Exam Announced? YES

Course(s) offered

(i) B.Tech

(ii) 5 Year Integrated MSc (Photonics)

(iii) 5 Year Integrated MSc in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)

(iv) 5 Year Integrated MSc (Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics / Statistics / Biological Sciences / Environmental Science and Technology)

(v) 5 Year Integrated MCA

Early exit options

a) For Integrated MSc: Integrated M.Sc programmes offers two exit options - one at the end of the sixth semester and the other at the end of the eighth semester.

(a) The candidates who have successfully completed six semesters of the programme have a provision to leave the programme with a B.Sc. Degree.

(b) The candidates who successfully complete eight semesters of the programme have a provision to leave the programme with a B.Sc. (Honors) or B.Sc. (Honors with Research) degree.

Note: Exit options are subject to fulfilling the conditions for the same as stipulated in the regulations of each Integrated M.Sc programme.

b) For Integrated MCA

Three years: Bachelor in Computer Application (BCA)

Four years: Bachelor in Computer Application with Honours: BCA (Honours) or Bachelor in Computer Application Honours with Research BCA (Honours with Research)

About the university: The erstwhile University of Cochin established in 1971 was later reorganized as Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in February 1986, redefining its objectives as the promotion of graduate and post graduate studies and advanced research in applied science, technology, industry, commerce, management and social sciences.

There are two campuses (out of total three), as listed below, where the BTech / Integrated MSc courses are offered :

1) Main Campus situated at Thrikkakara, Kalamassery, Kochi-22 (Referred to as Campus 1)

2) Kuttanadu Campus (CUCEK) situated at Pulincunnoo, Alappuzha District (80 KM away from Campus 1) (Referred to as Campus 2)

The third campus is at Lakeside Campus situated on the banks of Cochin Estuary and adjacent to Fine Arts Hall, Kochi - 16 (12 KM away from Campus 1) (Referred to as Lakeside Campus)

Please note that not all courses are available at both campuses. Campus wise course/seat availability is mentioned in subsequent para “Campus wise intake”.

NIRF Rank : The university is ranked 34 in “University” category and 51 in “Overall” category, 10 in “State Public University” catehory as per NIRF 2024, GoI

NAAC accreditation : CUSAT has NAAC “A+” grade accreditation.

B.Tech branches : Civil, Computer Science, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology, Mechanical, Safety and Fire Engineering, Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture and Ship Building, Polymer Science & Engineering, Instrumentation & Control

Campus wise intake

(a) B.Tech

Civil : 90 in Campus 1, 60 in Campus 2

Comp Sc & Engg : 90 in Campus 1, 120 in Campus 2

Electrical & Electronics : 60 in Campus 1, 60 in Campus 2

Electronics & Communication : 90 in Campus 1, 60 in Campus 2

Information Technology : 90 in Campus 1, 60 in Campus 2

Mechanical : 90 in Campus 1

Safety & Fire Engg : 60 in Campus 1

Marine Engg : 80 in Campus 1

Naval Architecture & Ship Building : 40 in Campus 1 (includes 7 Indian Navy sponsored seats and 2 NRI seats)

Polymer Science & Engineering : 20 in Campus 1

Instrumentation & Control : 40 in Campus 1

Note : Admission in Marine Engineering shall be based on the rank list of Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by Indian Maritime University. Hence, students wishing for admission for B. Tech Marine Engineering will have to attend CET conducted by Indian Maritime University and subsequently upload the rank certificate issued by Indian Maritime University.

(b) 5 Year Integrated MSc: 20 each in Physics / Chemistry // Mathematics / Biological Sciences / Statistics, 20 each in Comp Sc (AI & DS) / Photonics / Environmental Science & Technology)

(c) 5 Year Integrated MCA: 60 seats in Campus 1

Reservations / All India quota

Different seat quota available for State merit, All India merit and NRIs.

State merit seats are reserved only for Keralite students.

Both Keralites and Non-Keralites are eligible to apply under All India merit seats.

Reservation also available under various categories like SC, ST, SEBC, Differently Abled (DAC), Children of staff of CUSAT, Ex Servicemen, Sports, Jews, NRIs, CGW/Gulf Quota, Lakshadweep Sponsored Candidates, Students from J&K, Children of Kashmiri Migrants, Jewish community, Navy Sponsored Seats, Communal reservation etc. Pls read the details carefully (Chapter 16) of the prospectus before applying.

NRI status not mandatory for NRI seats: Any Indian Citizen/OCI card holder is eligible to apply for NRI seats.

NRI status is not compulsory to apply for seats under this category but the candidates should submit a ‘Declaration’ in the format given in the Annexure I at the time of their admission. Candidates who wish to apply for NRI seats must opt for the same at the time of online application itself and should pay the additional application fee of Rs.5,000/.

In addition to this, they have to opt for the NRI seats as one of their choice at the time of selecting the preference of programmes/seats.

Conducted by: Cochin University of Science & Technology

Conducting organization type: State Univ

Additional info: The exam is popular across All India

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