CUSAT provides you good fame and name in particularly South India. It has its own brand value. Life at CUSAT is exceptionally good and it will give you a home-like feeling at the campus. One of my friends has studied there and currently, he is working at a top-firm in India.
There are certain benefits that CUSAT furnishes. Listed below are some of them include:
Studying at CUSAT will definitely take you to heights and bring a lot of success in your life.
The worth of a college does not depend on which state you belong to. It's up to you to make your time at the college worthwhile.
No matter which college or university you are in, they all have almost the same structure of syllabus and you have to study by yourself. If you do not have many options for college, you can choose an institute with a decent rank and low course fee.
Let’s take a look at some of the parameters to study in CUSAT.
Pros:
Cons:
So ultimately, it all rolls down to how you use the opportunity. No matter which college you go in, if you want to learn new things and stay proactive, you can surely make the best of your days at the college. So, work hard and try to score well.
My brother studied there and he shared his experiences in Kuttanad Campus (2nd campus) Firstly, he used to buy drinking water. He was in his second year and the monsoon was at its peak. All the roadways to the island (Pulincunno) were blocked hence there was no water supply at all. Secondly, The strong coffee they provided is much better than the tea. And Lastly, the local KSRTC buses won’t wait even for a second if they’re late. He and his two other friends loved to take a ride to Changanassery, via the village route.
It was indeed a scenic route. They liked the route so much that if they were nearby a bus stand and coincidently a bus drove past, they used to run and catch it. They did this more than a dozen times, that too in their first year.
CUSAT hostel fee is pretty minimal. You need to pay around INR 300/month.
Although the fees for CUSAT hostel are nominal, the quality of living can’t be compared to other government colleges like NITs and IITs. Washrooms and other facilities aren’t at optimum standard. But if you compare it with the amount then the facilities are sufficient.
The hostels don’t have wi-fi facilities, so you will have to depend on local ISP. Also, there is no guarantee that you will get a hostel room in the 1st year itself. Many freshers have faced this and got hostel rooms, generally in 3rd or 4th year.
There are several rumors about CUSAT being an IIEST in the future, having theories both supporting and opposing the statement. But, it is expected that CUSAT will never be IIEST. Some reasons opposing the statement are listed below.
Considering the above factors, it can be concluded that CUSAT is not going to be an IIEST in the near future. The talk of its conversion has been going on for a long, especially during the time of admission and entrances, but it’s still unprocessed and unexpected.
Cochin University of Science and Technology i.e., CUSAT is a government-owned autonomous science and technology university situated in Kochi, Kerala, India. It has two campuses. One in Kochi and the other branch in Kuttanad, Alappuzha inland.
Let’s take a look at the latest assessment and accreditation of CUSAT by NAAC in September 2016. This should clear the institutional status.
University |
State |
Central |
Deemed |
Private |
Affiliated College |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Constituent College |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Autonomous College of UGC |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Regulatory Agency approved Institution |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
Type of Institution |
Urban |
- |
- |
- |
Co-education |
Men and Women |
- |
- |
- |
Financial Status |
Grant-in-aid |
- |
- |
- |
The abstract from CUSAT AQAR (Annual Quality Assurance Report, page 61) says, “Being a state-funded University we have got used to receiving the full financial support from the State Government for salary and both the State and Central Government for infrastructural creation under the plan.”
So yes, Cochin University of Science and Technology is not a Central University but a Public university.
CUSAT is formed and controlled by the state itself. It does get many central funds for the development of infrastructure and some programs. But, basically, CUSAT is Kerala State funded.
Below mentioned are the ranks of the colleges that can give you a rough idea of how the institutes prepare their closing ranks and which rank is preferred for which branch. The ranks basically won’t change much in the coming years also.
College Name |
Branch Name |
Closing Rank |
Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Ernakulam. |
Polymer Technology |
4440 |
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering |
150 |
|
Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanad |
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
5385 |
Computer Science Engineering |
5289 |
|
Information Technology |
6800 |
|
Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
5342 |
|
Civil Engineering |
5195 |
|
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Ernakulam |
Information Technology |
4793 |
Computer Science Engineering |
2383 |
|
Civil Engineering |
3165 |
|
Mechanical Engineering |
3823 |
|
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
2558 |
|
Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
2893 |
You may not get your desired branch as it is totally dependent upon the number of students present during counseling. It is possible to get an idea of cut off through an analysis of previous years. You should attend counseling sessions as there’s a chance for admission to any branch.
My brother is an alumnus of CUSAT and based on the things I heard from him about the institute, I will say opting for CSE in CUSAT SOE will be a wise decision.
With a rank of 437 in CUSAT SOE, you can get admission to any branch of your choice at CUSAT.
Here is a brief outline of the institute.
Particulars | Stats |
Total fees | INR 3.53 LPA |
Placement percentage | 70% |
Highest salary | INR 29 LPA |
Average salary | INR 7 LPA |
Lowest salary | INR 2 LPA |
Top recruiting companies | TCS, Wipro, Infosys, etc. |
You can visit the official website to know more about the institute.