Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi Answered Questions

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for M.Sc. in Biotechnology at CUSAT includes a pass in B.Sc. Zoology / Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Marine Biology / Fisheries / Aqua sciences / Psychology / any other life science Degree, with a minimum of 50% or equivalent CGPA grade. Admission is based on the performance at the Common Admission Test (CAT), with 40% weightage for Part I and 60% weightage for Part II of CAT. Candidates belonging to Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribes (KST) are eligible for admission with a relaxed minimum mark requirement.

The admission criteria for M.Sc. in Marine Biology at CUSAT includes a Bachelor's degree in any branch of Life Sciences, Chemistry, or Physics, with a minimum of 50% marks. Additionally, candidates must have a valid score in the CUSAT CAT entrance exam.

To get admission to BBA LL.B. at CUSAT, candidates must pass the plus two examination with at least 60% marks including languages in Science group/Commerce group or with at least 55% marks including languages in Arts/Humanities stream. Candidates belonging to SC/ST communities or belonging to SEBC communities with a pass in the plus two examination with 50% percent marks are also entitled to seek admission. Admission is through the Common Entrance Test (CUSAT - CAT).

To get a seat in CUSAT for BBA LL.B., candidates must pass the plus two examination with at least 60% marks in Science group/Commerce group or 55% marks in Arts/Humanities stream. Admission is through the Common Entrance Test (CUSAT - CAT). The eligibility criteria include a minimum of 60% marks for general candidates and 50% marks for SC/ST/SEBC communities. The course has 30 seats + supernumerary, and the duration is 5 years.

Yes, CUSAT provides placements for BBA LL.B. The average package offered during CUSAT placements in 2022 was INR 4.3 LPA. Some of the companies that have recruited students from CUSAT include AZB and Partners, Amarchand Mangalda, Trilegal, and Luthra and Luthra.

The average package for B.Tech. in Safety and Fire Engineering at CUSAT is around 8-13.3 LPA. Companies such as L&T, Tata Projects, Cairn Oil and Gas, Adani Gas, Reliance Energy, Vedanta Mining, and Aarthi Petrochemicals have offered packages in the range of 4-15 LPA.

LL.B. graduates from CUSAT can work as junior lawyers, and their job roles include working under the supervision of an advocate to gain experience and skills. The top recruiting associates or legal firms for LL.B. graduates include AZB and Partners, Amarchand Mangalda, Trilegal, Luthra and Luthra, and more. The average package offered during CUSAT placements in 2022 was INR 4.3 LPA, with the highest package being INR 40 LPA. Some of the top recruiters include TCS, Technologics, TNQ, Unity, UST, and more. The average pay scale of a lawyer is INR 5.70 Lakh Per annum, with fresh graduates charging around INR 600 to 1500 per appearance and experienced lawyers charging around INR 5000 to 15000.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at CUSAT is based on a valid score in any one of the following Management Aptitude Tests: KMAT, CMAT, or CAT, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview. The eligibility criteria include a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA.
| Category | Eligibility Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| General | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, valid score in KMAT, CMAT, or CAT, Group Discussion and Personal Interview |
| Reserved | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with 50% marks or equivalent CGPA, valid score in KMAT, CMAT, or CAT, Group Discussion and Personal Interview |

Yes, private companies hire from Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) at CUSAT. Some of the top recruiting associates or legal firms for the LL.B. course include AZB and Partners, Amarchand Mangalda, Trilegal, and Luthra and Luthra, among others. The average package offered during CUSAT placements in 2022 was INR 4.3 LPA, with the highest package being INR 40 LPA.