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CUSAT: Courses, Fees, Admission, Cutoff, Placements & Rankings

Kochi, Kerala Est. 1971

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Courses

60

Fee Range

₹10,205 - ₹55.64 Lakh

Avg Package

9.83 LPA

Highest

25 LPA

College overview

About CUSAT

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About CUSAT

CUSAT Highlights 2026

ParticularsDetails
Established1971
LocationKochi, Kerala
Institute typePublic University
Popular coursesB.Tech (EEE), M.Tech (Optoelectronics And Laser), MBA, M.Sc (Biotechnology) and Ph.D. (Computer Science)
Fee range₹10,205 - ₹55.64 Lakh
Average package9.83 LPA
Highest package25 LPA
RankingNIRF OVERALL ranking placed the institute at 50 in 2025

CUSAT Fees 2026

CUSAT fees for different courses range from ₹10,205 - ₹55.64 Lakh. The latest fees for popular courses such as B.Tech (EEE), M.Tech (Optoelectronics And Laser), MBA, M.Sc (Biotechnology) and Ph.D. (Computer Science) are explained below.

The total fee for B.Tech (EEE) at CUSAT is ₹9.21 Lakh for General Quota.

The total fee for M.Tech (Optoelectronics And Laser) at CUSAT is ₹2.92 Lakh for General Quota.

The total fee for MBA at CUSAT is ₹4.68 Lakh for General Quota.

The total fee for M.Sc (Biotechnology) at CUSAT is ₹1.02 Lakh for General Quota.

CourseFee QuotaTotal FeesYear
B.Tech (EEE)General Quota₹9.21 Lakh2026
M.Tech (Optoelectronics And Laser)General Quota₹2.92 Lakh2026
MBAGeneral Quota₹4.68 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Biotechnology)General Quota₹1.02 Lakh2026
Ph.D. (Computer Science)General Quota₹88,7102026

CUSAT Courses and Eligibility 2026

CourseDegreeLevelDuration
B.Tech (EEE)B.TechUG-
M.Tech (Optoelectronics And Laser)M.TechPG-
MBAMBAUG-
M.Sc (Biotechnology)M.ScPG-
Ph.D. (Computer Science)-Doctorate-
BCABCAUG-

CUSAT Admission Process 2026

Admission at CUSAT depends on the selected course. Applicants should check the course page for eligibility, application route, counselling requirement and fee payment steps before applying.

CUSAT Placement 2026

ParticularsStatistics
Highest package25 LPA
Average package9.83 LPA
Top recruiters-

CUSAT Rankings 2026

NIRF OVERALL ranking placed the institute at 50 in 2025.

CUSAT FAQs

1Which are the popular courses at CUSAT?

Popular courses include B.Tech (EEE), M.Tech (Optoelectronics And Laser), MBA, M.Sc (Biotechnology) and Ph.D. (Computer Science).

2What is the fee range at CUSAT?

The fee range is ₹10,205 - ₹55.64 Lakh. Students should check course-wise fee and quota before payment.

3How are placements at CUSAT?

Placement highlights include average package of 9.83 LPA and highest package of 25 LPA.

4Is CUSAT ranked?

NIRF OVERALL ranking placed the institute at 50 in 2025.

Fee Range

₹10,205 - ₹55.64 Lakh

Average Package

9.83 LPA

Courses

60

Established

1971

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60 courses

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5.7 yrs

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CUSAT Courses

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B.Tech (EEE)Stream: EngineeringDegree: B.TechLevel: UGMode: Full TimeB.Tech (CSE)Stream: EngineeringDegree: B.TechLevel: UGMode: Full TimeB.Tech (IT)Stream: EngineeringDegree: B.TechLevel: UGMode: Full TimeB.Tech (ECE)Stream: EngineeringDegree: B.TechLevel: UGMode: Full TimeB.Tech (Mechanical)Stream: EngineeringDegree: B.TechLevel: UGMode: Full TimePh.D. (Computer Science)Stream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: DoctorateMode: Full TimeB.Tech (Civil)Stream: EngineeringDegree: B.TechLevel: UGMode: Full TimeM.Tech (Optoelectronics And Laser)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.TechLevel: PGMode: Full TimeB.Tech (Instrumentation)Stream: EngineeringDegree: B.TechLevel: UGMode: Full TimeB.Tech (Marine)Stream: EngineeringDegree: B.TechLevel: UGMode: Full TimeB.Tech (Naval Architecture And Ship Building)Stream: EngineeringDegree: B.TechLevel: UGMode: Full TimeB.Tech (Polymer)Stream: EngineeringDegree: B.TechLevel: UGMode: Full TimeB.Tech (Safety And Fire)Stream: EngineeringDegree: B.TechLevel: UGMode: Full TimeM.Tech (Atmospheric Sciences)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.TechLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Tech (Control)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.TechLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Tech (Cyber Security)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.TechLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Tech (Geotechnical)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.TechLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Tech (Industrial Safety)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.TechLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Tech (Polymer)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.TechLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Tech (Structural)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.TechLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Tech (Thermal)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.TechLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Tech (VLSI Design)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.TechLevel: PGMode: Full TimeBCAStream: EngineeringDegree: BCALevel: UGMode: Full TimeB.Sc (Physics)Stream: EngineeringDegree: B.ScLevel: UGMode: Full TimeB.Sc (Statistics)Stream: EngineeringDegree: B.ScLevel: UGMode: Full TimeB.Sc L.L.B.Stream: EngineeringDegree: B.Sc L.L.B.Level: UGMode: Full TimeMBAStream: EngineeringDegree: MBALevel: UGMode: Full TimeMA (Applied Economics)Stream: EngineeringDegree: MALevel: PGMode: Full TimeMA (Hindi Literature)Stream: EngineeringDegree: MALevel: PGMode: Full TimeMCAStream: EngineeringDegree: M.C.ALevel: PGMode: Full TimeL.L.M.Stream: EngineeringDegree: L.L.M.Level: PGMode: Full TimeL.L.M. (Intellectual Property Rights)Stream: EngineeringDegree: L.L.M.Level: PGMode: Full TimeM.Sc (Biotechnology)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.ScLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Sc (Chemistry)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.ScLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Sc (Electronic Science)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.ScLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Sc (Environmental Science &)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.ScLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Sc (Forensic Science)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.ScLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Sc (Genomics)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.ScLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Sc (Hydrochemistry)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.ScLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Sc (Marine Geophysics)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.ScLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Sc (Mathematics)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.ScLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Sc (Meteorology)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.ScLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Sc (Microbiology)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.ScLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Sc (Oceanography)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.ScLevel: PGMode: Full TimeM.Sc (Statistics)Stream: EngineeringDegree: M.ScLevel: PGMode: Full TimeCertificate Course in ItalianStream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: -Mode: Full TimeCertificate Course in RussianStream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: -Mode: Full TimePh.D. (Applied Chemistry)Stream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: DoctorateMode: Full TimePh.D. (Atmospheric Sciences)Stream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: DoctorateMode: Full TimePh.D. (Biochemistry)Stream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: DoctorateMode: Full TimePh.D. (Biotechnology)Stream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: DoctorateMode: Full TimePh.D. (Hindi)Stream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: DoctorateMode: Full TimePh.D. (Instrumentation Technology)Stream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: DoctorateMode: Full TimePh.D. (Management Studies)Stream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: DoctorateMode: Full TimePh.D. (Mathematics)Stream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: DoctorateMode: Full TimePh.D. (Microbiology)Stream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: DoctorateMode: Full TimePh.D. (Physics)Stream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: DoctorateMode: Full TimePh.D. (Polymer Science & Technology)Stream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: DoctorateMode: Full TimePh.D. (Statistics)Stream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: DoctorateMode: Full TimePost Graduate Diploma in Communicative EnglishStream: EngineeringDegree: -Level: -Mode: Full Time

CUSAT Fees

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CourseFee QuotaTotal FeesYear
MA (Applied Economics)General Quota₹1.02 Lakh2026
MA (Applied Economics)NRI Quota₹1.29 Lakh2026
MA (Hindi Literature)General Quota₹44,6842026
Ph.D. (Hindi)General Quota₹80,9102026
Post Graduate Diploma in Communicative EnglishGeneral Quota₹37,3452026
Certificate Course in ItalianGeneral Quota₹18,9702026
Certificate Course in RussianGeneral Quota₹18,9702026
MBAGeneral Quota₹4.68 Lakh2026
Ph.D. (Management Studies)General Quota₹88,7102026
B.Tech (Civil)General Quota₹9.21 Lakh2026
B.Tech (Civil)NRI Quota₹14.69 Lakh2026
B.Tech (CSE)General Quota₹9.21 Lakh2026
B.Tech (CSE)NRI Quota₹14.69 Lakh2026
B.Tech (EEE)General Quota₹9.21 Lakh2026
B.Tech (EEE)NRI Quota₹14.69 Lakh2026
B.Tech (ECE)General Quota₹9.21 Lakh2026
B.Tech (ECE)NRI Quota₹14.69 Lakh2026
B.Tech (Instrumentation)General Quota₹6.10 Lakh2026
B.Tech (Instrumentation)NRI Quota₹2.37 Lakh2026
B.Tech (Marine)General Quota₹40.79 Lakh2026
B.Tech (Marine)NRI Quota₹55.64 Lakh2026
B.Tech (Mechanical)General Quota₹9.21 Lakh2026
B.Tech (Mechanical)NRI Quota₹14.69 Lakh2026
B.Tech (Naval Architecture And Ship Building)General Quota₹4.35 Lakh2026
B.Tech (Naval Architecture And Ship Building)NRI Quota₹1.80 Lakh2026
B.Tech (Polymer)General Quota₹3.93 Lakh2026
B.Tech (Safety And Fire)General Quota₹9.21 Lakh2026
B.Tech (Safety And Fire)NRI Quota₹14.69 Lakh2026
M.Tech (Control)General Quota₹2.67 Lakh2026
M.Tech (Cyber Security)General Quota₹5.24 Lakh2026
M.Tech (Geotechnical)General Quota₹5.24 Lakh2026
M.Tech (Industrial Safety)General Quota₹5.24 Lakh2026
M.Tech (Optoelectronics And Laser)General Quota₹2.92 Lakh2026
M.Tech (Optoelectronics And Laser)SC/ST Quota₹10,2052026
M.Tech (Polymer)General Quota₹3.12 Lakh2026
M.Tech (Structural)General Quota₹5.24 Lakh2026
M.Tech (Thermal)General Quota₹5.24 Lakh2026
M.Tech (VLSI Design)General Quota₹2.24 Lakh2026
Ph.D. (Instrumentation Technology)General Quota₹88,7102026
Ph.D. (Statistics)General Quota₹88,7102026
B.Sc (Physics)General Quota₹90,0002026
B.Sc (Physics)NRI Quota₹3.72 Lakh2026
B.Sc (Statistics)General Quota₹90,0002026
B.Sc (Statistics)NRI Quota₹3.72 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Biotechnology)General Quota₹1.02 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Biotechnology)NRI Quota₹1.30 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Chemistry)General Quota₹86,1302026
M.Sc (Chemistry)NRI Quota₹1.30 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Electronic Science)General Quota₹86,1302026
M.Sc (Electronic Science)NRI Quota₹1.30 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Environmental Science &)General Quota₹1.02 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Environmental Science &)NRI Quota₹2.59 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Forensic Science)General Quota₹3.11 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Genomics)General Quota₹2.03 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Hydrochemistry)General Quota₹1.25 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Hydrochemistry)NRI Quota₹1.47 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Marine Geophysics)General Quota₹1.02 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Marine Geophysics)NRI Quota₹1.30 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Mathematics)General Quota₹86,1302026
M.Sc (Mathematics)NRI Quota₹1.30 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Meteorology)General Quota₹85,4302026
M.Sc (Meteorology)NRI Quota₹2.59 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Microbiology)General Quota₹1.02 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Microbiology)NRI Quota₹1.30 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Oceanography)General Quota₹86,1302026
M.Sc (Oceanography)NRI Quota₹1.30 Lakh2026
M.Sc (Statistics)General Quota₹86,1302026
M.Sc (Statistics)NRI Quota₹1.30 Lakh2026
M.Tech (Atmospheric Sciences)General Quota₹2.79 Lakh2026
Ph.D. (Applied Chemistry)General Quota₹88,7102026
Ph.D. (Atmospheric Sciences)General Quota₹88,7102026
Ph.D. (Biochemistry)General Quota₹88,7102026
Ph.D. (Biotechnology)General Quota₹88,7102026
Ph.D. (Computer Science)General Quota₹88,7102026
Ph.D. (Mathematics)General Quota₹88,7102026
Ph.D. (Microbiology)General Quota₹88,7052026
Ph.D. (Physics)General Quota₹88,7102026
Ph.D. (Polymer Science & Technology)General Quota₹88,7102026
L.L.M.General Quota₹2.04 Lakh2026
B.Sc L.L.B.General Quota₹7.94 Lakh2026

CUSAT Rankings

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Ranking AgencyYearStreamRankScore
NIRF2025OVERALL5055.38
NIRF2025UNIVERSITIES3257.55
NIRF2025Management8247.47
NIRF2025Law1365.19
NIRF2025State Public Universities666.24
NIRF2025Sustainable DevelopmentNov-50-
Outlook2025Maritime Universities3929.25
Outlook2025Fisheries Universities3922.8
Outlook2025State Public Universities15900.54
NIRF2024OVERALL5153.99
NIRF2024UNIVERSITIES3455.95
NIRF2024Management8147.08
NIRF2024State Public Universities1063.21
The Week2024University26-
NIRF2023OVERALL6350.34
NIRF2023UNIVERSITIES3752.33

CUSAT Placements

Compare average package, median package, highest package, placement percentage and alumni outcomes with listed figures.

YearCourseSourceAverage PackageMedian PackageHighest PackagePlacement %
2024B.Tech Civil EngineeringPlacement Report4.92 LPA4 LPA7.25 LPA-
2024B.Tech Computer Science and EngineeringPlacement Report7.71 LPA5.50 LPA25 LPA-
2024B.Tech Electrical and Electronics EngineeringPlacement Report5.88 LPA4 LPA13 LPA-
2024B.Tech Electronics and Communication EngineeringPlacement Report4.42 LPA4 LPA8 LPA-
2024B.Tech Information TechnologyPlacement Report5.24 LPA4.25 LPA25 LPA-
2024B.Tech Mechanical EngineeringPlacement Report4.70 LPA4.50 LPA7.25 LPA-
2024B.Tech Safety and Fire EngineeringPlacement Report9.83 LPA9.48 LPA18.50 LPA-
2024Integrated M.ScPlacement Report5.65 LPA3.44 LPA10.44 LPA-
2024PG 2-Year ProgramsNIRF Placement Data-7.50 LPA-93.6%
2023PG 1-Year ProgramsNIRF Placement Data-4.09 LPA-12%
2023PG 2-Year ProgramsNIRF Placement Data-4 LPA-45%
2023PG 3-Year ProgramsNIRF Placement Data-4.10 LPA-72%
2023PG-Integrated 5-Year ProgramsNIRF Placement Data----
2023UG 3-Year ProgramsNIRF Placement Data-2.50 LPA-64%
2023UG 4-Year ProgramsNIRF Placement Data-5.73 LPA-72%
2023UG 5-Year ProgramsNIRF Placement Data-4.32 LPA-83%

CUSAT Cutoff

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CUSAT Scholarships

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Scholarship details

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CUSAT FAQs

Quick answers on courses, fees, admission, cutoff, placements, rankings and scholarships at CUSAT.

1Which courses are offered by CUSAT?

CUSAT has 60 courses shown here. Popular courses include B.Tech (EEE), M.Tech (Optoelectronics And Laser), MBA, M.Sc (Biotechnology) and Ph.D. (Computer Science). Open the Courses section to check stream, degree level, study mode and individual course pages.

2What is the fee structure of CUSAT?

The fee range for CUSAT is ₹10,205 - ₹55.64 Lakh. The final payable amount can vary by course, quota, hostel charges, one-time fees and academic year, so students should compare course-wise rows before payment.

3How can I get admission to CUSAT?

Admission depends on the selected course. Some programmes may follow merit-based admission, while others may require an entrance exam, counselling process or institute-level application. Students should check eligibility, documents, application dates and fee payment steps before applying.

4How should I use CUSAT cutoff data?

Use cutoffs as planning signals. Always compare exam, course, round, category, quota, gender and cutoff type before estimating admission chances. A previous cutoff does not guarantee admission because seats, competition and preferences can change every year.

5How are placements at CUSAT?

Placement details for CUSAT include an average package of 9.83 LPA and a highest package of 25 LPA. Students should also check median salary, recruiter mix, internships, placement percentage and course-wise outcomes.

6Is CUSAT ranked?

CUSAT has a NIRF rank of 51. Students should also compare year, category, stream and other ranking agencies before making a final decision.

7Where is CUSAT located?

CUSAT is located in Kochi, Kerala. While comparing it with other colleges, students should consider connectivity, hostel options, city cost, internship access and how comfortable the location is for regular classes.

8What should I compare before shortlisting CUSAT?

Start with the course you want. Then compare fee range, admission route, cutoff difficulty, placement value, rankings, scholarship options, location and similar colleges. This gives a more balanced shortlist than choosing only by brand name.

9How often should I check this CUSAT page?

Students should revisit the page during admission season because fees, cutoffs, application dates and counselling information can change. Before final submission, verify the latest details from the college or counselling authority.