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How much rank required in CUSAT CAT to get admission if I am a Haryana candidate?
Going by the trends that we have come across in recent years, any non-Keralite has to secure a rank under 2000 in order to get shortlisted.
There might be a case that a particular branch has performed exceptionally well and even a rank below 2000 doesn’t seem to help. In that case, you have to wait for upcoming lists.
- There are some students who have a lesser rank than yours, who have been shot-listed. This is because of the choice of their subjects.
- For example, the closing rank for Fire and Safety is 300-500 and that for Computer Science and Electronics & Communication is 1500-1800.
- If you realize that you don’t have a good rank, it's better that you don’t opt for those subjects as your first option.
- Getting admission into the first campus is obviously tougher than the second one. But if you are subject-specific, you can go for the second campus.
The worst-case would be, you might have to wait for all the admissions to get over for “on the spot admission”. This aims at filling up the left-out seats. But this is just a fluke. It would be better if you don’t depend entirely on this and keep looking for other options at the same time.
How is an MSc in environmental biotechnology at CUSAT?
MSc in Environmental Biotechnology is a very niche course that is offered by very few universities in India, Cochin University of Science And Technology (CUSAT) being one of them. Personally, I have come across very few schools of Environmental Studies in Indian universities that offer this program.
But then if you are interested then nothing should come between you and your choice. You may look at some of the IITs, IISERs, and other top universities if they provide this course or not and whether or not you are eligible for it. If you are not getting them, then CUSAT is fine as well.
What are the fees if I take an admission through the spot admission in CUSAT?
There is no difference between the fees for general round admission and the fees for spot admission. However, the fees for NRI spot admission are higher.
- At the time of admission, INR 55- 60 thousand is charged in a general round admission.
- For an NRI spot admission, you will be charged an amount of INR 2 Lakhs, out of which INR 1.25 Lakhs would be a security deposit.
- This means that this amount would be returned to you once you finish college.
Talking about the semester fee, there is again a slight difference between general round admission and NRI spot admission. It is INR 43 thousand for general round admission and INR 55 thousand for NRI spot admission.
How many marks are required to get into CUSAT in any stream?
CUSAT has two campuses. There is a difference in infrastructure and facilities in the two campuses, thus having separate demands among candidates. So, the cut-off ranks of similar departments in the two campuses of CUSAT are different.
- For getting a seat in any department of the first campus, you will require a rank within 1000, or maybe within 1200-1300 at maximum.
- For getting a seat in any department at the second campus, the difference from the ranks of the first campus is huge. Also, it varies a lot from year to year. Sometimes, the required cut-off is within 2500-3000, whereas there are sessions with cut-offs of about 5000-6000 too.
- Even after these ranks, there are chances of students getting a seat in CUSAT at the spot counseling rounds.
Hope this gives you some idea about the cut-offs of both the campuses of CUSAT.
With a rank of 787, can I get CS in CUSAT main campus?
CS in CUSAT is the 2nd most sought out subject after Naval Architecture. In the CUSAT entrance exam the first few seats are filled in the Naval Architecture branch then the CS seats. In all the branches first, the seats are filled in the main campus and then in the second campus.
According to the previous year’s report, the required cutoff for CS in the first round was 740. While in the third round the cutoff was 1037. Going by the cutoff trends, I will say you have a good chance of getting CS on the main campus.
Is there any chance for a student outside Kerala to get in CUSAT?
CUSAT has a state quota that offers less or no fees scheme. No student from Kerala is offered normal or payment seats which have fees similar to the NITs. However, being a non-Keralite, you have to score a better rank than most of the Keralites.
- Entrance to CUSAT is through an All-India Entrance exam. If you score well in the CAT, you will easily get it.
- Getting a good rank in CUSAT – CAT is not as difficult as JEE Main but depends mainly on speed.
- If you are a non-Keralite, a rank below 1600 would be good for you to get admission. But, a rank of 2500, may spoil your chances.
CUSATs, NRI quota has a higher admission and semester fee. You will have to appear for the CUSAT-CAT anyway. The ranks might go very low for the NRI quota. Management and sports quota are also viable options if you meet the eligibility norms.
You need to be clear with the course you opt for. If M.Tech is your choice, you should go for GATE and then apply for admission, or else a departmental admission test. In case, counseling has been completed and seats are still vacant, the institution calls for spot admission.
What is the placement record of cusat?
One of my friends studies in the School of Engineering, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), so I will cover all the branches of the School of Engineering.
- Civil Engineering: There is not 100% placement. Only half of it gets placed in companies like TCS, Byju’s, which are not core companies. KITCO once arrived for campus recruitment in CUSAT but didn’t select Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering: Mechanical Engineering students get placed in companies like TCS, Byju’s, etc. Some core companies come such as CEAT, L&T, but students hardly get recruited in them. In the 100 students batch, only 10-15 students get placed.
Electrical Engineering and EC students also didn’t get good placement, just like Mechanical and Civil Engineering students. Except for Ship Technology, CS, Safety and Fire, IT, all the main branches of engineering give placements to only 15% of the students.
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Category |
CUSAT |
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Recruiters |
KSEB, Amazon, IBM, TCS, Godrej, Infosys, Vedanta, ONGC, Reliance, Verizon, L&T, CEAT, Infosys, LTTS, Siemens |
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Highest Package |
INR 15 LPA |
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Average Package |
INR 4.7 LPA |
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Lowest Package |
INR 3 LPA |
Out of 40 students only 15 students get placed, in which 90% of students do not get into core companies.
Therefore, the placement record of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is not good. So if you are only enrolling in CUSAT to get good placements, then it would not be a good idea.
Which company visits CUSAT at the time of placement?
Since some of my friends studied at CUSAT, Let me share their insight on the companies that tend to visit CUSAT at the time of the placement.
- In the CS background, the IT companies like Infosys and TCS visit the campus every year.
- For the mechanical department, CEAT and KITKO companies have visited.
- The college provides better placement opportunities for CS and IT Branches.
- The fire and safety department of the college gets huge compensation due to the huge demand for fire engineering and less supply for fire engineering in India.
- For CS and IT branches the students get placed with good packages from INR 10-20 LPA.
- You just need to prepare well for placements should score well in your CGPA.
The placement percentage is low in the Mechanical branch, EEE, and Civil branches. You may not get core companies but you may get jobs in other sectors.
How good are the placements of CUSAT?
CUSAT, or the Cochin University of Science and Technology, has a good track record when it comes to placements. Here are some key points to consider:
- CUSAT has a dedicated placement cell that works to connect students with potential employers and facilitate job interviews and hiring processes.
- The placement cell has partnerships with a wide range of companies across various industries, including IT, manufacturing, consulting, finance, and more.
- Some of the top companies that have hired CUSAT graduates in the past include IBM, Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Microsoft, Dell, HP, L&T, and more.
- The placement cell also organizes job fairs, workshops, and training programs to help students develop their skills and prepare for the job market.
- The university has a strong alumni network, and many graduates have gone on to successful careers in their chosen fields.
Overall, while the quality of placements can vary depending on the specific program and individual student, CUSAT has a good reputation for connecting students with top employers and providing them with the skills and resources needed to succeed in their careers.
How is the CUSAT rank calculated? Does it include marks?
No, +2 marks are not included while calculating CUSAT rank. Being a student here I can say that the only thing that is taken into account while calculating the rank is your CAT exam score.
However, there is a dependency on which category you belong to, that is, your category such as general, OBC, SC, ST, etc has an impact on the rank.
After completing the ranking process, allotment is done which involves 5 steps. A particular number of students get selected for each allotment. As the number of allotments goes on increasing, your chances of getting selected also increases.
The final step is spot admission. It is conducted directly from the college for those who fail (if any), to report during the admission process.
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