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Cochin University of Science and Technology admission 2024 to MBA course is based CUSAT MBA 2024 scores. As per the previous year's CUSAT MBA cutoff 2023, the overall cutoff for MBA for All India quota is 83, whereas for Home State Quota, it is 73. In 2022, the overall CUSAT MBA cutoff stood at 76 for All India and at 64 for Home State Quota for the General category students. 

Looking at the past year trends, candidates seeking admission to CUSAT for MBA must score between 73 and 83 for All India and betwen 64 and 76 for Home State Quota.

Some of the top regular MBA recruiters of Cochin University of Science and Technology include EY, TCS, Kellogg's, SAP, DHL, HDFC Bank, Khimi Ramdas, Reliance, among others. These recruiters placed the MBA students with handsome packages and new-age job roles.

Looking at the previous year CUSAT CAT cutoff, gettimg admission with a rank of 6,000 is difficult. The chances become even more less for General Category candidates. As per the previous-year data, the rank for some of the top courses were:

The university might accept such as rank if applying via any other national-level entrance exam accepted for that course. Students are advised to prepare well if wishing to apply via CUSAT CAT score. Check CUSAT CAT preparation tips

CUSAT offers the flagship Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme in a variety of specializations. The course is a popular programme for students seeking to build a career in Engineering. The total tuition fees for CUSAT BTech is INR 37.26 K - 6.62 L. Students can also check out the various scholarship schemes offered by Cochin University of Science and Technology.

As per the latest cutoff 2023 data available, the closing rank for the MBA course at CUSAT is 83. Cochin University accepts management aptitude tests such as CAT, CMAT, KMAT, CUSAT CAT, MAT, and KMAT KERALA for admission. The basic eligibility criteria for admission to the course is that the candidate should have a bachelor degree in any discipline with 50% aggregate. The marks obtained in the aptitude test, Group Discussion and Personal Interview (GDPI) in the ratio of 70:15:15 are considered for selection. There are 120 regular seats available at CUSAT for the MBA programme.

The CUSAT BTech Cutoff 2025 was out for all the students belonging to the Home State quota. As per the CUSAT KEAM Cutoff 2025 for the OBC HS category, the closing cutoff ranged from 11609 to 54552, wherein B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was the most sought-after course with the closing cutoff being 11609 in the last round. On the other hand, the least popular course was B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering, with 54552 being the last round closing cutoff 2025.  Students can refer to the table below to know the cutoff for the first and last round for the OBC HS quota candidates. 

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:

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CUSAT B.Tech admissions have been conducted through KEAM in previous years. KEAM counsellings have been concluded after the three rounds. As per the previous year JEE Main cutoff 2021 trends, The Round 1 closing ranks for B.Tech. in Information Technology was 20390, for B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering it was 14487 and for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering it was 4427 for the General category All India students. Candidates seeking admission to CUSAT must have a valid score in KEAM to appear for the further admission rounds for BTech.

Admission to MBA at CUSAT is entrance-based. Students need to follow the below steps to get a seat in Cochin University:

Step 1: CUSAT MBA Application Process 2024

Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria can apply with an application fee of INR 1,100. There is a relaxation in application fee for Kerala SC/ ST candidates. They need to pay a fee of INR 500.

Step 2: Selection Rounds

Cochin University accepts management aptitude tests such as KMAT, CMAT, and IIM-CAT and  CUSAT CAT for admission to MBA programme. Aspirants shortlisted based on the entrance exam score are further called for group discussion and personal interview rounds.

Step 3: Rank List

The final rank list for MBA is based on aptitude test, marks obtained in personal interview and group discussion rounds in the ratio of 70:15:15, respectively. The normalisation procedure of the scores in KMAT, C-MAT and IIM-CAT will be decided by the University/Admission
Committee.

Step 4: Admission Confirmation

After the release of the rank list, selected candidates must come for document verification. They need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat in 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.

Yes. The Non-GATE entrants can take admission with a valid Department Admission Test (DAT) score or ‘A and B’ exams score conducted by the Institution of Engineers (India). Candidates can apply for the DAT exam by visiting the CUSAT website.

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.

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.

Some of the prominent recruiters who visited the CUSAT during the 2024 placement drive are listed in the table below:

CUSAT concluded the placements for the Class of 2024 with an average package of INR 7.32 LPA. The salary package offered during CUSAT placements 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.

CUSAT offers M.Tech in full-time and part-time modes. The full-time course is of two-year duration with four semesters and the M.Tech part-time course is of three years with six semesters. The PG-course is available in 16 specialisations. Admission to the M.Tech courses at Cochin University is entrance-based.

The CUSAT KEAM 2025 was released for admission to the BTech programme for various categories under the Home State quota. According to the CUSAT BTech Cutoff 2025, the last round closing cutoff ranged from 10038 to 66316 for the General HS quota. Among all the specialisation, the top two most sough-after specialisations were BTech in Computer Science and Engineering, followed by BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Students can refer to the table below to know the BTech closing cutoff for the last round for the General HS quota. 

Yes, CUSAT considers Class 12 score for admission to UG courses. Aspirants need to qualify a minimum of Class 12 to apply for a UG course at CUSAT. Below are some of the CUSAT UG programme along with their Class 12 requirement:

Candidates need to complete Class 12 or equivalent with at least 65% aggregate with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the Subjects to apply for BVoc at Cochin University of Science and Technology. There is a relaxation of 5% in the aggregate for SC/ ST candidates belonging to Kerala. Hence, candidates can apply for BVoc with 65% in Class 12. However, they also need to pass CUSAT CAT for admission to BVoc programme.