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

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CUSAT MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Fees 6.2K - 73.9K
Median Package 4.4L - 4.9L
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  • CUET-PG
  • CUSAT CAT
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  • Graduation score50%
    10+2 score50%
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    Q:   What are the top courses offered at CUSAT Cochin?
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    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. 

    Q:   Is Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi good in terms of placements?
    A: 

    CUSAT has good placement record for courses such as MBA, BTech and MCA. 75 recruiters visited the campus for CUSAT placement drive 2024, and offered more than 700 jobs to the students of the batch 2024. The key highlights of CUSAT placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    the highest package

    INR 25 LPA

    Average package

    INR 7.32 LPA

    Total recruiters

    75

    Total offers

    700+

    Note: The above-mentioned placement stats are sourced from the media reports. These may vary once the final placement report 2024 is out.

    Q:   Does CUSAT offer good placement opportunities?
    A: 

    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:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Highest package

    INR 25 LPA

    Average package

    INR 7.32 LPA

    Total recruiters

    75

    Total offers

    700+

    Note: The above-mentioned placement stats are sourced from the media reports. These may vary once the final placement report 2024 is out.

    Q:   Can I join CUSAT after Class 12?
    A: 

    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. 

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    Q:   What is the cut off mark for CUSAT 2023?
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    Cochin University of Science and Technology released the first allotment list on June 8 for admission to various UG and PG courses. As per the data available, the closing cutoff rank for CUSAT CAT ranges between 4 and 124 for the General category students. For CUSAT M.Sc. in Marine Biology course, the CAT R1 closing cutoff rank was 4. Given below is the CUSAT CAT R1 cutoff 2023 for a few PG courses: 

    CUSAT CAT Round 1 Closing Rank (General-All India)

    Course

    2023

    MSc in Marine Biology

    4

    MSc in Biotechnology

    7

    Master of Computer Applications (MCA)

    10

    MSc in Microbiology

    9

    MSc in Statistics

    23

    Q:   What is a good score for CUSAT?
    A: 

    Cochin University of Science and Technology CAT Round 1 cutoff 2024 list has been released recently for BVoc/LLB/BBA LLB/BCom LLB/BSc LLB/Integrated MSc/MBA/MCA/other PG courses. As per the CUSAT Round 1, the closing cutoff ranks ranged between 3 and 205 for the General category students. The Round 1 cutoff for M.Sc. in Marine Geology is 12 for the General AI category candidates. Further, Master of Computer Applications (MCA) has the Round 1 cutoff of 33. As per CUSAT CAT MSc cutoff 2024, the most competitive course was MSc in Microbiology with a Round 1 rank of 3. So, candidates seeking admission at CUSAT must acquire a rank between 3 and 205 to get admission to the list of courses available at CUSAT in 2024.

    Q:   What is the application fee at CUSAT?
    A: 

    Aspirants when applying at CUSAT need to pay an application fee. There is a relaxation in the registration fee for SC/ ST candidates of Kerala. Below is the CUSAT application fee:

    Category

    Application Fee

    General

    INR 1,100

    Kerala SC/ ST candidates

    INR 500

    CUSAT M.Sc.
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    ₹ 6.24 K - 73.92 K
    ₹ 2.11 K
    ₹ 8.35 K - 76.03 K
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    Q:   Does CUSAT offer scholarships?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   What is the Commonwealth scholarship for CUSAT students?
    A: 

    Commonwealth Scholarships enable talented and motivated persons from poor and middle-income countries to achieve the knowledge needed for sustainable development. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) funds most scholarships in CUSAT

    • Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for least developed countries and fragile states)
    • Commonwealth Split-site Scholarships (for low and middle-income countries)
    • Commonwealth Master’s Scholarships
    • Commonwealth Shared Scholarships
    • Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships
    • Commonwealth PhD Scholarships (for high-income countries)
    • Commonwealth Professional Fellowships
    Q:   How can I apply for scholarships at CUSAT?
    A: 

    Cochin University of Science and Technology students are open to scholarships offered by Government of Kerala and other agencies. Interested students meeting the criteria can apply for a scholarship on the official website of Government of Kerala and National Scholarship Portal.

    Q:   Why choose Cochin University of Science and Technology?
    A: 

    CUSAT has consistently remained one of the top-ranked public universities in the state of Kerala, with a ranking of #51 in the overall category. The university is also put in the 10th place for state universities category. Students can choose from a host of courses like BTech, MTech, MBA, etc. in different specializations.

    Cochin University of Science and Technology has an NAAC accreditation of A+. The infrastructure and Placement Cell are all designed to be conducive to holistic development.

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    CUSAT M.Sc.
    Admission dates 2026

    DatesUpcoming Events
    27 Jan '26 - 25 Mar '26
    CUSAT CAT 2026 Application Form Ongoing
    6 Mar '26 - 27 Mar '26
    CUET PG 2026 Exam DatesOngoing
    Apr '26
    CUET PG 2026 ResultTentative
    9 May '26 - 11 May '26
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    28 Feb '26 - 6 Mar '26
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    26 Feb '26 - 3 Mar '26
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    CUSAT MSc Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q:   What is the CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2025?
    A: 

    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 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:

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    Q:   Can I get admission in CUSAT without CAT exam?
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    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.

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    Q:   Who is eligible for CUSAT MBA?
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    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.
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    Q:   When was the CUSAT CAT 2024 conducted?
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    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. 

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    M.Sc. in Biotechnology7911
    M.Sc. in Statistics23713
    M.Sc. in Electronic Science15926
    M.Sc. in Marine Geology31220
    M.Sc. in Microbiology9322

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    Q:   When was the CUSAT CAT 2024 application form released?
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    The application form for CUSAT CAT 2024 was released on the official website. Applicants filled the CUSAT CAT 2024 application form at admissions.cusat.ac.in. The CUSAT CAT 2024 application form was released on January 27, 2024. The last date to apply with fine of INR 100 was March 20, 2024. The CUSAT CAT will be conducted as an online exam for admission to several engineering courses offered by the university, like B.Tech. The CUSAT CAT exam date 2024 consists of the application dates, exam date, admit card date, result date, and counselling dates.

    Q:   Is CUSAT CAT exam tough?
    A: 

    It's not about tough. Its all about your hard work and knowledge about the topic. Then everything will be similar and easy too. To get success in the examination, it is important to practice questions as much as possible; frequent revision also matters. Solve previous year's question papers so that you will get an idea of the types of questions asked. If hard work is done in the correct direction, then nothing is impossible to achieve. Stay focused, tuned in, and study hard with a plan.

    CUSAT MSc Placements

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    Internships and industry projects

    Students can work with faculty on research projects

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    Internships and industry projects

    Offered in the final year only

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    Employment opportunities

    Many students started their own start-ups

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    Employment opportunities

    Higher in core jobs

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    Higher studies preferences

    Both inside India & outside India

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    Placement support

    Organized & proactive placement process

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    Alumni network

    Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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    Entrepreneurship cell

    Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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    Love being in college

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    Q:   What is the placement scenario at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi?
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    CUSAT has a good record of placements for courses like MBA, BTech, BCA, LLB, etc. As per the latest media report, the the highest and average packages offered so far during CUSAT placement 2024 stood at INR 25 LPA and INR 7.32 LPA,  respectivelyThe key highlights of CUSAT placements for the Class of 2024 are tabulated below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    the highest package

    INR 25 LPA

    Average package

    INR 7.32 LPA

    Total recruiters

    75

    Total offers

    700+

    Note: The above-mentioned placement stats are sourced from the media reports. These may vary once the final placement report 2024 is out.

    Q:   What is the average package offered during CUSAT CSE placements?
    A: 

    The average package offered during CUSAT CSE placements 2022 stood at INR 7 LPA. Further, the branch-wise average salary trends witnessed during CUSAT placements over the past three years are presented below:

    Engineering Branch

    Average Package (2020)

    Average Package (2021)

    Average Package (2022)

    CS

    INR 4.8 LPA

    INR 5 LPA

    INR 7 LPA

    ME

    INR 3.5 LPA

    INR 3.2 LPA

    INR 4 LPA

    CE

    INR 4.9 LPA

    INR 4.1 LPA

    INR 3.9 LPA

    EE

    INR 3.7 LPA

    INR 4.9 LPA

    INR 5.4 LPA

    SF

    INR 6.4 LPA

    INR 7 LPA

    INR 9 LPA

    EC

    INR 4.1 LPA

    INR 4.1 LPA

    INR 5.8 LPA

    IT

    INR 4.7 LPA

    INR 4.9 LPA

    INR 6 LPA

    Note: The average package and placement rate data are the approximately figures, and may vary slightly as the exact data labels are not mentioned on the official report.

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    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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    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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    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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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Q:   Is CUSAT a good college?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   What is CUSAT MBA cutoff for CUSAT?
    A: 

    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. 

    Q:   What is the expected CUSAT CAT 2024 cutoff?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   Who are the top recruiters of Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi?
    A: 

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

    CUSAT Top Recruiters

    ISCO

    TCS

    Air India

    Deloitte

    Accenture

    L&T

    MRF

    IBM

    Ernst & Young

    Alstom

    Visteon

    Hyundai

    SAP

    Reliance Industries

    Gail

    Q:   What is the placement record of CUSAT MBA?
    A: 

    CUSAT has maintained consistency in providing 95% and above placements to its MBA students. The key highlights of CUSAT MBA placements 2023 are presented below:

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    MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

    Highest package

    INR 21.20 LPA

    Average package

    INR 8.55 LPA

    Number of offers

    144

    Further, the highest and average package trends witnessed during CUSAT MBA placements between 2021 and 2023 are presented below:

    Particulars

    MBA Placement Statistics (2021)

    MBA Placement Statistics (2022)

    MBA Placement Statistics (2023)

    Highest package

    INR 12 LPA

    INR 12.56 LPA

    INR 21.20 LPA

    Average package

    INR 5.76 LPA

    INR 6.53 LPA

    INR 8.55LPA

    Q:   What are the salary packages offered at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi?
    A: 

    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:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    the highest package

    INR 25 LPA

    Average package

    INR 7.32 LPA

    Note: The above-mentioned placement stats are sourced from the media reports. These may vary once the final placement report 2024 is out.

    Q:   What is CUSAT CAT exam?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   Is it true that all students get good placements at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi?
    A: 

    The CUSAT placement report for the Class of 2024 is yet to be released on the official website. However, the media reports have covered the CUSAT placement details for Class of 2024. According to the reports, the the highest and average packages offered so far during CUSAT placement 2024 stood at INR 25 LPA and INR 7.32 LPA,  respectively. Further, the participating recruiters offered over 700 job offers to various courses of the batch 2024. The top recruiters of CUSAT placement in 2024 included ISCO, TCS, Accenture, Air India, IBM, MRF, Ernst & Young, Hyundai, Visteon, Alstom, Zifo, SAP, Reliance Industries, IOCL, Gail,  etc..

    Q:   Is CUSAT Kochi good for placements?
    A: 

    Cochin University of Science and Technology is one of the eseteemed university and know for its placements. CUSAT placements 2024 has been released, the the highest and average package offered so far during CUSAT placements in 2024 stood at INR 25 LPA and INR 7.32 LPA,  respectively. The top recruiters are ISCO, TCS, Accenture, Air India, IBM, MRF, Ernst & Young, Hyundai, Visteon, Alstom, Zifo, SAP, Reliance Industries, IOCL, Gail, etc. 

    Q:   Is Class 12 marks considered for CUSAT?
    A: 

    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 NameCommon Eligibility
    BTechClass 12 examination of the state of Kerala or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto with MathematicsPhysics and Chemistry as optional subjects with at least 50% marks separately and 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SEBC candidates of Kerala)
    BScClass 12 in relevant subjects with at least 50% aggregate to 75% aggregate (5% relaxation for Kerala SC/ ST)
    BVocClass 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)
    Q:   How to get admission in Cochin University of Science and Technology?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   Who is eligible for CUSAT?
    A: 

    Students seeking Cochin University of Science and Technology admissions can pick from the large diversity of courses available. Students must have passed their Higher Secondary and previous qualifying examination. Also, they must ensure that they have appeared for the prescribed entrance examination for their desired course. The entrance tests differ according to the course preference. The admissions method at CUSAT is both merit and entrance-based.

    Q:   What is the highest package offered during CUSAT placements?
    A: 

    As per the latest media report, the highest package offered during CUSAT placements in 2024 stood at INR 25 LPA. The same is presented below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Highest package

    INR 25 LPA

    Note: The above-mentioned highest package is sourced from the media reports. It may vary once the final placement report 2024 is out.

    Q:   What is the median package offered during CUSAT placements?
    A: 

    According to CUSAT NIRF report 2024, the course-wise median package offered during CUSAT placements 2023 is presented below:

    Course

    Median Package (2023)

    UG 3-year

    INR 2.40 LPA

    UG 4-year

    INR 6 LPA

    UG 5-year

    INR 4.50 LPA

    PG 2-year

    INR 4.94 LPA

    PG 5-year

    INR 6 LPA

    Q:   Where are CUSAT alumni placed?
    A: 

    According to data gathered from multiple online sources, Engineering sector has placed the most no. of CUSAT students. The CUSAT alumni placement statistics are presented below:

    Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

    Q:   How many offers were made during the recent CUSAT placements?
    A: 

    A total of 75 recruiters visited the CUSAT campus for 2024 placements and presented over 700 job offers to the students of the batch 2024. The total number of offers made during CUSAT placement 2024 are tabulated below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Total recruiters visited

    700

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