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CUSAT MSc Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility & Selection, Application, Placements

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Last updated on 15 Jan '26

CUSAT M.Sc.
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The CUET PG 2026 results have been released for the M.Sc. course. The counselling schedule will be published soon.

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CUSAT MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2025
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CUSAT M.Sc. Fees details 2026
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CUSAT MSc Admission 2025: How to Apply?
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CUSAT MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2025

Cochin University offers MSc in 19 disciplines along with seven integrated MSc (five-year) programmes. Admission to MSc programmes is based on the CUSAT CAT (Common Admission Test) score. The entrance exam is conducted by the Directorate of Admissions. Only the aspirants who appear for the entrance examination and secure a good score shall be eligible to take admission. Further, Cochin University also offers five-year MSc integrated courses in six specialisations. The selection for all the MSc programmes admission at CUSAT is based on the CUSAT CAT score.

Candidates seeking admission must check the eligibility requirements prescribed for the CUSAT courses. before filling out the application form. The CUSAT MSc eligibility conditions that the applicants must fulfil are mentioned in the following table:

MSc Specialisations	Eligibility Criteria
Physics	BSc degree with Physics Hons and Mathematics subsidiary with 55% aggregate in Physics
Chemistry	BSc in Chemistry/ Environmental Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/ Petrochemicals (main) with Mathematics (subsidiary) with 55% aggregate in the main subject
Mathematics	BSc Mathematics (Main) with 55% aggregate for optional subjects taken together
Statistics	BSc degree in Mathematics or Statistics (main) with 55% aggregate for optional subjects taken together
Biotechnology	BSc degree in Mathematics or Statistics (main) with 55% aggregate for optional subjects taken together
Microbiology	Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences including Agricultural and Medical Sciences with 55% aggregate

Find below the key highlights of CUSAT MSc Programmes:

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 6.2K - 73.9K

Median Package₹ 4.4L - 4.9L

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted Exam

CUET-PG

CUSAT CAT

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Graduation score50%

10+2 score50%

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Q: When was the CUSAT CAT 2024 conducted?

The Cochin University of Science and Technology released the CUSAT CAT 2024 exam date on its official website. The exam authority conducted the CUSAT CAT 2024 exam in online mode. CUSAT CAT 2024 was conducted on May 10, 11, & 12, 2024. The CUSAT CAT exam date 2024 consists of application dates, exam date, admit card date, result date, and counselling dates.

Q: How much rank is needed for CUSAT?

CUSAT accepts various national entrance exams such as CAT, CMAT, KMAT, KMAT Kerala, rank requirement varies with the course. Below are the past year CUSAT CAT ranks for MBA course for the reference of the students:

MBA

Section	2022	2023	2024
Overall	76	83	163

Note:- This information is taken from the official website and might vary.

Q: Will I get admission in CUSAT with 6000 rank?

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:

Course	CUSAT CAT Cutoff Rank (2023)
BTech	723-2733
MBA	83
MSc	4-23
Integrated BSc-MSc	29-55

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

Q: Is Class 12 marks considered for CUSAT?

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:

Course Name	Common Eligibility
BTech	Class 12 examination of the state of Kerala or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects with at least 50% marks separately and 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SEBC candidates of Kerala)
BSc	Class 12 in relevant subjects with at least 50% aggregate to 75% aggregate (5% relaxation for Kerala SC/ ST)
BVoc	Class 12 or equivalent with at least 65% aggregate with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the Subjects (60% aggregate for SC/ ST candidates belonging to Kerala)

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M.Sc. in Industrial Fisheries

3.82 years

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M.Sc. in Marine Biology

4.02 years

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M.Sc. in Hydrochemistry

2 years

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M.Sc. in Meteorology

4.62 years

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M.Sc. in Oceanography

4.82 years

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M.Sc. in Marine Geophysics

2 years

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M.Sc. in Environmental Science and Technology

2 years

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M.Sc. in Biotechnology

2 years

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M.Sc. in Physics

4.22 years

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M.Sc. in Electronic Science

3.42 years

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₹4.94 LPA

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M.Sc. in Statistics

5.02 years

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Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)

5 years

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₹4.5 LPA

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Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Biological Science

4.05 years

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M.Sc. in Forensic Science

4.42 years

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₹4.94 LPA

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Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics

4.25 years

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₹4.5 LPA

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CUSAT M.Sc.
Fees details 2026

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	₹ 6.24 K - 73.92 K
One-time Payment	₹ 2.11 K
Total fee	₹ 8.35 K - 76.03 K

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CUSAT M.Sc.
Admission dates 2026

Dates	Upcoming Events
24 Apr '26 - 24 May '26	CUET PG 2026 ResultOngoing

Dates	Past Events
9 May '26 - 11 May '26	CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Date
27 Apr '26	CUSAT CAT 2026 Admit Card

CUSAT MSc Admission 2025: How to Apply?

The Cochin University MSc application procedure is carried out in online mode. Aspirants need to follow a few steps to successfully submit their applications. The multi-step application process for CUSAT admissions is as follows:

1. Visit the university admission page (admission.cusat.ac.in) and click on “New Candidate Registration”. The email ID and phone number provided during the registration must be active throughout admission.

2. Fill out personal details and reservations (if applicable).

3. Upload a recent passport-size photograph in portrait orientation. Also, a scanned image of your signature in landscape orientation. The images shall be in .png or .jpg or .jpeg format.

For Photograph – Upload passport size photo with dimensions 150 px X 57 px and file size not more than 500 KB.
For Signature – File size shall not be more than 100 KB and the dimensions should be 130 px X 57 px

4. Select the programme or combination of programmes.

5. After submission of course details, check all the details on the short preview.

6. Pay the application fee through credit/debit cards or net banking.

7. Select the preferred test centre.

CUSAT MSc Application Fee

The application fee for MSc programmes is as mentioned in the following table:

Category	Application Fee
General	INR 1,100
Kerala SC/ST candidates	INR 500

NOTE: The mentioned fee is sourced from the official website of the university/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

CUSAT M.Sc.
Admission cutoff 2026

B.E. / B.Tech Cut Off 2025 for CUSAT CAT Latest Round Accordion Icon V3

CUSAT CAT Round 3 Closing Rank (General-All India)

Course	2023	2024	2025
M.Sc. in Meteorology	23	22	35
M.Sc. in Hydrochemistry	22	21	40
M.Sc. in Oceanography	40	33	52
M.Sc. in Biotechnology	7	9	11
M.Sc. in Computer Science (Data Science)	45	19	64

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CUSAT M.Sc.
Curriculum

Specialization	Curriculum
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science),CUSAT
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Biological Science,CUSAT
Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics,CUSAT
M.Sc. in Biotechnology,CUSAT
M.Sc. in Microbiology,CUSAT

CUSAT M.Sc.
CUSAT MSc Seats 2025

Cochin University offers a seat in the MSc programmes based on merit. There are limited seats for every programme. Candidates belonging to reserved categories can also apply for supernumerary seats. Find below the specialisation-wise fee details and seat intake:

Specialisation	Seat Intake
Mathematics	27
Physics	28
Chemistry	20
Statistics	10
Computer Science with specialisation in AI	30
Computer Science with specialisation in Data Science	25
Forensic Science	15
Electronic Science	25
Hydrochemistry	12
Oceanography	12
Marine Geology	10
Geophysics	10
Meteorology	12
Environmental Science and Technology	30
Biotechnology	12
Microbiology	12
Marine Biology	19
Industrial Fisheries	19
Economics and Financial Technology	20

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Total Seats Available

Institutes	Seats
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi	519
K.V.M. College of Science and Technology	30

CUSAT MSc Placements

The key highlights of CUSAT placements 2023 as per media reports (collated report) are presented below:

Particulars	Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 25 LPA
Average package	INR 4.9 LPA
Students placed	640
Package offered to 9 students	INR 25 LPA
Popular recruiters	TCS, Infosys, Wipro

Read more: Cochin University Placements

Insights on Placements

Based on 94 Student Responses

Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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College	Median Salary	Total Tuition Fees	Ranking
CUSAT	₹ 4.4 LPA - 4.94 LPA	₹ 6.24 K - 73.92 K	-/-
HITS Compare	₹ 3.9 LPA	₹ 30 K - 1.75 L	-/-
Srinivasa Ramanujan Center	₹ 4 LPA	₹ 80 K	-/-
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences Compare	-/-	₹ 4.38 K - 90 K	-/-
Kalasalingam University Tamil Nadu Compare	₹ 5.9 LPA	₹ 80 K - 1 L	-/-
MACFAST	₹ 4.53 LPA	-/-	-/-

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M.Sc. in Forensic Science - Batch of 2023

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is a very good college for doing an M.Sc. in Forensic Science.

Placements: About 80% of students have got placements from this course. It is a unique course and is currently in high demand in the medical sector. Students are doing various government and private jobs after completing this course, such as Forensic Scientist, Crime Scene Investigator, Digital Forensic Analyst, Toxicologist, DNA Analyst, and Consultant. The highest package is 20 LPA, and the lowest package is 7 LPA.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure here is very good. The laboratory here is very good and big, and all the materials are available for practical classes. The classrooms are very modern. The college has separate hostels for boys and girls. The quality of food in the hostel is very good. The college has its own big campus where all kinds of outdoor games are played.

Faculty: The professors are all very helpful, they are all very knowledgeable, and they have a lot of teaching experience. This course is absolutely curriculum-relevant, and it makes the students industry-ready. Since the semester exam is based on practical, it is a little difficult, students have to study hard, otherwise they will not be able to pass. The pass percentage is 40% for each subject.

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M.Sc. in Chemistry - Batch of 2023

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Good college for M.Sc. in Chemistry.

Placements: About 70% of students got placement from this course. The highest package was 10 LPA, and the lowest package was 3 LPA. The average was 6 LPA. Students have got placements in various companies like TCS, Wipro, Cognizant, Tata Motors, etc. The highest position that students got was manager.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of this college was very good. There was a hostel facility here for which you have to pay a small amount separately. But the hostel facilities were very good. There was a big playground in the college campus where all kinds of outdoor games were played. The college had a central library where all kinds of books were available for free. The quality of food in the canteen was also very good.

Faculty: The professors here were very qualified and well-educated. They were all very knowledgeable. Their teaching quality was very good. The faculty members are all very helpful. Here, semester exams were taken every 6 months, which was a bit difficult, and if students don't study well, it's a bit stressful to pass.

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M.Sc. in Mathematics - Batch of 2023

4.6

5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Friendly environment and supportive teachers.

Placements: From the second last semester students are eligible for campus placements. TCS, Cognizant, Deutsche Bank, Indian Cost Guard Zifo, Hindustan, RDC Concrete, Pinakel, Sasken Technologies Company Limited, Mindtree, Infosys, etc. The highest package is 50 LPA.

Infrastructure: There are 6 girls hostels and 9 boys hostels as of now but 2 are under construction. The food provided there is excellent, especially for the Alakananda hostel. The quality is amazing. The hostel fee is Rs. 500 per month excluding food and the monthly rate of food comes to around Rs. 2500 per month, it is varying. This is the case of university hostel. There is a caution fee upon admission to the hostel which is Rs. 1000 and an admission fee of Rs. 1350 for the hostel separately. The admission procedure is simple you have to apply online while joining.

Faculty: I have always been interested in the science field, rocket technology, and space science, hence I chose this course to learn the mathematical foundation of all the above-mentioned sciences. The course plays an amazing theoretical base for core science and mathematics. The teachers can improve and take a practical approach to teaching. The exams are held after every 4-5 months. Exams are quite difficult to get by without good preparation.

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M.Sc. in Mathematics - Batch of 2023

3.8

4Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Review of Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi.

Placements: This institute has good placement records. 2nd-year students are eligible for placements. Companies like Infosys, UST Global, EY, etc., visit the college for placements. Also, this institute gives plenty of internship opportunities. The final semester in all M.Sc. courses is exclusively for internships. Placements are not very high, but not very low either. If we are witty and driven about the subject, then we get a good chance of landing a job. In the 2nd semester of the first year, we make a project on Stereography. We get mark assessments based on that project.

Infrastructure: The hostel is compulsory for this course as it is a residential course. The hostel is good and all facilities are available. There is enough space for studies and entertainment. Rules in hostels are strict, and the wardens are bad.

Faculty: Our college has highly qualified faculty members. They give their best. All teachers are good. In the final semesters, we get to attend the classes from HOD as well, which gives you an eye experience into the engineering field. Being a government college, it is showing the standard in terms of professors. There are semester exams. M.Sc is a 2-year program, and exams are held. I passed with good marks in every term. There is also an in-house exam with 40 marks for assessment, and a class test with 10 marks. We get 70 marks main paper. The course curriculum is quite up to date. Various mathematical methods being taught in the class are up to the mark. However, incorporating the use of technology can be highly beneficial because it can make things more streamlined and efficient.

Reviewed on 27 Apr 2025Read More

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M.Sc. in Oceanography - Batch of 2025

5.0

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Review of Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi.

Placements: It is one of the best colleges to acquire knowledge of Physical Oceanography. This is the best college to choose for M.Sc. In Oceanography. Top recruiting companies are NIO, EDF, AECOM, etc. The highest salary offered is 20 LPA, also get good internships from many other institutes and companies. The top roles offered are oceanographer, marine engineer, and more.

Infrastructure: The college has got an environmentally friendly campus with a hostel and a restaurant. There are basketball, volleyball, and two badminton courts. Board games and indoor games are also available. It has many laboratories and equipment for technical research. There is a special gymnasium in our college and there is also a band.

Faculty: Teachers were well-qualified and always ready to help students persevere and achieve higher levels of success in their academics, extracurricular activities, and athletics. The college has received national and international accolades and awards based on these projects. It is easy to get high marks in semester exams and the pass rate is 90%.

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M.Sc. in Physics - Batch of 2024

3.8

3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

About CUSAT placement, faculty, infrastructure, facilities.

Placements: If your planning to take admission in this course become that prepared that you can clear any round of off campus drive by yourself do not depend on college on. Placement are good only for engineering students for Physics there are less placement I choose to be a teacher and got job in IIT Bombay. College tries but demand of M.Sc. Physics students is very less so nearly 60-70 percent student placed rest are started own venture or doing jobs in other sectors. Internships are need to find by ourselves linkedin is best platform.

Infrastructure: College is located in primary location of city all amenities are easily available. Wi-Fi is available in hostel and classroom. Browsing speed is good but downloading speed is very bad. We not have any common auditorium mostly event are organized outside the college. Classrooms are good having projectors, benches and green boards. Yes I am a hosteller food is terrible, quality is so bad. I frequently order through swiggy and zomato.

Faculty: Teachers are good in teaching but time is so less and curriculum is so big in many cases all chapters are not taught. Course Structure is 2 years duration 4 sem and every sem have 5 subjects and 6 chapters in every subject. It was very big sometimes lectures are very long continuous 3 hrs lectures are also arranged. Semester exam is class tes, mid term and semester exam all are high in difficult level. Our class passing percentage is 85 percent.

Other: College is government affiliated so feels was very less for one year it was only 10k it was huge plus point. The improvement need to done in placement and teaching.

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How can I get admission at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi?

Answered a month ago

Hi. Admission to CUSAT Kochi for 2026 is primarily through the CUSAT Common Admission Test (CAT). For detailed information on the admission process of Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi you can see below link

https://www.shiksha.com/university/cochin-university-of-science-and-technol

Dr. Uma Sinha

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How can I apply at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi?

Answered a month ago

Cochin University of Science and Technology conducts its application process in an online mode. Students can check the step-wise application process below:

Visit the admission page of CUSAT.
Click on “New Candidate Registration”.
Fill the form.
Enter personal details and upload relevant documents (eg.,

Manori Datta

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What are the documents required for admission at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi?

Answered a month ago

Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi admission 2026 is currently open for various courses. The application process at CUSAT is conducted online. Students can check the list of documents required for admission below:

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Vishakha Kumar

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How can I get admission at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi?

Answered a month ago

CUSAT admissions are conducted on the basis of both merit and entrance exams. The university accepts several national-level entrance exams for admissions such as GATE, CAT, KMAT, and others. It also conducts in-house entrance exam like CUSAT CAT or Cochin University of Science and Technology Common

Kanika Jain

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What is the eligibility criteria for BTech course at CUSAT Kochi?

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CUSAT Kochi offers BTech course to students at the UG level. It is offered for 4 years in several specialisations. To be eligible for BTech at CUSAT Kochi, candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the college. Candidates must be Class 12 passed of the state of Kerala or any other exami

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