CUSAT Admission 2026 is handled mainly through CUSAT CAT, the university's own computer-based entrance test. Cochin University of Science and Technology admits students to courses such as B.Tech and MCA, along with M.Sc, MBA, LLB and doctoral programmes.

For M.Tech, CUSAT gives preference to GATE scores, while MBA admission depends on a valid national management entrance exam score. Seats are divided under Kerala State Merit, All India and NRI quotas.

Admission Update:
  • B.Tech: CUSAT CAT result has been announced, and the first seat allotment has also been released.
  • M.Tech: GATE and DAT candidates are considered through real-time counselling.
  • MBA: Students are selected through a valid national exam score, followed by group discussion and interview.
  • B.Tech seats are allotted branch-wise under Kerala State Merit, All India and NRI quotas.
  • For B.Tech, JEE Main is not accepted. Students must have a CUSAT CAT rank.
  • Applicants pay INR 500 for each additional test code, while Kerala SC and ST applicants pay INR 250.
  • The School of Engineering has about 570 B.Tech seats in nine branches.

CUSAT Admission Portal 2026: admissions.cusat.ac.in

Direct Admission at CUSAT: CUSAT does not offer a management quota. Each branch has about 10 percent NRI seats, but students still need a valid CUSAT CAT rank.

CUSAT B.Tech Admission 2026

B.Tech is one of the main courses at CUSAT. The university prepares B.Tech merit only from CUSAT CAT rank, and the entrance paper has 225 questions from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

CUSAT B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must pass 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
  • Mathematics alone must have at least 50 percent marks.
  • Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics together must also have at least 50 percent marks.

CUSAT B.Tech Selection Criteria

  • The CUSAT CAT rank decides B.Tech merit.
  • Seat allotment is done through online centralised counselling and choice filling.
  • After allotment, students pay the fee and complete document verification.
  • Across nine branches, each branch has about 60 merit seats.

How to Apply for CUSAT B.Tech?

  • Open the CUSAT admissions portal and register.
  • Choose test code 101 for B.Tech.
  • Pay the application fee and any extra charge for added test codes.
  • Download the admit card and take CUSAT CAT.
  • Join counselling and enter preferred branch and college choices.

Key insight: NRI seats at CUSAT also need a valid CUSAT CAT rank and sponsorship documents.

CUSAT M.Tech Admission 2026

CUSAT uses GATE scores first for M.Tech admission. If seats remain vacant, the university considers students through the Departmental Admission Test, and allotment is held through centralised real-time counselling.

CUSAT M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants need a B.Tech or B.E degree with at least 60 percent marks.
  • A valid GATE score is preferred for preparing merit.
  • Students without GATE can appear for the Departmental Admission Test.

CUSAT M.Tech Selection Criteria

  • GATE score holders are considered first for merit.
  • Seats are allotted through real-time online counselling.
  • Vacant seats are offered to Departmental Admission Test candidates.

How to Apply for CUSAT M.Tech?

  • Complete registration on the CUSAT admissions portal.
  • Add GATE details or choose the DAT option.
  • Participate in real-time counselling for allotment.
  • Pay the fee and verify documents in the department.

CUSAT MBA Admission 2026

MBA admission at the School of Management Studies does not use CUSAT CAT. Students need a valid score in a national management exam, and shortlisted applicants attend a group discussion and interview.

CUSAT MBA Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must have a graduation degree in any discipline with at least 50 percent marks.
  • A valid CAT, MAT, CMAT or KMAT score is required.

CUSAT MBA Selection Criteria

  • The first shortlist is based on the national exam score.
  • Shortlisted students appear for a group discussion and interview.
  • The final merit list uses the exam score and interview marks.

How to Apply for CUSAT MBA?

  • Register through the CUSAT CAT portal.
  • Submit the valid management exam score.
  • Take part in the group discussion and interview.
  • Finish admission after the merit list is published.

CUSAT Other Courses Admission 2026

Besides B.Tech, M.Tech and MBA, CUSAT offers MCA, Integrated M.Sc, LLB and PhD admission. CUSAT CAT is used for most of these courses, while PhD admission is through a Departmental Admission Test.

Course Eligibility Selection
MCA Bachelor’s degree with 60 percent and Mathematics CUSAT CAT rank and counselling
Integrated M.Sc 10+2 with relevant science subjects CUSAT CAT rank and counselling
LLB 10+2 pass for the integrated law course CUSAT CAT rank and counselling
PhD Relevant Master’s degree Departmental Admission Test and interview

NRI applicants need a valid CUSAT CAT rank. They must also provide sponsorship, passport and visa proof and pay higher fees.

CUSAT Scholarship 2026

  • Kerala State post-matric scholarships are available for SC, ST, OBC and EWS students.
  • Central government scholarship schemes are provided through national portals.
  • University merit scholarships and fee concessions support high-performing and needy students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Can a JEE Main score be used for CUSAT B.Tech admission?

Ans. No. B.Tech admission at CUSAT is given only through the university's CUSAT CAT rank.

Ques. What marks are needed to apply for CUSAT B.Tech?

Ans. Students must pass 10+2 with PCM. They need 50 percent in Mathematics and 50 percent in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics together.

Ques. Is CUSAT CAT compulsory for MBA admission?

Ans. No. MBA selection is based on a valid CAT, MAT, CMAT or KMAT score, along with group discussion and interview.

Ques. What is the admission method for CUSAT M.Tech?

Ans. CUSAT first prepares M.Tech merit from GATE scores. Seats left vacant are filled through the Departmental Admission Test.

Ques. Is there any management quota at CUSAT?

Ans. No. CUSAT does not have a management quota. Admission is through merit seats and NRI quota seats only.

Ques. What should NRI quota applicants know at CUSAT?

Ans. About 10 percent of B.Tech seats are kept for NRI candidates, but they still need a valid CUSAT CAT rank.

Ques. How much does an extra CUSAT test code cost?

Ans. One additional test code costs INR 500. Kerala SC and ST candidates pay INR 250.

Ques. What is the B.Tech seat count at CUSAT School of Engineering?

Ans. The School of Engineering offers about 570 seats across nine B.Tech branches.

Ques. Which test is used for PhD admission at CUSAT?

Ans. PhD applicants are selected through a Departmental Admission Test and an interview.