CUSAT CAT

The Cochin University of Science And Technology Common Admission Test

Established as the University of Cochin in 1971, the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) offers higher education in the fields of applied science, technology, industry and commerce, emphasizing particularly on post-graduate studies and research. CUSAT allows admissions to international students and has academic collaborations and exchange program tie-ups with several international universities and institutions as well. Its partners are spread across Africa, Canada, Europe, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, USA and Vietnam.

With a 180-acre campus at Thrikkakara, a Lakeside campus at Kochi, and an Engineering College campus at Pulinkunnu, Alappuzha, CUSAT has been judged by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Govt. of India as an institution worthy of being upgraded to the level of IIT. The modification work required to make CUSAT part of the new-breed Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST) is on.

Benefits of the CUSAT CAT Exam

CUSAT CAT offers entrance to CUSAT, which has nine Faculties:

* Engineering

* Environmental Studies

* Humanities

* Law

* Marine Sciences

* Medical Sciences and Technology

* Science

* Social Sciences and Technology

Besides CUSAT also has:

* Sophisticated Test and Instrumentation Centre (STIC); and

* Centers for:

* Aquatic Animal Health

* Comparative Literature

* Creative Writing

* Economic Policy and Analysis

* Information Resource Management

* Interdisciplinary Studies

* Microprocessor Research

* Monsoon Studies

* National Manpower Information

* Neuro Science

* Ocean Electronics Science in Society

* Population Studies

* Rural Development & Appropriate Technology

CUSAT has recently established a new Center for Lasers and Opto-Electronic Sciences known as CELOS and has been voted a Centre for Excellence in the field by UGC. It has resources of several well-established premier research institutions in the country and the Southern Naval Command of Indian Navy within its reach.