Tuesday, January 10, 2012

CUSAT ADMISSION 2012-COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-CAT 2012,KERALA


COCHIN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 

ACADEMIC ADMISSION – 2012 

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the various academic 
programmes for the year 2012-13 as listed below.  Admissions are based on Common Admission 
Test (CAT)/Departmental Admission Test (DAT)/Test for Lateral Entry (LET). All applicants 
intending to apply for the academic programmes listed under 1.1, 1.2, 2  and 4 are required to 
submit their applications through Online Registration whereas for programmes listed under   
3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4  the application forms can be had from the concerned Departments/Schools. 
Eligibility conditions and other particulars are given in the prospectus published in the website  
www.cusat.ac.in      Candidates who have appeared/are appearing in full for their final 
qualifying examinations are also eligible to apply; but this provision is not applicable to the 
students appearing for compartmental/improvement examinations. All UGC specified degrees, 
diplomas etc. awarded by UGC approved Statutory Universities are recognized by this University 
for admission to various courses.  However, Distance Education Courses will be considered as 
recognized, only if they are further approved by the Distance Education Council, New Delhi also.  
On-line registration will commence on  15-01-2012. 

 For First Degree Programmes  (B.Tech., and  5 year Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics), the  
CAT will be conducted on All-India basis with test centres in New Delhi,  Kolkata, Mumbai, 
Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Jamshedpur,  Allahabad, Lucknow, Ranchi, Varanasi, Kota, 
Nagpur, Ahamedabad, Port Blair and all the district head quarters of Kerala. For BBA/ LLB (Hons) 
the CAT will be conducted at Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai, apart from the test 
centres in Kerala. 
For  PG Programmes : The CAT will be conducted  at all the district head quarters of Kerala and 
at Delhi, Kolkota, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai provided the number of candidates opting for 
these centres is above 100.  
Lateral Entry Test will be conducted only at Cochin Centre.  The DATs are conducted in the 
University campus by the individual Departments/Schools/Centres of the University.  The dates of 
these tests  will be announced separately. 
The University reserves the right to cancel all or to shift or merge any of the notified test centres, 
dates/rules and regulations relating to programmes of study, eligibility, reservation, admission 
criteria, fee structure and other relevant matters for administrative reasons.  All disputes related to 
CAT shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Courts at Kochi only.  Appearance in the CAT or 
figuring in the Rank List does not ipso facto confer any right for admission to a particular course 
unless found suitable as per the eligibility criteria as amended from time to time. 
1. ADMISSIONS THROUGH CAT 
Applicants for the following programmes are required to  appear for the CAT, except where 
specifically indicated otherwise. 
1.1 FIRST DEGREE PROGRAMMES 
a. B.Tech.  in Civil Engg.**, Computer Science & Engg.**, Electrical & Electronics Engg.**,   
Electronics & Communication Engg.**, Information Technology**, Mechanical Engg.** and Safety & Fire Engg.**. 
. B.Tech. in Polymer Science &  Engineering 
. Five Year Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics 
ducational Qualification for a, b & c above: Pass in plus-two examination of the state of 
Kerala with mathematics, physics and chemistry as optional subjects or any other examination 
accepted as equivalent thereto securing a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% 
marks in mathematics, physics and chemistry put together.  
*(Self financing) 



d. B.Tech. in Instrumentation Technology 
  Pass in plus-two examination of the state of Kerala with mathematics, physics and chemistry as 
optional subjects or any other examination accepted as equivalent thereto securing a minimum 
of 60% marks in  mathematics,  physics and  chemistry put together, with at least 55% in 
mathematics separately. 
e. B.Tech. in Marine Engg.  (Residential Programme)   
  1)Pass in plus-two or equivalent examination with physics, chemistry, mathematics and english 
as separate subjects with a PCM average of not less than 60% marks & minimum 50% for 
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mathematics and should have obtained 50% marks in english at 10  or 12  standards. This 
is applicable to the   SC/ST candidates also.  
2) Vocational/Diploma students are not eligible to apply. 
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3) The Maximum age limit prescribed is 25 years as on 1  September of the year of admission. 
4) Eligibility for admission will be based on directions from the DG Shipping (Govt. of India) 
f. B.Tech. in Naval Architecture & Ship Building 
  Pass in plus-two examination of the state of Kerala or any other examination accepted as 
equivalent thereto with a First Class securing a minimum of 50% marks in mathematics as well 
as for mathematics, physics and chemistry put together.  
g. 5 Year B.B.A LL.B. (Hons.) (Cost sharing course) 
1)  Pass in plus- two examination with 60% marks in science/commerce group or 55% marks in 
arts/humanities.  (For students who had taken their 10+2 or degree through distance or 
correspondence method are permitted to join the five year course, whereas those who 
received the course completion certificate through Open Univeristy Scheme without any basic 
qualification, are declared ineligible for admission to this course) 
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2. Should not have completed 20 years of age on July 1   of the year of admission.(22 years in 
the case of SC/ST and OBC candidates.) 
  SC/ST candidates are eligible for  admission, if they have pass marks in qualifying 
examination except for Marine Engineering. 
1.2  ELIGIBILITY FOR POST GRADUATE  PROGRAMMES 
LL.M. 
Bachelor’s degree in Law with at least 45% marks. 
M.A. Hindi Language and Literature 
B.A./B.Sc. degree with Hindi as a subject of study with at least 45% marks in Hindi. 
M.B.A. (Full-time ) 
Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.  
M.B.A.   (Part-time ) 
(i) Bachelors degree in any subject with 50% marks in aggregate.  

(ii) 50% of the seats are reserved for candidates having 3 years of supervisory / executive 
experience after taking the   degree 

(iii) In the absence of such candidates as mentioned in (ii) vacancies will be offered to any other 
candidates satisfying eligibility as per (i).         
M.B.A.(Travel & Tourism) 
Bachelor’s degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. 
M.B.A.(International Business) 
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline recognized by the University  with 50% marks in aggregate. 
M.A. Applied Economics Bachelor’s degree in Economics with 55% marks in Part III (Economics and Subsidiaries) or 60%  
marks with B.Com., BBA, BBM with Economics as one of the subject or B.Sc. Mathematics or 
Statistics with 65% marks.  
M.C.A.***   

Any graduate with Mathematics as one of the main or subsidiary subjects or graduate in 
Electronics/Computer Science/Computer Applications/Engg./Technology with aggregate 55% 
marks in all subjects other than Languages and Humanities. (***Regular and Cost Sharing) 
M.Sc. Applied Chemistry 
B.Sc. degree with Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Environmental Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/ 
Petrochemicals (main), with Mathematics as one of the subsidiary subjects with at least 55% 
marks in the main subject. 
M. Sc. Biotechnology 
Bachelor’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences including Agricultural and Medical Science or 
Chemical Science or Chemical Engg. with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate. 
M.Sc.  Electronic Science (with specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Microwave  
    Electronics and Computer Technology  
First class B.Sc. degree with not less than 60% aggregate marks in Electronics or Physics.  
M. Sc. Environmental Technology Stream I -  Env. Engg. 
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries, or Engineering. 
(Civil/Public Health/Environmental or Chemical) with 55% marks 
Stream II -  Env. Biotech. 
Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/ Environmental Sciences/ Zoology/ Botany/ Microbiology with 
55% marks. 
M. Sc. Hydrochemistry 
B.Sc. degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries or B.Sc. degree of any 
University in Kerala with Polymer Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry/Petrochemicals/Environment & 
Water Management as the main subject and Mathematics and Physics/Computer Science, as 
subsidiaries with a minimum of 55% marks in the respective main subject. 
M. Sc. Industrial Fisheries 
Bachelor’s degree in Zoology/Botany/Fisheries with at least 55% marks in the optional subjects. 
Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries includes Industrial Fisheries, Aquaculture/Fishery 
Science/Industrial Fish and Fisheries/BF.Sc in Nautical science. 
M. Sc. Marine Biology 
B.Sc. degree with any branch of Life Sciences such as Aquaculture, Bio-chemistry, 
Biotechnology, Botany, Microbiology and Zoology as a main subject or B.Sc. degree in Fishery 
Science with at least 55% marks in the optional subjects. 
M. Sc. Marine Geology 
B.Sc. degree in Geology/Maths/Physics/Chemistry with 55% aggregate marks in optional. 
M. Sc. Marine Geophysics 
B.Sc. degree with at least 55% aggregate marks in (a) Geology (main) with Mathematics and 
Physics or Chemistry as subsidiaries (b) Physics (main) with Mathematics and Geology or 
Chemistry or Electronics as subsidiaries  (c) Mathematics (main) with Physics and Geology or 
Chemistry as subsidiaries.   
M. Sc. Mathematics 
B.Sc. degree with Mathematics main, with at least 55% marks for optional subjects taken 
together. 

M. Sc. Meteorology 
B.Sc. degree with Physics/Mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks.  Those with 
Mathematics as the main subject should have studied Physics as one of the subsidiaries and 
vice-versa. 
M. Sc. Oceanography 
B.Sc. degree with Physics/Mathematics as the main subject with 55% marks.  Those with 
Mathematics as the main subject should have studied Physics as one of the subsidiaries and 
vice-versa. 
M. Sc. Physics 

B.Sc. degree with Physics main and Mathematics as subsidiary with at least 55% marks in 
Physics. 
M. Sc. Statistics 
B.Sc. degree in Mathematics or Statistics main with at least 55% marks for optional subjects 
taken together.  
M.Sc. Instrumentation 
B.Sc degree in Instrumentation / Physics / Electronics with 60% marks from any recognized 
University  

SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission, if they have pass marks in qualifying 
examination.  
2. M.TECH. PROGRAMMES 
  Admissions to the following M.Tech. programmes are based on valid GATE score as prescribed 
under the academic regulations specific to each programme. Candidates not possessing GATE 
may also apply, but will be considered only if GATE qualified candidates are not available. In 
such cases, admissions will be based on the DAT conducted by the respective Departments. 

M. Tech. Atmospheric Science 
  1. M.Sc. degree or its equivalent in Meteorology, Oceanography, Mathematics, Physics, and 
Space Physics with a First Class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution.  2. 
A valid GATE score or a pass in the Joint UGC CSIR Test (NET) for JRF. 
M. Tech. Computer Aided Structural Analysis & Design 
  1.  B.Tech or Equivalent degree in Naval Architecture and Ship building/Civil Engg./Mechanical 
Engg. with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution  2. A valid 
GATE score. 
M. Tech. Computer & Information Science 
  1. B.Tech or equivalent degree in any discipline/AMIETE/AMIE or M.Sc. in Physics with 
Electronics as special subject or M.Sc. in Mathematics with a first class (60%) marks from any 
recognized University or Institution.  2. A valid GATE score. 
M. Tech. Software Engg. 
  1.  B.Tech or equivalent degree or AMIETE/AMIE in Computer Science/Information 
 Technology or M.Sc. in Computer Software/Operational Research & Computer Applications or 
MCA with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution. 2. A valid 
GATE score. 
M. Tech. Electronics (With specialization in Digital Electronics, Microwave & Radar Electronics)  
1. B.Tech or equivalent degree/AMIETE/AMIE in Electronics and Communication Engg./Electrical 
Engg./Electronics and Instrumentation or M.Sc. degree in Electronics/Physics (with Electronics 
as specialization) with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution. 2. 
A valid GATE score in Electronics/Electronics and Communication Engineering.  3. If sufficient 
number  of candidates are not available in Category 2, candidates with GATE score in 
Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics Engg., Electrical Engg., or Physics will be considered. 
In the absence of GATE qualified candidates Non-GATE candidates can be admitted on the 
basis of  DAT. 
M. Tech. Industrial Catalysis 
  1. M.Sc. degree in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry or any other degree recognized as equivalent 
with at least a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution with valid 
GATE Score. 

M. Tech. Marine Biotechnology 
   1. B. Tech/ BE in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, 
Leather Biotechnology, Chemistry/Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, B.Pharm., Chemical 
Technology or  M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Marine Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Botany/ 
Zoology/Biochemistry, Microbiology/Genetics, Biophysics, Microbial Genetics and 
Bioinformatics, Marine Biology/Aquatic Biology and Fisheries/Environmental 

Biotechnology/Mariculture with 60% marks or equivalent CGPA from  any recognized Indian or 
Foreign University. For admission to M.Tech. Marine Biotechnology  GATE score is not 
considered.  Selection of candidates is done by JNU on behalf of Department of Biotechnology, 
Government of India. 
M. Tech. Ocean Technology 
  1.M.Sc. degree in Oceanography/Physics/Marine Geology/Meteorology/Marine 
Geophysics/Environmental Sciences or M.Sc (Tech) degree in Marine Geophysics or B.Tech. or 
equivalent degree /AMIE in Civil Engg./Environmental Sciences with 60% marks from any 
recognized University or Institution.  2. A valid GATE score in any of the subjects mentioned 
above as the second paper. 
 M. Tech. Opto-Electronics & Laser Technology 
  1. Masters degree in Physics/Electronics/Photonics/B.Tech. or B.E. Degree  in Electronics and 
Communication Engg./Electronics Engg./Electrical Engg./Electrical and Electronics Engg. with a 
First Class (60%) from any recognized University or Institution.  2. A valid GATE score in the 
concerned branch of study.  
M. Tech. Polymer Technology 
  1.  B.Tech. or equivalent degree/AMIE in Polymer Science and Rubber Technology/Chemical 
Engg. / Technology or M.Sc. Polymer Chemistry/M.Sc. Chemistry with Polymer Chemistry as 
specialisation with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized University or Institution.  2. A 
valid GATE score. 
M.Tech. Entineering Statistics 
1.  B.Tech. or equivalent degree/AMIE in any discipline  or AMII with a first class (60%) from 
any recognized University or Institution with valid GATE score 

  SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 2 above if 1)  
they have pass mark in the qualifying examination 2)  a valid gate score   3) in the 
absence of GATE qualified candidates, candidate not possessing GATE will be 
considered.    
3. ADMISSIONS THROUGH DAT 
  Applicants for the  programmes indicated under 3.1 - 3.4 are required to qualify the DAT.  
3.1 POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME  
M. A. Translation (German/Russian) 
  Bachelor’s degree of any University recognized by CUSAT and Diploma level knowledge in the 
language concerned. 
3.2  DIPLOMA /CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (PART-TIME) 
a. Certificate courses in French/German/Japanese/Russian. 
  Educational Qualification: Pass in plus two or equivalent or ITI certificate.  Previous 
knowledge of the language is not essential. 
b. Integrated Diploma in French/German/Italian/Japanese/ Russian 
  Educational Qualification: Pass in Plus two or equivalent. Previous knowledge in the 
language concerned is not essential.  
c. Diploma in French/German/Japanese/ Russian 
  Pass in plus- two or equivalent and certificate level knowledge in the language concerned. 
d. P.G. Diploma in Communicative English 
  Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline or any other examination recognized as equivalent thereto 
with english as one of the subjects of study from a University. 
e.  P.G. Diploma in Translation and Functional Hindi  
  Bachelor’s degree with hindi as one of
the subjects. 





3.3 M. Phil.  PROGRAMMES (FULL-TIME) 
  Candidates seeking admission to the Master of Philosophy degree course should have passed 
a Master’s degree examination in the concerned subject of any of the Universities approved by 
the University Grants Commission (UGC) or an examination accepted by the Academic Council 

as equivalent thereto and have obtained a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (or equivalent 
grade) in the examination.  Candidates who have passed the Master’s degree examination 
in the Distance/Continuing Education mode are eligible for admission only if their degree 
is awarded by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). 
A relaxation of 5% of marks shall be given to the SC/ST candidates.  Teachers of a University 
Department or Colleges recognized by or affiliated to a statutory or “Deemed” University having 
not less than three years of teaching experience will also be eligible for admission to the course.  
50% of the seats of the course shall be reserved for University or College teachers.  Priority 
shall be given to those coming under the Faculty Improvement Programme (FIP) of the UGC or 
Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) of AICTE. 
. Phil.  Chemistry, Commerce, Hindi, Physics and Mathematics.  
 Master’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 55% marks. 
. Phil. Applied Economics  
Pass in Masters degree examination in the subject concerned of the any of the Universities  
approved by the UGC or  an examination accepted by the Academic Council as equivalent 
thereto and have obtained a minimum of 55%  aggregate marks (or equivalent  grade) in the 
examination  
. Phil. Marine Chemistry 
Master’s degree in Chemistry or Hydrochemistry with 55% marks. 
. Phil. Fisheries Science  
Sc. Degree in  Industrial Fisheries / Marine Biology/Zoology/Aquatic Biology & Fisheries/Fishery 
Biology & Aquaculture/Capture and Culture Fisheries/Aquacultre/M.F.Sc/M.Sc. Applied 
Fisheries and Aqua Culture/ M.Sc. Aqua Culture and Fish processing or any other PG Degree 
in Fisheries and allied subjects with 55% marks in aggregate or an equivalent grade. 
. Phil. Life Sciences 
Master’s degree in any branch of Life Sciences with 60% marks. 
.4  Ph. D PROGRAMMES 
Ph. D  programmes are offered in all the teaching Departments/Schools and recognized 
Institutions of the University. Candidates are advised to ascertain the areas of research and the 
availability of vacancies from the Departments/Schools or Recognized Institutions before-hand. 
Candidates intending to do research in the Recognized Institutions of the University are to 
obtain application forms from the University Departments/Schools dealing with the discipline of 
their choice. 
.5  UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS/SCHOOLS WHERE Ph.D/M.Phil PROGRAMMES ARE 
OFFERED: 
The University Departments/Schools located at the Thrikkakara Campus,        Kochi-682022 are 
Applied Chemistry, Applied Economics, Biotechnology, Computer Applications, Computer 
Science, Culture & Heritage, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Hindi, Instrumentation, Legal 
Studies, Mathematics, Management Studies, Photonics, Physics, Polymer Science & Rubber 
Technology, School of Engineering,  Ship Technology and Statistics.  
The University Departments/Schools located at the Lake Side Campus at Fine Arts Avenue, 
Kochi-682 016 are Atmospheric Sciences, Chemical Oceanography, Industrial Fisheries, Marine 
Biology, Microbiology & Biochemistry, Marine Geology & Geophysics and Physical 
Oceanography. 
4.  LATERAL ENTRY TO B. TECH THIRD SEMESTER THROUGH LET 
Courses open to LET:  B.Tech.  in Civil Engg., Computer Science & Engg., Electrical & 
Electronics Engg., Electronics & Communication Engg., Information Technology, 
nstrumentation Technology, Mechanical Engg., Polymer Science & Engineering and Safety & 






Fire Engg.    
  Eligbility:  Any three year Diploma  in Engineering/Technology  awarded by the Board of 
Technical Education recognized by the Department of  Technical Education, Government of 
Kerala  with not less than 60% marks.  
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  The maximum age prescribed is 25 years as on 1   July 2012.  



6. IMPORTANT POINTS AT A GLANCE 
6.1. Only On-line applications will be considered for all B.Tech Programmes including Lateral
Entry Programmes, 5 year Integrated M.Sc in Photonics, 5 year B.B.A. LL.B (Hons.), M.Tech.
and  Post Graduate Programmes.  
6.2. For M.Phil,  M.A Translation in German & Russian, Ph.D, Diploma and Certificate
programmes, applications can be had from the concerned Departments/Schools/Centres either
directly or by post. 
6.3. Fee Details: 
  Mode of payment for online applications:  1) By cash payment at SBI or SBT bank using the
chellan that can be printed out during online filling of applications.  After the payment, re-login
and enter the Journal No,, Branch Name and Branch Code.  2) By payment gateway using
Credit/ Debit/ATM card   .   
Mode of payment for DAT application:  By DD for required amount drawn in favour of
“Registrar, CUSAT” payable at Cochin, issued by SBT or SBI ONLY.  Candidates should write
his/her name and Application No. on upper left hand corner of the reverse side of the DD.  The
DD should be taken on or after the date of CAT 2012 Notification. DD taken after the last date
fixed for the submission of application will not be accepted. 
The application fee applicable for various categories are:  
  `  950/- for General Category Candidates and  `.425/- for SC/ST Category.  `.  5950/- for
candidates who apply under NRI Quota  
  For Diploma & Certificate Programmes - ` 100/- for general category and `. 50/- for SC/ST
category. 



10. CAT/LET/DAT – 2012 SCHEDULE 

Event                                                    From  To 
Date of notification  10.01.2012 
Online registration (CAT/LET)  15.01.2012  05.02.2012 
Sale of  applications for DAT from departments     
and submission of filled up applications to the 
16.01.2012  10.02.2012 
department concerned  
Online registration for M. Tech programmes  15.01.2012  31.03.2012 
Online Registration for International Students  15.01.2012  31.03.2012 
Admit card downloading  20.04.2012  06.05.2012 

FOR MORE DETAILS VISIT www.cusat.ac.in

     








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