Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi Answered Questions

The CUSAT offers admission to the Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics course based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination, with higher marks given preference. If there is a tie, the number of correct answers scored in Mathematics is considered next, followed by the date of birth of the candidates in descending order (older to younger), and finally, the names of the candidates in alphabetical order.

Pass in B.Sc. Zoology / Botany / Biotechnology / Microbiology / Marine Biology / Fisheries / Aqua sciences / Psychology / any other life Science Degree / B.Sc. Forensic Science degree / B.Tech. Dairy Technology / Food Technology / Biomedical engineering / M.B.B.S. / B.D.S. / B. V. Sc. / B.A.M.S. / B.S.M.S. / B.U.M.S. / B.Sc. Nursing / B.P.T. / B.O.T. / Pharmacy / Hospital Administration / Public Health Management / Masters or Bachelors degree in any other Paramedical course / Bachelors' degree in Law (LL.B.) with Biological Science as core subject in Plus Two level / B.Voc in Science domain with Biological Sciences as core subject in plus Two level with a minimum of 50% or equivalent CGPA grade. Admission to the programme shall be based on the performance of the candidate at the Common Admission Test (CAT) and the Rank List shall be prepared by giving 40% weightage for Part I and 60% weightage for Part II of CAT.

For admission to M.Sc. in Biotechnology at CUSAT, candidates belonging to SC/ST communities or belonging to SEBC communities with a pass in the qualifying examination with 50% marks are entitled to seek admission, which is an exception to the 60% eligibility requirement.

To get a seat in CUSAT for M.Sc. in Physics, students must have a bachelor's degree in Physics with at least 55% marks. They can apply for the program, and those who have passed all courses except the final year/semester may also be considered if they produce the required documents, including original mark lists and a certificate from their previous institution.

To get a seat in CUSAT for M.Sc. in Biotechnology, candidates should have a B.Sc degree in Life Science subjects/Biotechnology from a recognised university/institution. The course is designed to cover comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge, and career opportunities are available in research institutes, biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical sectors, and more.

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.