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COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

ACADEMIC ADMISSIONS 2011
PROSPECTUS
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CONTENTS

v About the University v Eligibility Criteria

v Teaching Departme nts v Courses of Study

v Auxiliary Centers v Schedule of Fees

v Subject-wise Eligibility for Post Graduate

v Recognized Research Institutions
Programmes

v Recognized Institutions v CAT 2011- Contact Details

v Academic and Student Services v CAT 2011-Test Centres

v Unit for International Relations and Academic

v Important Points At A Glance
Admissions

v Who Can Apply for Common Admission Test

v How to Register Online for CAT 2011
(CAT)

v Admission Procedure v Application Fee Details

v Reservations v Important Dates and Time Table of CAT 2011

v Hostel Facilities v Campus Discipline

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ABOUT CUSAT

CHANCELLOR Shri. [Link], Governor of Kerala

PRO-CHANCELLOR Shri. [Link], Minister for Education

VICE-CHANCELLOR Dr. Ramachandran Thekkedath

PRO-VICE-CHANCELLOR Dr. Godfrey Louis

REGISTRAR Dr. N. Chandramohanakumar

FINANCE OFFICER Shri. Sebastian Ouseph

CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS Dr. Philip Kurian

THE UNIVERSITY

VISION
In keeping with the motto of the University; “Tejasvinavadhithamastu”, which conveys, “May learning illumine us both, the teacher and the
taught”, the atmosphere in the campus is vibrant and intellectual. Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT) is always on the move,
girding up its loins with grit and determination to unravel the myriad, unexplored mysteries of knowledge.
EVOLUTION
Originally known as University of Cochin, the University came into being in 1971 through an Act of the Legislature resultant to a concerted
campaign for quality postgraduate education in the State of Kerala. Reorganization of the University into Cochin University of Science and
Technology (CUSAT) saw the fulfillment of the aspirations of the pioneers that spearheaded the movement for establishment of a Science &
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Technology University in the State. The process of reorientation resulted in redefining the objectives as “the promotion of graduate and post
graduate studies and advanced research in applied science, technology, industry, commerce, management and social science.”
The Syndicate, Academic Council and Senate are the Principal Authorities of the University. The academic structure comprises of nine Faculties
viz. Engineering, Environmental Studies, Humanities, Law, Marine Science, Medical Sciences and Technology, Science, Social Science and
Technology. There are Boards of Studies in different Faculties also. A Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre (STIC) was established in
1996 in collaboration with the Government of Kerala. The Government of Kerala has recently established three inter- university centres in
CUSAT, in the areas of Nanotechnology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Marine Biotechnology. In addition to the support from the state
Government, these centres get massive funding from the Department of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Human Resources
Development (HRD), Government of India. The Union Ministry of HRD has declared the School of Legal Studies as a Depository of IPR and an
IPR chair has been introduced. Another prestigious chair introduced by the Ministry of HRD is the Rajiv Gandhi Chair on Sustainable
Development. By giving recognition to several well-established premier research institutions in the country and the Southern Naval Caoomand of
Indian Navy, the University has brought within its reach the resources available in these institutions for the use of the academic community.
Specializations are available in almost all Faculties / Departments for higher studeis and research.
PRES ENT
Cast in the mould of a federal University, distinctly different from other Universities in the State, today CUSAT is a premier Science and
Technology University of the country. While striving to live up to the expectations of the society, the University has made quantum leaps in its
academic pursuits and has spread its wings far and wide to encompass new and emerging frontiers across the academic horizon.
True to the legacy of being the most friendly state with avowed dedication to education, CUSAT is home for students from across the globe. The
University rises to the expectations of student community by offering very specialized courses in Naval Architecture, Polymer Technology,
Photonics, Safety and Fire Engineering and Marine Engineering apart from a host of traditional science and engineering courses. The University
takes pride in the fact that it has an envious record in campus selection and is a favourite destination for many renowned MNC for recruitment.
CUSAT is also proud that its alumni adorn key positions in large number of highly acclaimed R & D institutions and companies in India and
abroad. This pool of highly successful and talented alumni is a living testimony to the aspirations of this University.
Faculties
CUSAT is academically structured into 9 faculties: Engineering, Environmental Studies, Humanities, Law, Marine Sciences, Medical Sciences &
Technology, Science, Social Sciences and Technology.
Teaching Departme nts / Schools
CUSAT has at present 27 Departments of study and research offering Graduate and Post Graduate programmes across a wide spectrum of
disciplines in frontier areas of engineering, science, technology, humanities, law & management.
During the last four decades of its existence, CUSAT has registered steady growth and has earned recognition as one of the highly reputed and
internationally acclaimed Indian Universities. The University has academic links and exchange programmes with several institutions across the
globe. The emergence of CUSAT as the single Indian University to be chosen for long-term financial assistance by the Government of Netherlands
under the MHO programme eloquently testifies to its proud record of academic achievements and strengths.
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Centre of Excellence
In recognition of the strength, achievement and acclaim in the area of lasers and optoelectronics, the University was selected by the UGC in 2002
for the establishment of a ‘Centre of Excellence in Lasers and Optoelectronic Science’ with the aim of producing and sustaining superior quality
of education and research.
Centres
To encourage and promote collaborative, multi-disciplinary interaction centres in specialized thematic areas have been established by the
University.
Conceived as umbrella organizations for inter-faculty interaction and joint enterprises, aimed at wholesome integration, assimilation and
dissemination of knowledge beyond all sectarian confines, these Centres are expected to engage themselves in unfettered intellectual pursuits.
Partners in Progress
Driven by its passion to venture beyond the beaten track, CUSAT has identified selected institutions of eminence as ‘Partners in Progress’. Also, it
has accorded the status of ‘Recognized Institution’ to a host of professional institutio ns, natio na l labo rator ies a nd re searc h or ga nizatio ns
of rep ute in the S tate. This ha s ca ta lyzed the spread o f q ua lity ed uca tio n a nd has pa ved the wa y fo r hea lthy inte ractio n
betwee n a cade mic ia ns a nd sc ie ntists.
CAMPUS ES
There are three separate campuses, two in Cochin and one at Pulinkunnoo, Alleppey about 65 kms south of Cochin.
Main (Trikkakara) Campus
The Main Campus is located 1 km off the National Highway 47 at South Kalamassery. About 180 acres in extent, it houses the academic
Departments / Schools in all the Faculties (except in Marine Sciences), the Administrative Office, the University Library, the student hostels and
staff quarters besides other support services.
City (Lakeside) Campus
The Lakeside Campus, 12 km away from the Main Campus, has an idyllic setting in the heart of the City on the estuarine water front. The
Departments / Schools in the Faculty of Marine Sciences are located in this campus alongside a hostel for men students.
Pulinkunnoo Campus
The Pulinkunnoo Campus in Kuttanad (Alleppey District) is about 65 km away from the Main Campus. Kuttanad comprises Kerala’s serene,
picturesque backwaters, the enrapturing scenic beauty of which is to be seen to be believed. The Pulinkunnoo Campus is home to the Cochin
University College of Engineering, Kuttanad (CUCEK).
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TEACHING DEPARTMENTS

COCHIN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING KUTTANAD (CUCEK)

CUSAT Pulincunnoo Campus at Kuttanad was established in 1999 under the aegis of the University. It is situated in a serene and beautiful 42
acre campus in Pulincunnoo, Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala in Alappuzha district. It offers [Link] programmes in Computer Science,
Electrical & Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering and M.C.A. Many of the faculty
members have refined and sharpened their knowledge through rigorous research activities and published their findings in various national and
international science and technical journals.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, THRIKKAKARA (SOE)

School of Engineering was established in 1979 for offering part-time [Link]. Programmes in the major disciplines of engineering viz. Civil,
Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineering for practicing engineers in and around Cochin. Research activities were introduced in 1981
with Ph.D. Programmes. The School introduced [Link]. Programmes in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and
Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering and Information Technology in 1995, which turned out to be a milestone in the
growth of the School. [Link]. in Safety and Fire Engineering was added in 1996 & Electrical & Electronics Engg. in 2003.
The School offers [Link] programme (part time) in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Chemical Engg. in every alternate year. The next admission
is in the year 2011.
School of Engineering has been well accepted as a research centre. A number of research projects have been sanctioned to the School by agencies
like DST, Central Water Commission, ISRO, AICTE, Coir Board, Kerala State Coir Corporation, etc. These have helped to establish fully
equipped laboratories and promote research activities. The research community of the School has published papers in international/national level
journals.

KUNJALI MARAKKAR SCHOOL OF MARINE ENGINEERING (KMSME)

The prestigious [Link]. Programme in Marine Engineering is offered by the School. The programme is designed as per the norms prescribed by
the Directorate General of Shipping and Transport, Government of India and is approved by the AICTE. Students seeking admission should be
physically fit and will have to undergo regular physical training during the programme. This is a full time Residential Programme.

SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

The School of Environmental Studies, a Centre for higher learning dedicated to environmental protection and sustainable development
conceptualized in 1980 was established in 1983 to serve the cause of well-being of the society by emanating knowledge and by providing trained
manpower and appropriate environmental technology. To achieve these objectives, the School offers [Link]. in a carefully designed curriculum
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and reaches out to the community with socially relevant extension programmes. The School is DST-FIST sponsored and UGC-SAP assisted. The
School has achieved a grant of Rs.75 lakhs under the FIST programme and Rs.37 lakhs under UGC-SAP programme. The School conducted a
study on Urban Governance Service for Climate resilience Strategies: Assessment of Cochin, India sponsored by Rockefeller Foundation and
the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, U.K.
The National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health (NCAAH), attached to the School of Environmental Studies conducts a two year [Link].
programme sponsored by Department of Biotechnology, Government of India under its network programme in human resource development in
biotechnology.

The [Link]. Environmental Technology is offered with specialization in two disciplines:

Stream I: Environmental Engineering and

Stream 2: Environmental Biotechnology.

Candidates with Chemistry/Engineering background are admitted to the Engineering Stream and candidates with Life Science background
are admitted to the Biotechnology stream. In addition to giving a holistic picture of the environment and its processes, the programme imparts
training in branches like Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Monitoring, Waste Management and
Environmental Modeling.
During the first two semesters, students of both streams take the same core programmes. In the third semester, they segregate to their
respective disciplines and take advanced training. The fourth semester is allotted for a full time project work, at the end of which the candidate
has to submit a dissertation. The students are encouraged to do project work in institutes of higher learning or industrial research laboratories.
This will give them the much-needed exposure to the work-culture and state-of-the-art facilities available at such centres.
Doctoral programme is offered in the areas of: Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Photocatalysis,
Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Meteorology, Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental
Engineering and Remote Sensing.
The School is equipped with major equipments such as Gas Chromatograph, Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer, Spectrophotometers,
Pulse Field Gel Electrophoresis, Inverted Microscope, CO2 Incubator, Electrophoretic Systems, Plant growth chamber, Lumino- meter and GIS
Work station and other minor equipments like Air Sampler, BOD Incubator, COD digester etc., required for Environmental Chemical analysis.
The School has produced several [Link]. The School periodically conducts UGC sponsored Refresher Courses for University and College
Teachers.
It has also successfully completed externally funded research projects from agencies such as the UNESCO, IFS Sweden, OPCW The
Netherlands, DST Govt. of India, DBT, UGC, ICAR, Coir Board, STED Kerala, etc., while some are still ongoing.
With its expertise and infrastructure, the School extends consultancy services in Pollution Monitoring, Water Quality Management, Water
Treatment, Disease Diagnosis and Management of Aquaculture Systems, Impact Assessment etc. The School has participated in the EIA of Metro
Rail Project of Kochi city.
The School carries out environmental surveys for local authorities and government agencies on baseline status and waste management
practices.
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NATIONAL CENTRE FOR AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH

National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health (NCAAH) has been in active Research and Extension in Aquatic Animal Health and Marine
Biotechnology since its inception in 2000. The Centre perpetuates its vision on holistic development and application of viable technologies for the
management of aquatic animal health especially the species cultured, besides endeavouring on marine biotechnology to bring forth industrial
development in India. In support of this vision it offers an [Link]. Programme in Marine Biotechnology sponsored by Department of
Biotechnology, Government of India to generate manpower as Scientists, Technocrats and Entrepreneurs. As a matter of policy the Centre
collaborates with sister organizations to achieve its short and long term objectives in such a way that the problems related to aquatic animal health
are sorted out and solved at National level.
A unique feature of the Centre is its in – house production facility for ‘Aquaculture Medicine’ in order to meet the needs of the aquaculture
industry. The Centre has state-of-the-art facilities for research and development in Marine Biotechnology, Bacteriology, Virology
Immunodiagnostics, Molecular diagnostics, Animal Tissue Culture, Aquatic Animal Health Assessment, Aquaculture Medicine Production,
Bioassay System and Environmental Chemical Analysis. The identified thrust areas are Fish and Shellfish Health Management, Aquatic Animal
Cell Culture, Aquaculture Bioremediation, Marine Genomics and Proteomics, Bio-security and High Health Brood Stock Development, Bio -
prospecting, Aquaculture Medicine and Nano – Biotechnology.
The research programmes are supported by the National funding agencies besides the International agencies such as International Foundation for
Science Sweden and Welcome Trust U.K. The Centre maintains strong links with several National Research Institutes and Universities by way
of undertaking collaborative research programmes. The unique feature of the research programmes undertaken here is the close liaison being
maintained with the Industry and the people around in the sense that all research programmes identified have emerged from the real life problems
brought to the attention of the Centre by the people.
Active research wing at the NCAAH has attained its prime position among the Institution at National level through publications in peer reviewed
research Journals, commercialized technologies such as Nitrifying Bioreactor and aquatic animal health management products (DETRODIGEST,
ENTEROTROPHOTIC and PS-1 to mention a few)
In 2008 the Centre launched an M. Tech. programme in Marine Biotechnology, the only one of its kind in India, sponsored by Department of
Biotechnology, Government of India under the net work programme in human resource development in Biotechnology in the country.
The quality of research undertaken and the extension and services offered to the aquaculture industry in Aquatic Animal Health enabled this
centre to be recognized by Network in Aquaculture Centres in Asia – Pacific (NACA) as its Regional Recourse Centre in Aquatic Animal Health.
NCAAH’s unique Aquaculture Extension Cell (AEC) bridges the farmer and technology gap and provides a platform for interaction between
Farmers, Scientists and Industry and promotes novel technologies in aquaculture.
The pursuit of knowledge and improved technologies offered by the Centre in the last one decade paved the way for sustainable aquaculture in the
country. As its motto testifies the Centre has taken up its activities as ‘Relentless efforts for the protection of health of aquatic animals and their
environment’; the mission which made NCAAH India’s leading knowledge hub in Aquatic Animal Health.
The Central laboratory is situated in the Lakeside Campus of CUSAT with four regional aqua-clinics.
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DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND HERITAGE

The Department of Culture and Heritage was initially established as the Department of Foreign Languages in 1976. This Department is mainly
involved in the teaching of foreign languages like French, German, Italian, Japanese and Russian. All the courses in these languages are at present
restricted to Certificate and Diploma levels. A few years back in order to meet the contemporary needs M.A.(Translation) Course in German and
Russian were also introduced. The Department also conducts short-term and need-based courses in the above foreign languages if there are
aspirants. The Department undertakes translation and consultation work connected with the above foreign languages. Around 10 years back
short-term course in Communicative English and 1 year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Communicative English were introduced. The short-
term course in Communicative English is enjoying a high demand and these courses are repeated every three months with an in-take of 25
students.

DEPARTMENT OF HINDI
The Department of Hindi, established in 1963, is one of the oldest departments of the University. It was a part of the Kerala University and joined
the folds of University of Cochin when it was established in the year 1971. From the period of inception it has blossomed into one of the
prestigious institutions among Indian University Departments engaged in teaching and research of Hindi Language and Literature.
The Department is actively engaged in research in different areas like Ancient and Modern Poetry, Fiction, Drama and Theatre studies, Criticism,
Grammar, Linguistics, Comparative Studies of Languages and Literature, Folk Literature, Translation, Computer Aided Language Teaching etc.
The Department is one of the leading centres of research in Hindi. The creative capabilities of four of the teaching faculty received the
recognition through the award of fellowships/prizes. Research papers, books and learned articles have been published by the faculty in leading
journals. The Department has completed four research projects including one on CALT – Computer Aided Language Teaching.
The Department Library has more than 35000 books and is currently subscribing 36 journals. The Library is used as a reference centre by the
P.G. Students and Research Scholars from various parts of Kerala. It has been assessed as one of the best libraries in the country. The
Department has a well equipped computer laboratory.
The Department organizes a national seminar once in a year and also conducts UGC sponsored refresher programmes. Government organizations
like Sahitya Academy, Central Hindi Directorate and Central Hindi Institute are very keen to interact with the Department.

SCHOOL OF LEGAL STUDIES

Established at the P.G. Department of Law of the Kerala University in 1962 under the leadership of the late Prof. (Dr.) A.T. Markose, an
internationally reputed jurist who was the founder Director of the Indian Law Institute, New Delhi and Deputy Judge of International
Administrative Tribunal, the School of Legal Studies is a prestigious institution of the University.
The pioneering effort of the School in encouraging P.G. studies and research in the vital field of administrative law earned its name and fame. Its
commitment to social development has made it to develop teaching and research in socially relevant and nationally important emerging areas of
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law, such as constitutional Law, Labour Law, Maritime Law and Intellectual Property Law. Its consistent dedication to social change has attracted
the attention of UGC and Government of India and its programmes on Human Rights and Intellectual Property Rights Law are now substantially
supported by these agencies.
Apart from pedagogic and lecture methods of teaching the School adopts new methods of discussion, seminars and tutorials which facilitate
dissemination of advances in legal knowledge. Legal and clinical legal training provides opportunities for extension activities and community
reach out.
The Library of the School has an excellent collection of precious periodicals and books. This priced holding and exceptional services have helped
it to be recognized as a Nodal Centre for IPR studies.
The School has established an IPR Depository consisting of rare books and journals with the aid of MHRD, Government of India. The World
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), a body of United Nations has donated its major publications to this Depository. The MHRD has
sanctioned a Chair for IPR studies.
The School has been fortunate to attract scholars having experience and education from different parts of the world to be in its vibrant teaching
faculty. The faculty of the School has earned repute in their respective areas of scholarship and is consulted by various agencies including the
Government of India on Law Reforms.
The Public Law Lecture Series established by the School has already produced commendable works in law and has received tremendous
appreciation and applause.
The LL.B. programme, started in 1994 as an evening programme, is now a semesterised, full-time day programme. From 2009 onwards as
directed by the Bar Council of India, the course has been remodeled and a B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) programme is offered.
A Human Rights chair in the name of Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer has been established in the School in 2010-11. It enables interdisciplinary
research and extension work in Human Rights values.

SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL FISHERIES

The School of Industrial Fisheries, one of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) FIST assisted Schools of the University, was
established in 1976 with the prime objective of training students to meet the growing demand for qualifie d personnel in the fisheries sector. It has
expertise in various branches of fisheries science like aquaculture, fishery biology, capture fisheries, fishing technology, fish processing
technology, fisheries economics and fisheries management. The erstwhile Department of Industrial Fisheries was elevated as a School as part of
academic restructuring at the University level in 1995, in due recognition of various academic and scientific achievements attained by the
Department and legitimized the five divisions developed as separate status such as (1) Aquaculture and Capture fisheries (2) Fishing Technology
(3) Fish Processing Technology (4) Fisheries Economics (5) Fisheries Management.
Since its inception, the School has been actively involved in crafting students to take up managerial challenges of the fishing industry in India and
overseas. The Alumni are the brand ambassadors of the School and are serving in various capacities such as Directors, Faculties, Scientists,
Administrators, Technocrats and Professional Executives. They interact strongly in all academic and developmental activities of the School.
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The School organized more than ten international conferences, twenty national conferences and 17 workshops since its inception. The School has
developed research partnership with more than 32 countries in frontier areas of Fisheries Science such as aquaculture, capture Fisheries, harvest
and post harvest technology and marine biodiversity. The activities also comprise staff secondment programmes, visit of Scientists on short and
medium periods, organization of workshops, seminar, symposia, delivering of lectures etc. The School carries out more than 10 international and
30 national research projects during the past decade mostly funded by European Commission, Nuffic, Indo-Dutch Co-operation, Indo-Canadian
funding assistance, Ministry of Earth Sciences DOD, KSCSTE, ICAR-FRMS, ADAK, DOD-OSTC, NAT-ICAR, World Bank.
The faculty of the School also offers consultancy services to the Government and Non-Governmental Organizations and Industry. Members of the
faculty have participated in several international symposia and workshops. The faculties of this School have represented in various expert
committees constituted at regional, national and international levels.

SCHOOL OF MARINE SCIENCES

The School of Marine Sciences (located at the Lakeside Campus of the University) has a long history of seventy two years of academic pursuit in
Marine Sciences. Nucleated as a Department of Marine Biology and Fisheries under the erstwhile Travancore University in 1938, the School has
grown into the biggest academic facility in Marine Sciences in India. The School is the only centre in the country, which has facilities for
teaching and research in all constituent disciplines of Marine Sciences offering excellent opportunities for healthy interdisciplinary interaction.
Presently, the School of Marine Sciences comprises five independent but interdependent departments with academic and administrative autonomy
– Departments of Atmospheric Sciences, Chemical Oceanography, Marine Geology & Geophysics, Marine Biology, Microbiology &
Biochemistry and Physical Oceanography.

The School has earned special recognition of the University Grants Commission under the DRS, COSIST and SAP Programmes. The School has
completed the Phase-II of the DSA Programme.
The Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India set up the Ocean and Atmospheric Science and Technology Cell (OASTC) in the School to
encourage research activities in frontier areas of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences.
The Centre for Integrated Management of Coastal Zones was set up in the School to offer consultancy and conduct research in the area of Coastal
Zone Management.
The research areas include Coastal Zone Management and Estuarine Studies in addition to the areas described under the individual Departments of
the School.

DEPARTMENT OF ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES

The Department of Atmospheric Sciences is a centre of excellence in teaching as well as research in the field of Meteorology/Atmospheric
Sciences. The Department started offering a 4-semester [Link]. programme in Meteorology since 1975 and a 4-semester [Link] programme in
Atmospheric Science since 1989. The course content of all the above courses is of international standard updating every 3 years.
The University Grants Commission has selected the Department of Atmospheric Sciences for the Special Assistance Programme (SAP) based on
the quality of teaching, academic achievements, research in thrust area and viable potential for future development. The essence and primary aim
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of SAP of the UGC is the combination of teaching and research to encourage group research efforts in pursuit of excellence in the field of
Atmospheric Science.
As per the scheme of the Government of India entitled New Millennium Indian Technology Leadership Initiative (NMITLI) on Mesoscale
Modeling for monsoon related predictions, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has identified the Department of Atmospheric
Sciences as one of Centres of Excellence to carry out research work in the frontier areas along with other premier centres such as Indian Institute
of Technology, Delhi; Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, Pune ; Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore; Tata Institute of Fundamental
Research, Bombay; C-MMACS, Bangalore and National Aeronautical Laboratory, Bangalore.
UGC has also identified this Department as the Nodal Centre for introducing Computer Application Course at the Post Graduate level and
extending lectures to other selected Departments of the University. Special funding is provided to the Department for conducting the course.
The Department has high speed computational facilities, automatic weather station and have full- fledged surface weather observatory. It has also
set up a data bank, which has NCEP/NCAR re-analysis global data from 1958 to 2003 and Upper Atmospheric Research Satellite Data of NASA
from 1992 to 1994 besides data from India MST Radar (Tirupati) received on a daily basis from 1996 to 1999 and TOMS total ozone data (1974-
1994)
A collaborative research project entitled WAVELET ANALYSIS OF FREQUENCY SPECTRA FOR MONSOON RAINFALL has been started
with Florida State University, USA under the DST NSF programme. The Department has also entered into collaboration with national institutes
like ISRO, IITM, C-MMACS, DOD etc. A proposal is underway for a possible Indo-UK collaboration under Higher Education Link Programme.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

The Department of Chemical Oceanography has credentials of facilities and rich expertise in teaching / research on various chemical aspects of
the aquatic system. It has pioneered investigations in many an area of vital significance and has contributed valuable inputs into the national
database. Chemical Oceanography (Marine Chemistry) is the fulcrum for interaction between the various disciplines of Marine Sciences.
Two member of the faculty carried out post-doctoral research in the U.K. through the award of Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowships.
Sophisticated instrumental facilities available in the Department include UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, AAS, GC, CHN, Polarographic Analyzer,
Laminar Flow Chambers, etc.
The Department is actively engaged in consultancy and extension activities that include Analytical Testing/Training, Water Quality Analysis etc.

DEPARTMENT OF MARINE BIOLOG Y, MICROBIOLOG Y & BIOCHEMISTRY

The Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology and Biochemistry is one of the first and foremost academic centers' in these discipline in the
country. The [Link]. programme in Marine Biology was started in 1958 and also offer [Link] in Life Sciences and regular PhD programme. The
Department is engaged in research right from its inception in 1938 and many students have taken their PhDs in different areas of Marine Biology,
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Microbiology and Biochemistry. Around 900 research papers have been published. A team of talented teachers trained in different areas on
marine biology, microbiology and biochemistry in India and abroad constitute the faculty.
The Department has infrastructure for teaching, training and research in the basic and applied frontiers of these disciplines. The facilities include
a well- maintained museum, aquarium, laboratories and highly sophisticated analytical equipments such as Transmission Electron Microscope,
Fluorescence Spectrophotometer, Freeze drier, Micro analyzer, HPLC, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatography,
Epiflourescence Microscopy, Microbial ID System and others.
The Ministry of Earth Sciences, Govt. of India has established the OSTC (Ocean Science and Technology Cell) in the Department with thrust on
research in marine benthos.
The Department has facility for microbiological, biochemical and biological analysis.
The Department is conducting several externally aided and collaborative research projects funded by MoES, UGC, DST, DBT, MoEF, KSCSTE,
KBB, EMAK and others.
The Department has also implemented the FIST programme of DST.

DEPARTMENT OF MARINE GEOLOGY & GEOPHYSICS

Earth Science education is enhancing its relevance and scope globally owing to recent advances in geoexploration and the role it has in
environmental and development issues. CUSAT is one of the premier Universities in the country to begin a full fledged post graduate programme
in Marine Geology in the year 1976 taking into account the global advancement in general and national needs in particular in the field of Marine
Science. A 3-year [Link] (Tech.) programme in Marine Geophysics was introduced in1992 which has now been restructured into a 2-year [Link].
programme. Both the programmes had been designed to aim at the development of manpower in the fields of Marine Geology and Geophysics
with a special emphasis on off- shore areas with a view to cater the needs of various research institutions and survey organizations as well as
private companies engaged in mineral exploration, sea bed surveys, remote sensing and oil and ground water prospecting. Several major research
projects funded by external agencies have been undertaken / are in operation in the Department. Infrastructural facilities available include X-ray
Diffractometer, Sedimentation balance etc.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

Post graduate programme in Oceanography commenced in Cochin in 1965 at the then Department of Marine Biology and Oceanography of Kerala
University. The Department of Physical Oceanography offering [Link]. Degree in Oceanography was established in 1996 initiating teaching and
research in newer fields of national relevance. The topics covered include land-ocean interaction, coastal engineering, coastal zone management,
sea state analysis, environmental oceanography and GIS. The Department has been a forerunner in oceanographic studies for the past three
decades.
The Department has been able to obtain major projects from national bodies such as DST, MHRD, AICTE, MEF and UGC. Sophisticated
instrumental facilities available include Ocean Current Meters, Automatic Sedimentation Analyzer, Acoustic Current Meters, Bathythermograph
and Tide Tele metering Recorder, Ship Borne Wave data Logger etc.
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DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY

The Department of Applied Chemistry was established in 1976 to play an important role in the further development of the industrial belt in the
Greater Cochin area by providing scientific support and trained personnel to the industries and by acting as a catalyst for the starting of new
industries. The Department has now grown and has emerged as one of the best centres in Chemistry in the state of Kerala and had been fortunate
to produce the Bhatnagar Award Winner in Chemical Sciences (Dr. K.L. Sebastian, 1995). The department aims to transform itself into a Centre
of Excellence for the development of Chemical Industries in the state by providing trained personnel, scientific support and other consultancy and
analytical services to solve the problems of the existing industries. Research and development activities for the sake of industries are also
conceived as a major goal of the Department.
The Department has more than 70 [Link], 300 research publications and a few monographs to its credit. The Department has been selected for the
FIST programme of Department of Science and Technology, Government of India and Special Assistance Programme (SAP) of University Grants
Commission. The department is also undertaking a number of projects and schemes sponsored by funding agencies like UGC, CSIR, DST,
STEC and DRDO.
Major Analytical facilities in the department include UV–Vis Spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatographs, Thermo Gravimetric Analyzer, Surface
area analyzer, FTIR, LCMS, Electrochemical work station and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer.
As an extension activity, the instrumental facilities are offered to industries and academic institutions. The Department undertakes consultancy
services for industrial/ R&D establishments etc. in an effort to find solutions to technical problems faced by them. The Department is conducting
regular programmes in Science for school students.
The Department has International collaborations with National Technical University Singapore, KARD Scientific U.S.A., Limerick University
Ireland, Polish Academy of Sciences Poland, Sultan Quaboos University Muscat, Bois State University U.S.A. and University Sains Malaysia.

DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
The Department of Biotechnology was established in 1991, under the Faculty of Sciences for postgraduate teaching and research in the emerging
area of Biotechnology. The mandate of the Department is to train human resources in Biotechnology, to cater to the needs of the Nation in
harnessing the vast biodiversity and to promote bio-industries not only in the state of Kerala but also in the country.
The Department has many achievements to its credit. More than 50 [Link] have been awarded till date and there are more than 200 publications to
its credit. On an average about 60% of the [Link]. students clear the UGC-CSIR-NET and 80% clear GATE, besides clearing the DBT (GOI)-
fellowship examinations. The Department is also amongst the few at the National level to have been selected for the special assistance from DST
(Govt. of India) under the FIST ( Fund for improvement of S & T infrastructure )both in 2003(2003-08) and in 2009 (2009-2014). In addition
there are also several externally funded research projects and schemes sponsored by UGC, CSIR, DBT, DOD, MoES, DST, ICMR etc. In
addition there is a societal development project- DBT sponsored- which imparts training on paper making from green waste, to women in order to
aid and improve their socio-economic status.
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The departmental library has more than 1500 books on the subject and subscribes to several journals. There is a computer laboratory supported by
DST-FIST which caters to the needs of all the students of the department. The major analytical facilities in the Department include ultracentrifuge
, Liquid scintillation counter, FPLC, UV-visible spectrophotometer, iso-electric focusing, 2D- gel electrophoresis, Confocal microscope, Real-
time PCR. These and other facilities provide opportunities for the students to carry out research activities in areas such as microbial technology,
medical biotechnology, genetic engineering, molecular neurobiology, cell biology, plant biotechnology and immunology.
A Center for Neurosciences was established in the department in 2000, with the intention of bringing medical college, industries, research
institutions closer to its research accomplishments. The center organizes annual workshops, meetings, lectures and awareness programs.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS
The combined Department of Mathematics and Statistics came into existence in November 1976, with the major objective of developing it to a
Centre of Excellence in this region in mathematical sciences and applications and to provide facilities for training, study and research in these
areas. This Department was bifurcated to form an independent Department of Mathematics on 1st January 1996. The Department conducts two
Masters Degree programmes, one in Mathematics and another in Operations Research and Computer Applications, an [Link]. Programme in
Mathematics and Ph.D. programme. The students of the [Link]. (O.R. and C.A) programme find employment in software development centers and
R & D institutions. Students of [Link]. (Mathematics) generally take up teaching positions or opt for research. The Department has produced about
60 Ph.D.s and has published about 270 research papers in refereed journals. Apart from giving instruction in post graduate courses, the
Department has from the very beginning taken the leadership in promoting research in mathematics and its applications, especially in this part of
the country. This was realized in a two-fold way one, by guiding young researchers to do their doctoral work and two, by conducting extension
programmes which will improve the instruction at the P.G. level in colleges and encourage youngsters to take up research. Thrust areas of research
are Stochastic Control theory, Retrial Queues, Mathematical Finance, Graph Theory, Combinatorial Convexity Theory, Deterministic Field
Theories, Fuzzy Mathematics, Wavelet Analysis, Operator Theory, Fractal Geometry, Topology, Topological Dynamics and Fluid Mechanics.
The department has been receiving a library grant from NBHM since 1991. The department library has about 7500 books and subscribes to 12
Indian and 3 foreign journals, Mathematical Reviews and Mathscinet. Also the department has been co-ordinating the Mathematical Olympiads
and related training programmes for school children with the assistance of NBHM since 1990.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
The present day Department of Physics of the Cochin University of Science & Technology first came into existence as the department of Physics
of the Ernakulam Centre of the University of Kerala in the year 1962. The department of Physics was founded by Prof. K. Venkateswarlu with a
moderate beginning and it gradually grew to a centre of excellence with emphasis on teaching and research. Today the department of Physics is
well known within India and abroad for its contribution in teaching and research. During its existence for the last 47 years, it has made rapid
strides in the realm of research, both in experimental and theoretical physics. The major thrust areas of the department are theoretical physics and
material science. Research in the frontier areas of nanoscience and technology, optoelectronic devices, quantum computing, semiconductor
devices, solar cells, holographic materials, high density storage batteries, astrobiology and quantum optics are also underway in the department.
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The department also has produced innumerable illustrious alumni and are all well placed in different spheres of life all throughout the globe. The
department offers post graduate programmes namely [Link]. (Physics), [Link] (Physics) and Ph.D. The department of Physics is also a recipient of
generous financial assistance in the form of sponsored projects from various agencies viz. UGC, AICTE, IUCAA, DST, DRDO, CSIR, IUAC,
DAE, KSCSTE and others. At present, there are 14 ongoing research projects funded by various agencies.

The faculty members of the department are engaged in active collaborative research with their counterparts at the national and international level.
Some of the leading institutions with which they interact are NCL, Pune; NIIST, Trivandrum; Inter University Accelerator Centre, New Delhi;
IGCAR, Kalpakam; VSSC, Trivandrum, IUCAA, Pune and others. They also have ongoing collaborative programmes with faculty members from
NTU, Singapore; NUS, Singapore; Rice University, USA; Toyo University, Japan; Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan and IWATE University,
Japan. The department possess the following sophisticated instruments for research :
Thickness Profilometer, Spectrophotometer, Fluorimeter, Liquid Nitrogen Plant, High Temperature Furnace, X-Ray Diffractometer, Nd: YAG
Laser, Vacuum unit for laser plasma studies, HP 4192 LCR Meter, I-V Characterization unit (for junction), Hall measurement system, Optical
microscope, Differential Scanning Calorimeter. These facilities are thrown open for users within and outside the state for a price depending on the
availability of the instrument time.

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
The Department of Statistics was established in 1996 by bifurcating the erstwhile School of Mathematical Sciences. The Department offers
[Link] degree program in Statistics, [Link] in Engineering Statistics and research leading to Ph.D Degree. In addition to traditional
teaching in Statistics the Department is actively engaged in research in several areas of Statistics. Several research projects sponsored by
UGC/DST have already been completed and one DST sponsored project is in progress.
The UGC has identified the department for special assistance at DRS level. The Department is presently a FIST sponsored department by
DST, Government of India. The Department has been hosting several seminars and workshops at the national and international level. The
Department has been identified as a Centre for organizing refresher course for University/College teachers since [Link] department
library has about 2500 books in addition to subscribing to 20 journal The department has a metrology laboratory with sophisticated
instruments such as CNC Trainer, CMM Machine, and several other metrological instruments. There is a Center of Population Studies
established in the Department aimed at conducting research in Demography and several other fields of social interest The Department has
close academic interaction with University of Waterloo, Delhousie University Canada, I.S.I. Calcutta, University of Dresden Germany and
University of Warwick United Kingdom.
Consultancy services are being offered to some industrial establishments and R & D institutions in the State in the field of Data Analysis,
Planning of Surveys and Quality Improvement.

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED ECONOMICS

The Department of Applied Economics (est. 1979) was envisaged primarily as a research oriented Department with its focus on applied economic
problems. Situated in a Science and Technology academic environment, the Department promotes studies and research pertaining to the economic
dimensions of science, technology and society and the economic problems of the region.
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An important area of activity of the Department is providing training to college teachers in the state to enhance their capabilities in teaching and
research. Conducting refresher programmes and research methodology workshops for teachers has been a regular activity of the Department.
The Department has an excellent library with more than 10000 books and subscribes to over 50 national and over 25 international journals.

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

The School of Management Studies is one of the oldest academic units of the University. It was conceived with an aim to promote management
education, way back in the year 1964. Being one among the first five management schools to be established in the country, it started functioning in
the premises of the Fertilizers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd. (FACT) in October 1964 as a part of Kerala University with Professor Emeritus
(Dr.) [Link] as the Director. When University of Cochin was formed in the year 1971 (which later became Cochin University of Science and
Technology) the school became an integral part of the Cochin University. Since then, the school has striven tirelessly in pursuit of excellence in
management education and is celebrating its 46th year.

The School has been ranked as one among the top Business Schools in the country. The School is relentlessly pursuing its aim of teaching,
training, research and consultancy. SMS offers the following Programmes:

1. MBA(Full Time),
2. MBA( International Business),
3. MBA(Travel and Tourism),
4. MBA (Part-time),
5. MPhil (Commerce) and
6. PhD programme.

It also conducts Management Development Programmes and undertakes consultancy projects. Currently the school offers electives in the areas of
Marketing, Finance, Systems and Operations and Human Resource Management.

The pedagogy includes lectures, seminars, case studies, one month long organizational study, and 2 months final project in the final semester. The
faculty of the School has published over 40 books and hundreds of research papers in journals of standing. Thus the school has evolved with
changing times with effectively “moulding managers for mankind”.

SMS Library is well equipped and one among the best in South India with around 40000 books. The institute subscribes to over 104 journals, 79
Indian and 25 foreign issues. It also has a rich depository research volume of over 2400. CUSAT Library has IP enabled access to on line Journals
under the UGC-INFONET - E-Journals Consortia and INDEST Consortia set up in the
Campus Network. The library also subscribes many other e-journals.
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Computer Lab is well equipped with latest software and other facilities. It has more than 40 computers with Internet connectivity and access to
digital databases. Students stay connected round the clock with the added benefit of Wi-Fi available for their laptops.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS
The Department of Electronics was established in 1975, as a post-graduate Department with Masters and Ph.D. programmes in frontier field of
Electronics. Post- graduate programmes include [Link]. Electronics and [Link] Electronics with specializations in Microwave & Radar Electronics
and Digital Electronics.
The doctoral programmes are mainly in fields such as Underwater Acoustics, Ocean Electronics, Microwave Propagation & Antennas, Microwave
Material Studies, Microwave Image Processing, Pattern Recognition, Microprocessor Applications and Signal Processing Display Devices.
External agencies like the DST, ISRO, AICTE, DOE, DRDO, DOD, CSIR,NRB, MoES, DIT and the State Government are supporting this
Department through various Research Projects and Research Fellowships.
The Department of Electronics has well equipped Signal Processing, Microwave Electronics, Ocean Electronics, Intelligent machines and systems
and Microprocessor Research Laboratories for carrying out research work at [Link]. and Ph.D levels.
The Department was chosen for special assistance by the UGC under COSIST, DRS and the SAP. The UGC has sanctioned COSIST assistance
of Rs.62.5 lakhs in 1988, to the Department for development of post- graduate education and research in the areas of Microprocesso applications
and microwave antennas. In 1994, the Department was selected by the UGC for Departmental Research Support (DRS) in the field of Ocean
Electronics. The Department has been selected for the special assistance programme of UGC at DSA level in the year 2000. Recently, the UGC
has recognized the Department as a participant in the Centre of Excellence in Laser and Optoelectronic Sciences. The Department is currently
undertaking 8 projects worth Rs.292.33 lakhs from various agencies and has successfully completed 42 major research projects worth 929.995
lakhs. The Department has already established international collaboration with Delft University The Netherlands, Polarizone Incorporation
Malaysia and University of Surrey England for different research projects. The research facilities of the department are used by different national
research laboratories and research organizations like NAL Bangalore, SAC Ahmedabad, Indian Navy etc.
The Department conducts two symposia as biennial events – the National Symposium on Antennas & Propagation (APSYM) – which commenced
from 1988 and – the Symposium on Ocean Electronics (SYMPOL)– from 1991 onwards. Effective from 2007 onwards, SYMPOL is being
organised as International conference with the technical co-sponsorship of IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society (OES) and Acoustical Society of
Americal (ASA). This year Department is organizing the National Symposium APSYM 2010.
The Department has over 250 research publications and 20 students have taken their Ph.D degree during the past five years. It also has a very good
library facility with more than 5900 specialized books on Electronics and subscribing more than 46 International and National Journals.
The technical biasing of the University, spectacular growth of electronics industries in Kerala and the location of the University in the industrial
zone of the State are all favourable aspects for the substantial development of this Department.

DEPARTMENT OF INSTRUMENTATION
The Department of Instrumentation was established in the year 1995. Though it is a relatively young teaching and research department, it has a
long history of evolution as it was derived from the University Science Instrumentation Centre (USIC). USIC was established in the University in
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1978 as a service department with assistance from UGC. USIC has been extending instrumentation services to various science and technology
departments of the University by way of design and fabrication of experimental gadgets, electronics design and fabrication, glass blowing,
carpentry work etc. It has been carrying out consultancy work for other academic institutions, R & D organizations and industries as well. The
Centre was elevated to the status of an academic department in the year 1995. From 1999 onwards, the Department is offering four years (8
semesters) [Link] course in Instrumentation.
The Department has a very active research programme in the areas of Instrumentation and Applied Physics. The Department has implemented
several research projects sponsored by external funding agencies like DST, DAE, UGC, AICTE, STED (Kerala) and TWAS. It has been the
venue for national symposia and the faculty members have published several research papers in reputed national and international journals.
The Department extends instrumentation services to all sister Departments. It also offers consultancy for the design/fabrication of experimental
systems for teaching/research, calibration/industrial applications.

DEPARTMENT OF POLYMER SCIENCE AND RUBBER TECHNOLOGY

The Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology (P.S. & R.T.) established in 1971 is one of the pioneers in the area of education and
research in Polymer Science and Engineering. In collaboration with the Rubber Research Institute of India the [Link]. programme was started in
the year 1972. The starting of the [Link]. programme in the year 1985 was a major milestone in the growth of the Department. Teaching and
research are intertwined in the four semesters of the [Link] programme in Polymer Technology. The Department began research activities and
Ph.D programmes in the year 1980. So far 80 PhD Degrees were awarded from the Department and currently 40 research scholars are working in
the Department for their Ph.D. The highly motivated faculty members with experience in Universities outside India have to their credit about 600
research publications in internationally reputed journals. Almost 100% placement of the [Link] and [Link] students, mainly through campus
selection, in major tyre companies, polymer manufacturing / processing industries and research institutions has been the tradition of the
Department. Alumni of the Department are in senior positions in major polymer based industries, in India and in multinational corporations.
The eight-semester undergraduate [Link]. Programme in Polymer Science and Engineering has been recently restructured in collaboration with
the Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands under the MHO programme in 2002 and thoroughly revised in 2009. The revised
curriculum has been designed to equip students in basic science and engineering skills and to provide them up to date knowledge and skills in the
design, production, characterization, processing and testing of polymers and polymer products. Practical trainings at the Rubber Research
Institute of India, Central Institute of Plastic Engineering and Technology, other research institutions and in-plant trainings in Tyre / Polymer
Industries are the highlights of this course.
Major facilities in the Department include basic rubber/plastic processing equipment, Windsor Injection Moulding Machine, Shimadzu Autograph
Universal Testing Machines (50 kN and 10kN), Alpha Technologies RPA2000 Rubber Process Analyser, TA Dynamic Mechanical Analyser
Q800, TA DSC Q100, TA TGA Q50, Hitachi U-V Visible NIR Spectrophotometer, Bruker Tensor 27 FTIR, Zwick Impact Tester, Atago Abbe
Refractometer, Keithley2182 Nano Voltmeter, Gottfert Elastograph, Goetfert Viscotester, Waters515 HPLC, Brookfield Viscometer, Carl Zeiss
Stereo Microscope and Thermo Haake(Rheomix) Poly Lab System, Buchi Parallel evaporator, Buchi Rotavapor, Ektron Mooney Viscometer and
Ektron Flexometer.
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DEPARTMENT OF SHIP TECHNOLOGY

The Department is one of the pioneers in the field of Naval Architecture education in this country and was established with an aim to create a new
and dynamic generation of Naval Architects to meet the requirements of the Indian Shipbuilding Industry, Ship Classification Societies, R&D
organizations, Indian Navy and related organizations. With this in view, a [Link]. programme in Naval Architecture and Ship Building was
started in 1975. This Department maintains active collaboration and interaction with IITs, foreign Universities, Shipyards and other industries.
These organizations have been generous in extending their facilities and expertise to impart training to our students. The fruitful collaboration of
this Department with Rostock University, Germany dates back to 1978 and remains as an important milestone in the development of this
Department. The curriculum was drawn up and updated in consultation with experts from various academic institutions and industries. This has
brought the course curriculum in conformity with international standards.
The Ministry of Surface Transport, Government of India approved the [Link]. (Naval Architecture & Ship Building) course for the M.O.T.
Certificate Examination, thus enabling the [Link]. Graduates to venture into the field of Marine Engineering also. Yearly intake of the [Link]
programme in Naval Architecture and Ship Building course is 40 of which 12 is reserved for the personnel sponsored by Indian Navy.
The quality of education imparted and the resulting professional competence of the graduates enabled the department to achieve a unique record of
100 percent placement on its graduates in India and abroad. The Department conducts an [Link] programme in Computer Aided Structural
Analysis and Design (CASAD) and has Ph.D programmes too.
The Department provides consultancy services to small and medium sized Shipyards in India and also to Government Organizations like DRDO
establishments (NSTL, NPOL, CVRDE), KSNIC, SILK etc. The members of the faculty have been active in conducting several research projects
sponsored by D.S.T., Naval Research Board, D.R.D.O. establishments. The Society of Naval Architecture Students (SNAS) was established in
1981. The Society publishes an annual technical journal SHIPSTECHNIC with contributions from researchers and experts in ship related R&D,
academic institutions. The journal has achieved repute as one of the few such publications in this country. The society also organizes seminars
and lectures on various aspects of ship design, construction and related activities.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF PHOTONICS

Photonics is a high-tech subject which has evolved during the past two decades as a result of the fusion of optical technology with electronics.
The subject has been hailed as the science and technology for the next millennium. Photonics has made its impact in various areas like
communications, computing and control as well as in fields such as medicine, industry, defence and entertainment. CUSAT is one of the first
Universities/Institutions in the country where due importance is given to research, development and teaching activities in Photonics and related
areas.
The International School of Photonics (ISP) came into existence in 1995 restructuring and delinking the laser laboratories from the Physics
Department. Research activities include the design and fabrication of various laser systems and laser components, detailed investigations of non-
linear phenomena in different materials using photo thermal, photo acoustic and related techniques, time and space resolved studies on laser
induced plasmas from a variety of targets, design and characterization of fibre optic sensors, fabrication and characterization of polymer fibers,
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preparation and investigation of photonic materials and studies on photonics theory. Most of these activities are supported by funding agencies
like DST, AICTE, DRDO and UGC.
ISP at present offers a 4-semester [Link]. Degree in Opto Electronics and Laser Technology and an [Link] in Photonics in addition to the Ph.D.
programmes. Manpower development in this modern high technology field and establishment of collaborative research activities with various
institutions in India and abroad are the major objectives of ISP. Many of the alumni from ISP are now working in advanced laboratories in
various parts of the world.
Four of the faculty has won recognition through Fellowships/Awards.
ISP is one of three actively participating departments on the UGC Sponsored Centre of Excellence in Lasers and Optoelectronic Sciences
(CELOS). ISP has strong collaboration and interaction with a number of institutions such as Eindhoven University of Technology, The
Netherlands; Sulta Quaboos University in Oman, Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai; Sri
Chitra Medical Centre, Trivandrum; NIMHANS, Bangalore; AIMS Cochin. Leading organizations such as ISRO, SAMEER, NeST select
students from ISP through campus interviews.
Major facilities includes Master Optical Parametric Oscillator, High Power Nd:YAG laser, 12 Watt Argon Ion Laser, Optical Fiber Drawing
facility and Ring Dye Laser.

CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE IN LASERS AND OPTOELECTRONICS SCIENCES (CELOS)

In recognition of the pioneering work carried out by the Laser Group in this University during the past two decades, the University Grants
Commission identified Cochin University of Science and Technology as a “University with potential for Excellence in the field of Lasers and
Optoelectronics Sciences” in March 2002 and released an initial installment of grant of Rs.5 crores. Following this, a “Centre of Excellence in
Lasers and Optoelectronics Sciences” was established in CUSAT in July 2002. The primary objectives of this Centre are to initiate and organize
teaching, research and extension activities in this highly specialized field of Lasers and Optoelectronics.
For administrative purpose CELOS is now attached with the International School of Photonics. CELOS in December 2002 started a Five year
Integrated [Link]. Degree Course in Photonics. Twenty students who have completed their +2 course are admitted every year to this Integrated
[Link]. Degree programme through the Common Admission Test conducted by CUSAT.
As a part of launching research and development activities in the frontier areas, CELOS has established a major laser research facility with the
most modern and advanced laser systems. This includes a femto/pico second laser system and related accessories. This is a major regional
facility which will benefit the actual users from the different departments of CUSAT as well as from other Research Institutions and Universities
in this part of the country. The International School of Photonics and Department of Physics and Department of Electronics are directly
participating in the programmes of CELOS.
Five year Integrated [Link]. Degree Course in Photonics
This is an integrated post graduate degree programme with a duration of five years (10 Semesters) The students are given intensive training in
theory and practicals needed to provide a sound understanding of the modern subject of photonics. Besides basic Mathematics and Physics, the
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subjects taught cover applied optics, laser technology, laser applications, optoelectronics and fiber optic technology. Successful candidates who
complete this [Link]. Degree programme have plenty of opportunities in Photonics and Fiber Optics industry and for advanced studies like
[Link]. and Ph.D. Most of the students from the first two batches are engaged in research in the area of Photonics in different parts of the world.

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDIES

The School of Computer Science Studies was instituted in June 1996 as an umbrella to the departments of Computer Applications, Computer
Science and Information Technology. While the first two had the priority to offer PG programmes and to pursue research, the third was
concentrating on graduate programmes. The [Link]. Programme in Information Technology co-ordinated by this Department later became part of
the School of Engineering
The School also provides administrative support to the Computer Centre.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

Computer Applications is one of the thrust areas in science and technology. In appreciation to its growing importance in business and visualizing
the career prospects, the University established the Department of Computer Applications (DCA) to facilitate research and human resource
development in the subject.
The M.C.A. programme was started with the financial support and a model curriculum prepared jointly by the UGC and the Department of
Electronics, Govt. of India with minor modifications. The syllabus is updated periodically based on the latest trends and requirement of the
industry. The Department has a proud alumnus, most of them being placed in much reputed international firms like IBM, HP, WIPRO, INFOSYS,
TCS, CTS, etc.
The Research activities of the Department include the subject areas Fuzzy sets, Logic Applications in Artificial Intelligence, Simulation,
Cryptography & Coding Theory, Algorithm, Pattern Recognition, Multimedia, Graph Theory and its applications, Image Processing, Data Mining,
Networking and Software Engineering. The Department is also doing consultancy work for public and private sector undertakings.
The Department has an excellent library with more than 6000 books and various National, International and Online Journals.
The Department has a well-equipped laboratory which is being constantly updated with the latest computers. At present the laboratory is
equipped with 105 computers with 24 hour internet access through a dedicated link to the campus network. The Department has a placement cell
managed by the students and actively assisted by the faculty members. Each year majority of the pass out students are absorbed by major IT
companies all over the world.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

The department of Computer Science (DCS) focuses on academic programs that prepare individuals for effective participation in computer and
systems related professions. Qualified professionals in these fields continue to be in demand as organizations and economies rely upon the
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efficiency and effectiveness of computer based systems. Courses in the programs offered, seek to provide students with current skills for their first
career position, with conceptual preparation to sustain their vocation throughout their career.
At present, three graduate programmes are offered:
1. [Link] in Computer & Information Science
2. [Link] in Software Engineering.
3. [Link] in Computer Science with Specialization in Embedded Systems (Part - Time)
The programmes follow a choice based credit and semester system with progressive assessment towards grading in a 10 point scale. DCS is the
only department in CUSAT which offers two full time [Link] programmes, having due approval of the AICTE. Candidates with valid GATE
scores only are eligible for admission under the general category, while those with a minimum of three years experience in the computer and
systems related professions can seek admission under the sponsored category.
Aspirants for the part time programme need to have a minimum of one year experience in Industry / University / Institution recognized by
appropriate statutory bodies.
Research Programmes leading to PhD in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering as well as in Information Science, are also offered.
Started in the academic year 1984-85, DCS has been in the forefront in offering cutting edge courses, as well as in supporting the institution
CUSAT in its computer related activities. It was the seeding agent in establishing the Computer Centre in 1989, with support from the UGC and
the DRDO, and has been managing the Centre. Five batches of students of the [Link] in Computer Software had graduated from DCS, specifically
to serve the DRDO laboratories. The CUSAT Intranet was conceived and commissioned by DCS; it also manages the net, along with the Web-
server and the e- mail server. It has supported and enriched the MCA programme during the programme’s brief stint at DCS.
Grants amounting to a total of around Rs.10.0 crores received from several funding agencies were managed by DCS, based on projects it has
initiated. The agencies include the MHRD, the DRDO, the UGC, the AICTE, the DST and the Nuffic of the Royal Government of the
Netherlands. Two projects funded by the ISRO have been successfully implemented.
While the major focus of research is on Information Systems, the departmental research interests span the Computer Science spectrum, as well.
Recent publications cover topics in High Speed Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Information Security, Networked Embedded System,
Natural Language Processing, Software Engineering, VLSI, etc.

The research laboratories have been augmented / developed using the 2007 MHRD grant.
1. Human-Computer Interaction Laboratory (HCI Lab)
2. Embedded Systems Laboratory (ESL)
3. Mobile Computing Laboratory (MCL)
4. Software Engineering Laboratory (SEL)

The DCS library has a rich collection of technical literature with more than 5000 volumes and all the ACM journals. In addition to the web access
available in the library, it provides students with the opportunity to tap the latest information available, through a collection of technical journals,
magazines, books, research papers, seminar proceedings and project reports.
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AUXILIARY CENTRES
1. Inter University Centre for Development of Marine Bio-Technology
2. Centre for Excellence in Lasers and Opto-Electronic Sciences
3. Centre for National Technical Manpower Information System
4. Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive policy
5. International Centre for Economic Policy and Analysis
6. Centre for Adult Continuing Education and Extension
7. Inter University Centre for Nano Materials & Devices
8. Centre for Integrated Management of Coastal Zones
9. Ocean Science Technology on Marine Benthos
10. Centre for Information Resource Management
11. Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre
12. National Centre for Aquatic Animal Health
13. Inter University Centre for IPR Studies
14. Centre for Economic Policy Analysis
15. Centre for Alternate Energy Sources
16. Centre for Techno Strategic Studies
17. Centre for Science Communication
18. Centre for Advanced Materials
19. Centre for Population Studies
20. Centre for Science in Society
21. Centre for Monsoon Studies
22. Centre for Neuroscience
23. Women's Studies Centre
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RECOGNIZED RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

1. Integrated Fisheries Project, Kochi – 16

2. Model Engineering College, Kochi – 21
3. National Institute of Oceanography, Kochi – 18
4. Rubber Research Institute of India, Kottayam 686009
5. Cochin Base of Fishery Survey of India, Kochi 682005
6. Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi 682029
7. Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi, Thrissur 680653
8. Kerala Institute of Local Administration, Thrissur 680581
9. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi 682018
10. Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory, Kochi – 21
11. Marine Products Export Development Authority, Kochi – 16
12. Centre for Earth Science Studeis, Thiruvananthapuram 695031
13. Central Coir Research Institute, Coir Board, Alappuzha 688522
14. Space Physics Laboratory, VikramSarabhai Space Centre, Tvm – 695022
15. Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM), Calicut 673571
16. Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training Division, Kochi 682016
17. National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 695019
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RECOGNIZED INSTITUTIONS

1. College of Engineering, Munnar, Idukki 685 612

2. College of Engineering, Thalassery, Kannur 670 107
3. College of Engineering, Kottarakkara, Kollam 691 531
4. College of Engineering, Kidangoor, Kottayam 686 583
5. College of Engineering, Adoor, Pathanamthitta 691 523
6. College of Engineering, Karunagapally, Kollam 690 518
7. College of Engineering, Chengannoor, Alappuzha – 689 121
8. College of Engineering, Kallooppara, Pathanamthitta 689 603
9. Model Engineering College, BMC P.O., Thrikkakkara, Kochi-21
10. College of Engineering, Perumon, Perinad.P.O., Kollam 691 501
11. College of Engineering, Pallipuram, Cherthala, Allapuzha 688 541
12. College of Engineering, Poonjar, Thekkekkara.P.O., Kottayam 686 583
13. The Co-operative Medical College, H.M.T. Colony.P.O., Kochi 683 503
14. College of Engineering, Thrikkaripur, Cheemeni.P.O., Kasargod 671 313
15. Toc-H Institute of Science and Technology, Arakunnam.P.O., Kochi 682 313
16. K.V.M. College of Engineering and Information Technology, Alleppey 688 583
17. College of Engineering, GovT. ITI Campus, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram 695 101
18. CMC Nursing college, Campus of the Co-operative Medical College, Kochi 683 503
19. T.K.M. Institute of Technology, Karuvelil, Musaliar Hills, Ezhukone, Kollam 691 505
20. Co-operative Institute of Technology, Palayanada P.O., Vadakara, Kozhikode 673 530
21. Sarabhai Institute of Science and Technology, Vellanada, Thiruvananthapuram 695 543
22. Central Institute of Fisheries,Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET), Kochi 682 016
23. Conspi Academy of Management Studies, Plankalamukku, Thiruvananthapuram 695 109
24. Recognized Institutions under Southern Naval Command Head Quarters, Kochi (SNCHQ)
25. M.G. College of Engineering, Thrikkanamangalam, Thiruvallam, Thiruvananthapuram 695 027
26. ER & DCI Institute of Technology, [Link] 6520, Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram 695 033
27. Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala (IITM-K), ‘Nila’, Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram-695581
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ACADEMIC & STUDENTS SERVICES

UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

The Cochin University Library was established in 1977 as a central agency for meeting the information requirements of the academic community
of the University and for collection, organization and dissemination of information. The University Library is fully automated and is one of the
best scientific and technical libraries in the country. Being the information centre of the Technological University in the state, the library has built
up a balanced and rich collection on all branches of sciences and technology. At the same time books of general interest in various subject fields
are not neglected either.

CUSAT library has restructured its services to face the threat and boon that result from the rapid proliferation of electronic information resources.
Library LAN has been a part of Campus Wide Network, which has made it possible for the academic community of 30 departments to access
information from their location itself. As a part of the free/open source software movement in CUSAT, the University Library is migrated from
ADLIB library software into KOHA open source integrated library system. The bibliographic records of books, journals and theses in the Library
can now be accessed globally through WebOPAC ([Link]

The Library offers Loan service, Inter-Library Loan, Literature Search, Reference Search, Compilation of Bibliographies, Reprographic Service,
Reprint Service, Conference Alert Service, New Addition Alert Service, Patent Information and Consultancy Service.

CUSAT Library has campus wide IP enabled access to online journals under the UGC-INFONET DIGITAL Library Consortia and INDEST
Consortia. The UGC initiated UGC-INFONET project provides access to electronic journals and database over the internet executed by
INFLIBNET. Under this project electronic full text access is provided to scholarly literature of all major areas of learning like Science Direct,
ACS, IOP, Taylor & Francis, RSC, Wiley publications, Nature, Project Muse, Project Euclid, Web of Science...etc. Members can avail the service
of UGC-INFONET, JCCC portal (an e-journals gateway to Indian Universities & Colleges) which also provides ILL between various Universities
in India.

Under the INDEST consortia setup by the MHRD, online access is available to IEEE Digital library which provides full-text access to IEEE
publications published since 1988. In addition to this, CUSAT Library is also subscribing online databases like ACM, Crisil, SciFinder,
Manupatra, Emerald extra (Management & Library Science), Proquest databases, Proquest Dissertations and Theses database, CMIE Prowess-
database, JSTORE, ASCE journals ...etc.

The services and facilities provided by the library are published in the library website [Link] The links to the online journals
and databases subscribed are provided in the library e-journals portal.
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University library is a member of DELNET (Developing Library Network) providing access to DELNET databases of books, periodicals, theses
etc. available among the various member libraries. Members can avail inter library loan service and document delivery service from DELNET for
books and journal articles not available in the University Library.

The library also houses an Institutional Repository “Dyuthi”, supported by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, where the
research publications and Ph.D theses of the University is available online to the public. It also provides open access to institutional research
output by self-archiving it.

CENTRE FOR SCIENCE IN SOCIETY (C-SIS)

The Centre for Science in Society was established in 1991 under the UGC VIIIth plan Development Assistance with partial financial assistance
from Cochin Refineries Limited. It is instituted as endowment (BPCL Chair/Professor) in the University. The Centre conducts various
programmes about science with the view to popularize Science and Technology among children. Government of Kerala has approved C-SiS as a
Training Centre for High School science teachers under the prestigious “Sastraposini” Programme. During 2004-2005, Govt of India entrused C-
SiS to co-ordinate ‘Year of Scientific Awareness’ activities in Kerala.
In 2009, Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India has sanctioned a project entitled “Developing skills and expertise among
the participating youngsters to design and develop innovative science based toys, models and teaching aids”. This project is now ongoing.

Facilities available in C-SiS

1 Science Park
2 Science Pavilions (Physics & Biology), Exhibition halls.
3 “See & Believe” Labs
4 Maths Lab
5 Computer Lab.
6 Children’s Science Library
7 Hall of Scientists (Statues)
8 Work experience lab
9. Satellite Centre with uplink and downlink facilities

Ongoing Programmes for Childre n in C-SiS.

(a) One Day Attachme nt Programme (ODAP):

This is a programme which aims at acquainting children with various science principles and experimental set up, through interactive study
materials. The children will have a full day programme in C-SiS from 9.30 am. to 4.30 p.m., on any working day, as fixed on mutual
convenience. The children will have opportunity to participate in most of the following programmes on the day:-
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? Lecture-cum- Demonstration
? See & Believe- Laboratory
? Science Pavilion
? Science Park
? The Children’s Science Library
? The Multimedia Computer facility for learning.
? The Herbal Garden
? Maths Laboratory
b. Science Talent Development Programme (STDP): (Mids ummer Programme )
Science Talent Development Programme is an intensive programme meant for children with special aptitude for science. The Early Mid-Summer
Programme, (EM-STDP) will start from the first week of April and will continue till the end of May in two monthly modules. A Late-Mid
Summer Programme LM (STDP) suitable for Central Schools’ vacation period, starts in the 3rd week of May and will have two monthly modules.

SOPHISTICATED TEST AND INSTRUMENTATION CENTRE

(STIC) is an autonomous institution (estd. 1995) sponsored by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) of
the Government of Kerala and Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) with the following objectives:
(1) Undertake research and development activities in the field of instrumentation and related areas, which are of relevance to industries in the
state,
(2) Provide advanced instrument facilities for analysis, testing, measurement and calibration to users from industries, R&D establishments and
academic institutions,
(3) Design and develop trainer kits, demonstration sets and scientific instruments needed for Engineering/Science Colleges,
(4) Encourage taking up projects, which will motivate younger scientists for undertaking hardware generation in experimental research,
(5) Cooperate with professionals and academic staff in frontier areas of instrumentation,
6) Undertake training and services for personnel from industries, R&D establishments and academic institutions.
The Centre has developed essential facilities for test and calibration. National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
(NABL) has accorded accreditation to STIC in 1998 in the Electro technical area. The calibration laboratories of STIC are equipped with
necessary calibration and test instruments having traceability to national standards. A large number of industries in Kerala as well as nearby states
utilize these facilities. NABL Accreditation has been obtained for calibration in Thermal (2002) and Mechanical (2006) areas also. STIC has
acquired state of the art calibration facilities in Electro- Technical, Thermal and Mechanical areas.
Another important facility working in STIC is the Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Facility (SAIF) sponsored by DST, Govt. of India. SAIF
has been established with the installation of the following sophisticated analytical instruments:
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(1) FT-IR Spectrophotometer

(2) UV-Vis-NIR Spectrophotometer with DRA attachment
(3) GC-MS - Mass Spectrometer
(4) CHN Analyser
(5) Inductively Coupled Plasma – Atomic Emission Spectrometer (ICP- AES)
(6) X-Ray Powder Diffractometer with Low/High Temperature Attachment
(7) Thermal analysis system DSC
(8) Thermal Analysis System TG/DTA
(9) Digital Storage Oscilloscope, 500 MHz
(10) Logic State Analyser, 68 Channels.
(11) Scanning Electron Microscope with EDS attachment
(12) 400 MHz FT-NMR Spectrometer
(13) Mini Liquid Nitrogen Plant of capacity 15 litres
(14) Ultrapure Water Distillation unit

SAIF became operational in STIC in August 2004. The facilities in SAIF are extended to researchers from academic institutions, R&D
establishments and industries in the country.
Another facility working in STIC is the Incubation, Research & Development Laboratory (IRDL) for testing and re-furbishing of Electronic
products of small and medium scale industries. This is a unique facility set up to help entrepreneurs to design and test any new idea or product.
The IRDL is sponsored by Department of Industries and Commerce, Govt. of Kerala.
Product testing as per BIS specifications is another important area of activity of STIC. Facilities exist to test and certify products like electrical
cables, relays, batteries, UPS etc. A material testing facility is currently available in STIC. A plastics testing facility, supported by Department of
Industries, Govt. of Kerala, is being established now.
STIC regularly organizes short-term programmes, workshops, seminars and symposia on Quality Evaluation, Patent Awareness, ISO 9000/IEC
ISO/17025 Calibration Requirements, Entrepreneurship development, Equipment maintenance, Chemical analysis etc. for personnel from
industries, R&D establishments and academic institutions. STIC also undertakes research and development work in the area of instrumentation. A
few development projects on biomedical instrumentation has recently been completed.
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NATIONAL TECHNICAL MANPOWER INFORMATION SYSTEM (NTMIS)

The NTMIS was set up by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in 1984 to provide up–to-date and meaningful
manpower information on a continuing basis to enable the concerned authorities to anticipate areas of growth in the field of Science and
Technology and consequently plan for technical manpower development on a scientific basis.

The NTMIS comprises a lead Centre in the Institute of Applied Manpower Research, New Delhi and 20 Nodal Centers located at different parts of
the country. The Kerala Centre is functioning in Cochin University of Science and Technology from 1984 and is attached to School of
Engineering. This scheme is funded by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The AICTE is strengthening NTMIS with
adequate infrastructure making it an up-to-date and dynamic national data base. The NTMIS is becoming a unique, reliable and comprehensive
information system.

The main objective of NTMIS is to estimate the long term and short term requirement of technical manpower in the country and their supply on
the basis of the intake and outturn figures and to provide forecasts about the adequacy and shortage of manpower requirements in future years.

The data collection work of NTMIS mainly consists of (1) Graduate Follow up Survey - Collection of details of all candidates of Engineering,
Management, Hotel Management & Catering Technology and Pharmacy at diploma, degree and PG level in a prescribed format. (2) Institutional
Survey - Collection of details of facilities from diploma / degree level technical institutions in the prescribed format and (3) Establishment
survey – Data collection from different establishments regarding the details of engineering and technical manpower employed. This work is
done by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), Chennai. The annual reports and other publications of NTMIS provide vital data for
technical education planners, students, parents, institutions, industries and public.

DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH WELFARE

The Youth Welfare Department is a formal platform inspired with all talents and creativity to develop confidence, competence and compassion
among students. The Department will act as a driving force for the student community to epitomize their academic excellence through doing and
learning. The department can take care of various aspects of student welfare like students. counseling, training, NSS, NCC, government and non
government sponsored youth projects, housing, financial aid & scholarships, health care, games & sports, cultural activities etc.
Objectives
1. To create sense of values and social life among students of the University
2. To inculcate positive thinking for physical and mental health
3. To provide encouraging atmosphere to strengthen teaching- learning process, student-teacher
relationship, peer group relationship, etc.
4. To coordinate cultural programmes, youth activities and other programmes in the campus and
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affiliated institutes.
5. To coordinate the University policies and procedures relating to the students.
6. To take measures to promote welfare activities in the campus.
7. To conduct research in youth related issues.
Areas of Services
Campus Clubs
Student Advisory Systems / Counselling
Accommodation
University Union
NSS / NCC
Common Facilities
Extension / outreach activities
Cultural Activities and Recreation
Youth Research
Cultural Exchange
Placements
University Alumni Association

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The objective of the Department is to provide future generations with the opportunity to improve their physical and mental well-being through
programs of athletics, physical education and recreation.
Major Activities
1. To conduct University level Sports Meet
2. To represent University in various national and international tournaments
3. To provide training and special camp for students in athletics, sports and games.
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CENTRE FOR INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

The Center for Information Resource Management (CIRM) was established in 1998 with the help of the MHO-INFOCUS project of the
Netherlands Government. In 2006, CIRM has been established as an Independent Centre with full fledged Office.
The main objective of CIRM is to act as the nodal centre for all the information technology resources of the University. It involves design,
installation and maintenance of the IT infrastructure including the network, software resources and IT enabled services and facilities. CIRM also
provide the staff training, user support and consulting services to user departments and external clients on demand.
CUSAT is one of the few institutions of higher learning India that possess a state of the art, reliable and scaleable campus wide network which
support the information needs of the user community. All the departments in the main campus are interlinked with a fiber optic backbone. Also
the Lakeside Campus 15 Km away from the main campus is connected to the main network.
The campus network is seamlessly integrated to the internet through broad band connectivity available to the user community on 24x7 basis. The
internet connectivity in the Main as well as the Lake side Campus has been upgraded to 14 Mbps during the year 2009-10. With this new
connectivity the users in the main campus and lake side campus can experience much higher band width.
The domain name [Link] is registered with the National Centre for Software Technology (NCST) India. The portal [Link] serves as
the single window access point to all the information resources and IT enabled services of CUSAT which is managed by CIRM.
Services offered
Inte rnet
The web server is hosted in house and internet facility is extended to all CUSAT community on
24x7 basis.
Email
The mail server is hosted in house and email facility is extended to all teachers, staff, research
fellows and post graduate students of the campus.
E-Learning
There is support for E- learning to the CUSAT community through both the proprietary system of
Blackboard and the open source platform Moodle, both maintained by CIRM.
Voice Communication system
The voice communication system is installed with 600 lines both in the main and lakeside campuses.
Edusat
Edusat transmission is made available by CIRM providing the facility to view the programmes in the
Computer center as well as the Library. The same can also be made available for any department on
demand.
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Projects
Project guidance to students of different colleges is provided in the department in the field of Bio-
informatics and Computer Science.
Major Projects Undertaken
Online Counseling software for admissions to different courses of the University is developed by the
department under the open source platform. The software for Finance & Administration wing is
being developed.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE BUREAU

The University Employment Information & Guidance Bureau attached with Cochin University of Science and Technology came into existence on
10.01.1973. This is the joint venture of the University and the National Employment Service Department. The Chief of the Bureau is nominated
by the Vice Chancellor of the University and the Deputy Chief of the Bureau is an Employment Officer of the Department of National
Employment Service.

The objective of the Bureau is to provide career guidance (both individual & in groups) and is to disseminate occupational and vocational
information to the student community so as to enable them to qualify/seek the job they aspire. Conducting coaching classes of various
competitive examinations like UGC-CSIR JRF/NET, LDC, Bank P O, Junior Telecom Officers, etc is another important activities of the Bureau.
We planned to offer personality Development Courses. We provide career talks for schools and colleges regularly. We conduct Career Seminars
on career opportunities at different levels. Services offered by the Bureau are absolutely free of cost except coaching classes. For coaching
classes, a fee of Rs.3000/- is charged for a programme of about 15 days duration.

Bureau conducted 217 coaching classes so far. 6270 students attended the coaching class. In 2009-10, we have conducted 11 coaching classes for
UGC-CSIR JRF/NET, Bank Clerical Examination, Junior Telecom Officer and Personality Development Programme. 335 students participated in
these classes.

We have conducted the free coaching for UGC-CSIR JRF/NET to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Minority Community students with the
aid of UGC.

We have opened a help desk for study in [Link] of British Council also conducted a seminar on [Link] at the Bureau. The
Bureau brings out Vocational Guidance Information Bulletin regularly.

We plan to conduct Civil Service Examination coaching. We also plan to arrange coaching class to SC/ST, Minority students with the aid of UGC.
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CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND INCLUSIVE POLICY

The centre has, since the starting of its formal work in February 2009, engaged in building the required intellectual infrastructure for furthering
research in the broad agenda of social exclusion. Following the general approach to social exclusion research, the Center examines social
exclusion as both ‘a Process and a Status’. Developing on this scheme of examining social exclusion, the Center advocates in its research for
inclusive policy the ‘Process-Status-Process’ approach i.e. identify and examine the process that led to social exclusion, evaluate the present
status/magnitude of social exclusion and chart out processes to achieve the desired level of social inclusion. The center has identified as its core
‘research themes’ a) Digital Exclusion b) Housing and Basic Amenities Exclusion c) Socio cultural and Structural Determinants of Exclusion d)
Spatial Exclusion and e) Demographic dimensions of exclusion. The primary ‘contexts’ of the Center’s research will be a) Tribal Communities in
Kerala b) Resource Based Industries in Kerala c) Rural population in Kerala d) Workers in unorganised sectors in Kerala.

CENTRE FOR NEUROSCIENCE, DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

The Centre for Neuroscience after establishment conducted four National Symposia in Neuroscience, three international conferences on
Biotechnology and Neuroscience, Advances in Neuroscience and Neuroscience Updates, Nine World Brain Awareness programmes and
workshops in Neurobiology sponsored by National brain research centre, Government of India, two DST sponsored workshops for young
scientists on live cell imaging and gene expression studies using real time PCR, India, China, Korea, Japan NBNI workshop and ISN, APSN,
IBRO and SNCI school on Neurodegenerative diseases and 3rd Asia Pacific School of Neuroscience, the first in India, sponsored by International
Brain Research Organization in the past 10 years. The Director of the Centre has received Sir Shriram Memorial Oration award by National
Academy of Medical Sciences and Kamala B.K Anand Oration Award by All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi for his outstanding
contributions in neuroscience. Twenty six students completed their Ph.D. and a total value of 5.06 crores worth sponsored projects by DBT, DST,
ICMR, Government of India and KSCSTE, Government of Kerala has been awarded to the Centre for Neuroscience. Also, the Centre has to its
credit 109 publications in Neuroscience area.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND ACADEMIC ADMISSIONS (IRAA)

Tel :91-484-2577688
DIRECTOR [Link] :91-484-2862289
Fax :91-484-2577688
Tel :91-484-2862290
DEPUTY REGISTRAR Smt. CHRISTINA FRANCIS
:91-484-2577159
ENQUIRY : 91-484-2862255 / 56 / 57 / 58
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The Unit for International Relations and Academic Admissions (IRAA) leads CUSAT’s international outreach and academic admission activities.
It was carved out in 1996 with the specific purpose of promoting the cause of academic linkage with overseas institutions and ensuring total
quality management in admissions to its academic programmes. It plays a pivotal role in fostering international tie-ups and collaborative ventures
by promoting faculty / student exchanges and joint research ventures with a view to placing CUSAT on a high pedestal in the international arena of
academic excellence.
The Unit has also made its debut into new and varied areas of academic administration/management such as conduct of training
programmes/competitive examinations etc.

Who can apply for CAT

All academic admissions are based on the merit of the applicants as determined through an admission test conducted for the purpose subject to
satisfying other prescribed eligibility criteria. (See section on “Eligibility Criteria”). Foreign nationals are exempted from the above requirement
of writing the admission test (See section on “International Students”). Students who have passed the qualifying examination (prescribed under
‘Eligibility Criteria’) shall be eligible to apply for the CAT. All UGC specified Degrees, Diplomas etc. awarded by the UGC approved
statutory Universities are recognized by the University for admission to courses. However, distance education courses will be considered
as recognized only if they are further approved by the Distance Education Council, New Delhi, also. However, students who have passed all
the courses except those prescribed for the final year / semester of the qualifying degree / diploma / certificate may be considered for admission if
they have appeared or are appearing for all the examinations in the courses of the final year / semester of the qualifying degree / diploma /
certificate. (This provision is not applicable to the students appearing for compartmental / improvement examinations.) Such candidates have to
produce at the time of Group Discussion / Interview / Counselling, whichever is held earlier, the original mark lists of all relevant and previous,
(including the penultimate) examinations, the Transfer Certificate and a Certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended that they have
completed the programme of study and have appeared or are appearing for all the examinations in the courses of the final year / semester of the
qualifying degree / diploma / certificate and that their results are awaited, failing which they will not be permitted to attend the Group Discussion /
Interview / Counselling as the case may be. If such students admitted to a programme of study (except [Link]) in the University fail to attain the
prescribed eligibility for admission before the date of registration for the regular first semester examination of the programme to which they were
granted admission, they shall not be permitted to continue the programme and shall be summarily removed from the rolls of the University. These
concessions shall not be applicable to students who have failed in their qualifying examination or who have failed to acquire the required
percentage of marks and subsequently have appeared for supplementary / improvement examination(s). However,for admissions to all [Link].,
5 year Integrated [Link]. in Photonics, and 5 year B.B.A. LL.B (Hons.) programmes, the mark list obtained in the qualifying examination
has to be produced invariably at the time of admission. Those who fail to produce mark list shall not be considered for admission.
Admission to the [Link] programmes of the University for those, who pass the Plus Two or equivalent qualifying examination in subsequent
chances in the same year, shall be governed by the current rules prescribed in the matter by the Government of Kerala.
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ADMISSION PROCEDURE - Academic Admissions – 2011

A. ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OF THE UNIVERSITY

Academic programmes of CUSAT are open to all Indian / foreign nationals irrespective of caste, creed, race or sex, subject to their
satisfying the prescribed eligibility criteria / admission test requirements.
1. Unde r Graduate Programmes
Admission to seats for the various under graduate programmes offered at the School of Engineering, Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine
Engineering, Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad (including 10% NRI seats) and under graduate programmes offered in
the Department of Instrumentation, Ship Technology, Polymer Science and Rubber Technology and Centre of Excellence in Lasers &
Opto Electronic Sciences will be based on the “Common Admission Test” (CAT) of CUSAT, open to all Indian nationals with test centres
in all district headquarters in Kerala, and in selected centres outside Kerala.
2. Post Graduate Programmes and 5 year B.B.A. LL.B (Hons).
Admission to seats for the various post graduate programmes except [Link] and [Link] and 5 year B.B.A. LL.B (Hons) programme of
the University will be based on the Common Admission Test (CAT) of CUSAT, open to all Indian nationals, with test centres in all district
headquarters in Kerala.
3. Lateral Entry to III semester [Link] Programme
The University offers admission to the third semester of [Link]. Programmes in [Link]. in Civil Engg., Computer Science & Engg.,
Electrical & Electronics Engg., Electronics & Communication Engg., Information Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Mechanical
Engg., Polymer Science & Engineering and Safety & Fire Engg. conducted by the Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad;
School of Engineering, Trikkakara; Department of Instrumentation and Polymer Science & Rubber Technology, Trikkakara campus
through Lateral Entry Scheme.
Candidates with any three year Diploma in Engineering / Technology awarded by the Board of Technical Education recognised by the
Department of Technical Education, Government of Kerala, with not less than 60% marks, will be considered for admission to the [Link].
programme through Lateral Entry Scheme.
The maximum age prescribed is 25 years as on 1st July 2011.
Admissions will be based on the rank in an admission test, conducted for the purpose. Selected candidates will have to undergo remedial
courses as decided by the University. Details regarding age limit, eligibility criteria etc. will be published in the Notification. Test Centre
for Lateral Entry to [Link] Programmes (LET) will be only at Kochi.
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B. ADMISSION TESTS.
[Link] COMMON ADMISSION TEST (CAT)
Marks and Scoring
The CAT score will be calculated as per the formula, S = 3R - 1W, where S is the CAT score, R is the number of right answers and W is
the number of wrong answers.
Negative marks will be given for each wrong answer. In case of a tie, the existing University norms will be followed.

The Structure of CAT

The CAT comprises the following:
Subject of Tests Code
Test for [Link] and [Link] Photonics 101
LET 102
Aptitude Test for B.B.A LL.B. (Hons.) 201
Test for M.A. Hindi 301
Aptitude Test for MBA (F.T.) / (P.T.), MBA (I.B.) & M.B.A. (T.T.) 401
Aptitude Test for MCA 501
Biotechnology 601
Botany 602
Chemical Engineering 603
Chemistry 604
Electronic Science 606
Engineering Science 607
Fisheries 608
Geology 609
Law (for LL. M) 610
Life Sciences 611
Mathematics 612
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Physics 613
Statistics 614
Zoology 615
M.A. Applied Economics 616
Group Discussion and Intervie w
Applicants for B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M., M.B.A (Full-time) / M.B.A (Part-time), M.B.A (International Business), M.B.A.
(Travel & Touris m) & [Link]. Industrial Fis heries will be short-listed on the basis of their pe rformance at the CAT and will be
require d to attend Group Discussion and / or Intervie w.
CAT Rank Lists
Rank lists for B.B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.), LL.M., M.B.A (Full-time) / (Part-time), M.B.A (I.B.) M.B.A. (T.T.) & [Link]. Industrial
Fishe ries are prepared on the combined basis of the CAT score, performance at Group Discussion and / or Intervie w as indicated
below :
[Link].B.(Hons.), LL.M., M.B.A (F.T) / (P.T), M.B.A (I.B) & M.B.A. (T.T.)
CAT Score 70%
Group Discussion 15%
Interview 15%

Total 100
[Link]. Industrial Fisheries

CAT Score 85%

Interview 15%

Total 100

For all other programmes the marks secured at the Common Admission Test in the subject that qualifies the candidate for admission to the
programme alone will be considered for preparing the Rank list. However, in the case of programmes where multi-disciplinary Tests are
conducted, rank lists are drawn up on the basis of the Percentile Index determined by the formula, where n is the number of
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candidates appearing for the Test in a particular subject and p is the position according to the CAT score. The Percentile Indices are then
integrated to obtain the relative position of the candidate in the rank list for that particular programme.
Candidates, appearing for Test 101, Test for First Degree programmes in Engineering and Technology, should have scored a minimum of
ten marks in each of the papers (101-MA and 101-PC) to be eligible to figure in the respective rank list. This requirement of minimum
marks, however, will not be applicable for candidates coming under SC/ST communities.
i) Test for First Degree programmes in Engg. & Technology
The Test comprises two papers:
a.) Mathematics (Test 101-MA)
b.) Physics and Chemistry (Test 101-PC)
Each of these papers consists of 125 objective type questions (plus two level). Physics and Chemistry paper maintains a ratio of 3:2. All
candidates applying for any of the following first degree programmes in Engineering & Technology have to necessarily take both the
papers of the Test 101.
v 5-year Integrated [Link]. in Photonics
v B. Tech. course in Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engg., Electrical & Electronics
Engineering, Information Technology, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engg., Safety & Fire Engg.
v B. Tech. course in Instrumentation Technology
v B. Tech. Naval Architecture & Ship Building
v B. Tech. Polymer Science & Engineering

ii) Test for Lateral Entry to III Semester [Link] Programme

The Lateral Entry Test (LET) (Test 102) for admission to III Semester of the [Link] course comprises 200 objective type questions
designed to test the proficiency in English (20 questions), Mathematics (50 questions), Engineering Mechanics (40 questions), Engineering
Graphics (40 questions) and General Engineering (50 questions). The test shall be of 3 hours duration and the maximum marks will be
600.
iii) Aptitude Test for B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.)
The Test for B.B.A. LL.B.(Hons.) (Test 201) comprises 150 objective type questions designed to test the proficiency in General English
(50 questions) ability in reasoning and logical thinking (50 questions) proficiency in General Knowledge and Current affairs (25
questions) and in law related matters (25 questions). The maximum marks will be 450.
Applicants for B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) irrespective of whether or not they are applicants for any other programme, have to necessarily take
the Test 201.
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iv) Test for LL.M.

The Test for LL.M. (Test 610) comprises two parts:
Part I – Proficiency in English, Analytical & other abilities and General Knowledge
Part II – Proficiency in the related subjects.
v) Test for M.A. in Hindi
The Test for M.A. in Hindi (Test 301) comprises 150 objective type questions at a level answerable by candidates with Hindi as a second
language at degree level. It is open to all candidates, subject to their satisfying the respective eligibility criteria prescribed.
Applicants for M.A. in Hindi, irrespective of whether or not they are applicants for any other programme, have to necessarily take the Test
301.
vi) Aptitude Test for Manage ment Programme MBA (Full Time) / (Part Time), MBA
(International Business) & M.B.A. (Travel & Touris m)
The aptitude Test for MBA (F.T.) / (P.T.), MBA (International Business) & M.B.A. (Travel & Tourism) (Test 401) comprises 150
objective type questions designed to test proficiency in English Language, Tenth level mathematics, reasoning ability and general
awareness in the area of Business/ Economics/ Commerce. Applicants for any of the above programmes, irrespective of whether or not
they are applicants for any other programme, have to necessarily take the Test 401.
vii) Aptitude Test for MCA
The aptitude Test for MCA (Test 501) comprises 150 objective type questions designed to test the aptitude and capability of an applicant
for pursuing the M.C.A programme. About 50% of the questions will be from Mathematics covering areas of Engineering Mathematics /
[Link]. subsidiary level Mathematics while the remaining questions will be to test the ability of the candidate in logical reasoning based on
pictures, geometrical figures, patterns of words, Number Sequence, Set Theory, Logic decoding etc. Applicants for MCA, irrespective of
whether or not they are applicants for any other programme, have to necessarily take the Test 501.
viii) Tests for PG Programmes (Tests 601-615)
The Test for PG Programmes (Tests 601– 615) comprises 150 objective type questions designed to test the proficiency of the applicant at
the Graduate level in the subject of his / her choice. Applicants for PG programmes (other than M.A. Hindi) may choose and specify any
one of the
14 subjects (listed with Code Numbers 601 to 615) relevant to the programme for which the admission is sought. The table, Selection of
Test Subjects – CAT for PG Programmes, given at the last page of this book, is a quick reference chart of the subjects in which the CAT
for PG programmes is conducted and the programmes for which admission can be sought by taking the Test in a particular subject. This
subject could be either the main subject of the qualifying degree examination of the applicant or the subject nearest to the main subject,
provided it meets the eligibility criteria prescribed for the programmes chosen.
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ix)Test for M.A. Applied Economics (Test 616)

The Test for M.A. Applied Economics (Test 616) comprises 150 objective type questions designed to test the proficiency of the applicant
at the Graduate level in Economics. (50 % of the questions will be from Economics, 15% from Simple Mathematics, 15% from Statistics
and 20% General awareness.)
x) Test in Engineering Science (Test 607)
This is for testing the aptitude of an applicant for admission to the interdisciplinary programme [Link]. Environmental Technology (Stream
1).
xi) Test in Life Science (Test 611)
This is for testing the subject knowledge as well as aptitude of an applicant for admission to the interdisciplinary programmes of [Link].
Biotechnology and [Link]. Environmental Technology (Stream II). Questions will therefore be from areas in Life Science / Medical
Science / Agricultural Science which a graduate in any of the above branches of study should be able to answer.

(2). DEPARTMENT ADMISSION TEST (DAT)

Applicants for all Certificate / Diploma programmes, MA Translation (German/Russian), All M. Tech. / M. Phil. and Ph. D programmes
will be required to appear for the Departmental Admission Test conducted in the respective Department / School of CUSAT on dates to be
announced later and to be intimated individually to the applicants.
Procedures specific to M. Tech., [Link], and Ph. D programmes are outlined below.

(a). M. Tech. Programmes

Rank lists for M. Tech. programmes are prepared on the basis of the valid GATE Score. When the GATE Scores of two or more
candidates are equal, the marks scored at the qualifying examination are reckoned as the tie-breaker. Seats set apart for candidates
from different disciplines in interdisciplinary M. Tech. programmes will be allotted on the basis of their GATE Scores in the respective
disciplines.
Candidates without GATE Score will be considered only if sufficient number of applicants with valid GATE Score are not available.
Candidates, including sponsored ones, not possessing a valid GATE Score and seeking admission to [Link]. programmes where a
valid GATE Score is necessary, will have to appear for a Departmental Admission Test (DAT) to be conducted in Cochin by the
Department/ School concerned, unless otherwise specified.
Depending upon the combination of programmes an applicant chooses, he / she may have to appear for the CAT (and / or Group
Discussion/ Interview) and the DAT. Candidates are advised to read carefully the rules in this regard and appear for such examinations
that would make them eligible for the programmes they prefer to get admitted to. No representations for redressal of grievances caused
by acts of omission or non -observance of rules by the candidates in this regard will be entertained by the University.
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Exception: For admission to [Link] in Marine Bio-Technology, GATE score is not conside red. Selection of candidates is done
by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on behalf of Departme nt of Bio-Technology, Gove rnment of India through a National
Test along with all such examinations conducted by the JNU. For details visit JNU we bsite: [Link]. For details on
(NCAAH) please visit [Link]

(b). [Link]. Programmes

[Link] Programmes are offered by the following Schools/Departments of CUSAT. Candidates intending to apply for [Link] courses
are requested to contact the respective Departments/ Schools directly.

Sl. No Departments/Schools [Link] Programmes

1 Applied Chemistry Chemistry

2 Chemical Oceanography Marine Chemistry

3 Industrial Fisheries Fisheries Science

4 Mathematics Mathematics
5 Management Studies Commerce
6 Physics Physics
7 Applied Economics Applied Economics
8 Marine Biology, Micro Biology & Biochemistry Life Science
9 Hindi Hindi

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
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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.

(c). Ph. D Programmes

Candidates for Ph. D. programmes are advised to ascertain the areas of research and the availability of vacancies under their proposed
Supervising Guides in the University Departments / Schools or Recognized Institutions before obtaining the application Forms.
Candidates may note that the consent of Supervising Guide is a prerequisite for submitting the duly filled-up application form.
A candidate who wishes to pursue a programme of study and research leading to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy of the University
will be required to seek registration to the programme as a full- time / part-time research student in a University Department /
Recognized Institution under an appropriate Faculty. In the case of a Recognized Institution, part-time registration would be
granted only for permanent employees of that institution. Candidates who are working in research projects relevant to the research
topic that has been taken up by a Department or by a Recognized Institution and funded by internal or external agencies, will be
deemed to be full-time students if they are admitted to the Ph.D. programme. Candidates who are applying for registration, as part-
time students shall be considered for registration only where the Research Committee is convinced that effective supervision can be
ensured.
Eligibility for Admission to the Ph.D Programme
i. Candidates seeking registration to the Ph.D programme shall hold a Master’s Degree from a recognized University with 55% marks
in the qualifying examination, or a CGPA of 6.0 in the 10 point scale. A candidate belonging to SC/ST community is eligible for
concession upto 10% marks for admission provided that he/she has a pass in the qualifying examination.
ii. Candidates seeking registration shall have passed the Departmental Admission Test and ranked as per the norms laid down in the
regulation.
iii. Candidates who possess national/state research fellowship with valid scores, with committed financial assistance at the time of
seeking admission, in any of the national/state level eligibility tests conducted by the agencies or by industries so recognized by the
University for the purpose, are exempted from provision (ii) above.
iv. Teachers of Universities/Aided Colleges in Kerala/Teachers who are working in Quasi Government/Government Institutions
recognized by CUSAT and scientists in National Level Research Laboratories, who have put in five years of continuous service,
and foreign nationals who have been sponsored under a scholarship scheme by the Government of India for undergoing Ph.D.
programme in India, are exempted from provision (ii) above.

Admission
1) The Departmental Admission Test (DAT) shall have two parts.
a) Written test (b) Interview
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2) Candidates who have scored at least 50% marks in the written examination alone will be eligible to be ranked for admission. For Ph.D
Programmes Candidates belonging to SC/ST communities are entitled to a concession of 5% marks in the written examination of the
DAT.

3) The weightage for written test and interview for ranking will be as follows.
a. Marks obtained in the Master’s Degree Level 30%
b. Marks obtained in the written test 50%
c. Marks obtained in the interview 20%
Total 100

Interview for Admission

All candidates seeking admission to the PhD Programme who have passed the admission test with a minimum of 50% score, or who are
exempted from the admission test under clause 2(c) (iii) above, shall be required to present themselves for an interview with the Research
Committee or with a Sub Committee appointed by it. It shall also scrutinize the academic records of the candidate, the research proposal
made by him/her in the application, the long term plan of the academic work to be undertaken by the candidate and recommend remedial
courses to be taken by the candidate to complete the requirements of the course work.

C. RESERVATIONS
Reservations shall be as per the prevailing rules of the Government of Kerala and implemented by the University.

C.1. COMMUNAL RESERVATION

Rules for communal reservation framed by the Government of Kerala and implemented by the University from time to time will be
applicable to the various academic programmes. Only candidates from ‘Socially and Educationally Backward Communities’
(SEBC) eligible for Kerala State communal reservation will be considered for seats earmarked for such communities, provided that
the eligibility for such reservation shall be subject to satisfactory verification of relevant Community as well as Annual Family
Income certificates issued by competent revenue authorities as prescribed by the rules of the University in force.
All candidates appearing for the 'Test for First Degree Programmes in Engineering & Technology' (test 101) should
invariably send self attested copies of certificates in proof of all reservation claims shown in the on-line application form
along with the confirmation page to the Unive rsity, failing which such reservation claims will not be considered.
The percentage-wise reservation in force is given below:
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a) Non-Professional Programmes
SC/ST 20%
SEBC (Socially and Educationally 20%
Backward Communities)
Reservation for Economically Backward
Class among Forward Caste (BGN) 7.5%

Total 47.5%
b) Professional Programmes
SC 8%
ST 2%
SEBC (Socially and Educationally
Backward Communities)
Ezhava /Thiyya / Billava (ETB) 9%
Muslim (MSM) 8%
Other Backward Hindus (OBH) 5%
Latin Catholic other than Anglo-Indians
(LCC) 2%
Other Backward Xi’an 1%
Kudumbi 1%

Total 36%

“SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission, if they have minimum pass marks in the qualifying examination except for
Marine Engineering”. They must opt for payme nt category also and are not required to make any payme nts (except their
common fee payable) once they get admission under this category. They will have to produce original Community Certificate in
the prescribed format issued by the competent revenue authorities at the time of Group Discussion and / or Interview / Counseling /
Admission, whichever is held earlier as the case may be.
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Community Certificate and Annual family Income Certificate are to be issued by the Village Officer concerned for ‘SEBC’
candidates belonging to the state of Kerala and by the Tahsildar concerned for KSC/KST candidates belonging to State of
Kerala for claiming admission under respective “Reservation” category. Candidates belonging to states other than Ke rala
are not eligible for communal reservation.

C.2. SPECIAL RESERVATIONS

Besides communal reservation, specified numbers of seats are set apart under “Special Reservation” as detailed below. All
applicants under this quota have to appear for the Common Admission Test/ Departmental Admission Test, as the case may be,
unless otherwise specified.
I. Physically Challenged
Physically challenged persons with minimum of 40% disability as certified by the Medical Board stipulated under relevant rules of
Government of Kerala in the matter, are eligible for reservation. The certificate produced should be either in Malayalam or in
English. 3% seats are reserved for physically challenged candidates for all [Link] courses, except [Link] Marine Engineering,
Mechanical Engg. and Safety and Fire Engineering . One seat each for all other academic programmes except [Link] (Industrial
Fisheries) is reserved for physically challenged candidates. A certificate of disability in original from the District Medical Board
certifying the percentage of disability issued not earlier than 12 months prior to the date of counselling / GD / interview /
admission, whichever is earlier, has to be produced by the candidate. The percentage of disability shall not be an index for gaining
eligibility / admission. Admission shall be based on merit of the candidates.
II. Blind
Reservation for Blind candidates is applicable only for MA (Hindi) and LLM programmes. The certification requirement is same as
applicable to the Physically Challenged (detailed above).
III. Experienced Candidates
(a) M.B.A. (Part-time)
Fifty per cent of the seats of the M.B.A. (Part-time) programme are reserved for candidates having 3 years of supervisory /
executive experience after taking the degree. In the absence of sufficient number of eligible candidates from the aforesaid category,
the vacant seats will be treated as open to all candidates.
(b) [Link] programmes
Fifty per cent of the seats of the [Link]. programmes are reserved for University / College teachers having not less than three years
of teaching experience. Teacher candidates coming under FIP of the UGC or QIP of AICTE will be given preference.
IV. Sponsored Candidates
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Specified number of seats as detailed below are reserved for “Sponsored Candidates” with a maximum age limit of 45 years as on
1st September of the year of admission (except for [Link]. Electronic Science for which the maximum age limit is 30 years and for
all [Link] programmes, the maximum age limit is 40 years as on 1st August of the year of admission).
(a). M.C.A.
Two seats of the M.C.A. programme are reserved for candidates with a minimum of two years’ experience in the relevant field
sponsored by industry / teaching / research organizations of the Central / State Governments. Candidates for sponsored quota must
have a minimum experience of three years in the relevant field and must be sponsored by University or Industry / Teaching /
Research organizations of Centre / State Government /or by Private Engineering Colleges approved by AICTE. Maximum age of
sponsored candidates is fixed as 40 years as on 1st of August of the year of admission. Also, a special fee equivalent to the
contingent grant received for GATE qualified candidates will be levied on the sponsored candidates.
(b). [Link]. (Electronic Science)
Five seats of the [Link]. (Electronic Science) programme are reserved for candidates from industry / teaching / research
organizations of Central / State Governments. Sponsored candidates must have a minimum experience of three years in the field of
Electronics or related subjects and should not have completed 30 years of age as on 1st August of the year of the admission. A
sponsorship certificate must be produced by the candidate. One out of the five seats is reserved exclusively for candidates
sponsored by Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and they are exempted from Common Admission Test
(CAT), if they are otherwise qualified for admission to the programme.
(c). [Link]. (Environme ntal Technology)
Two seats of the [Link]. (Environmental Technology) programme are reserved for candidates with five years experience and
sponsored by industrial and research organizations.
(d). [Link]. (Industrial Fisheries)
Five seats of the [Link]. (Industrial Fisheries) programme are reserved for candidates sponsored by the Government of Kerala, of
which two are for officers of the Department of Fisheries and three are for candidates belonging to the fishermen community.
Candidates belonging to the fishermen community have to route a copy of their confirmation page of online registration
through the Director, Departme nt of Fisheries, Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram.
(e) [Link]. (Oceanography)
Two seats of the [Link]. Oceanography programme are reserved for Candidates from open Sponsored category.
(f). [Link]. (Polyme r Technology)
Two seats of the [Link]. (Polymer Technology) programme are reserved for candidates sponsored by University/
Industry/Teaching or Research Organizations of Central/State Government or by Private Engineering Colleges approved by
AICTE. The candidate should have a minimum experience of three years in the relevant field.
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(g). [Link]. (Atmospheric Science)

Two seats of the [Link]. (Atmospheric Science) programme are reserved for candidates sponsored by user departments such as
Indian Meteorological Department, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, National Institute of Oceanography, Department of
Ocean Development, National Physical Laboratories and Departments of Universities.
(h). [Link]. (Computer Aided Structural Analysis & Design)
Four seats of the [Link]. (Computer Aided Structural Analysis and Design) programme are reserved for Naval Architects and
three seats for candidates sponsored by shipbuilding / offshore industries / organizations. Admission to unfilled seats, if any, will
be decided in the following order of preference: (i) Sponsored; (ii) Naval Architects; and (iii) Civil / Mechanical [Link]. degree
holders.
(i). [Link]. (Compute r & Information Science / [Link]. Software Engineering)
Five seats each of the [Link]. (Computer & Information Science) and [Link]. (Software Engineering) programmes are reserved
respectively for candidates sponsored by the Director of Technical Education and research organizations of the Central / State
Governments or Computer Industry. The sponsored candidates must have been in employment with their sponsor for at least three
years, working in an area related to computers at the time of submitting the application. Applicants under the sponsored category
are not required to have a GATE Score.
One of the five seats in [Link]. Software Engineering is reserved exclusively for a candidate sponsored by the DRDO and this
candidate is exempted from DAT, provided he/she is otherwise qualified for admission.
(j). [Link]. (Electronics)
Five seats of [Link]. (Electronics) are reserved for candidates sponsored by industry / teaching / research organizations of Central
/ State Governments. The sponsored candidates must have a minimum experience of 3 years in the relevant field. Maximum age is
fixed as 40 years as on 1st of August of the year of admission. One of the five seats is reserved exclusively for a candidate
sponsored by the DRDO and this candidate is exempted from DAT, provided he/she is otherwise qualified for admission.
(k). [Link]. (Engineering Statistics) (No admission during 2011)
Two seats of M. Tech. (Engineering Statistics) are reserved for candidates sponsored by R&D institutions of the Central / State
Governments or Industrial establishments in the public / private sector or recognized Universities in India or the Department of
Technical Education of the State.
(l). [Link]. (Industrial Catalysis)
Five seats of M. Tech. (Industrial Catalysis) are reserved for candidates sponsored by Industries.
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(m). [Link]. (Ocean Technology)

Two seats of [Link]. (Ocean Technology) are reserved for candidates sponsored by R & D institutions of the Central / State
Governments, industrial establishments in the Private / Public Sectors, recognized Universities in India or the Department of
Technical Education of the State Government.
(n). [Link]. (Opto Electronics and Laser Technology)
Two seats of the [Link]. (Opto- Electronics and Laser Technology) programme are reserved for candidates sponsored by industry
or teaching / research organizations of Central / State Governments.
(o). [Link]. (Marine Bio-Technology)
Entrance examination will be conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) under the combined entrance examination. For
more information visit JNU Website: [Link] and [Link]

V. Army Quota
M.B.A. (Full-time)
One seat of M.B.A. (Full-time) programme is reserved for Army officers recommended by the Army Head Quarters.

VI. Sports Quota

Reservation under Sports Quota is available for the following programmes :
i) “Payment Category” of the [Link]. Programmes offered by the SOE and CUCEK, and the Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine
Engineering.
ii) [Link]. Naval Architecture & Ship Building and Instrumentation Technology
iii) P.G. programmes where the sanctioned intake is 30 or more
iv) M.C.A “Cost-sharing” programmes at Thrikkakkara and Pulincunnoo campus
The candidate should forward a confirmation page of online registration to the University and a photocopy of the same along with
attested photocopies of sports merit certificates (highest achievements in each event) to the Secretary, Kerala Sports Council,
Thiruvananthapuram - 695001. The Sports Council will allot marks to the candidates according to their proficiency in sports.
The maximum mark for proficiency is 500.
The minimum achievement required for consideration: Representing the Educational District / Sports School / Sports Hostels in the
Kerala State Schools Championship and winning third place.
The Sports Council shall forward the list to CUSAT.
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The marks awarded to the candidates for proficiency in sports by the Kerala Sports Council will be added to the marks obtained by
the respective candidates in the concerned Common Admission Test (provided they are ranked in the Common Admission Test).
The merit list for each course would be prepared on the basis of inter-se merit of the candidate computed as above.
At the time of preparation of the rank list under sports quota, if there is any tie in the total marks, it will be resolved by the same
principle of resolution of tie for the preparation of CAT Rank list.
The seats under sports quota will be filled up according to the rank from inter-se Merit List prepared for Sports. The sports quota
rank list will not be considered for filling up other categories of seats such as general merit.
Candidates who claim reservation under Sports Quota should produce, at the time of counselling a certificate of eligibility for
selection under this quota issued by the Kerala Sports Council, as per the guidelines published by them.
The achievements in two financial years (1st April to 31st March) previous to the year of selection shall alone be considered.
However, in the case of competitions which are not organized annually the immediately previous competitions shall be deemed as
held in the previous two financial years for the purpose of this selection.

VII. Anglo – Indian / Jew

In accordance with the relevant rules of the Government of Kerala, a combined quota of one seat is available for candidates
belonging to Jewish and Anglo-Indian communities for admission to [Link] Engineering Programmes. The seat will be rotated
between Jew and Anglo-Indian communities in alternate years. If no candidate of either of this community is available, the seat will
be filled up under open merit quota.

VIII. Children of CUSAT Staff

The reservation for children of CUSAT staff is only for B.B.A., LL.B (Hons.) and in payment category of [Link] Engineering
programmes in SOE and CUCEK. SC/ST candidates who secure admission in this category are not eligible for any fee concession /
refund as this is a privileged category seat. This reservation is granted only for the children of permanent employees of CUSAT.

IX. Children of Ex-Service men

The reservation under this category is only for children of Ex-servicemen for one PG programme other than [Link]./[Link]./PG
Diploma /Certificate programmes every year and this seat will be distributed among the teaching Departments in the alphabetical
order of the name of the Department. In the current academic year, this seat is reserved for admission to [Link] Industrial Fisheries
course offered at School of Industrial Fisheries, CUSAT.
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X. Naval Candidates
Twelve seats for B. Tech (Naval Architecture and Ship Building) are reserved for Naval Candidates sponsored by Indian Navy.

XI. Foreign Students

Seats reserved for foreign students are indicated in the table below:

Department / Programme Number of Seats

DEPARTMENT OF HINDI

a. M.A. Hindi 3 seats

b. [Link] 1 seat
c. P.G. Diploma in Translation and Functional Hindi 3 seats

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY

a. [Link] Physical Oceanography 2 seats for the first 4 years

and 1 seat in the 5th year
b. [Link] Ocean Technology 1 seat for the first 4 years
and 2 seats in the 5 th year

DEPARTMENT OF POLYMER SCIENCE AND RUBBER TECHNOLOGY

a. [Link] 2 seats
b. [Link] (Polymer Technology) 1 seat

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS

a. [Link] Statistics 2 seats

b. [Link] (Engineering Statistics) No ad mission during 2011 1 seat

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED CHEMISTRY

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a. [Link] (Applied Chemistry) 1 seat

b. [Link] (Industrial Catalysis) 1 seat
c. [Link] 1 seat

DEPARTMENT OF ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES

a. [Link] Meteorology 1 seat

b. [Link] (Atmospheric Sciences) 1 seat

DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED ECONOMICS

a. M.A. Applied Economics 5 seats

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

a. [Link]. 5 seats
b. [Link]. (Mathematics) 2 seats

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

a. M.C.A. 2 seats

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

a. M.B.A. (Full Time) 5 seats

SCHOOL OF INDUSTRIAL FISHERIES

a. [Link]. 3 seats

DEPARTMENT OF SHIP TECHNOLOGY

a. [Link] 2 seats

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

a. [Link] Computer and Information Science 2 seats

b. [Link] Software Engineering 2 seats
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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

a. [Link] in Civil Engineering 2 seats

b. [Link] in Computer Science 2 seats
c. [Link] in Electronics and Communication 2 seats
d. [Link] in Information Technology 2 seats
e. [Link] in Mechanical Engineering 2 seats
f. [Link] in Safety and Fire Engineering 5 seats

Foreign Students are exempted from the Common Admission Test.

XII. Non-Resident Indians / PIO

Any applicant is eligible for consideration under this quota subject to the rules of the University in force. (Sponsorship Certificates
/ Relationship Certificates are not required for applying under NRI quota). Person of Indian Origin, living abroad, who have foreign
passports and are holders of PIO cards of the Government of India are also eligible to admit their children against the seats reserved
for children of Non Resident Indians.
Candidates applying under this quota are required to remit Rs. 5000/- as prescribed in the Notification. All applicants under the
N.R.I. quota will have to appear for Common Admission Test conducted by CUSAT.

XIII. Kashmiri Migrants

One seat is reserved for the children of Kashmiri Migrants in the Professional courses (except [Link], Ph.D and
Diploma/Certificate programmes) and each year the courses will be rotated in the alphabetical order of the names of the
Departments where the courses are conducted. This year reservation will be in [Link] Hydrochemistry offered in the Department of
Chemical Oceanography, CUSAT. The candidates will have to qualify in the CAT and fulfill all eligibility criteria.

XIV. Fishermen Community

The students hailing from the families of all registered fishermen pursuing their studies in CUSAT are eligible for the benefit of fees
and other educational concessions as applicable to the students of SC/ST/OEC communities, through Fisheries Department, except
availability of the seat, subject to satisfactory verification (at the time of Group Discussion and/or Interview/Counselling /
Admission, whichever is held earlier) of certificates issued by competent authorities clearly indicating that the candidate is a
member of Fishermen Community.
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All the aforesaid information is general in nature and all reservation will be subject to rules of the University in force at the
time of admission. Communal/Special Reservation will be subject to satisfactory ve rification of duly required Certificates
(in originals) produced at the time of Group Discussion /Inte rvie w/Counselling / Admission, whichever is held earlie r, as
directed by the University and will be governed by the rules of the University in force and as ame nded from time to time.

D. FEE CONCESSION FOR OEC

Candidates belonging to Other Eligible Communities (OEC) will be eligible for educational concessions applicable to SC / ST candidates,
subject to satisfactory verification (at the time of Group Discussions and/or Interview/Counselling / Admission, whichever is held earlier)
of certificates issued by competent revenue authorities clearly indicating that the candidate is a member of OEC.

E. FEE CONCESSION UNDER KPCR

Fee concession under KPCR cannot be claimed as a matter of right and will be available only for programmes recognized specifically
by the Government of Kerala for the purpose. Candidates will acquire eligibility for fee concession under KPCR only if the annual
family income of their parent(s) / guardian conforms to the limits prescribed.
Candidates, belonging to the State of Kerala and eligible for such concessions, as per rules, are required to pay the full fees at the time
of admission and for subsequent semesters / years; however, the fees collected will be refunded to the candidates to the extent
reimbursed by the Government, as and when necessary grants are received.

[Link] FAMILY INCOME LIMIT

Applicants seeking admission under communal reservation quota earmarked for SEBC candidates and/or fee concession under KPCR
will acquire eligibility to be considered under the quota/ for fee concession only if the annual family income of their parent / guardian
conforms to the limits as prescribed by the University.
For Non- Professional programmes, the prescribed maximum limit for gaining eligibility fo r ad miss io n und er co mmuna l reser va tio n
quota except for SC/ST is Rs. 2,50,000/- and for Professional programmes, the prescribed ma ximum limit for ga ining e ligib ility is
Rs. 4,50,000/-
(* Limits prescribed as per University Rules at the time of admission will be applicable. Candidates intending to claim admission under
reservation quota are required to submit along with application self attested copy of annual family income certificate for the financial year
2009-10, obtained as per rules, currently in force.)
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G. HOSTEL FACILITIES
Limited hostel accommodation is available for Undergraduate/ Postgraduate / Research students. Altogether, they can accommodate
around 600 male and 700 female students.
Main Campus
Sanathana, Siberia, Sarovar and Post metric hostel for boys Men’s Hostels
Aiswarya, Athulya , Anaswara and Post metric hostel for girls Ladies’ Hostels
OBC Post Metric Hostel for Girls Ladies' Hostel

Lakeside Campus
CUMS Men’s Hostel

Application forms for admission to University Hostels are available online at the University website
[Link] Printout of the completely filled in application form is to be submitted to the respective Dept.
office. Head of Dept. will forward all the applications together to the hostel office after verification and giving priority number based on
the distance of home town from the University.
Admission to hostels is not the right of any student. The Syndicate reserves the right to open or close any or all of the hostels, or parts
thereof or deny admission to or expel any student , or shift a student from one hostel to another - all without assigning any reason.
Admission to the Hostel is open to full- time regular students admitted to a programme of study of not less than two semesters. Priority is
given to SC/ST, physically challenged, foreign and to those students whose normal place of residence is more than 15 kms away from the
campus. Separate accommodation is arranged for students under international collaboration.
Full-time research students and fellows working in sponsored research schemes in the University shall only be considered if seats are
available. No Ph.D student will be allowed to stay in hostels for a total of more than 3 years in his/her academic career in the University.
Full- time students under the ‘Faculty Improvement Programme’ drawing regular salary from their parent institutions are not eligible for
hostel accommodation.
Accommodation in the hostels is limited to the duration of the programmes to which a student is admitted and he/she is required to vacate
the hostel within seven days of his/her taking the last written/practical/viva-voce examination of the programme. No one is eligible for
accommodation in the hostel for taking supplementary examinations.
A student admitted to an [Link] programme will not be allowed accommodation beyond a period of 12 months from the date of admission
to the hostel. During vacation the hostels will remain closed. All students shall remove their personal belongings and vacate the hostels
during vacation. Payment of dues to hostels shall be made in the department/schools concerned. Detailed rules/fees etc. relating to
admission to hostels will be supplied to students at the time of their admission to the hostel.
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H. CAMPUS DISCIPLINE

The University provides the best education possible to enable the students to get the most from all aspects of life at the University. In this
context, however, it is important that the students realize the symbiotic nature of this relationship and accept the responsibility inherent in
this joint venture.
Ragging, use of drugs, drug trafficking, eve-teasing, physical assault / violence of any sort, etc. are criminal offences and are strictly
forbidden. Persons found indulging in such activities will be subjected to strict disciplinary action including expulsion from the University,
besides other measures under the law of the land. "The Cochin University Students (Conduct and Disciplinary) Code-2005" will be
applicable to all students of the University and all its recognized institutions as per order No. Ac.A1/Disciplinary Actions/2004 Dated 18-
07-05.
The students who indulge in ragging will be strictly dealt with. If any incident of ragging comes to the notice of the authorities, the
student concerned (accused of indulged in ragging) will be given liberty to explain and if his /her explanation is not found
satisfactory, he/she will be expelled from the institution.
The Syndicate of the University at its 480th meeting held on 18.12.2004 decided to evolve a code of conduct for the students studying in
the University and to implement the Judgment of the Hon’ble High Court in [Link].435/2003.
Responsibilities of the students.
It shall be the responsibility of the students:
(i) To read, become familiar with and adhere to this Code and any amendment brought to this Code.
(ii) To foster and maintain a vibrant academic, intellectual, cultural and social atmosphere which is consistent with the objectives of the
University.
(iii)To report any violation of this Code to the functionaries under this Code.
(iv) To access all educational opportunities and benefits available at the University and make good use of them to prosper academically
and develop scientific temper.
(v) To respect the laws of the country, human rights and to conduct in a responsible and dignified manner at all times.
(vi) To respect the cultural and societal values nurtured and followed by people in the State.
Disciplinary Sanctions
Any student/students exhibiting prohibited behaviour mentioned in Section (6) of the Code shall depending upon the gravity of the
misconduct or depending on its recurrence be subjected to disciplinary sanctions, as per the Code.
Unde rtaking by the students
The students joining any academic programme of the University will have to give an undertaking to the effect that he/she will fully comply
with the provisions envisaged in this Code in letter and spirit.
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A Committee constituted in accordance with UGC guidelines on prevention of sexual harassment to women at the work place maintains
vigil to prevent / combat the perpetration of any such attempts.

I. PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION

Aims and Objectives
To foster and promote cordial relationship among the parents, teachers and students of the college/school/department.
To help guide and participate in various developmental activities of the college/school/departments.
To render all possible assistance for smooth working of the college/department/school and for maintaining good discipline in the campus.
To institute scholarships/awards for deserving students of the college/school/departments.
To provide and ensure essential amenities to the students of the college/school/department.

J. HOW TO REACH CUSAT

Kochi (erstwhile Cochin) is well connected by air, rail, road and sea.
By Air
The Cochin International Airport located at Nedumbassery is about 20 km and a mere 20 minutes drive from the Main Campus of
CUSAT.
By Rail
The Railway Station at Alwaye (Aluva) is 10 kms north of the Main Campus and has the convenience of an adjacent Bus Station,
from where very frequent (red - coloured) City Buses bound for Ernakulam and beyond will take you in 15 minutes to South
Kalamassery. Auto-rickshaws are available at the South Kalamassery bus stop for transport to the Main Campus, 1 km away.
Alternatively, one may alight at Ernakulam Town (North) or Ernakulam Junction (South) Railway Stations, both of which are on
the southern side of the Main Campus. However, note that all trains will not stop at both the stations. Buses bound for Alwaye are
available from nearby bus stops for travel to South Kalamassery (13 kms).
The Lakeside Campus is only 2 km from the Ernakulam Junction (South) Railway Station.
By Road
All long distance KSRTC and inter-state buses plying along National Highway 47 have a ‘Request Bus Stop’ at Cochin University
Junction. If travelling by City Buses, the Bus stop nearest to the Main Campus is South Kalamassery.
If travelling from the south, you may alight at Pallimukku Bus Stop and then take a City Bus to South Kalamassery.
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By Sea
The Cochin Port is situated on Willingdon Island, which faces the City (Lakeside) Campus and is just across the adjoining back
waters.

K. INTERNATIONAL (FOREIGN) STUDENTS

How to Apply
International students are exempted from the requirement of admission tests for the academic programmes of the University. They can
apply either on self- financing or through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) attached to the Ministry of Human Resources
Development of the Government of India. The ICCR offers a number of scholarships to enable International students to pursue higher
studies in Universities and other recognized institutions of higher learning in India. Details regarding the various ICCR Scholarships can
be had from :
The Programme Director The Regional Officer
Indian Council for Cultural Relations Indian Council for Cultural Relations
Azad Bhavan, Indraprastha Estate, TC 16/131, Rohini
New Delhi - 110 002 Easwara Vilasam Road,
Tel. : 91-011-23379309 / 23379310 Thiruvananthapuram – 695014.
Fax : 91-011-23378639 / 23378647 / 23370732 / Tel. :0471 – 2326712 / 2320825
23378783 Fax :0471 – 2332479
E- mail : iccr@[Link] E- mail :iccrtvm@[Link]
Website:[Link] Website:[Link]

The international students are required to submit the application through online for the academic programmes of the University on payment
of US$ 100 by way of Demand Draft/Pay order/ any other instrument(which does not involve collection charges on the part of the University)
in favour of Registrar, CUSAT. Applicants who have successfully registered online with CUSAT may forward an advance copy of the
confirmation page along with the payment and the following documents to the Director, IRAA, Cochin University of Science and
Technology, Kochi-682022, Kerala, India. The original confirmation page along with copies of certificates mentioned below s hall be
routed through the Embassy of India in the respective country.

v Curriculum vitae.
v Copies of mark lists / transcripts of all examinations undergone.
v Two copies of recent passport size photographs.
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v Character certificate from the Head of the Institution last studied.

v Reference letters from two persons who have intimate knowledge of their academic capabilities.
v Copy of Passport.
The academic year of CUSAT comme nces in July.

Eligibility Criteria

Programme Eligibility Criteria for Admission Duration Nature of Professi Intake

Name Programme onal/
Non-
Professi
onal
Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad Faculty of Engineering
Ph:0477-2707500
B. Tech. 60
Computer
Sci. &Engg.
B. Tech. 60
Electrical
Pass in the Plus Two Examination of
and
the State of Kerala with Mathematics,
Electronics
Physics and Chemistry as optional
Engg.
subjects or any other examination Full- Time
B. Tech. 60
accepted as equivalent thereto 8 Sem. (Self- Prof.
Electronics
securing a minimum of 50% marks in financing)
&Comm.
Mathematics and 50% marks in
Engg.
Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
[Link]. put together. 60
Information
Tech
[Link]. 60
Mechanical
Engg.
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School of Engineering, Trikkakara Faculty of Engineering Ph:0484-2556187

B. Tech. 90
Civil Engg.
B. Tech. 90
Computer
Sci. &
Engg.
B. Tech. 60
Electrical &
Electronics Pass in the Plus Two Examination of
Engg. the State of Kerala with
B. Tech. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry 90
Electronics as optional subjects or any other
& examination accepted as equivalent
Communica thereto securing a minimum of 50%
8 Sem. Full- Time
tion Engg. marks in Mathematics and 50% Prof.
(Self-
B. Tech. marks in Mathematics, Physics and financing) 90
Information Chemistry put together.
Tech.
B. Tech. 90
Mechanical
Engg
B. Tech. 30
Safety &
Fire Engg.
Note:
For all Under Graduate Programmes (except Marine Engineering) the minimum eligibility for SEBC
candidates (belonging to Kerala State) for admission to B. Tech is 45% for Mathematics and 45%
for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together in the qualifying examination. Of the total
seats for [Link]. (Self- financing) 50% are free seats, 40% payment and 10% are NRI payment seats.
The free seats are reserved only for Keralite students. For [Link] in Naval Architecture and Ship
Building, Instrumentation, Polymer Science Engineering, 10% of the seats are earmarked for
students on All India basis (All India quota) and the remaining seats for the Keralites. Candidates
under SEBC category, whose family income is more than Rs. 4,50,000/- are not eligible for
free/payment seats under the respective community quota. Seats reserved under sports quota will
come under payment seats of [Link] programmes. 50% concession in tuition fees will be granted to
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Physically Challenged candidates admitted against the seats reserved for Physically Challenged and
whose annual family income does not exceed Rs. 1.50 lakhs.

"SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission, if they have pass marks in the qualifying
examination except for [Link] Marine Engineering".
For all regular PG programmes including subsidised PG programmes like, M.C.A, M.B.A
(International Business), M.B.A. (Travel & Tourism) and 5 year Integrated [Link] in Photonics 10%
of seats are set apart for students on All India basis and the remaining for Keralites.
For P.G. programmes under self financing sector 50% of the seats are given for Keralites, 10% for
NRIs and the remaining 40% open to all.

A candidate will be conside red as a ‘Keralite’ for the limited purpose of eligibility for
admission, if
a. He/She or his/her father/mother was born in Kerala OR
b. He/She has been a resident of Kerala for a period of 5 years within a period of 12 years OR
c. He/She has undergone his/her school studies from standards VIII to XII in educational
institutions(s) in Kerala.
d. Children of All India Service (AIS) officers (Non Keralites) allotted to Kerala circle are
deemed to be “Keralites” (GO (Rt.) No. 822/08/[Link] dated 29/05/2008). But they will not
be eligible for Communal/Special Reservations.
Candidates claiming the Keralite status should invariably produce at the time of inte rvie w /
admission, any one of the following ce rtificates in original.
• The certificate of Birth / Residence of the candidate or his/her father or mother from the Village
Officer / Tahsildar or from a competent authority of local body,
or
• The ‘Certificate showing school studies in Kerala from Standards VIII to XII’ from the Head of
School where the candidate completed his / her study in Standard XII,
or
• Relevant page of the SSLC of the candidate’s father / mother showing the place of birth in Kerala
with corroborative evidence showing the relationship between the candidate and the parent,
or
• Relevant page of the passport of the candidate or either of parents issued by the Government of
India showing place of birth in Kerala with corroborative evidence showing the relationship between
the parent and candidate,
or
• Birth certificate of candidate or his / her, father / mother showing the place of birth in Kerala with
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corroborative evidence showing the relationship between the candidate and father / mother of whose
birth certificate is being produced
• For claiming Keralite-AIS (All India Service), certificate from competent authority should be
attached.

Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering Faculty of Engineering

Ph:0484-2576606
Pass in the Plus Two Examination of
the State of Kerala or any other
examinations accepted as equivalent
thereto with Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry and English as separate
subjects with a PCM average of not
less than 60% marks and minimum
[Link]. 50% for Mathematics. Should have
Marine passed English at 10th or 12th Full- time
Engineering Standards with 50% marks. 8 Sem. (Self- Prof. 30
(Residential (applicable to SC/ST candidates financing)
Programme) also)
Vocational/Diploma students are not
eligible to apply.
Maximum age limit prescribed is 25
years as on 1st September of the
year of admission. Eligibility for
admission is based on the directions
from the DG shipping.
[Link] programme in Marine Engineering is conducted with the approval of Directorate General of
Shipping, Government of India, as well as AICTE. This consists of 8 semesters with one semester
specifically for Afloat training which is done in ‘Ship- in-Campus’. Graduates from this course are
given with the document of CDC and INDoS number by the [Link], after which they can sail
on board Merchant Ships as Junior Engineer. As of now, 100% placement service is rendered.
For [Link]. Marine Engineering programme a physical & eye fitness certificate from a
medical office r approved by the DG Shipping should be produced at the time of admission.
(The list of medical office rs and agency are available in website [Link] .) This
programme is distinct from other [Link] programmes in which students are governed by separate
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rules regarding uniforms, hostel facilities, curricular and extra-curricular activities, training,
discipline, attendance requirement besides a special fee structure. However, candidates are
advised to ensure themselves that they are medically fit in all aspects before submitting their
options.

School of Engineering, Trikkakara Faculty of Engineering Ph:0484-2556187

M. Tech a) Should have passed [Link]/[Link] Part-time
Civil Engg. Degree Examination in the 6 Sem. (Cost Prof. 15
Engineering respective branch with a minimum sharing)
M. Tech of 50% marks. Part-time
Chemical b) Candidates who have passed 6 Sem. (Cost Prof. 15
Engineering sections A and B examinations in Sharing)
[Link] respective/allied branches conducted
Electrical by Institution of Engineer’s (India),
Engineering Institution of Electronics and Part-time
with Telecommunication Engineers and 6 Sem. (Cost Prof. 13
specializatio Indian Institute of Chemical Sharing)
n in Power Engineers are also eligible for
Electronics admission if they have an
Engineering Diploma or a basic
degree in Science.
c) Should have a minimum of 2
years experience in the concerned
field after acquiring qualifying
degree. This may be relaxed if
M. Tech sufficient number of candidates with Part-time
Mechanical 6 Sem. (Cost Prof. 15
the minimum prescribed experience
Engineering is not available. Sharing)
d) Open seats will be allotted on
the basis of the score in
Departmental Admission Test,
marks obtained in the qualifying
examination and experience.
Ph. D
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School of Environmental Studies Faculty of Environmental Studies Ph:0484-2577311

M. Sc. Environmental Tech.

Graduate in Chemistry with Physics

and Mathematics as subsidiaries or
Stream 1.
graduate in Engg. (Civil/Public 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 6
Env. Engg.
Health /Environmental or Chemical)
with 55% marks.
Graduate in Life Sciences/
Stream 2.
Environmental Sciences/ Zoology/ 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 6
Env.
Botany/ Microbiology with 55%
Biotech
marks.
[Link]/BE in Chemical Engg., Bio-
Chemical Engg., Industrial
Biotechnology, Leather
[Link] Biotechnology, Chemistry/
Biotechnology, Biomedical Engg.,
Marine
[Link], Chemical Technology.
Biotechnolo
Or
gy
MSc. in Biotechnology, Marine
(offered at
Biotechnology, Life Sciences,
National
Botany/Zoology/Biochemistry,
Centre for
Microbiology/Genetics,
Aquatic
Biophysics, Microbial Genetics and 4 Sem Regular-Day Prof. 6
Animal
Bioinformatics, Marine
Health)
(sponsored Biology/Aquatic Biology and
Fisheries/Environmental
by
Biotechnology/Mari culture with
Department
60% marks
of Bio-
Or
Technology,
Government equivalent CGPA
from any recognized Indian or
of India)
foreign University
(The selected candidates will be
receiving a monthly stipend of
Rs.8000/-)
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For admission to [Link] in Marine Bio-Technology, GATE score is not conside red. Selection
of candidates is done by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on behalf of Department of Bio-
Technology, Gove rnme nt of India through a National Test along with all such examinations
conducted by the JNU. For details visit JNU website: [Link]. For details on (NCAAH)
please visit [Link]
Ph. D

Department of Culture and Heritage Faculty of Humanities Ph:0484-2575180

Certificate
programmes
Pass in Plus Two or equivalent or
in French / ITI certificate. Previous knowledge Non-
1 year Part-Time Prof. 25
German
of the language is not essential.
/Japanese/
Russian
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
P.G.
or any other examination recognized Non-
Diploma in
as equivalent there to with English 1 year Part-Time 25
Communica Prof.
as one of the subjects of study from
tive English
a University
Diploma
Programmes
Pass in Plus Two or equivalent and
in French / Non-
Certificate level knowledge in the 1 year Part-Time 10
German Prof.
language concerned.
/Japanese/
Russian
Integrated
Diploma in
Pass in Plus Two or equivalent.
French/ Non-
Previous knowledge in the language 1 year Part-Time 20
German / Prof.
concerned is not essential.
Japanese/
Russian
Integrated Pass in Plus Two or equivalent.
Non-
Diploma in Previous knowledge of the language 1 Year Part-Time 25
Prof.
Italian concerned is not essential
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M. A.
Bachelor’s degree of any University
Translation
recognized by CUSAT and diploma Regular Full- Non-
in 4 sem. 5
level knowledge in the language time Prof.
German/Rus
concerned.
sian
Ph. D.

Department of Hindi Faculty of Humanities Ph:0484-2575954

M. A.
Hindi B.A./[Link] with Hindi as a
Non-
Language subject of study with at least 45% 4 Sem. Regular-Day 28
Prof.
and marks in Hindi.
Literature
M. Phil. Master’s Degree in Hindi with at Non-
2 Sem. Regular-Day 10
Hindi least 55% marks. Prof.
P. G.
Diploma in
Translation Bachelor’s degree with Hindi as one Non-
1 year Part-time 28
and of the subjects. Prof
Functional
Hindi
Ph. D.

School of Legal Studies Faculty of Law Ph:0484-2575465

i) Pass in Plus 2 examination with
60% marks in Science / Commerce
5 Year group or 55% marks in Arts /
B.B.A. Regular-Day
Humanities.
10 Sem. (Cost- Prof. 30
LL. B. ii) Should not have completed 20
(Hons.) sharing)
years of age on July 1st of the year
of admission. 22 years in the case of
SC / ST and OBC candidates.
Bachelor’s degree in Law with at
LL. M. 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 36
least 45% marks.
Ph. D.
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School of Industrial Fis heries Faculty of Marine Sciences Ph:0484-2354711

Bachelor’s degree in
Fisheries/Zoology/Botany with at
least 55% marks in the optional
subjects. Bachelor’s Degree in
Fisheries includes Industrial
M. Sc. 14+
Fisheries/Aquaculture/Fishery
Industrial 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 3**+
Science/ Industrial Fish & Fisheries/
Fisheries 2*
[Link] (Nautical Science).
** Reserved for fishermen
community
*Sponsored by Kerala Fisheries
Department
[Link] Degree in Industrial
Fisheries/Marine
Biology/Zoology/Aquatic Biology
and Fisheries/Fishery Biology and
Aquaculture/Capture and Culture
M .Phil. Fisheries/Aquaculture/[Link]/[Link]
Non
Fisheries Applied Fisheries and 2 Sem. Regular-Day 10
Prof.
Science Aquaculture/[Link] Aquaculture and
Fish Processing or any other Post
Graduate Degree in Fisheries and
allied subjects with a minimum of
55% aggregate marks (or equivalent
grade)
Ph.D.

Department of Atmospheric Sciences Faculty of Marine Sciences Ph:0484-2353662

[Link]. degree with Physics/
Mathematics as the main subject with
M. Sc. 55% marks. Those with Mathematics as
4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 12
Meteorology the main subject should have studied
Physics as one of the subsidiaries and
vice-versa.
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i) [Link] degree or its equivalent in

Meteorology/Oceanography/
Mathematics/Physics/Space Physics
M. Tech with a first class (60% marks) from
(Atmospheric any recognized University or 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 10
Science) Institution.
ii) A valid GATE score or a pass in
the Joint UGC - CSIR Test (NET)
for JRF
Ph. D.

Department of Che mical Oceanography Faculty of Marine Sciences

Ph:0484-2382131
[Link] Degree in Chemistry with
Mathematics and Physics as
subsidiaries or [Link]. Degree of any
University in Kerala with Polymer
Chemistry/ Industrial Chemistry/
M. Sc.
Petrochemicals/ Environment and
Hydrochemi 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 12
stry 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. Phil.
Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Non-
Marine 2 Sem. Regular-Day 6
Hydrochemistry with 55% marks. Prof.
Chemistry
Ph. D.

Department of Marine Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry Faculty of Marine

Sciences Ph:0484-2368120
M. Sc. [Link]. degree with any branch of Life
Marine Sciences such as Aqua culture, 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 19+1*
Biology Biochemistry, Biotechnology,
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Botany, Microbiology, Zoology etc.

as a main subject or [Link]. degree in
Fishery Science with atleast 55%
marks in the optional subjects.
M. Phil.
Master’s degree in any branch of Non-
Life 2 Sem. Regular-Day 6
Life Sciences with 60% marks. Prof.
Sciences
Ph. D. *Reserved for Physically Challenged

Department of Marine Geology and Geophysics Faculty of Marine Sciences

Ph:0484-2366478
[Link] degree in
M. Sc.
Geology/Mathematics/Physics/Che 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 10
Marine
mistry with 55% aggregate marks in
Geology
optionals.
[Link] degree with at least 55%
aggregate marks with (a) Geology
main with Mathematics and Physics
M. Sc. or Chemistry as subsidiaries; (b)
Physics main with Mathematics
Marine 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 10
and Geology or Chemistry or
Geophysics
Electronics as subsidiaries; (c)
Mathematics main with Physics and
Geology or Chemistry as
subsidiaries.
Ph. D.

Department of Physical Oceanography Faculty of Marine Sciences Ph:0484-2363950

[Link] with
Physics/Mathematics as the main
M. Sc. subject with 55% marks. Those with
4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 12
Oceanography Mathematics as the main subject
should have studied Physics as one
of the subsidiaries and vice- versa.
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(i) [Link]. degree in Oceanography/

Physics / Marine Geology /
Meteorology / Marine Geophysics /
Environmental Sciences or [Link].
(Tech) Degree in Marine
M. Tech. Geophysics or [Link] or
Ocean equivalent degree/AMIE in Civil 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 8
Technology Engineering/ Environmental
Sciences with 60% marks from any
recognized University or Institution.
(ii) A valid GATE score with any of
the subjects mentioned above as the
second paper
Ph. D.

Department of Applied Chemistry Faculty of Science Ph:0484-2575804

[Link]. degree with
Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/
M. Sc. Environmental Chemistry/Industrial
Non-
Applied Chemistry/ Petrochemicals (main) 4 Sem. Regular-Day 12
Prof.
Chemistry with Mathematics as one of the
subsidiary subjects with atleast 55%
marks in the main subject.
Pass in Master's degree examination
in the concerned subject of any of
the Universities approved by the
University Grants Commission
M. Phil. (UGC) or an examination accepted Non-
Chemistry 2 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 9
by the Academic Council as
equivalent thereto and has obtained
a minimum of 55% aggregate marks
(or equivalent grade) in the
examination.
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[Link]. degree in (Chemistry /

Applied Chemistry) or any other
M. Tech. degree recognized as equivalent
Industrial with at least a first class (60% 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 10
Catalysis marks) from any recognized
University or institution with a valid
GATE score.
Ph. D.

Department of Biotechnology Faculty of Science Ph:0484-2576267

Bachelor’s degree in any branch of
Life Sciences including
M. Sc.
Agricultural and Medical
Biotechno- 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 12
Sciences/Chemical Sciences/
Logy
Chemical Engg. with minimum of
55% marks in aggregate.
Ph. D.

Department of Mathe matics Faculty of Science Ph:0484-2577518

M. Sc. [Link]. degree with Mathematics
Non-
Mathema- main with at least 55% marks for 4 Sem. Regular-Day 30
Prof.
tics optional subjects taken together.
[Link] [Link] degree in Mathematics with
Non-
(Mathemati at least 55% Marks, or equivalent 2 Sem. Regular-Day 10
Prof.
cs) grade.
Ph. D.

Department of Physics Faculty of Science Ph:0484-2577404

[Link]. degree with Physics main and
M. Sc. Non-
Mathematics subsidiary with at 4 Sem. Regular-Day 25
Physics Prof.
least 55% marks in Physics.
M. Phil. [Link]. degree in Physics with at Non-
2 Sem. Regular-Day 8
Physics least 55% marks. Prof.
Ph. D.
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Department of Statistics Faculty of Science Ph:0484-2575893

[Link]. degree in Mathematics or
M. Sc. Statistics main with at least 55% Non-
4 Sem. Regular-Day 20+2*
Statistics marks for optional subjects taken Prof.
together.
[Link].
[Link] or equivalent degree or
Engineering
AMIE in any discipline or AMII
Statistics
with a first class (60%) from any 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 8
(No
recognised University or institution
admissions
with valid GATE score.
for 2011)
Ph. D. *anticipatory drop outs

Department of Applied Economics Faculty of Social Sciences Ph:0484-2576030

M. Phil. Any Master’s degree with 55%
Non-
Applied marks. Pass for SC / ST 2 Sem. Regular-Day 10
Prof.
Economics candidates.
Bachelor’s degree in Economics
with 55% marks in part III
(Economics & Subsidiaries) or 60%
M.A.
marks with [Link], BBA, BBM Non-
(Applied 4 Sem Regular-Day 15
with Economics as one of the Prof.
Economics)
subject or [Link] Mathematics or
Statistics with 65% marks. Pass for
SC / ST candidates.
Ph. D.

School of Management Studies Faculty of Social Sciences Ph:0484-2575310

M. B. A. Bachelor’s degree in any subject

4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 50
(Full- time) with 50% marks in aggregate.

M. B. A. (i) Bachelors degree in any subject Part-time

6 Sem. Prof. 30
(Part-time) with 50% marks in aggregate. (Evening)
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(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
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
(Internatio-
recognized by the University with 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 30
nal
50% marks in aggregate
Business)
M.B.A Regular-
Bachelor’s degree in any subject
(Travel & 4 Sem. Self- Prof. 30
with 50% marks in aggregate.
Tourism) Financing
M. Phil. Master’s degree in Commerce with Non-
2 Sem. Regular-day 6
(Commerce) at least 55% marks. Prof.
Ph. D.

Centre of Excellence in Lasers and Opto-electronic Sciences Faculty of Technology

Ph:0484- 2577540
Pass in Plus Two examination of
the State of Kerala with
Mathematics, Physics and
5 year Chemistry as optional subjects or
Integrated any other examination accepted as
10 Sem. Full- time Prof. 20
M. Sc. in equivalent thereto securing a
Photonics minimum of 50% marks in
Mathematics and 50% marks in
Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry put together.
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Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad Faculty of Technology

Ph:0477-2707500
Any graduate with Mathematics as Full- time
one of the main or subsidiary (Cost- Prof. 30
subjects or graduate in sharing)
Electronics/Computer
M.C.A Science/Computer 6 Sem.
Applications/Engineering/Technol
Full- time
ogy with aggregate 55% marks in Prof. 30
(Regular)
all subjects other than languages
and humanities.

Department of Electronics Faculty of Technology Ph:0484-2576418

M. Sc.
Electronic
Science
(with Speci
alization in
Artificial First Class [Link]. degree (with not Regular-Day 25
Intelligence, less than 60% aggregate marks) in 4 Sem. Prof.
Robotics, Electronics or Physics. Sponsored 05
Microwave
Electronics
and
Computer
Technolog)
M. Tech. i) B. Tech or equivalent
Electronics degree /AMIE/ AMIETE in
(with Electronics and Communication
specializatio Engineering/Electrical Engineering Regular-Day 20
n in / Electronics and Instrumentation 4 Sem. Prof.
Digital or [Link]. degree in Electronics Sponsored 05
Electronics, /Physics (with Electronics as
Microwave specialization) with a First Class
& Radar (60%) from any recognized
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Electronics) University or Institution.

ii) A valid GATE score in
Electronics/Electronics and
Communication Engg.
iii) If sufficient numbers of
candidates are not available in
category (ii) above, candidates with
GATE score in Electrical &
Electronics Engg., Instrumentation,
Electrical Engg. or Physics will be
considered.
In the absence of GATE
qualified candidates Non GATE
candidates can be admitted on the
basis of a Departmental Admission
Test (DAT)
Ph. D.

Department of Instrumentation Faculty of Technology Ph:0484-2575008

The candidates shall have passed
the plus two (12th ) examination of
any state/national board with
Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry or any other examination
accepted as equivalent by the
B. Tech.
Cochin University of Science and
Course in
Technology.
Instrumentat 8 Sem. Regular Day Prof. 28
The candidate shall have secured a
ion
minimum of 60% marks in
Technology
Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry put together with at least
55% in Mathematics separately.
The minimum eligibility for SEBC
(belonging to Kerala State) is 55%
for Mathematics, Physics and
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Chemistry put together with at least

50% for Mathematics.
Ph. D.

Department of Polyme r Science & Rubber Technology Faculty of Technology

Ph:0484-2575723
Pass in Plus Two examination of
the State of Kerala with
Mathematics, Physics and
B. Tech. in Chemistry as optional subjects or
Polymer any other examination accepted as
8 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 20
Science & equivalent thereto securing a
Engineering minimum of 50% marks in
Mathematics and 50% marks in
Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry put together.
i) B. Tech or equivalent degree /
AMIE in Polymer Science and
Rubber Technology/ Chemical
Engg. /Technology or [Link].
M. Tech.
Polymer Chemistry/[Link].
Polymer 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 10
Chemistry with Polymer Chemistry
Technology
specialization with a First Class
(60% marks) from any recognized
University or Institution.
ii) A valid GATE score
Ph. D.

Department of Ship Technology Faculty of Technology Ph:0484-2575714

Should have passed Plus Two 40
B. Tech. (10+2) examination conducted in (12
Naval Arch. Kerala or the examination of any seats
8 Sem. Regular Day Prof.
& Ship other University/ Board accepted reserv
Building by the Syndicate of the University ed for
as equivalent thereto in First Class Naval
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with Mathematics, Physics and candid

Chemistry as subjects of study. The ates)
candidate shall have secured a
minimum of 50% marks in
Mathematics as well as for
Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry put together.
i) [Link]. or equivalent
M. Tech. degree in Naval Architecture and
Computer Ship Building/ Civil Engineering/
Aided Mechanical Engineering with a first 4 Sem.
Cost -sharing Prof. 18
Structural class (60%) marks from any
Analysis & recognized University or
Design Institution.
ii) A valid GATE score.
Ph.D.

Inte rnational School of Photonics Faculty of Technology Ph:0484-2575848

i) Master’s degree in Physics /
Electronics/Photonics or [Link]
/B.E Degree in Electronics and
Communication Engineering /
Electronics Engineering / Electrical
Engineering / Electrical &
M. Tech. Electronics with a first class (60%)
Opto- from any recognized University or
Electronics institution 2 years. Regular-Day Prof. 10
and Laser ii) A valid GATE score (in the
Technology concerned branch of study)
iii) If sufficient numbers of
candidate with GATE score in the
concerned branch of study are not
available, candidates with GATE
score in Instrumentation will be
considered. If sufficient numbers
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of GATE score holders are not

available a pass in DAT is
sufficient.
Ph. D.

Department of Computer Applications Faculty of Technology Ph:0484-2576253

Any graduate with Mathematics as
one of the main or subsidiary
subjects or graduate in Electronics/
Computer Science / Computer 6 Sem. Regular Prof. 30
M. C. A.
Applications / Engineering/
Technology with aggregate 55%
6 Sem. Cost-sharing Prof. 30
marks in all subjects other than
languages and humanities.
Ph. D.

Department of Computer Science Faculty of Technology Ph:0484-2577126

i) [Link] or equivalent degree
in any discipline/AMIETE/AMIE
M. Tech. or [Link]. in Physics with
Computer Electronics as special subject or
and [Link] in Mathematics with a First 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 14
Information Class (60 % marks) from any
Science recognized University or
Institution.
ii) A valid GATE score.
i) [Link] or equivalent degree or
AMIE/AMIETE in Computer
Science/Information Technology or
M. Tech.
[Link]. in Computer
Software Software/Operational Research and 4 Sem. Regular-Day Prof. 13
Engg. Computer Applications or M.C.A. with
a first class (60%) marks from any
recognized University or Institution.
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ii) A valid GATE score.

i) First Class [Link] degree in
[Link]
Computer Science & Engineering /
Computer
Electronics Engg. / Information
Science
Technology / Electrical Engg. or
with
equivalent branches or M.C.A with Part-time
Specializati 5 Sem. Prof. 15
60% marks or equivalent CGPA (evening)
on in
ii) Minimum of 1 year experience
Embedded
in Industry / University / Institution
Systems
recognized by appropriate statutory
(Part-Time)
bodies.
Ph.D

SELF-FINANCING, ‘COST-SHARING’ AND ‘REGULAR’ PROGRAMMES

Academic Programmes of the University are classified as ‘Self- financing’, ‘Cost-sharing’ and ‘Regular’ programmes. The nature of the
programme is clearly indicated under the section on ‘Eligibility Criteria’.
‘Self-financing’ Programmes
Specified academic programmes of the University are “Self- financing” programmes, which have a different fee-structure.
[Link] programme in Marine Engineering offered at the Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering, Thrikkakara campus, [Link]
Engineering programmes offered at the School of Engineering, Trikkakara campus, and at Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad,
Pulincunnoo campus pertain to the category of self- financing programmes. 50% of the seats of these programmes are treated as ‘Free Seats’
carrying lower rate of fees. The remaining 40% of seats are ‘Payment Seats’ carrying higher rate of fees and 10% reserved as NRI payment seats
(see schedule of fees). Communal reservation rules are applicable to these programmes; however, eligibility under communal reservation quota is
restricted to applicants who satisfy the requirements regarding annual family income (see section on ‘Annual Family Income Limit’).
‘Cost – sharing’ Programmes
Specified academic programmes of the University are “Cost – sharing” Programmes, which envisage a sharing of the cost of infrastructure-
building between the student and the institution.
‘Regular’ Programmes
All UG or PG Programmes not specifically indicated as ’Self- financing’ or ‘Cost–sharing’ are ‘Regular’ Programmes.
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COURSES OF STUDY

FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES

SL.
NO Name of programmes Dept/School Phone no:
[Link] in :
1 Computer Sci. & Engg
Electrical & Electronics
Cochin University College of
2 Engg.
Engineering Kuttanad,Pulinkunnoo, 0477-2707500
3 Electronics & [Link]. Alappuzha
4 Information Tech.
5 Mechanical Engg.
[Link] in :
1 Civil Engg.
2 Computer Sci. & Engg
Electrical & Electronics
3 Engg.
School of Engineering,Thrikkakara 0484-2556187
4 Electronics & [Link].
5 Information Tech.
6 Mechanical Engg.
7 Safety & Fire Engg.
8 Marine Engineering Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine
0484-2576606
(Residential Programme) Engineering,Thrikkakkara,Kochi-22
9 Instrumentation Technology Instrumentation 0484-2575008
Polymer Science & Polymer Science & Rubber
10 Engineering Technology 0484-2575723
Naval Arch. & Ship
11 Building Ship Technology 0484-2575714
PROGRAMMES OTHER THAN [Link]
5 Year Integrated [Link] in Centre of Excellence in Lasers and
1 0484-2577540
Photonics Opto- Electronic Sciences
2 5 year B.B.A. LL.B.(Hons.) Legal Studies 0484-2575465
PG PROGRAMMES
Name of Programmes Dept./School Phone no:
1 LL.M Legal Studies 0484-2575465
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M.A Hindi Language and

2 Literature Hindi 0484-2575954
M.A Translation in German/
3 Russian Culture and Heritage 0484-2575180
4 M.A. Applied Economics Applied Economics 0484-2576030
M.B.A.(International
5 Business)
M.B.A(Full-time & Part- Management Studies 0484-2575310
6 time)
7 M.B.A. (Travel & Tourism)
8 [Link] Applied Chemistry Applied Chemistry 0484-2575804
9 [Link] Biotechnology Biotechnology 0484-2576267
10 [Link] Hydrochemistry Chemical Oceanography 0484-2382131
11 [Link] Industrial Fisheries Industrial Fisheries 0484-2354711
Marine Biology,Microbiology &
12 [Link] Marine Biology Biochemistry 0484-2368120
13 [Link] Marine Geology
Marine Geology & Geophysics 0484-2366478
14 [Link] Marine Geophysics
15 [Link] Mathematics Mathematics 0484-2577518
16 [Link] Meteorology Atmospheric Sciences 0484-2353662
17 [Link] Oceanography Physical Oceanography 0484-2363950
18 [Link] Physics Physics 0484-2577404
19 [Link] Statistics Statistics 0484-2575893
[Link] Environmental Tech.
Stream [Link]
20 Engineering Environmental Studies 0484-2577311
Stream [Link]
Biotechnology
21 [Link] Electronic Science Electronics 0484-2576418
Cochin University College of
0477-2707500
22 M.C.A Engineering Kuttanad
Computer Applications 0484-2576253
[Link] PROGRAMMES
Name of Programmes Depts/Schools Phone no:
1 [Link] Enviormental Studies 0484-2577311
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Biotechnology
[Link] Atmospheric
2 Sciences Atmospheric Sciences 0484-2353662
3 [Link] Ocean Technology Physical Oceanography 0484-2363950
4 [Link]. Industrial Catalysis Applied Chemistry 0484-2575804
[Link] Engineering
5 Statistics (No admissions in 2011) Statistics 0484-2575893
6 [Link] Electronics 0484-2576418
[Link] Polymer Polymer Science & Rubber
7 Technology Technology 0484-2575723
[Link] Computer Aided
8 Structural Analysis & Ship Technology 0484-2575714
Design
[Link]-Electronics
9 International School of Photonics 0484-2575848
and Laser Technology
[Link] .Computer and
10 Information Science
[Link] Software
11 Engineering 0484-2577126
Computer Science
[Link] Computer Science
with specialization in
Embedded systems (part
12 time)
[Link] Civil Engineering
13 (Part Time)
[Link] Chemical
14 Engineering (Part Time)
School of Engineering
[Link] Mechanical 0484-2556187
15 Engineering (Part Time)
[Link] Electrical Engg.
16 with specialization in Power
Electronics (Part Time)
[Link] PROGRAMMES
Name of Programmes Departments/Schools Phone no:
1 Chemistry Applied Chemistry 0484-2575804
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2 Marine Chemistry Chemical Oceanography 0484-2382131

3 Fisheries Science Industrial Fisheries 0484-2354711
4 Mathematics Mathematics 0484-2577518
5 Commerce Management Studies 0484-2575310
6 Physics Physics 0484-2577404
7 Applied Economics Applied Economics 0484-2576030
Life Sciences Marine Biology, Micro Biology
8 &Biochemistry 0484-2368120
9 Hindi Hindi 0484-2575954
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Name of Programmes Dept/Schools Phone no:
[Link] in
1 Communicative English
Diploma Programmes in
2 French/German/Japanese/R
ussian
Culture and Heritage 0484-2575180
Integrated Diploma in
3 French/German/Japanese/R
ussian
Integrated Diploma in
4 Italian
P.G Diploma in Translation
5 Hindi 0484-2575954
and Functional Hindi
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
Name of Programmes Dept/Schools Phone no:
Certificate Programmes in
1 French/German/Japanese/R Culture and Heritage 0484-2575180
ussian
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SCHEDULE OF COURSE FEES

Sl.
Caution
No Name of Programme Rates of Fees
Deposit
.
Seminar/
Station
[Link]
ery/Co Lab.
Tution Lib ng/Com
Special urse /Co Libr
Fee(Se rary Lab Fee [Link]./
Fee Materi mput ary
mester) Fee Associat
al/Print er
ion/Cont
ing
ingency

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10)
[Link].(Civil Engg., 1000 150 400 300 - 500 500
25000
Computer Science &
(for
Engg., Electrical and (Candidates admitted against NRI seats will have to pay a
Paymen
Electronics Engg., non-refundable deposit of US$ 5000 or Rs 250000/- and the
t Seat)
1 Electronics & fee applicable for ‘Payment Seats’ for each semester.
10000
Communication Engg., Candidates admitted under ‘payment seats’ will have to pay
(for
Information Technology, a University fee of Rs.10000/- at the time of admission in
Free
Mechanical Engg., Safety addition.)
Seat)
& Fire Engg.)
75000
(Payme 1000 150 400 1000 1000 5000 -
[Link]. (Marine nt seat)
2
Engineering) 50000
(Free 1000 150 400 1000 1000 5000 -
seat)
[Link]. (Instrumentation
3 8000 150 400 300 - 500 500
Technology)
[Link].(Naval
4 Architecture & Ship 4000 150 400 300 820 500 500
Building)
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[Link].(Polymer Science
5 4000 150 400 300 - 500 500
& Engineering)
6 B.B.A. L.L.B. (Hons.) 10000* 300 - 300 200 - 500
7 LL.M. 1000 500 - 300 55 - 500
8 M.A.(Hindi) 500 150 - 100 - - 500
M.A.(Translation-
9 2000 150 - 300 150 - 500
German/Russian)
10 M.B.A.(Full-time) 5000 500 - 250 690 - 500
11 M.B.A.(Part-time) 8000 500 - 250 690 - 500
M.B.A (Travel &
12 25000 500 - 250 690 - 500
Tourism)
13 M.A. Applied Economics 3000 150 - 300 150 - 500
14 M.C.A.(Regular) 3000 150 400 300 - 500 500
M.C.A.(Cost Sharing)
15 22000 150 400 300 - 500 500
M.B.A.(International
16 5000 500 - 250 690 - 500
Business)
[Link](Applied Chemistry,
Marine Chemistry,
17 1000 250 400 100 - 500 500
Physics, Mathematics,
Statistics)
[Link] (Applied
18 Economics, Commerce, 750 200 400 100 - - 500
Hindi)
19 [Link] (Life Science) 1000 550 2750 100 - 1100 500
20 [Link] (Fisheries Science) 1000 550 2750** 100 1100 500
5 year Integrated [Link].
21 8000 150 400 300 - 500 500
(Photonics)
[Link].(Applied Chemistry,
Biotechnology, Electronic
Science, Environmental
22 750 150 400 100 - 500 500
Technology, Industrial
Fisheries, Marine Biology,
Marine Geology,
 87

Mathematics,
Meteorology,
Oceanography, Physics,
Statistics)
23 [Link].(Hydrochemistry) 2000 150 400 100 - 500 500
24 [Link].(Marine Geophysics) 750 150 400 300 - 500 500
[Link].(Atmospheric
25 4000 250 400 300 - 500 500
Science)
[Link].(Computer Aided
26 Structural Analysis & 11000 250 400 300 365 500 500
Design)

[Link].(Computer Aided
27 16500 250 400 300 365 500 500
Structural Analysis &
Design)-for sponsored
candidates
[Link].(Comp. &
[Link], Opto- Electr.
28 4000 250 400 300 1100 500 500
& Laser Tech., Polymer
Technology)
[Link] Computer Science
with specialization in
29 28000 1065 250 1000 300 - 500 500
embedded systems (part
time)
30 [Link].(Electronics) 4000 250 400 300 - 500 500
[Link].(Engineering
31 4000 250 550 300 - 500 500
Statistics)(No ad missions in 2011)
32 [Link].(Engineering
Statistics) )(No admissions in 2011) 12000 250 550 300 - 500 500
for sponsored candidates
[Link].(Industrial
33 4000 250 400 300 - 500 500
Catalysis)
34 [Link]. (Software Engg.) 4000 250 400 300 3300 500 500
[Link].(Ocean
35 4000 250 1100 300 - 500 500
Technology)
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36 [Link].(Ocean
Technology) 16500 550 1100 300 - 500 500
for sponsored candidates
[Link].(Polymer 10000 250 1250 500 - 275 275
Technology)
37
(Rs.8000 for 4th & 5th
Semesters)
[Link].(Marine
Biotechnology) applicable
38 12000 250 1250 500 500 500
to each semesters

[Link] (Part Time) in

39 Civil, Mechanical, 10000 250 1250 500 275 275
Chemical Engg.
[Link] (Part Time) in
Electrical Engineering with
40 Specialisation in Power 28000 250 1000 500 275 275
Electronics
P.G. Certificate (French,
41 German, Japanese, 1000 100 - 100 - - 100
Russian)
P.G. Diploma (PT) French,
German, Japanese,
42 1500 100 - 100 - - 200
Russian, Translation and
Functional Hindi
Int. Dipl. In
43 French/German/Japanese/R 2000 150 200 300 - - 200
ussian/ Italian
PG Diploma in
44 Communicative English 5000 150 200 300 - - 200
(PT)
**2nd semester only
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Important: The fee structure is subject to rationalization / revision and rates of fee prevalent at the time of counselling / admission will be
applicable.
Candidates admitted directly to the third semester of [Link] Engineering programme through late ral entry are to pay the fees applicable
for admission against payment seats under [Link] Engineering programmes.
Notes: The following s pecial fees will also be collected at the time of admission.

From [Link] / P.G. Students Rs. [Link]. Marine Engineering Rs.

Matriculation fees 100/- Admission fee (Free Seat) 10000/-
Medical Inspection fee** 15/- Admission fee (Payment Seat) 15000/-
Quasi University Fee 100/- Uniform (at the time of admission) 10000/-
Recognition Fee* 100/- Mess Caution Deposit -do- 5000/-
Sports fee 100/- Orientation fee -do- 5000/-
Student Aid Fund 45/- Uniform (per year) 3000/-
University Union Fee 55/- Hostel activities (per semester) 12000/-
Books (per year) 5000/-
Laundry (per semester) 1200/-
Medical Inspection fee 200/-

* (For students who have passed their qualifying examination from outside Kerala)
** (Only for full-time students)
2. P.T.A fee of Rs.1000/-(for courses of duration above 3 years) / Rs.500/-(for courses of 3 year duration and below) and co-curricular
fee of Rs.100/-(only for [Link] self- financing courses) have to be paid by the candidate at the time of admission.
3. Fees for subsequent semesters/ examination fees / fees for issue of certificates, mark lists etc; are to be paid separately as and when notified
by the Departments/Schools concerned.
4. FEE FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS :(Course fee including normal examination fee)

COURSES REGULAR STUDENTS ICCR SCHOLARS

For Undergraduate courses US $ 3000 per annum US $ 1500 per annum
For Postgraduate Programmes
US $ 2500 per annum US $ 1250 per annum
([Link], M.A, M.B.A. & M.C.A.)
 90

For Ph.D Programmes US $ 5000 per annum US $ 2500 per annum

[Link]/[Link]/LL.M US $ 3000 per annum US $ 1500 per annum
5 Year Integrated Programmes US $ 2500 per annum US $ 1250 per annum
PG Diploma (Languages) US $ 750 per course US $ 350 per course
PG Diploma (others) US $ 1000 per course US $ 500 per course
Certificate Courses (Languages) US $ 500 per course US $ 250 per course
Certificate Courses (others) US $ 750 per course US $ 350 per course

5. SC/ ST candidates belonging to the state of Kerala need pay the caution deposit, PTA fee and Co-curricular fee only at the time of
admission in payment and free seats.
6. SC/ ST candidates from outside Kerala state are to pay all fees including caution deposits at the
time of admission and also during subsequent semesters. Respective Heads of the Departments/ Schools will however extend necessary
assistance to get the fee remitted by these students reimbursed by the respective State Governments.
7. KPCR fee concessions are available only for programmes recognized specifically for the purpose by the Government of Kerala.
Candidates, belonging to the State of Kerala and eligible for such concessions, as per rules, are required to pay the full fees at the time of
admission and for subsequent semesters / years; however, the fees collected will be refunded to the candidates to the extent reimbursed by
the Government, as and when necessary grants are received.
8. REFUND RULES
Refund of fees if any will be governed by the following rules and regulations prescribed by the University.
When a student cancels his admission before the starting of classes, another student from the waiting list will be given admission and the
admission cancelled student will be refunded the entire fee remitted after deducting a processing fee of not more than Rs.1000/-
When a student cancels his admission after the starting of classes full amount of tuition fee remitted by him will be refunded to him,
irrespective of the fact that he attends or not attends the classes, if the subsequent vacancy is filled by another candidate.
Refund will be made only in the next financial year.
9. The aforesaid rules are subject to amendments from time to time.
DISCLAIMER AND LEGAL JURISDICTION
The University reserves the right to change any of the above dates. It also reserves the right to amend, alter or interpret any of the Rules /
Regulations relating to Programmes of Study, Eligibility and Admission criteria, Fee Structure, Reservation and other relevant matters. All
 91

disputes relating to CAT shall be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Cochin 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.
This academic hand book doesn’t purport to be a document containing the rules and regulations of the University. The information contained here
in is general in nature and is intended only to serve as a guideline for prospective students. Rules and regulations of the University are issued as
University orders from time to time.
CAT / LET 2011 RESULTS

v The results of the CAT / LET 2011 will be published in the websites [Link] and [Link] on 02.05.2011 and will also be
available with the Director, Public Relations & Publications, CUSAT.
v The results of Departmental Admission Tests will be published by the Department / School concerned.

COUNSELLING 2011
The counseling and admission to various academic programmes is held as
follows:-
v All Post-Graduate programmes: - The Schedule for counseling will be published in the website. No individual call letter / communication will
be sent by post.
v First Degree Programmes: - The schedule for counseling will be published in the website. No individual call letter / communication will be
sent by post.
v The schedule for Group Discussion and / or Interview related to programmes such as Management Courses, [Link]. Industrial Fisheries,
[Link].B (Hons.), L.L.M. etc. will be published in the website. No individual call letter / communication will be sent by post.
For PhD, [Link]., [Link]., M.A. (Translation German/Russian), Diploma / Ce rtificate programmes please contact concerned
departme nts for details.

TEST CENTRES

For First Degree Programmes in Engineering & Technology ([Link] and 5 year Integrated [Link]. in Photonics) : the CAT will be
conducted on All India basis with test centres in New Delhi, Kolkatta, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Jamshedpur, Allahabad,
Lucknow, Ranchi, Varanasi, Kota and all District Head Quarters of Kerala.

For PG Programmes / both First Degree Programmes including BB.A - LL.B (Hons.) / and PG Programmes : the CAT will be conducted
only in the Centres at all the district head quarters of Kerala.
Lateral Entry Test will be conducted only at Kochi Centre.
The DATs are conducted at Kochi by the individual Departments/Schools/Centres of the University and the dates will be announced later.
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CAT for P.G. Programmes: Selection of test subjects.

PG Programmes at a Glance (Subject-wise Eligibility)

Eligibility [Link]
for P G LL LL MA MBA M.A. MBA MC [Link] [Link] [Link] [Link]. [Link] [Link] [Link] [Link] [Link] [Link] [Link] [Link] [Link] [Link]
Test program B M Hindi (FT& Appli (IB) A Appl. Bio- Electr Hydro- Indstrl. Math Mar. Mar. Meteor. Ocea- Stat Phys. Mar.
Subject for mes Stream Stream
CAT
PT) ed & Chem Tech. . 1 2 Chem. Fish. s Biol. Geol. nogr. Geo
Econ (TT) . Sci. phy.
omics
Aptitude for
LLB 201
Ö
Hindi
301
Ö
Aptitude for
MCA 501
Ö
Management
Aptitude 401
Ö Ö
Biotechnology
601
Ö Ö
Botany
602
Ö Ö Ö Ö
Chemical Engg.
603
Ö Ö
Chemistry
604
Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö
Electronic
Science 606
Ö
Engg. Sciences
607
Ö
Fisheries
608
Ö Ö
Geology
609
Ö Ö
Law
610
Ö
Life Sciences
611
Ö Ö Ö
Mathematics
612
Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö
Physics
613
Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö Ö
Statistics
614
Ö
Zoology
615
Ö Ö Ö Ö
Economics
616
Ö
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IMPORTANT POINTS AT A GLANCE

1. All Candidates applying for Common Admission Test 2011 should submit their applications on-line. International students and those
applying for the [Link] Lateral Entry programme(for Diploma-holders) should also submit their applications on- line. For PhD/M Tech/M
Phil/ MA Translation-German & Russian / Diploma/Certificate programmes application can be had from the concerned Departments. (see
course of study)
2. Application Fee : -
FOR ALL COURSES OTHER THAN DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMMES
General category candidates Rs850/-
SC/ST Category candidates Rs375/-
Candidates who apply under NRI Quota
Rs5850/-
(for B. Tech Programmes only)
FOR DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
General category candidates Rs100/-
SC/ST Category candidates Rs50/-
FOR B TECH LATERAL ENTRY PROGRAMMES
General category candidates Rs850/-
SC/ST Category candidates Rs375/-
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
For all courses US$100
 94

Note:
Candidates having both ‘Plus Two’ and three-year Diploma qualification and intending to apply for both regular B Tech
Programmes and Lateral Entry to B Tech Programmes are required to remit the fees specified for both the streams i.e. Rs.850/-
+Rs.850/- for General candidates and Rs.375/-+Rs.375/- for Schedule Caste/ Schedule Tribe candidates.

3 All the entries should be properly made in the online application before submitting. After submitting the online application take print outs
of the CONFIRMATION PAGE , FEE CHALAN form and CHECK LIST .
4 Paste your recent passport size color photograph (taken on or after 1/1/2011) in the space provided in the confirmation page. (Polaroid
photograph will not be accepted)
5 Affix your left hand thumb impression, signature and parent’s/guardian’s signature (specify the relation) in the space provided.
6 Candidates should retain sufficient number of copies of the ‘Confirmation Page’ for future reference.
7 Candidates should retain the student’s copy of the fee paid Chalan for future reference.
8 Send the ‘Confirmation Page’ along with the University’s copy of the fee-paid chalan and other required documents as per the ‘Check List’
to “The Director, IRAA Unit, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin University P.O., Cochin, Kerala. PIN – 682 022”,
sufficiently early so as to reach the same in the University before the stipulated last date (10-02-2011).
9 The envelope containing the confirmation page should be super scribed as “APPLICATION FOR COMMON ADMISSION TEST - 2011”
10 ‘Confirmation Page’ received in the University without the required enclosures as per check list such as candidate’s photograph or
candidate’s signature or University copy of the fee paid chalan, “Check List” etc will be not be accepted.
11 Applications received after the last date or not complying with instructions will be summarily rejected, without assigning any reasons
thereof. University will not be responsible for postal or any other delay.
12 On receipt of the duly filled and signed Confirmation Page along with required certificates/documents as per the ‘Check List’ in the
University, your application will be processed. You may verify the approval status of your application in this website by providing your
Registration Number and Date of Birth. Your application status will be displayed on this web site in due course.
13 Candidates can download their Admit Card from this website from 15/03/2011 to 03/04/2011. Admit Card will not be sent by post in the
candidate’s address.
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14 A Candidate who fails to download the Admit Card by 25th March 2011 may contact IRAA Unit urgently. Contact No:0484 2577159,
2862255, 2862256,2862290
15 Candidates must retain the Admit Card till the admission process is over. (To be produced on demand)
16 No candidate will be permitted to appear for the Common Admission Test-2011 without a valid Admit Card.
17 Applications to the Academic Programmes of the University are to be made in response to the University Notification
No. IRAA-3A/303/CAT-2011 dated 12.01.2011 .
18 Entry requirements for each programme are given under “ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA”. The responsibility for ensuring absolute
compliance with the prescribed criteria is vested solely with the applicant. Claims found untenable upon subsequent scrutiny shall result in
disqualification of the applicant concerned and cancellation of any or all admission processes undergone.
19 The choice of the Test Subject/Test Centre is the responsibility of the applicant only and the selections once exercised in the On- line
Application Form shall be final and irrevocable. Even if a candidate takes the CAT according to a subject of his/her choice, but otherwise
does not satisfy the conditions of eligibility prescribed in the Notification/Handbook, he/she will not be considered for admission.

HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR CAT-2011 STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE

Welcome to CUSAT Academic Admissions-2011

v All candidates who wish to apply for Academic Admission 2011 of CUSAT are advised to read carefully the CAT 2011 Notification published
in the leading dailies and CUSAT website [Link] or admission website [Link] .
v Candidates are advised to read thoroughly all sections of the “Key Information”.
v All Candidates applying for Common Admission Test 2011 should submit their applications online. International students and those applying
for the [Link] Lateral Entry programme should also submit their applications online. For PhD/M Tech/MPhil/ MA Translation-German &
Russian / Diploma/Certificate programmes application can be had from the concerned Departments. (see course of study)
v Upon successful submission of the on- line application for CAT 2011, candidates should download three important documents, viz,
CONFIRMATION PAGE, FEE CHALAN AND CHECK LIST.
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v Communal/special reservation claims not mentioned by the candidate in the on- line application form during on- line registration will not be
considered under any circumstances. Therefore candidates should fill in all details such as communal/special reservations etc with utmost
care.
v Any error in the entries made by the candidate during online registration leading to the rejection of the application shall be the responsibility of
the candidate alone. Hence the online registration form must be filled with utmost care and attention without any errors.
v Confirmation page incomplete in any respect as per the ‘check list’ will be rejected.
v Reservation claims not supported by self attested copies of required certificates as mentioned in the ‘check list’ will not be considered. Such
applications will be considered only in the GENERAL category for ranking/admission.
v Check the eligibility criteria for the course(s) offered by CUSAT, and accordingly choose the course you wish to apply for. Candidates must
satisfy themselves that they fulfill the eligibility criteria for the course(s) they apply for before submitting their online application.
v Details about the total amount of Application Fee to be paid, is available under Application Fee.
v In the Online Registration Form all the fields marked with ‘ * ’ are mandatory/required fields. If these fields are left blank you will not be able
to submit the application form and register.
v Selections from the Drop-Down Menus can be made by clicking mouse/using the ENTER button.
v Now you may proceed to register Online. To do this you may click on the appropriate links provided on the Right Hand side of the home
page. On clicking these links the “APPLICATION FORM FOR ACADEMIC ADMISSIONS 2011” page will appear in which candidates
need to furnish the following details. There are three separate links viz (i) Indian and NRI students (other than Lateral Entry) (ii) International
candidates (iii) B Tech Lateral entry candidates(for Diploma holders)

1. NAME OF THE CANDIDATE: Enter your name as in class 10 certificate of Board/University.

2. NAME OF MOTHER: Enter your Mother’s Name as in class 10 certificate of Board/University.
3. OCCUPATION OF MOTHER: Select occupation of your Mother from the Drop Down Menu.
4. NAME OF FATHER: Enter the name of your Father as in class 10 certificate of Board/University.
5. OCCUPATION OF FATHER: Select occupation of your Father from the Drop Down Menu.
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6. DATE OF BIRTH: Enter Candidate’s Date of Birth using the Calendar given on the right side of the field.
7. AGE: Enter candidate’s age (completed years) as on Jan 1st 2011. The age should agree with the date of birth furnished above.
8. GENDER: Select Gender from the Drop Down Menu.
9. NATIONALITY: Select Nationality from the Drop Down Menu.
10. STATE: Select State to which the candidate belongs from the Drop Down Menu. See notes on Keralites.
11. PERMANENT ADDRESS: Enter your Permanent Address. (Your House No. /Name, Street address, State etc.)
12. COMMUNICATION ADDRESS: Enter your Communication address.
13. PIN CODE: Enter pin code.
14. PHONE NUMBER WITH STD CODE: Enter your Telephone Number with STD Code, if any
15. MOBILE NUMBER: Enter your Mobile Number, if any
16. E-MAIL ID: Enter your active e-mail ID, if any
17. CASTE/COMMUNITY: Select your Caste/Community from the Drop Down Menu. Only the Castes/Communities, which are eligible for
Communal Reservation as per Kerala Government Rules, are given in the Drop Down Menu. In the case of OBH/OBX category mention
whether you are eligible for OEC benefits. If you claim any communal reservation, mention whether you are a child of inter-caste married
couple (attach self attested copies of relevant documents).
18. ANNUAL FAMILY INCOME: Select Annual Family Income (range) from the Drop Down Menu (attach self attested copies of relevant
documents).
19. Click “NEXT” button to proceed. If you are not navigated to the next page, check whether there is any error message displayed in red
color on the right side of any field. Rectify errors, if any, and proceed.
20. SPECIAL RESERVATION: Select Special Reservation Category/Categories applicable to the courses for which you wish to apply and for
which you are eligible. (E.g.: -NRI reservation is applicable only for [Link] courses and if you select this you are required to remit
Rs.5000/- in addition to normal application fee)
21. ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATION: Select your Eligibility Qualification carefully from the Drop Down List for the course/courses, which
you wish to apply.
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22. COURSE APPLYING FOR: Select the course applying for from the Drop Down Menu.
23. SUBSIDIARY SUBJECTS: If you are a Graduate you should select the subsidiary subjects of your degree correctly from the Menu. If it is
more than one main system enter the other two as subsidiaries. This field is not visible if the eligibility qualification is Plus-two/
equivalent.
24. PROGRAMES TO WHICH ADMISSION ARE SOUGHT: This field is visible only if the Course Applying For is “Others”. You may
select one or more of the Programmes to which you seek admission if they are compatible with the Eligibility Qualification entered earlier.
There is only one test for all branches of [Link] programmes and 5 year Integrated MSc in Photonics. Similarly there is only one test for
all Management Programmes viz. MBA FT&PT, MBAIB, MBATT.
25. TEST CENTRE: Select test centre from the Drop Down Menu. Test Centre once selected cannot be changed under any circumstance.
26. TEST SUBJECT: The test subjects for CAT 2011 that are compatible with the Academic Programmes chosen are displayed and you may
select the necessary test subject from the list. Not applicable for Plus-two level candidates.
27. Click “NEXT” button to proceed or “PREVIOUS” button to go back.
28. PAYMENT DETAILS: Specify the name of the bank where you intend to remit the registration fee.
29. Now you may press the “SUBMIT” button for a preview of the details you entered. You should satisfy yourself that all the required details
have been entered correctly in the online form.
30. If any entries are incorrect /missing, press the “BACK” button for going back to the relevant page for necessary corrections.
31. If the candidate is satisfied with the entries, press the “CONFIRM”, button for completing the registration process.
32. Candidate should immediately note down the Registration Number displayed. Now Press the “DOWNLOAD CONFIRMATION PAGE,
FEE CHALAN & CHECK LIST” button and take printouts. Candidate may SAVE a copy for future reference.
33. Put your signature, thumb impression and parent’s/guardian’s signature in the space provided on the Confirmation Page. Paste candidate’s
recent passport size colour photograph (taken not before 01-12-2010) on the confirmation page. Mention the candidate’s registration
number, name and date of birth on the backside of the photograph before pasting. Remit the required fee at the bank selected by the
candidate using the fee chalan already downloaded. Mention the Journal Number obtained from the bank in the space provided for the
same on the confirmation page.
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34. Send the duly filled Confirmation Page along with the University copy of the fee paid chalan (Fee remittance slip), ‘Check List’ and the
self attested copies of all the required certificates/documents as mentioned in the ‘check list’ to the “Director, IRAA Unit, Cochin
University of Science and Technology, Cochin University P.O., Cochin 682 022 so as to reach on or before 10-02-2011.
35. On receipt of the duly filled and signed Confirmation Page, along with the University copy of the fee paid chalan, ‘Check List’ and all the
required certificate/documents as per the ‘check list’ in the University, your application will be processed. You may verify the approval
status of your application in this website by providing your Registration Number and Date of Birth. Your application status will be
displayed on this web site in due course.
APPLICATION FEE DETAILS

FOR ALL COURSES OTHER THAN DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

General category candidates Rs850/-

SC/ST Category candidates Rs375/-

Candidates who apply under NRI Quota Rs5850/-

(for B. Tech Programmes only)
FOR DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

General category candidates Rs100/-

SC/ST Category candidates Rs50/-

FOR B TECH LATERAL ENTRY PROGRAMMES

General category candidates Rs850/-

SC/ST Category candidates Rs375/-

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

For all courses US$100

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IMPORTANT DATES AND TIME TABLE OF CAT 2011

1 Date of Notification for CAT/DAT/LET 12.01.2011

Date of commencement of online registration for CAT&LET/sale of application forms for
2 15.01.2011
Department Admission Test (DAT)
3 Last date for online registration for CAT/LET and sale of DAT applications 04-02-2011
4 Last date for remittance of registration fee at the bank counter 07.02.2011
Last date for receipt of duly filled confirmation page (downloaded after online registration) along with University copy
of the chalan and passport size photograph and self attested copies of certificates to prove reservations claimed, if any,
5 10.02.2011
by hand / speed post /registered post / courier in the Office of THE DIRECTOR, IRAA UNIT, COCHIN
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (CUSAT), KOCHI – 682022.
Last date for sale and submission of DAT application along with Demand Draft and
6 10.02.2011
other documents to the concerned Departments
15.03.2011-
7 Date of Downloading the Admit Card from the University website
03.04.2011
Date of Examination for Departmental Admission Test (DAT) will be announced later
8 -
by the Depts./Schools concerned.
CAT 2011 - TIME TABLE
02.04.2011 (S ATURDAY) Test Code TEST
st
09:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 101 Test in Mathematics for 1 Degree Programmes in Engineering and Technology
11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. 101 Test in Physics & Chemistry for 1st Degree Programmes in Engineering and Technology
09.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. 616 Test for MA Applied Economics
201 Aptitude Test for B.B.A. L.L.B. (Hons)
02:00 p.m - 04:00 p.m
301 Test for MA Hindi
03.04.2011 ( S UNDAY) Test Code TEST
9:30.a.m. – 11:30.a.m. 401 Management Aptitude Test for M.B.A (F.T.)/(P.T.), M.B.A.(I.B.) & M.B.A. (T.T.)
12:00 p.m - 02:00 p.m 501 Aptitude Test for M.C.A
Test for Post-Graduate programmes (Biotechnology, Botany, Chemical Engineering,
03:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m. 601-615 Chemistry, Electronics, Engineering Science, Fisheries, Geology, Law (for LL.M), Life
Science, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics and Zoology)
10.04.2011 ( S UNDAY) Test Code TEST
10:00 a.m. - 01:00 p.m. 102 Test for Lateral Entry to B .Tech Programmes
9 Centre of Examination As indicated in the downloaded Admit Card
10 Counselling Dates will be announced later on the University website [Link] and [Link]
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CAT 2011 - CONTACT DETAILS

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND ACADEMIC ADMISSIONS (IRAA)

Tel :91-484-2577688
Dr SUNIL. K.
DIRECTOR :91-484-2862289
NARAYANANKUTTY
Fax :91-484-2577688
Tel :91-484-2862290
DEPUTY REGISTRAR Smt. CHRISTINA FRANCIS
:91-484-2577159

ENQUIRY : 91-484-2862255 / 56 / 57 / 58

“WISH YOU GOOD LUCK”