Cochin University of Science and Technology
- Kochi, Kerala
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
- Govt.
- Estd:1971
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), established in 1971 as the University of Cochin, is a prestigious government-owned autonomous university located in Kochi, Kerala. Originally founded to promote postgraduate education, it was reorganized in 1986 to focus specifically on applied science, technology, and industry.
The B.Tech program at CUSAT is highly regarded for its diversity, offering traditional engineering streams alongside specialized courses like Safety & Fire Engineering, Naval Architecture & Ship Building, and Marine Engineering. Several core branches like Safety & Fire and Marine Engineering achieving near 100% placement rates, reflecting CUSAT’s deep-rooted ties with both the public sector and global technology giants.
4-year (8-semester) B.Tech programs in various engineering disciplines including Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Civil, Safety & Fire, and Naval Architecture.
Approximately ₹75,600 to ₹7.36 lakhs for the4-year BTech program
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) BTech admission is primarily through the CUSAT Common Admission Test (CAT). Candidates must register online at the CUSAT admissions portal, with eligibility requiring 50% or more in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) at the 10+2 level.
- There are approximately 14 hostels (8 for men 6 for women).
- A fully computerized, three-story “treasure house” with over 95,000 books, doctoral theses, and patents.
- The School of Engineering (SOE) and other departments feature classrooms equipped with modern audio-visual equipment and high-speed Wi-Fi.
- A primary health centre is located in the Amenity Centre with doctor consultations available on working days.
- A branch of the State Bank of India (SBI) with multiple ATMs is located directly on the main campus.
