3 Videos,
CUSAT M.A. Courses & Fees
- A+ NAAC accredited
- Public/Government University
- Estd. 1971
Last updated on 15 Jan '26CUSAT M.A.What's new?
The CUSAT CAT 2026 application form for admission to the Cochin University of Science and Technology MA course will be released tentatively in the second week of Jan 2026.
A few more updates are given below:
- The CUET PG 2026 exam schedule has been announced for the M.A. course. The exam will be conducted between Mar 6 and Mar 27, 2026.
CUSAT M.A.Highlights 2026
CUSAT M.A.Popular courses
Commonly asked questions On All Courses
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.
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.
After graduation, candidates can apply for CUSAT MBA. Below is detailed eligibility criteria:
- Aspirants who have passed a bachelor's degree in any subject with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SEBC candidates of Kerala State who are certified as belonging to non-creamy layer) can apply for MBA programme.
- Candidates belonging to Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) communities are eligible for applying, if they have minimum pass marks in the qualifying degree.
CUSAT M.A.Fees details 2026
| Fee components | Amount (for 2 years) |
|---|---|
₹ 6.24 K | |
₹ 2.11 K | |
₹ 8.35 K |
These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.
Commonly asked questions On M.A. Fees
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, 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.
Explore popular similar colleges
Students who showed interest in CUSAT - M.A. also showed interest in
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
CUSAT M.A.Admission dates 2026
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
6 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26 | CUET PG 2026 Exam DatesOngoing |
Apr '26 | CUET PG 2026 ResultTentative |
9 May '26 - 11 May '26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Date |
| Dates | Past Events |
|---|---|
28 Feb '26 - 6 Mar '26 | CUET PG 2026 Admit Card |
27 Jan '26 - 5 Mar '26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 Application Form |
CUSAT MA Cut-off 2024
The university has released the CUSAT CAT cut-off 2024 for the first round of MA admissions. The CUSAT CAT Round 1 cut-off 2024 for MA varies across the specialisations. Find below the closing ranks of CUSAT cut-offs for MA:
4CUSAT CAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
| Course | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. in Hindi Language and Literature | 22 | 54 | 40 |
| M.A. in Applied Economics | 20 | 29 | 27 |
Commonly asked questions On Cutoff
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.
As per CUSAT MBA cutoff 2023, the closing rank for Cochin University of Science and Technology MBA course stood at 83 for Al Inida General category students. For cutoff 2022, the overall closing rank for CUSAT MBA was 76. On cutoff trend analysis, CUSAT has witnessed an increase since 2022. For Home state quota the overall cutoff for CUSAT MBA 2023, it is 73 and for 2022, it is 64. Again CUSAT has witnessed an increase in cutoff trends since 2022. The aforementioned cutoffs are for General category All India students.
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.
The CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2025 for admission to various UG and PG courses was released for all categories and rounds under the Home State and All India quota. As per the closing cutoff in the last round for the General AI students, the cutoff range fell between 7 and 4401, wherein Integrated LLM in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) + Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) was the most competitive course and B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, the easiest course for this category. Students can go to this page to know more:
CUSAT M.A.Curriculum
| Specialization | Curriculum |
|---|---|
| M.A. in Applied Economics,CUSAT | |
| M.A. in Hindi Language and Literature,CUSAT |
CUSAT M.A.Seats
| Institutes | Seats |
|---|---|
| Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi | 87 |
CUSAT M.A.Comparison with similar colleges
Compare M.A. at CUSAT with other similar colleges
| College | Median Salary | Total Tuition Fees | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹ 4.4 LPA - 4.94 LPA | ₹ 6.24 K | -/- | |
| ₹ 3.48 LPA | ₹ 1.13 K - 3.36 K | -/- | |
| -/- | -/- | -/- | |
| -/- | -/- | -/- | |
| -/- | ₹ 6 K - 9.9 K | -/- | |
| ₹ 0.6 LPA | -/- | -/- |
Compare
CUSAT M.A.Explore Other Courses
CUSAT
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 months ago
The CUSAT mediocre package offered during the placement drive of academic year 2024 stood at INR 7.32 LPA. The following table showcases the average package offered in 2024 placements at CUSAT:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) |
|---|---|
Average package (overall) | INR 7.32 LPA |
The CUSAT average package offered to MBA students during CUSAT placement between 2021 and 2023 are presente
V
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 months ago
As per the announcement, the highest package offered to the MBA students during the CUSAT placement 2024 was INR 21.20 LPA. The MBA batch 2023 students were the recipients of 144 job offers in total from the top-notch companies.
K
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 months ago
Admission to MCA at CUSAT Kochi is decided on entrance examination. Students can go to the university admission page (admission.cusat.ac.in) to register themselves for CUSAT CAT (Common Admission Test). Admission to MCA is as per the CUSAT CAT score. Students with an acceptable score in the examina
P
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 months ago
Intellectuals of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) are very much supportive of the students in their academic and personal goals. Students express that the faculty is committed, seasoned, and supportive. The employees in the educational sector are committed and experienced and thus
R
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 5 months ago
CUSAT admissions are currently open for MBA and other programmes. Students can apply online by visiting the official website of the university. Cochin University accepts entrance exams such as CUSAT CAT, CUSAT DAT, CAT, CMAT, KMAT, KMAT Kerala, among others. Students can check the CUSAT website to l
A
Contributor-Level 10
Content authored by:
Updated on Jan 15, 2026
CUSATTake a look at Campus
Campus Building
Campus Building
Campus Building
CUSAT News & Updates
Online coursesyou may be interested in
CUSATContact Information
26/226, University Road, Vidya Nagar Colony, Thrikkakara, Edappally, Ernakulam, Kochi, Kerala
Kochi ( Kerala)
(For general query)
(For admission query)
(For general query)
(For admission query)
Useful Links
Know more about CUSAT
- All About CUSAT
- Fees 2026
- Reviews on Placements, Faculty & Facilities
- Admission 2026 - Cutoffs, Eligibility & Dates
- Placement - Highest & Average Salary Package
- Cut off & Merit List 2026
- CUSAT Rankings
- Gallery 2026
- Hostel & Campus Details & Reviews
- CUSAT Faculty
- Compare CUSAT
- CUSAT Q&A
- Scholarships
- CUSAT News & Articles
What is the average package offered during CUSAT placements?