CUSAT Admission 2026

Cochin University of Science & Technology

Kochi, Kerala · CUSAT · Estd. 1971

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

CUSAT CAT 2026 application window expected January-February 2026. Examination tentatively in April-May 2026. Check cusat.ac.in for official notification. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Cochin University of Science & Technology

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), established in 1971 as the University of Cochin and renamed in 1986, is a premier state-run technical and science university located at Thrikkakara, Kochi. CUSAT was originally founded as a graduate engineering institution by the Government of Kerala and has since expanded into a multi-faculty university offering engineering, science, technology, environment, marine sciences, computer applications, management and legal studies.

CUSAT has 32 departments and three campuses (Main Campus at Thrikkakara, Lakeside Campus at Kochi and Pulincunnu Campus in Kuttanad). The university is NAAC A grade accredited and ranked among the top technical universities in India by NIRF. Notable centres include the Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad (CUCEK), School of Marine Sciences, International School of Photonics, Department of Computer Applications and the Department of Ship Technology.

UG and PG admissions are through the Common Admission Test (CUSAT CAT) conducted annually by CUSAT. The B.Tech programme also admits a portion through JEE Main (Kerala state quota route). Select programmes accept GATE/CAT/NET. State reservation rules apply with 15% SC, 8% ST, OBC subcategories and 10% EWS.

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Application fee: ₹1,200 (General) / ₹600 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

University-conducted entrance exam

CUSAT CAT (Common Admission Test)

Conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology

CUSAT CAT is the common entrance for B.Tech, BBA-LLB, BCom-LLB, MSc, MTech, MCA, MBA and most PG programmes. Conducted as a computer-based test typically in April-May. B.Tech also admits a portion through JEE Main (Kerala state quota).

Eligibility

B.Tech: Plus Two with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics with 50% (45% SC/ST). MTech: BTech 60% + GATE preferred. MBA: bachelor degree 50% + CAT/CMAT.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
CUSAT CAT 2026 Application Opens	15 Feb 2026	—	admissions.cusat.ac.in	Upcoming
CUSAT CAT 2026 Examination	10 May 2026	—	admissions.cusat.ac.in	Upcoming
CUSAT 2026 First Allotment	25 Jun 2026	—	admissions.cusat.ac.in	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

CUSAT need-cum-merit scholarships, Kerala state e-grantz scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship, Suvarna Jubilee SEBC scholarship, Inspire Scholarship (MSc science).

Reservations

Kerala state: SC 15%, ST 8%, SEBC 18%, OBC-H/OBC-X/Muslim subcategories, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%, Children of CUSAT employees + alumni quota.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Cochin University of Science & Technology?

Cochin University of Science & Technology admits students primarily through CUSAT CAT (Common Admission Test). After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Cochin University of Science & Technology?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1200 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹600 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Cochin University of Science & Technology declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Cochin University of Science & Technology are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Cochin University of Science & Technology accept CUSAT CAT (Common Admission Test) scores?

CUSAT CAT (Common Admission Test) is the primary basis for admission at Cochin University of Science & Technology. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.