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NIRF 2025 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2025 rankings, CUSAT ranks #51 under the category 'Overall'.
Cochin University of Science and Technology admission 2026 is open. Further updates are below:
- BTech Cutoff 2025 has been released category- and specialisations-wise.
- The KMAT Kerala 2026 session 2 registrations have started for admission to the MBA course. The last date to register is May 5, 2026 (5 PM).
- The CMAT 2026 result has been declared for admission to the MBA/PGDM/MMS courses. Students can download their scorecards by logging into the official website.
- The MAT 2026 May session registrations have started for admission to the MBA course. For the PBT mode, the registration deadline is May 25, 2026, with the exam scheduled for May 31, 2026. For the CBT mode, the last date to register is Jun 8, 2026, for the exam taking place on Jun 14, 2026.
- The CAT 2026 registration is expected to start in the Aug, 2026 for admission to the MBA course.
- The GATE COAP 2026 registration link is active for admission to ME/MTech programmes. The GATE COAP 2026 round 1 window to view offers and make a decision will be opened on May 11, 2026 (10 AM).
CUSAT Courses & Fees 2025
CUSAT offers UG and PG level courses. The university offers programmes such as B.E. / B.Tech, B.Sc. and M.E./M.Tech. Students must be eligible for admission to apply for the CUSAT course of interest. Check the below table for eligibility criteria for offered courses and fees:
| Courses | Tuition Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
MBA/PGDM(8 courses) | 67 K - 2.8 LGet Fee Details | Graduation : 50 % |
B.E. / B.Tech(47 courses) | 37.3 K - 6.6 LGet Fee Details | |
M.Sc.(31 courses) | 6.2 K - 73.9 KGet Fee Details |
Commonly asked questions On Fees and Eligibility
Looking at the previous-year General All-India CUSAT CAT ranks for BTech, there is a less chance of getting into the programme with a rank of 12,000. Candidates can get a seat but not in top specialisations like Computer Science Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship Building, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, etc. Students must secure a rank under 1,000 to get a seat in the preffered BTech specialisation at CUSAT.
CUSAT admission to BTech course is based on CUSAT CAT score. The university also conducts a Lateral Entry Test (LET) to select candidates for BTech (LE) courses. LET is a three-hour test including 200 objective-type questions designed to test proficency in English, Mathematics, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Graphics and General Engineering.
The university selects candidates for BTech (PT) courses based on merit in the last qualifying exam and admission test conducted by the department. CUSAT also considers the number of years of experience of candidates after obtaining the diploma.
CUSAT admission to Integrated BSc-MSc programme is based on CUSAT CAT score. CUSAT CAT or Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test is a computer-based test conducted for shortlisting aspirants for admission to various courses. After completion of selection rounds, CUSAT releases a rank list based on total marks secured in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry subjects. A separate rank list is released for selected Integrated BSc-MSc specialisation. Based on the rank list, aspirants are called for counselling and document verification round.
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.
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Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi Fee Structure
The admission gets confirmed after fee payment to Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi. There are multiple fee components, such as security deposit, tuition fees, etc. The hostel and mess charges are based on selected facilities. Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi tuition fee amount is INR 11,280 to 6,61,560. The course fee information in detail is given in the below table:
| Course Name | One-Time Fee | Tuition Fee | Hostel Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | INR 1,700 | INR 64,840 to 6,61,560 | |
| M.E./M.Tech | INR 1,285 to 6,040 | INR 67,560 to 1,32,320 | INR 520 to 1,210 |
| MBA/PGDM | INR 6,040 | INR 17,280 to 1,26,780 | |
| B.Sc. | INR 52,850 to 1,30,350 | ||
| M.Sc. | INR 1,350 to 1,420 | INR 11,280 to 1,34,080 | |
| MCA | INR 6,040 | INR 67,620 to 1,34,080 | |
| BBA LL.B. | INR 6,040 | INR 2,68,200 | |
| LL.M. | INR 1,350 to 6,040 | INR 2,43,120 to 3,19,150 | INR 2,110 |
Commonly asked questions On Fees Breakdown
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.
Read More: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/cusat-cat-exam-dates
CUSAT Admission dates 2026
MBA/PGDM Admissions 2026
Eligibility- Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: KMAT KERALA, CAT, CMAT, CUSAT MBA
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
5 May '26 | KMAT Kerala 2026 Registration Form Last Date (Session 2) |
B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026
Eligibility- 10+2 with 45% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: KEAM, CUSAT CAT, CBSE 12th, ISC, Kerala 12th
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
10 May '26 | KEAM 2026 scores publication on or before |
9 May '26 - 11 May '26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Date |
M.Sc. Admissions 2026
Eligibility- Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate
- 10+2 with 50% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: CUET-PG, CUSAT CAT, CAT
Important dates| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
9 May '26 - 11 May '26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 Exam Date |
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Commonly asked questions On All Courses
Candidates aspiring to pursue M.Tech from CUSAT shall have BE/BTech/Bachelor’s degree/Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum 60% aggregate. The selection is further done by the university committee basis on the applicant’s score in the qualifying examinations (GATE/CUSAT DAT).
Aspirants need to fill out the online form (admission.cusat.ac.in) and submit it for being eligible to take admission. However, the seat allotment for each M.Tech programme shall be on the applicant’s GATE score. Candidates without a GATE exam score can take CUSAT DAT/ Sections A and B exam by the Institution of Engineers (India).
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:
| Course | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Integrated BSc + MSc in Physics | 62 |
| Integrated BSc + MSc in Chemistry | 55 |
| Integrated BSc + MSc in Mathematics | 62 |
| Integrated BSc + MSc in Biological Science | 29 |
Predict CUSAT College based on your CUSAT CAT rank
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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CUSAT Admission FAQs
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
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Anything you would want to ask experts?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
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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.,
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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:
- Scanned Class 10, Class 12 and graduation marksheet
- Leaving Certificate
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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
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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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