Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi Answered Questions

The CUSAT offers admission to the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) course on the basis of a three-year Diploma in Engineering/Technology awarded by a Board of Technical Education recognised by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Kerala, with not less than 60% marks. Additionally, candidates with a Diploma in Plastic Technology and Diploma in Plastic Mould Technology offered by CIPET with not less than 60% marks are also eligible for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry.

The library is open on all working days from 9 am to 8 pm, with issue and return up to 7 pm. On all second Saturdays and Sundays not forming part of public holidays, working hours are fixed as 10 am- 4 pm, with issue and return up to 3 pm. Members shall leave the library 10 minutes before the closing of the library at the second bell.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at CUSAT includes a 5% relaxation in minimum required marks for the qualifying examination. Additionally, students should have a B.Tech/BE/AMIE/AMIETE Degrees in Computer Science & Engineering / Information Technology / Electronics and Communication / Electrical and Electronics / MCA / Postgraduate degree in Maths/Statistics/Computer Science from any Universities in Kerala or an Examination of any other University/Institution accepted by this University as equivalent thereto, with a minimum of 50% or equivalent CGPA Grade.

M.Sc. in Microbiology graduates from CUSAT can work in various sectors including:
1. Research and Development
2. Pharmaceutical industry
3. Food industry
4. Environmental monitoring and conservation
5. Hospitals and healthcare services
6. Academia and teaching
7. Government agencies
8. Quality control
9. Biotechnology industry
10. Public health and policy

Yes, there are hostels exclusively for 1st year students such as Sanathana boys' hostel for first-year post-graduate (PG) first-year students with intake capacity of 162, as well as Aishwarya, which is a girls' only hostel with an intake capacity of 220 students.

Any three year Diploma in Engineering / Technology awarded by a Board of Technical Education recognised by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Kerala, with not less than 60% marks. The maximum age prescribed is 25 years as on 1st July of the current academic year.
Candidates who have completed 3-year Diploma in Plastic Technology and Diploma in Plastic Mould Technology offered by CIPET with not less than 60% marks is eligible for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry

| Fee Category | Amount |
| - | - |
| Arts Fee | 450.00 |
| B.Tech (GEN) SM Tuition Fee | 27,370.00 |
| Campus Radio | 530.00 |
| Caution Deposit | 1,580.00 |
| Co-curricular fees | 170.00 |
| Fee for registration as Matriculate | 390.00 |
| Lab fee per semester | 650.00 |
| Library fee per semester | 270.00 |
| Medical Inspection Fee | 110.00 |
| Quasi fee | 270.00 |
| RFID card issuance/reissuance | 320.00 |
| Sports Fee | 560.00 |
| Stationery Fees | 500.00 |
| Students Aid Fund | 210.00 |
| University Union fee | 450.00 |

The eligibility criteria for admission to CUSAT for Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry) are:
Any three-year Diploma in Engineering / Technology awarded by a Board of Technical Education recognised by the Department of Technical Education, Government of Kerala, with not less than 60% marks.
Candidates who have completed 3-year Diploma in Plastic Technology and Diploma in Plastic Mould Technology offered by CIPET with not less than 60% marks are eligible for B.Tech Mechanical Engineering Lateral Entry.
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 examination.
SEBC candidates of Kerala State belonging to non-creamy layer category are eligible for 5% relaxation in the minimum required marks for the qualifying examination.
For Instrumentation and Control Engineering, 3 years Diploma in Instrumentation or Electronics awarded by a board recognised by the department of technical education, Govt. of Kerala, with not less than 60% marks is required.
A pass in the Diploma Examination in Engineering/Technology conducted by the State Board of Technical Education, Kerala or other states or any other equivalent examination after undergoing an institutional course of minimum 3 years duration with a minimum of 50 percent marks or equivalent.
Candidates should be on permanent technical / professional employment for at least two years at the time of application after passing the Diploma Examination in any of the following type of establishments: Government Organizations, Quasi - Government Organizations, Industrial firm duly registered under Society's Act, Public or Private limited companies registered under Companies Act.

Register for CAT 2025 and select Course B.Tech.
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Admission shall be based on the IMU rank.
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