COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ACADEMIC ADMISSION – 2012
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the various academic
programmes for the year 2012-13 as listed below. Admissions are based on Common Admission
Test (CAT)/Departmental Admission Test (DAT)/Test for Lateral Entry (LET). All applicants
intending to apply for the academic programmes listed under 1.1, 1.2, 2 and 4 are required to
submit their applications through Online Registration whereas for programmes listed under
3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 the application forms can be had from the concerned Departments/Schools.
Eligibility conditions and other particulars are given in the prospectus published in the website
www.cusat.ac.in Candidates who have appeared/are appearing in full for their final
qualifying examinations are also eligible to apply; but this provision is not applicable to the
students appearing for compartmental/improvement examinations. All UGC specified degrees,
diplomas etc. awarded by UGC approved Statutory Universities are recognized by this University
for admission to various courses. However, Distance Education Courses will be considered as
recognized, only if they are further approved by the Distance Education Council, New Delhi also.
On-line registration will commence on 15-01-2012.
For First Degree Programmes (B.Tech., and 5 year Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics), the
CAT will be conducted on All-India basis with test centres in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai,
Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Jamshedpur, Allahabad, Lucknow, Ranchi, Varanasi, Kota,
Nagpur, Ahamedabad, Port Blair and all the district head quarters of Kerala. For BBA/ LLB (Hons)
the CAT will be conducted at Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai, apart from the test
centres in Kerala.
For PG Programmes : The CAT will be conducted at all the district head quarters of Kerala and
at Delhi, Kolkota, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai provided the number of candidates opting for
these centres is above 100.
Lateral Entry Test will be conducted only at Cochin Centre. The DATs are conducted in the
University campus by the individual Departments/Schools/Centres of the University. The dates of
these tests will be announced separately.
The University reserves the right to cancel all or to shift or merge any of the notified test centres,
dates/rules and regulations relating to programmes of study, eligibility, reservation, admission
criteria, fee structure and other relevant matters for administrative reasons. All disputes related to
CAT shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Courts at Kochi only. Appearance in the CAT or
figuring in the Rank List does not ipso facto confer any right for admission to a particular course
unless found suitable as per the eligibility criteria as amended from time to time.
1. ADMISSIONS THROUGH CAT
Applicants for the following programmes are required to appear for the CAT, except where
specifically indicated otherwise.
1.1 FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES
a. B.Tech. in Civil Engg.**, Computer Science & Engg.**, Electrical & Electronics Engg.**,
Electronics & Communication Engg.**, Information Technology**, Mechanical Engg.** and Safety & Fire Engg.**.
. B.Tech. in Polymer Science & Engineering
. Five Year Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics
ducational Qualification for a, b & c above: Pass in plus-two examination of the state of
Kerala with mathematics, physics and chemistry as optional subjects or any other examination
accepted as equivalent thereto securing a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and 50%
marks in mathematics, physics and chemistry put together.
*(Self financing)
d. B.Tech. in Instrumentation Technology
Pass in plus-two examination of the state of Kerala with mathematics, physics and chemistry as
optional subjects or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto securing a minimum
of 60% marks in mathematics, physics and chemistry put together, with at least 55% in
mathematics separately.
e. B.Tech. in Marine Engg. (Residential Programme)
1)Pass in plus-two or equivalent examination with physics, chemistry, mathematics and english
as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% marks & minimum 50% for
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mathematics and should have obtained 50% marks in english at 10 or 12 standards. This
is applicable to the SC/ST candidates also.
2) Vocational/Diploma students are not eligible to apply.
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3) The Maximum age limit prescribed is 25 years as on 1 September of the year of admission.
4) Eligibility for admission will be based on directions from the DG Shipping (Govt. of India)
f. B.Tech. in Naval Architecture & Ship Building
Pass in plus-two examination of the state of Kerala or any other examination accepted as
equivalent thereto with a First Class securing a minimum of 50% marks in mathematics as well
as for mathematics, physics and chemistry put together.
g. 5 Year B.B.A LL.B. (Hons.) (Cost sharing course)
1) Pass in plus- two examination with 60% marks in science/commerce group or 55% marks in
arts/humanities. (For students who had taken their 10+2 or degree through distance or
correspondence method are permitted to join the five year course, whereas those who
received the course completion certificate through Open Univeristy Scheme without any basic
qualification, are declared ineligible for admission to this course)
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2. Should not have completed 20 years of age on July 1 of the year of admission.(22 years in
the case of SC/ST and OBC candidates.)
SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission, if they have pass marks in qualifying
examination except for Marine Engineering.
1.2 ELIGIBILITY FOR POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
LL.M.
Bachelor’s degree in Law with at least 45% marks.
M.A. Hindi Language and Literature
B.A./B.Sc. degree with Hindi as a subject of study with at least 45% marks in Hindi.
M.B.A. (Full-time )
Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
M.B.A. (Part-time )
(i) Bachelors degree in any subject with 50% marks in aggregate.
(ii) 50% of the seats are reserved for candidates having 3 years of supervisory / executive
experience after taking the degree
(iii) In the absence of such candidates as mentioned in (ii) vacancies will be offered to any other
candidates satisfying eligibility as per (i).
M.B.A.(Travel & Tourism)
Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
M.B.A.(International Business)
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline recognized by the University with 50% marks in aggregate.
M.A. Applied Economics Bachelor’s degree in Economics with 55% marks in Part III (Economics and Subsidiaries) or 60%
marks with B.Com., BBA, BBM with Economics as one of the subject or B.Sc. Mathematics or
Statistics with 65% marks.
M.C.A.***
Any graduate with Mathematics as one of the main or subsidiary subjects or graduate in
Electronics/Computer Science/Computer Applications/Engg./Technology with aggregate 55%
marks in all subjects other than Languages and Humanities. (***Regular and Cost Sharing)
M.Sc. Applied Chemistry
B.Sc. degree with Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Environmental Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/
Petrochemicals (main), with Mathematics as one of the subsidiary subjects with at least 55%
marks in the main subject.
M. Sc. Biotechnology
Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences including Agricultural and Medical Science or
Chemical Science or Chemical Engg. with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate.
M.Sc. Electronic Science (with specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Microwave
Electronics and Computer Technology
First class B.Sc. degree with not less than 60% aggregate marks in Electronics or Physics.
M. Sc. Environmental Technology Stream I - Env. Engg.
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries, or Engineering.
(Civil/Public Health/Environmental or Chemical) with 55% marks
Stream II - Env. Biotech.
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/ Environmental Sciences/ Zoology/ Botany/ Microbiology with
55% marks.
M. Sc. Hydrochemistry
B.Sc. degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries or B.Sc. degree of any
University in Kerala with Polymer Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Petrochemicals/Environment &
Water Management as the main subject and Mathematics and Physics/Computer Science, as
subsidiaries with a minimum of 55% marks in the respective main subject.
M. Sc. Industrial Fisheries
Bachelor’s degree in Zoology/Botany/Fisheries with at least 55% marks in the optional subjects.
Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries includes Industrial Fisheries, Aquaculture/Fishery
Science/Industrial Fish and Fisheries/BF.Sc in Nautical science.
M. Sc. Marine Biology
B.Sc. degree with any branch of Life Sciences such as Aquaculture, Bio-chemistry,
Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology as a main subject or B.Sc. degree in Fishery
Science with at least 55% marks in the optional subjects.
M. Sc. Marine Geology
B.Sc. degree in Geology/Maths/Physics/Chemistry with 55% aggregate marks in optional.
M. Sc. Marine Geophysics
B.Sc. degree with at least 55% aggregate marks in (a) Geology (main) with Mathematics and
Physics or Chemistry as subsidiaries (b) Physics (main) with Mathematics and Geology or
Chemistry or Electronics as subsidiaries (c) Mathematics (main) with Physics and Geology or
Chemistry as subsidiaries.
M. Sc. Mathematics
B.Sc. degree with Mathematics main, with at least 55% marks for optional subjects taken
together.
M. Sc. Meteorology
B.Sc. degree with Physics/Mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks. Those with
Mathematics as the main subject should have studied Physics as one of the subsidiaries and
vice-versa.
M. Sc. Oceanography
B.Sc. degree with Physics/Mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks. Those with
Mathematics as the main subject should have studied Physics as one of the subsidiaries and
vice-versa.
M. Sc. Physics
B.Sc. degree with Physics main and Mathematics as subsidiary with at least 55% marks in
Physics.
M. Sc. Statistics
B.Sc. degree in Mathematics or Statistics main with at least 55% marks for optional subjects
taken together.
M.Sc. Instrumentation
B.Sc degree in Instrumentation / Physics / Electronics with 60% marks from any recognized
University
SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission, if they have pass marks in qualifying
examination.
2. M.TECH. PROGRAMMES
Admissions to the following M.Tech. programmes are based on valid GATE score as prescribed
under the academic regulations specific to each programme. Candidates not possessing GATE
may also apply, but will be considered only if GATE qualified candidates are not available. In
such cases, admissions will be based on the DAT conducted by the respective Departments.
M. Tech. Atmospheric Science
1. M.Sc. degree or its equivalent in Meteorology, Oceanography, Mathematics, Physics, and
Space Physics with a First Class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution. 2.
A valid GATE score or a pass in the Joint UGC CSIR Test (NET) for JRF.
M. Tech. Computer Aided Structural Analysis & Design
1. B.Tech or Equivalent degree in Naval Architecture and Ship building/Civil Engg./Mechanical
Engg. with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution 2. A valid
GATE score.
M. Tech. Computer & Information Science
1. B.Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline/AMIETE/AMIE or M.Sc. in Physics with
Electronics as special subject or M.Sc. in Mathematics with a first class (60%) marks from any
recognized University or Institution. 2. A valid GATE score.
M. Tech. Software Engg.
1. B.Tech or equivalent degree or AMIETE/AMIE in Computer Science/Information
Technology or M.Sc. in Computer Software/Operational Research & Computer Applications or
MCA with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution. 2. A valid
GATE score.
M. Tech. Electronics (With specialization in Digital Electronics, Microwave & Radar Electronics)
1. B.Tech or equivalent degree/AMIETE/AMIE in Electronics and Communication Engg./Electrical
Engg./Electronics and Instrumentation or M.Sc. degree in Electronics/Physics (with Electronics
as specialization) with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution. 2.
A valid GATE score in Electronics/Electronics and Communication Engineering. 3. If sufficient
number of candidates are not available in Category 2, candidates with GATE score in
Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics Engg., Electrical Engg., or Physics will be considered.
In the absence of GATE qualified candidates Non-GATE candidates can be admitted on the
basis of DAT.
M. Tech. Industrial Catalysis
1. M.Sc. degree in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry or any other degree recognized as equivalent
with at least a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution with valid
GATE Score.
M. Tech. Marine Biotechnology
1. B. Tech/ BE in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology,
Leather Biotechnology, Chemistry/Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, B.Pharm., Chemical
Technology or M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Marine Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Botany/
Zoology/Biochemistry, Microbiology/Genetics, Biophysics, Microbial Genetics and
Bioinformatics, Marine Biology/Aquatic Biology and Fisheries/Environmental
Biotechnology/Mariculture with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from any recognized Indian or
Foreign University. For admission to M.Tech. Marine Biotechnology GATE score is not
considered. Selection of candidates is done by JNU on behalf of Department of Biotechnology,
Government of India.
M. Tech. Ocean Technology
1.M.Sc. degree in Oceanography/Physics/Marine Geology/Meteorology/Marine
Geophysics/Environmental Sciences or M.Sc (Tech) degree in Marine Geophysics or B.Tech. or
equivalent degree /AMIE in Civil Engg./Environmental Sciences with 60% marks from any
recognized University or Institution. 2. A valid GATE score in any of the subjects mentioned
above as the second paper.
M. Tech. Opto-Electronics & Laser Technology
1. Masters degree in Physics/Electronics/Photonics/B.Tech. or B.E. Degree in Electronics and
Communication Engg./Electronics Engg./Electrical Engg./Electrical and Electronics Engg. with a
First Class (60%) from any recognized University or Institution. 2. A valid GATE score in the
concerned branch of study.
M. Tech. Polymer Technology
1. B.Tech. or equivalent degree/AMIE in Polymer Science and Rubber Technology/Chemical
Engg. / Technology or M.Sc. Polymer Chemistry/M.Sc. Chemistry with Polymer Chemistry as
specialisation with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution. 2. A
valid GATE score.
M.Tech. Entineering Statistics
1. B.Tech. or equivalent degree/AMIE in any discipline or AMII with a first class (60%) from
any recognized University or Institution with valid GATE score
SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 2 above if 1)
they have pass mark in the qualifying examination 2) a valid gate score 3) in the
absence of GATE qualified candidates, candidate not possessing GATE will be
considered.
3. ADMISSIONS THROUGH DAT
Applicants for the programmes indicated under 3.1 - 3.4 are required to qualify the DAT.
3.1 POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME
M. A. Translation (German/Russian)
Bachelor’s degree of any University recognized by CUSAT and Diploma level knowledge in the
language concerned.
3.2 DIPLOMA /CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (PART-TIME)
a. Certificate courses in French/German/Japanese/Russian.
Educational Qualification: Pass in plus two or equivalent or ITI certificate. Previous
knowledge of the language is not essential.
b. Integrated Diploma in French/German/Italian/Japanese/ Russian
Educational Qualification: Pass in Plus two or equivalent. Previous knowledge in the
language concerned is not essential.
c. Diploma in French/German/Japanese/ Russian
Pass in plus- two or equivalent and certificate level knowledge in the language concerned.
d. P.G. Diploma in Communicative English
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto
with english as one of the subjects of study from a University.
e. P.G. Diploma in Translation and Functional Hindi
Bachelor’s degree with hindi as one of
the subjects.
3.3 M. Phil. PROGRAMMES (FULL-TIME)
Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Philosophy degree course should have passed
a Master’s degree examination in the concerned subject of any of the Universities approved by
the University Grants Commission (UGC) or an examination accepted by the Academic Council
as equivalent thereto and have obtained a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (or equivalent
grade) in the examination. Candidates who have passed the Master’s degree examination
in the Distance/Continuing Education mode are eligible for admission only if their degree
is awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
A relaxation of 5% of marks shall be given to the SC/ST candidates. Teachers of a University
Department or Colleges recognized by or affiliated to a statutory or “Deemed” University having
not less than three years of teaching experience will also be eligible for admission to the course.
50% of the seats of the course shall be reserved for University or College teachers. Priority
shall be given to those coming under the Faculty Improvement Programme (FIP) of the UGC or
Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) of AICTE.
. Phil. Chemistry, Commerce, Hindi, Physics and Mathematics.
Master’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks.
. Phil. Applied Economics
Pass in Masters degree examination in the subject concerned of the any of the Universities
approved by the UGC or an examination accepted by the Academic Council as equivalent
thereto and have obtained a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade) in the
examination
. Phil. Marine Chemistry
Master’s degree in Chemistry or Hydrochemistry with 55% marks.
. Phil. Fisheries Science
Sc. Degree in Industrial Fisheries / Marine Biology/Zoology/Aquatic Biology & Fisheries/Fishery
Biology & Aquaculture/Capture and Culture Fisheries/Aquacultre/M.F.Sc/M.Sc. Applied
Fisheries and Aqua Culture/ M.Sc. Aqua Culture and Fish processing or any other PG Degree
in Fisheries and allied subjects with 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade.
. Phil. Life Sciences
Master’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences with 60% marks.
.4 Ph. D PROGRAMMES
Ph. D programmes are offered in all the teaching Departments/Schools and recognized
Institutions of the University. Candidates are advised to ascertain the areas of research and the
availability of vacancies from the Departments/Schools or Recognized Institutions before-hand.
Candidates intending to do research in the Recognized Institutions of the University are to
obtain application forms from the University Departments/Schools dealing with the discipline of
their choice.
.5 UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOLS WHERE Ph.D/M.Phil PROGRAMMES ARE
OFFERED:
The University Departments/Schools located at the Thrikkakara Campus, Kochi-682022 are
Applied Chemistry, Applied Economics, Biotechnology, Computer Applications, Computer
Science, Culture & Heritage, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Hindi, Instrumentation, Legal
Studies, Mathematics, Management Studies, Photonics, Physics, Polymer Science & Rubber
Technology, School of Engineering, Ship Technology and Statistics.
The University Departments/Schools located at the Lake Side Campus at Fine Arts Avenue,
Kochi-682 016 are Atmospheric Sciences, Chemical Oceanography, Industrial Fisheries, Marine
Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry, Marine Geology & Geophysics and Physical
Oceanography.
4. LATERAL ENTRY TO B. TECH THIRD SEMESTER THROUGH LET
Courses open to LET: B.Tech. in Civil Engg., Computer Science & Engg., Electrical &
Electronics Engg., Electronics & Communication Engg., Information Technology,
nstrumentation Technology, Mechanical Engg., Polymer Science & Engineering and Safety &
Fire Engg.
Eligbility: Any three year Diploma in Engineering/Technology awarded by the Board of
Technical Education recognized by the Department of Technical Education, Government of
Kerala with not less than 60% marks.
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The maximum age prescribed is 25 years as on 1 July 2012.
6. IMPORTANT POINTS AT A GLANCE
6.1. Only On-line applications will be considered for all B.Tech Programmes including Lateral
Entry Programmes, 5 year Integrated M.Sc in Photonics, 5 year B.B.A. LL.B (Hons.), M.Tech.
and Post Graduate Programmes.
6.2. For M.Phil, M.A Translation in German & Russian, Ph.D, Diploma and Certificate
programmes, applications can be had from the concerned Departments/Schools/Centres either
directly or by post.
6.3. Fee Details:
Mode of payment for online applications: 1) By cash payment at SBI or SBT bank using the
chellan that can be printed out during online filling of applications. After the payment, re-login
and enter the Journal No,, Branch Name and Branch Code. 2) By payment gateway using
Credit/ Debit/ATM card .
Mode of payment for DAT application: By DD for required amount drawn in favour of
“Registrar, CUSAT” payable at Cochin, issued by SBT or SBI ONLY. Candidates should write
his/her name and Application No. on upper left hand corner of the reverse side of the DD. The
DD should be taken on or after the date of CAT 2012 Notification. DD taken after the last date
fixed for the submission of application will not be accepted.
The application fee applicable for various categories are:
` 950/- for General Category Candidates and `.425/- for SC/ST Category. `. 5950/- for
candidates who apply under NRI Quota
For Diploma & Certificate Programmes - ` 100/- for general category and `. 50/- for SC/ST
category.
10. CAT/LET/DAT – 2012 SCHEDULE
Event From To
Date of notification 10.01.2012
Online registration (CAT/LET) 15.01.2012 05.02.2012
Sale of applications for DAT from departments
and submission of filled up applications to the
16.01.2012 10.02.2012
department concerned
Online registration for M. Tech programmes 15.01.2012 31.03.2012
Online Registration for International Students 15.01.2012 31.03.2012
Admit card downloading 20.04.2012 06.05.2012
FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT www.cusat.ac.in
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