Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi Answered Questions

Admission to M.Sc. in Environmental Science and Technology at CUSAT is based on the Common Admission Test (CAT) examination. The eligibility criteria for Physical Sciences includes a graduate degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries or a graduate degree in Engineering (Civil/ Public Health/ Environmental) with 55% marks. For Biological Sciences, a graduate degree in Life Sciences/ Environmental Science/Zoology/ Botany/ Microbiology with 55% marks is required. A valid rank in the CAT is also necessary.

Yes, the M.Sc. in Environmental Science and Technology eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category candidates at CUSAT. The required percentage of marks for SC/ST candidates is 50% in the optional subjects in the qualifying examination, whereas for other candidates, it is 55%.

To get admission to M.Sc. in Environmental Science and Technology at CUSAT, candidates should have a graduate degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries or a graduate degree in Engineering (Civil/ Public Health/ Environmental) with 55% marks. Admission is based on the CUSAT CAT examination.

Placements for Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics at CUSAT are good, with the university having a strong placement record. The course is well-structured, balancing knowledge of optics and photonics with a strong foundation in physics, mathematics, lasers, nanotechnology, instrumentation, fiber optics, and computer science. Students get opportunities to work in scientific fields after completing the course, and the 5-year curriculum can mold students to play an integral part in photonics. However, it's noted that photonics is more of a research subject, and the course at CUSAT is an integrated M.Sc., not an engineering department.

Candidates with a minimum of 75% marks at +2 level of education (Intermediate/CBSE/ICSE/HSC and all State Boards or Equivalent with science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) are eligible to apply.
The programs are open to all students who have completed / expect to complete +2 stages with at least three of the four subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) as their optional subjects with a minimum of 75% at +2 level.
Preference in admission will be given to students possessing KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) scholarship. They need not have to appear for CAT, but they have to apply for CAT through online and should pay the application fee.

The eligibility criteria for admission to CUSAT for Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Chemistry are:
* Candidates with a minimum of 75% marks at +2 level of education (Intermediate/CBSE/ICSE/HSC and all State Boards or Equivalent with science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) are eligible to apply.
* The programs are open to all students who have completed / expect to complete +2 stages with at least three of the four subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) as their optional subjects with a minimum of 75% at +2 level.
* Preference in admission will be given to students possessing KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) scholarship. They need not have to appear for CAT, but they have to apply for CAT through online and should pay the application fee.

To get a seat in CUSAT for M.Sc. in Chemistry, candidates must have a minimum of 75% marks at the +2 level of education with science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics). Additionally, preference is given to students possessing KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana) scholarship.
The admission process involves a Departmental Admission Test (DAT). Candidates with a valid GATE score are also eligible for admission.
SEBC candidates of Kerala State belonging to non-creamy layer category are eligible for 5% relaxation in minimum required marks for the qualifying examination.
Candidates belonging to Kerala Scheduled Caste (KSC) and Kerala Scheduled Tribes (KST) are eligible for applying if they have minimum pass marks in the qualifying examination.
It is recommended to check the official CUSAT website for the most up-to-date information on the admission process and eligibility criteria.

The documents required for Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc. in Chemistry admission at CUSAT are:
1. 10+2 marksheet
2. Proof of age
3. Caste certificate (if applicable)
4. Character certificate
5. Migration certificate
6. KVPY scholarship certificate (if applicable)

Yes, the eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category c&idates at CUSAT. The eligibility requirement for admission is a pass with a minimum of 50% in Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Examinations, Government of Kerala or Senior School Certificate Examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education or the Indian School Certificate Examination (Class XII) conducted by Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, New Delhi or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto, with 5% relaxation for the reserved category c&idates.