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Cochin University of Science and Technology cutoff 2026 has been released for various UG and PG courses based on candidates' performance in the CUSAT CAT and KEAM entrance exams. Candidates can refer to the exam-wise sections below to view the Cochin University of Science & Technology CUSAT CAT cutoff 2026 and other exams for different categories, courses, rounds, quotas, etc. A few more updates are below:
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CUSATKEAM Cut Off 2026
CUSAT KEAM Cutoff 2026: Round 1 (Out)
Counselling ongoingThe CUSAT KEAM Cutoff 2026 has been released for Round 1 admission to the BTech course and its various specialisations. The cutoff was out for different categories under the Home State quota, like General, OBC, SC, etc. For the General HS category, the Round 1 cutoff ranged from 8925 to 5930. As per this range, BTech CSE was the toughest course for admission, with the closing cutoff of 8925.
Students who had a rank higher than this, yet still want admission, can opt for courses like BTech in El
The CUSAT KEAM Cutoff 2026 has been released for Round 1 admission to the BTech course and its various specialisations. The cutoff was out for different categories under the Home State quota, like General, OBC, SC, etc. For the General HS category, the Round 1 cutoff ranged from 8925 to 5930. As per this range, BTech CSE was the toughest course for admission, with the closing cutoff of 8925.
Students who had a rank higher than this, yet still want admission, can opt for courses like BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering or BTech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, with slightly lenient cutoffs. These branches had the round 1 closing ranks of 10218 and 13181, respectively.
On the other hand, for the OBC HS category, the same round cutoff ranged from 10879 to 58462, with BTech CSE being the most competitive programme for admission. For more information, check the table below.
KEAM Round 1 Closing Rank (General-Home State)
| Course | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 23663 | 25145 | 25763 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering | 18126 | 21787 | 26261 |
| B.Tech. in in Computer Science and Engineering | 6722 | 8240 | 8925 |
| B.Tech. in in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 10481 | 10378 | 10218 |
| B.Tech. in in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 14592 | 14272 | 13181 |
CUSAT KEAM Cutoff Year Wise Comparison 2026, 2025, 2024
The CUSAT BTech Cutoff 2026 can be accessed in this section for different specialisations, rounds, categories, etc. Students who took the KEAM entrance exam and sat for the counselling process are considered eligible for admission. For the General HS category, the maximum rank accepted in round 1 was 59306. This is for the BTech in Computer Science and Engineering programme.
For the OBC HS category, the highest admissible rank was 58462 for the BTech in Robotics and Automation Engineering cours
The CUSAT BTech Cutoff 2026 can be accessed in this section for different specialisations, rounds, categories, etc. Students who took the KEAM entrance exam and sat for the counselling process are considered eligible for admission. For the General HS category, the maximum rank accepted in round 1 was 59306. This is for the BTech in Computer Science and Engineering programme.
For the OBC HS category, the highest admissible rank was 58462 for the BTech in Robotics and Automation Engineering course. Comparing both these ranks, we can say that the competition for the OBC HS category was higher than that for the General HS category. The lower the rank, the higher the competition and vice versa. Students can check the table below to know the cutoff ranks for other branches, rounds, and years, ie 2025 and 2024.
5KEAM Last Round Closing Rank (General-Home State)
| Course | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 25803 | 26322 | 25763 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering | 19857 | 23584 | 26261 |
| B.Tech. in in Computer Science and Engineering | 7773 | 10038 | 8925 |
| B.Tech. in in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 11434 | 12439 | 10218 |
| B.Tech. in in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15507 | 17595 | 13181 |
CUSAT KEAM Important Dates 2026
Cochin University of Science and Technology accepts the KEAM entrance exam for admission to the BTech course and its various specialisations. Students who want admission to the aforementioned course can look at the table below to know the important dates and timelines.
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
13 Jul '26 - 16 Jul '26 | KEAM 2026 counselling option confirmation/rearrangement for BTech - Round 2Ongoing |
17 Jul '26 | KEAM 2026 counselling provisional allotment for BTech - Phase 2 |
19 Jul '26 | KEAM 2026 counselling final allotment for BTech - Phase 2 |
20 Jul '26 - 24 Jul '26 | KEAM 2026 counselling fee payment as indicated on allotment memo - Phase 2 |
Commonly asked questions On KEAM Cutoffs
CUSAT BTech cutoff 2026 ranged from 8925 to 59306 as per the first-round cutoff for the General HS category. As per this range, B.Tech. in in Computer Science and Engineering emerged as the most competitive course for admission.
Students can check the table below to know the CUSAT branch-wise cutoff 2026 for the General HS category.
| Course | CUSAT BTech cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in in Computer Science and Engineering | 8925 |
| B.Tech. in in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 10218 |
| B.Tech. in in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13181 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 25763 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering | 26261 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 35557 |
| B.Tech. in Safety and Fire Engineering | 36188 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 40519 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical and Computer Engineering | 40915 |
| B.Tech. in Information Technology | 45886 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 49580 |
| B.Tech. in Robotics and Automation Engineering | 52060 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 59306 |
CUSAT BTech cutoff 2026 for the OBC HS category ranged from 10879 to 58462 as per the first round. Considering this range, BTech in in Computer Science and Engineering was the toughest course for admission. This course had the round 1 cutoff of 10879.
On the other hand, BTech in Robotics and Automation Engineering was considered the least competitive course for admission. This course had the round 1 cutoff of 58462. Students can check the table below to know the round 1 closing ranks for all other courses.
| Course | CUSAT BTech cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in in Computer Science and Engineering | 10879 |
| B.Tech. in in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 12567 |
| B.Tech. in in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 13521 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering | 30628 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 31760 |
| B.Tech. in Safety and Fire Engineering | 47286 |
| B.Tech. in Robotics and Automation Engineering | 58462 |
CUSATCUSAT CAT Cut Off 2026
CUSAT CAT Cutoff 2026: Round 1 (Out)
Counselling ongoingCochin University CUSAT CAT cutoff 2026 has been released for Round 1 admission to MBA, MCA, MA, BTech, LLM and MSc, among other courses. The cutoff was out for students under the All India and the Home State quota. For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 13 to 2668.
Among the MSc course specialisations, Biotechnology and Marine Biology were the most and least competitive branches for admission. Both specialisations had the round 1 closing ranks of 13 and 89, respectively.
Cochin University CUSAT CAT cutoff 2026 has been released for Round 1 admission to MBA, MCA, MA, BTech, LLM and MSc, among other courses. The cutoff was out for students under the All India and the Home State quota. For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 13 to 2668.
Among the MSc course specialisations, Biotechnology and Marine Biology were the most and least competitive branches for admission. Both specialisations had the round 1 closing ranks of 13 and 89, respectively. On the other hand, under the BTech course branches, Computer Science and Engineering and Civil Engineering were the least and most preferred branches for Cochin University admission. These branches had the round 1 cutoffs of 423 and 2668, respectively.
For more information, check the table below.
CUSAT CAT Round 1 Closing Rank (General-All India)
CUSAT CAT Cutoff Year Wise Comparison 2026, 2025, 2024
Cochin University CUSAT CAT cutoff 2026, 2025 and 2024 can be seen in the table below for different courses, rounds, categories, quotas, etc. For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 13 to 2668 for all available courses. Among all programmes, MSc in Biotechnology emerged as the most competitive course for admission, with the cutoff of 13.
On the other hand, for the OBC AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 14 to 2717. For this category, the hardest course for admission
Cochin University CUSAT CAT cutoff 2026, 2025 and 2024 can be seen in the table below for different courses, rounds, categories, quotas, etc. For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 13 to 2668 for all available courses. Among all programmes, MSc in Biotechnology emerged as the most competitive course for admission, with the cutoff of 13.
On the other hand, for the OBC AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 14 to 2717. For this category, the hardest course for admission was LL.M. in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), with the cutoff of 14. See the table below for more details about other categories, rounds, years, courses, etc.
5CUSAT CAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
CUSAT CAT Important Dates 2026
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, accepts the CUSAT CAT entrance exam for admitting students to various courses at the UG and PG levels. Based on their CUSAT CAT scores, students can apply for Engineering, Environmental Studies, Humanities, Law, Marine Sciences, Medical Sciences & Technology, Science, Social Sciences and Technology courses. To be eligible for admission, candidates can refer to the table below to check out some of the important CUSAT CAT 2026 dates.
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, accepts the CUSAT CAT entrance exam for admitting students to various courses at the UG and PG levels. Based on their CUSAT CAT scores, students can apply for Engineering, Environmental Studies, Humanities, Law, Marine Sciences, Medical Sciences & Technology, Science, Social Sciences and Technology courses. To be eligible for admission, candidates can refer to the table below to check out some of the important CUSAT CAT 2026 dates.
| Dates | Upcoming Events |
|---|---|
15 Jul '26 | CUSAT CAT 2026 Second Allotment for B.Tech ProgrammesOngoing |
CUSAT CAT 2026 Cutoff Year-Wise PDF Download
Students can refer to the table below to view or download the round and year-wise CUSAT CAT cutoff lists in the form of PDFs. Cochin University of Science and Technology conducts the CUSAT CAT counselling in online mode for admission to various courses at the UG and PG levels.
CUSAT CUSAT CAT Counselling Rounds
| Rounds | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 |  PDF | PDF | PDF |
| Round 2 | PDF | PDF | – / – |
| Round 3 | PDF | PDF | – / – |
| Round 4 | PDF | – / – | – / – |
Commonly asked questions On CUSAT CAT Cutoffs
The CUSAT CAT cutoff 2026 ranged from 13 to 2668 in Round 1 for General AI category students. Hence, a rank of at least 2668 is required if you want admission in the first round.
For the BTech course, the Round 1 closing rank ranged from 180 to 2668. So, a rank between 170 and 2600 would be considered a safe rank. If you want admission to the MS course branches, then the Round 1 cutoff range required would be somewhere around 13 to 74.
Students can check the table below to know the Round 1 cutoff range for all All India other categoeries.
| Categories | CUSAT CAT cutoff 2026 (Round 1) |
| General | 13 - 2668 |
| OBC | 14 - 2717 |
| SC | 14 - 11755 |
| ST | 14 - 26321 |
| EWS | 14 - 768 |
| PWD | 14 - 768 |
CUSAT LLM cutoff 2026 for the General AI category is 14 in Round 1 for the LLM in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) course. Hence, students who have a rank lower than 14 would have an easier chance of admission.
Students can check the table below to know the round 1 cutoff rank for various All India and Home State quota categories.
| Category (All India) | CUSAT LLM cutoff 2026 (Round 1) |
|---|---|
| General | 14 |
| OBC | 14 |
| SC | 14 |
| ST | 14 |
| EWS | 14 |
| PWD | 14 |
| Category (Home State) | CUSAT LLM cutoff 2026 (Round 1) |
| General | 5 |
| OBC | 79 |
| SC | 31 |
CUSATCUSAT DAT Cut Off 2026
CUSAT, Kochi DAT Cutoff Year-Wise Comparison 2025, 2024, 2023
In this section, students can see the cutoff for 2025, as well as for 2024 and 2023 for all rounds and categories under the Home State category. Only in the absence of sufficient number of GATE qualified candidates, candidates without GATE Score will be considered for admission on the basis of score obtained in the Test (DAT) conducted by the Department concerned.
The top three most competitive courses for the General HS category according to the CUSAT DAT Cutoff 2025 were M.Tech. in Industrial
In this section, students can see the cutoff for 2025, as well as for 2024 and 2023 for all rounds and categories under the Home State category. Only in the absence of sufficient number of GATE qualified candidates, candidates without GATE Score will be considered for admission on the basis of score obtained in the Test (DAT) conducted by the Department concerned.
The top three most competitive courses for the General HS category according to the CUSAT DAT Cutoff 2025 were M.Tech. in Industrial Safety (Health, Safety and Environment Management), followed by M.Tech. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering) and M.Tech. in Information Technology (Software Systems), with the last round cutoff score being 12, 11 and 11, respectively.
4CUSAT DAT Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
CUSATCut Off 2026 for CUSAT DAT: Year-Wise PDF
CUSAT CUSAT DAT Counselling Rounds
| Rounds | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Round 1 | PDF |
Commonly asked questions On CUSAT DAT Cutoffs
The CUSAT DAT Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the M.Tech programmes. The CUSAT Cutoff 2025 for admission to the M.Tech courses via the DAT exam for the General HS category ranged from 3 to 12 as per the last round cutoff score. Among all the specialisations, M.Tech in Industrial Safety (Health, Safety and Environment Management) was the most sought-after course for the previous mentioned category. To know more, candidates can click here.
CUSATCUSAT MBA Cut Off 2026
CUSAT, Kochi MBA Cutoff Year Wise Comparison 2024, 2023, 2022
The CUSAT MBA cutoff 2024 has been concluded with the release of Round 2 cutoff. According to CUSAT cutoff 2024, the closing rank for Cochin University of Science and Technology MBA course stood at 163 for Al India General category students. For cutoff 2023, the overall closing rank for CUSAT MBA was 83. And similarly for 2022, the cutoff was 76. It can be easily observed, that CUSAT has witnessed an increase since 2022.
For Home state quota the overall cutoff for CUSAT MBA 2024, it is 48 and fo
The CUSAT MBA cutoff 2024 has been concluded with the release of Round 2 cutoff. According to CUSAT cutoff 2024, the closing rank for Cochin University of Science and Technology MBA course stood at 163 for Al India General category students. For cutoff 2023, the overall closing rank for CUSAT MBA was 83. And similarly for 2022, the cutoff was 76. It can be easily observed, that CUSAT has witnessed an increase since 2022.
For Home state quota the overall cutoff for CUSAT MBA 2024, it is 48 and for 2023, it is 73. However, for HS quota, CUSAT has witnessed a fluctuation in cutoff trends since 2022. Candidates seeking admission to Cochin University of Science and Technology can refer to the table given below to check out the CUSAT MBA All India Quota and Home State Quota for MBA:
4| Section | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 128 |
Cut-off data is indicative and not official.CUSAT, Kochi MBA 2023 Cutoff Year-Wise PDF Download
Candidates can refer to the table given below to download the consolidated year-wise CUSAT MBA cutoff lists:
CUSAT CUSAT MBA Counselling Rounds
| Exam | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| CUSAT MBA | PDF | PDF |
Commonly asked questions On MBA Exams Cutoffs
As per CUSAT MBA cutoff 2023, the closing rank for Cochin University of Science and Technology MBA course stood at 83 for Al Inida General category students. For cutoff 2022, the overall closing rank for CUSAT MBA was 76. On cutoff trend analysis, CUSAT has witnessed an increase since 2022. For Home state quota the overall cutoff for CUSAT MBA 2023, it is 73 and for 2022, it is 64. Again CUSAT has witnessed an increase in cutoff trends since 2022. The aforementioned cutoffs are for General category All India students.
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CUSAT Cutoff FAQs
Cochin University of Science and Technology CAT Round 1 cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to several UG and PG-level courses for various categories under the Home State and All India quota.
For the General AI category, the round 1 rank ranged between 13 and 2668. Hence, a good rank would be somewhere around this range. Students who score below 13 would have a better chance of admission.
For the OBC AI category, the same round cutoff varied between 14 and 2717. So, a safe rank would be somewhere around 10 to 2600. Candidates can check the table below to know the round 1 cutoff range for different AI and HS quota categories.
| Category (All India Quota) | CUSAT CAT cutoff 2026 (Round 1) |
|---|---|
| General | 13 - 2668 |
| OBC | 14 - 2717 |
| SC | 14 - 11755 |
| ST | 14 - 26321 |
| EWS | 14 - 768 |
| PWD | 14 - 768 |
| Category (Home State Quota) | CUSAT CAT cutoff 2026 (Round 1) |
| General | 2 - 2262 |
| OBC | 30 - 2511 |
| SC | 31 - 10314 |
| ST | 323 - 27891 |
| EWS | 9 - 5258 |
| PWD | 131 - 472 |
A rank of 1200 in CUSAT CAT can get you admission at this institute in the first round but to less preferred BTech courses. For the General AI category, a total of 9 BTech course branches were available for this category. Students can refer to the table below to know the round 1 closing ranks for all availble courses in the first round. Please know that other rounds, categories, courses, specialisations, etc will have different cutoffs.
| Course | CUSAT CAT BTech cutoff 2026 (Round 1) |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Engineering | 1265 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 1299 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 1316 |
| B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering | 1337 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 1666 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 1778 |
| B.Tech. in Information Technology | 2116 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2212 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 2668 |
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 examination accepted as equivalent there to with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects with at least 50% marks separately and 50% aggregate (45% aggregate for SEBC candidates of Kerala).
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) |
Courses Available
B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) – 4 years, 90 seats
B.Tech in Information Technology (IT) – 4 years, 90 seats
Eligibility (for both CSE & IT)
Must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
General category: 50% marks in Mathematics, and 50% in PCM aggregate Kerala SC/ST: Passing marks are enough SEBC (Kerala, non-creamy layer): 5% relaxation—so 45% in PCM/Maths
Age limit: Generally no strict upper age for general B.Tech
Admission Process
Entrance test: CUSAT CAT (Common Admission Test) in Physics, Chemistry & Math
You can also apply with a valid JEE Main score
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 11 months ago
Candidates need to complete Class 12 or equivalent with at least 65% aggregate with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the Subjects to apply for BVoc at Cochin University of Science and Technology. There is a relaxation of 5% in the aggregate for SC/ ST candidates belonging to Kerala. Hence, candidat
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Answered 11 months ago
Aspirants who have passed BCA/ Bachelor's degree in CS/ BSc/ BCom/ BA/ BVoc Data Analytics with Mathematics with at least 50% aggregate (45% aggregate to Kerala SC/ ST) are eligible to apply for MCA at Cochin University of Science and Technology. Candidates should have relevant documents proving the
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Answered a year ago
Students seeking Cochin University of Science and Technology admissions can pick from the large diversity of courses available. Students must have passed their Higher Secondary and previous qualifying examination. Also, they must ensure that they have appeared for the prescribed entrance examination
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Yes, students can join Cochin University of Science and Technology. It is mantary for students to qualify the Class 12 to appear for UG and PG courses. Aspiring canddidates must have to qualify the neligibility criteria set by the institute for thendesired course.
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Yes, the authority extended the last date for CUSAT CAT 2024 registration. Candidates applied for CUSAT CAT 2024 up to March 20, 2024, with a fine of INR 100. Candidates applied by visiting the official website, and a direct link was also provided on this page.
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