Why is CUSAT so popular even if it ranked 55th among engineering colleges?

There are several reasons why CUSAT is popular even though it is ranked 55th. My friends from the institute were able to provide a few such reasons which are as follows.

• A lot of proposals have been made by MHRD to convert CUSAT as a Central University. But unfortunately, there are too many political issues that could not let CUSAT change into a central university.
• CUSAT has distinct departments such as Naval Architecture, Department of Photonics, Polymer and Rubber Technology, Marine Engineering, etc.
• CUSAT is very strict in terms of its academics and research. And that discipline is carried out by CUSAT students too. It helps them in performing well even outside the campus. And helps them to grow in their career.

So, yes CUSAT is popular among engineering students. Because of its discipline, strong academics, and research culture.