic Science
• Hydrochemistry, etc.

Cochin University of Science and Technology offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses acrocss various streams such as Engineering, Management, Science, Commerce, Law, and others. The univeristy offers BSc, BTech, BVoc, BBA LLB, MCA, MTech, MVoc, and others. Aspiring candidates must appear for the application process. 

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.

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 of CUSAT can various the following scholarships:

• Govt. of Kerala Portal for Student Scholarships
• National Scholarship Portal for students
• Commonwealth Scholarships from the UK

Candidates can apply for these scholarships by visiting the official website.

Yes, Cochin University offers free campus-wide Wi-Fi coverage to all its students. Students can make use of this facility to access e-journals from the digital library and connect to peers and professors whenever they wish.

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.

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.