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Cochin University of Science and Technology is an university in Kochi, Kerala, established in 1971. It is affiliated to Cochin University of Science and Technology. Cochin University of Science and…
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About Cochin University of Science and Technology
Cochin University of Science and Technology is an university in Kochi, Kerala, established in 1971. It is affiliated to Cochin University of Science and Technology. Cochin University of Science and Technology offers 4 programmes, 1 at undergraduate level and 2 at postgraduate level. They are School of Engineering: B.Tech programmes (UG), School of Engineering: M.Tech programmes (PG), School of Management Studies: MBA programmes (PG) and PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Diploma and Certificate programmes. CUSAT is listed by UGC as a State Public University in Kochi (UGC list dated 17 January 2024) and is included under UGC Section 12(B). The university's official planning document describes 10 faculties, 30 academic departments/centres, 116 academic programmes and 23 research centres, but these figures are not necessarily a 2026-27 audited count. NIRF 2025 reports 937 full-time and 160 part-time PhD students as of 2023-24. Current official website information identifies Sr. Prof. (Dr.) M. Junaid Bushiri as Vice-Chancellor (i/c), assumed office 21 September 2024. Established as University of Cochin on 10 July 1971 and reconstituted as CUSAT in February 1986. Main campus is at Thrikkakara, Kochi; official IIQA also identifies satellite campuses at Pulincunnu, Alappuzha and Lakeside Campus, Kochi. The official pages state that CUSAT is a federal-type State University and that its own programmes are self-awarded. The official About page reports 9000+ students; the structured value is left as the stated lower-bound figure, while the exact 8,719 figure is separately dated to the 2021 IIQA submission.
Courses & costs
Cochin University of Science and Technology fees
Each amount is shown with the academic year and applicant category stated by its source.
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Diploma and Certificate programmesApplication fee · Application fee for a maximum of two test codes for general candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,500one-time |
| PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Diploma and Certificate programmesApplication fee · Application fee for a maximum of two test codes for Kerala SC/Kerala ST candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹700one-time |
| PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Diploma and Certificate programmesApplication fee · Fee for each additional test code for general candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Diploma and Certificate programmesApplication fee · Fee for each additional test code for Kerala SC/Kerala ST candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹250one-time |
| PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Diploma and Certificate programmesApplication fee · Application fee for ICCR scholars. Source | 2026-27 | ₹9,100one-time |
| PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Diploma and Certificate programmesApplication fee · Application fee for a maximum of two test codes for Children of Indian Gulf Workers (CGW). Source | 2026-27 | ₹6,500one-time |
| PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Diploma and Certificate programmesApplication fee · Application fee for a maximum of two test codes for Kerala SC/Kerala ST candidates in the CGW category. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,700one-time |
| CUSAT CAT 2026 admissionsRegistration · Application fee for a maximum of two test codes for Kerala SC/Kerala ST candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹700one-time |
| CUSAT CAT 2026 admissionsRegistration · Fee for each additional test code for Kerala SC/Kerala ST candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹250one-time |
| PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Diploma and Certificate programmesRegistration · Application fee for PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Diploma and Certificate programmes; Kerala SC/Kerala ST candidates pay 700. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,500one-time |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Diploma and Certificate programmesApplication fee · Additional fee for candidates opting for NRI seats. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,000one-time |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CUSAT CAT 2026 admissionsRegistration · Application fee for a maximum of two test codes for general candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹1,500one-time |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CUSAT CAT 2026 admissionsRegistration · Fee for each additional test code for general candidates. Source | 2026-27 | ₹500one-time |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CUSAT CAT 2026 admissionsRegistration · Application fee for ICCR scholars. Source | 2026-27 | ₹9,100one-time |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CUSAT CAT 2026 admissionsRegistration · Application fee for a maximum of two test codes for Children of Indian Gulf Workers (CGW). Source | 2026-27 | ₹6,500one-time |
| CUSAT CAT 2026 admissionsRegistration · Application fee for a maximum of two test codes for Kerala SC/Kerala ST candidates in the CGW category. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,700one-time |
| Programme | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CUSAT CAT 2026 admissionsRegistration · Additional fee for candidates opting for NRI seats. Source | 2026-27 | ₹5,000one-time |
Campus
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Programmes · intake
Programmes & intake
School of Engineering: M.Tech programmes (PG)
School of Management Studies: MBA programmes (PG)
PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Diploma and Certificate programmes
Recognition & affiliations
Faculty & teaching
Admissions · collected information
Cochin University of Science and Technology admissions
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Applications are submitted through the CUSAT Directorate of Admissions portal. For 2026, UG/PG registration closed on 25 March, M.Tech registration on 16 April and MBA registration on 30 April. B.Tech regular admission uses CUSAT CAT except Marine Engineering; M.Tech uses GATE or, when applicable, DAT; MBA uses IIM-CAT, CMAT, KMAT or the School of Management Studies' Department Admission Test where permitted. Admission source
From the sources
Scholarships — sourced details
| Refund policy | Application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances. Duplicate or multiple application-fee payments are processed for refund as early as possible. Source |
|---|---|
| Fee category | All Source |
| Period | One-time Source |
| Fee year | 2026-27 Source |
| Component | Application fee Source |
| Fee set by | College Source |
| Amount (INR) | 1500 Source |
| Is estimate | No Source |
| Fee category | General candidates Source |
| Fee authority | University Source |
| Includes note | Application fee for a maximum of two test codes for general candidates. Source |
| Year of study | All years Source |
From the sources
Research — sourced details
| Discipline | University Source |
|---|---|
| Exam pattern | Semester Source |
| Attendance min pct | 75 Source |
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Reach the college
Cochin University of Science and Technology contact details
| Address | Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala 682022 |
|---|---|
| admissions@cusat.ac.in | |
| Website | https://cusat.ac.in |
| Office bearer | Role |
|---|---|
| Sr. Prof. (Dr.) M. Junaid Bushiri | Head of institution Source |
From the sources
More details
| Established | 1971 Source |
|---|---|
| Name | Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad Source |
| Institution type | Constituent college Source |
| Same campus | No Source |
| Name | Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering Source |
| Same campus | Yes Source |
| Recognition code type | AISHE Source |
| Recognition code | U-0253 Source |
| Recognition code type | NIRF id Source |
| Recognition code | IR-O-U-0253 Source |
| NIRF rank | 6 Source |
| Ranking year | 2025 Source |
| NAAC grade | A+ Source |
| Ranking category | State public university Source |
| Name | Cochin University of Science and Technology Source |
| Institution type | Self-awarding Source |
| Affiliation status | Self Source |
| Closes month | March 2026 for UG/PG; April 2026 for M.Tech and MBA Source |
| Centralised portal | Yes Source |
| Programme code | FAM ENGG UG Source |
| Name | School of Engineering: B.Tech programmes (UG) Source |
| Study level | UG Source |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with the subjects and minimum qualifications specified in the 2026 Prospectus. Source |
| Intake year | 2026 Source |
FAQ
Cochin University of Science and Technology FAQs
How can I get admission to Cochin University of Science and Technology?
Admission to Cochin University of Science and Technology is through CAT, IMU CET, GATE, DAT, IIM-CAT scores. Applications are submitted through the official portal at https://admissions.cusat.ac.in/.
What courses does Cochin University of Science and Technology offer?
Cochin University of Science and Technology offers 4 programmes, including School of Engineering: B.Tech programmes (UG), School of Engineering: M.Tech programmes (PG), School of Management Studies: MBA programmes (PG), PhD, Postdoctoral Fellowship, Diploma and Certificate programmes.
Where is Cochin University of Science and Technology located?
Cochin University of Science and Technology is located at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala 682022.
Is Cochin University of Science and Technology recognised and accredited?
Cochin University of Science and Technology is affiliated to Cochin University of Science and Technology.
Sources
Verification & sources
This page cites 20 source links. Each source is linked beside the facts it supports.
- cusat.ac.in — About CUSAT
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC State (Public) University List
- cusat.ac.in · pdf — CUSAT IIQA
- cusat.ac.in — CUSAT Contact Us
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — UGC Section 12(B) List
- ugc.gov.in · pdf — AISHE University List
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2025 State Public University Ranking
- nirfindia.org — NIRF 2025 University Ranking
- cusat.ac.in — CUSAT Academics
- admissions.cusat.ac.in · pdf — CUSAT Prospectus 2026
- admissions.cusat.ac.in — CUSAT Admission FAQ
- admissions.cusat.ac.in — CUSAT Academic Admission portal
- cusat.ac.in — CUSAT academics
- hostels.cusat.ac.in — CUSAT Hostels
- welfare.cusat.ac.in · pdf — CUSAT Student Aid Fund Order 2023-24
- cusat.ac.in — CUSAT Students Opportunities
- admissions.cusat.ac.in — CUSAT Admission 2026
- admissions.cusat.ac.in · pdf — CUSAT Fee Structure 2025-26
- cusat.ac.in — Vice-Chancellor (i/c) - CUSAT
- nirfindia.org · pdf — NIRF 2025 University Institutional Data
Reviewed by
Amrit Ashu
Lead Admission Counsellor. RV College of Engineering 2017 graduate, guiding students for admissions in Bangalore since 2017. Every figure on this page is checked against the official disclosures and sources linked beside it; admissions-office conversations are not used as citations.