One of my friends graduated from CUSAT and he was able to give me some information regarding the status of the institute.
CUSAT is a state University, recognized by UGC, and AICTE. It has also been accredited by NAAC.
In past, there was a rumor going on that CUSAT will become an institute of national importance under MHRD, Govt of India. However, as of now, nothing regarding this has been officially declared.
In terms of academics, CUSAT is a decent university. To know more about the institute you can read the student reviews available on various social media. You can also visit the official website.
The eligibility for admission in CSE at CUSAT depends on various factors, such as the number of candidates appearing for the exam, the difficulty level of the paper, and the cutoff trends from previous years. However, based on previous year trends, with 258 marks in CUSAT CAT, you have a good chance of being eligible for CSE at CUSAT.
As for the approximate rank, it is difficult to determine the exact rank as the rank is influenced by various factors, such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of students appearing for the exam, and the previous year's cutoff. However, based on previous year trends, your estimated rank could be in the range of 1000 to 2000.
Admission to CUSAT is not solely based on the CUSAT CAT score or rank. There are other factors, such as reservation policy, which may affect your admission chances. Therefore, it is recommended to check the official website of CUSAT for the latest updates and information regarding the admission process.
During CUSAT admission counseling, they verify that there is no fraud and you are the same person as the photo that was given in the registration form. This process is known as photo counseling. This round is just for verification purposes. This process ensures that there are no discrepancies during admission.
CUSAT and JNTU Hyderabad, both the colleges are good. I have few friends at both, so I can give you some insight into them.
So, it’s better to go for CUSAT.
Yes, CUSAT does follow a Credit system. The University started following the credit system many years back. It was one of the first few universities which initiated the system in its curriculum in the early 2000s.
The detailed information regarding the credit system of the University is mentioned in the Table below:
Promotion to | Minimum number of credits to be earned |
III Semester | 15 out of 22 credits of Semester I |
IV Semester | 30 out of 44 credits of Semesters I & II |
V Semester | 50 out of 66 credits of Semesters I, II, &III |
VI Semester | 65 out of 88 credits of Semesters I to IV |
VII Semester | 85 out of 110 credits of Semesters I to V |
VIII Semester | 100 out of 132 credits of Semesters I to VI |
The conditions mentioned in the table above are required to be fulfilled by the students for promotion from one semester to the next one. The promotion of students at CUSAT is subject to the above-mentioned credit system followed by the institution.
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.
Both of these colleges are good. VIT is the best private engineering college in India. Whereas CUSAT is also a reputed institute. CUSAT is a government college, and VIT is a private college. Thereby, you will get a better facility in VIT rather than in CUSAT.
Hostel Facilities: (Winning Institution - VIT)
However, the hostel facilities are also not up to the mark in CUSAT. But VIT offers good hostel accommodation. But VIT charges a lot for hostels.
Course Fee & Infrastructure: (Winning Institution - VIT)
Placement: (VIT ~ CUSAT)
You will get good exposure in both of these institutes. Placement records of both of these colleges are also outstanding. If you work hard, you can bad a decent salary package from the campus placement from any of these colleges.
The table below gives a brief overview of both institutes.
Basis |
CUSAT |
VIT |
Highest CTC |
INR 15 LPA |
INR 41.60 LPA |
Average CTC |
INR 4.7 LPA |
INR 6.05 LPA |
Major Recruiters |
Cisco, L&T, TCS, etc. |
Virtusa, Capgemini, Mindtree, Wipro Turbo, etc. |
Ranking |
89 for overall by NIRF’20 |
28 for overall by NIRF’20 |
If you want to get better infrastructural facilities and good food and lodging, then you should go for VIT. But CUSAT is more affordable and it is also a good choice with excellent placement statistics.
MSc in Environmental Biotechnology is a very niche course that is offered by very few universities in India, Cochin University of Science And Technology (CUSAT) being one of them. Personally, I have come across very few schools of Environmental Studies in Indian universities that offer this program.
But then if you are interested then nothing should come between you and your choice. You may look at some of the IITs, IISERs, and other top universities if they provide this course or not and whether or not you are eligible for it. If you are not getting them, then CUSAT is fine as well.
SASTRA is a better option for engineering in Computer Science, considering the enormous opportunities provided by the institute. CUSAT is a better option than CUSAT, the notable differences are not below:
The table below gives a brief level of comparison between the two institutes.
Particulars |
CUSAT 2023 |
SASTRA 2023 |
Average Salary Offered (CSE) |
4.9 LPA |
9.3 LPA |
Highest Salary Offered (CSE) |
25 LPA |
34 LPA |
Major recruiters |
L&T, Cisco, Vedanta |
Microsoft, IBM, TCS |
Therefore, SASTRA will be a better choice than CUSAT based on these facts. Although there are advantages to both universities, SASTRA stands out for its reputation for academic brilliance, extensive extracurricular possibilities, and state-of-the-art facilities.
Among these, CET Trivandrum is better. It has a heritage of over 75 years and a well-established alumni base. The alumni of the institute are well-established across the globe.
CET has good infrastructure and facilities. The campus is fully wifi equipped. Students are given access to central computing facilities and central library. CET organized many technical, cultural, and political activities throughout the academic year, in which you can take part according to your interest.
CET Trivandrum placements are good. During the 2022 placement drive, more than 150 recruiters took part in the campus drive. The highest CTC offered was INR 33 LPA.