Common Admission Test (CAT) Notification of Cochin University (CUSAT)
February 29, 2008 2:41 pm Admission NotificationsCochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) invites applications from eligible candidates for admission to the academic programmes for the year 2008-09 as listed below. Admissions are based on
Common Admission Test (CAT)/
Departmental Admission Test (DAT)/
Test for Lateral Entry (LET).
Eligibility conditions and other particulars appear in the detailed notification published in the website www.cusat.nic.in. Candidates who have appeared/are appearing for their final qualifying examinations are also eligible to apply. Degrees obtained through distance education programmes other than through IGNOU are not recognized by the University.
Those who are applying for First Degree Programmes in Engineering & Technology
(B.Tech and Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics) : the CAT will be conducted on all
Kerala and Overseas Centre at
Those who are applying for PG Programmes / First Degree Programmes including LL.B
/ both Programmes : the CAT will be conducted only in the Centres at all the district head
quarters of Kerala and
The University reserves the right to cancel any or all the notified test centres for administrative reasons including dates/rules and regulations relating to programmes of
study, eligibility, reservation, admission criteria, fee structure and other relevent matters.
All disputes related to CAT shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Courts at
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 elegibility criteria as
amended from time to time.
- ADMISSIONS THROUGH CAT-ONLINE REGISTRATION
Applicants for the following programmes are required to take 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.**, Safety & Fire Engg.**.
b. B.Tech. in Polymer Science & Rubber Technology
c. Five Year Integrated M.Sc. in Photonics
Eduational Qualification for a, b & c above: Pass in Plus Two Examination of the
State of
other examination accepted as equivalent thereto securing a minimum of 50% marks
in Mathematics and 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.
d. B.Tech. in Instrumentation
Pass in Plus Two examination of the State of
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 and
should have obtained 50% marks in English at 10th or 12th standards.
2) Vocational/Diploma students are not eligible to apply.
3) The Maximum age limit prescribed is 20 years as on
f. B.Tech. in Naval Architecture &
Pass in Plus Two examination of the State of
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 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. 2.Should not have completed 21 years of age on 1st
January of the year of admission.
1.2 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 / Part-time*).
A degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. * conditions
apply.
M.B.A. (Travel and Tourism )**
A degree in any subject with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate
M.B.E. (Master of Business Economics)
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any subject including Engg., Technology, Agriculture
and Medicine recognized by the University with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.
M.C.A.*** offered by CUSAT and its recognized institutions.
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.
M.I.B. (Master of International Business)
A degree in any subject recognized by the University with a minimum of 50% marks
in aggregate.
M.Sc. Applied Chemistry
B.Sc. degree with Chemistry/Polymer Chemistry/Environmental Chemistry/Industrial
Chemistry/Petrochemicals as 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*
First class B.Sc. / B.Sc. (Hons.) degree with not less than 60% aggregate marks in
Electronics, Computer Science, or Physics (with Electronics). Candidates with higher
degrees are not eligible for admission.
* With specialisation in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Microwave Electronics and
Computer Technology.
M. Sc. Environmental Technology
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with Physics and Mathematics as subsidiaries, or
Engg. (Civil/ Public Health/ Environmental or Chemical) or 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 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 bachelor’s degree in Industrial Fisheries,
Aquaculture/Fishery Science/Industrial Fish and Fisheries/BFSC 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
Bachelor’s degree, in Geology/Maths/Physics/Chemistry with 55% aggregate marks
for optionals.
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
subsidiary subjects 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
subsidiary subjects 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 with at least 55% marks for optional subjects
taken together.
- M.TECH. PROGRAMMES-ONLINE REGISTRATION
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.
M. Tech. Atmospheric Science
1. M.Sc. degree or its equivalent in Meteorology, Oceanography, Mathematics, Physics,
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. Electronics (With specialization in Digital Electronics, Microwave & Radar Electronics)
1. B.Tech or equivalent degree/AMIE/AMIETE 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.
M. Tech. Engineering Statistics
1. B. Tech or equivalent degree or AMIE in any discipline with first class (60%) from
any recogonized university or Institution with valid GATE score.
M. Tech. Industrial Catalysis
1. M.Sc. degree in Chemistry/Applied Chemistry or any other degree recognized as
equivalent with atleast a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university or
institution. 2. A valid GATE Score.
M. Tech. Marine Biotechnology
Minimum 60% Marks or equavalent CGPA in any one of the following from any
recognized Indian or
1. B. Tech/ BE in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Industrial
Biotechnology, Leather Biotechnology, Chemistry/Biotechnology, Biomedical
Engineering, B.Pharma, Chemical Technology;
2. M.Sc. in Biotechnology, Marine Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Botany/ Zoology/
Biochemistry, Microbiology/Genetics, Biophysics, Microbial Genetics and
Bioinformatics, Marine Biology/Aquatic Biology and Fisheries/Envronmental
Biotechnology/Mariculture.
M.
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.
M. Tech. Opto-Electronics & Laser Technology
1. Masters degree in Physics/Electronics/Photonics/B.Tech. or BE 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.
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 specialization 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 AMIE/AMIETE in Computer Science/Information
Technology or M.Sc. in Computer Software/Operations Research & Computer
Applications or MCA with a first class (60%) marks from any recognized university
or institution. 2. A valid GATE score.
- ADMISSIONS THROUGH DAT
Applicants for the following programmes are required to take the DAT:
3.1 POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME
M. A. Translation (German/Russian)-Online Registration
Bachelor’s degree of any recognized University and Diploma level knowledge in the
language concerned.
3.2 DIPLOMA /CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES (PART-TIME)
a.Certificate courses in French/German/Japanese/Russian.
b. Diploma in Functional Arabic
c. Integrated Diploma in French/German/Italian/Japanese/ Russian
Educational Qualification for a, b & c above: Pass in Plus-two or equivalent. Previous
knowledge in the language concerned is not essential.
d. Diploma in French/German/Japanese/ Russian
Pass in Plus-two or equivalent and certificate level knowledge in the language concerned.
e. Diploma in Communicative English
Bachelors Degree in any discipline or any other exam equivalent as recognized by the
University with English as one of the subjects of study from a University.
f. P.G. Diploma in Translation and Functional Hindi
Bachelor’s degree with Hindi as one of the subjects
3.3 DIPLOMA PROGRAMME (FULL-TIME)
P.G. Diploma in Coastal Zone Management.
Bachelor’s degree in Engg./Master’s degree in Science from any university recognized
by CUSAT with at least 55% marks.
3.4 M. Phil. PROGRAMMES (FULL-TIME)
M. Phil. Chemistry, Commerce, Hindi, Physics and Mathematics.
Master’s degree in the concerned subject with at least 50% marks.
M. Phil. Applied Economics
Master’s degree in Economics with at least 50% aggregate marks.
M. Phil. Chemical Oceanography
Master’s degree in Chemistry with 50% marks.
M. Phil. Fisheries Science
MSc. Degree Industrial Fisheries / Marine Biology/Zoology/Aquatic Biology & fisheries/
Fishery Biology & Aquaculture/Capture and Culture Fisheries/Aquaculutre/M.F.Sc.
with 50% aggregate or an equivalent grade in PG..
M. Phil. Life Sciences
Master’s degree in Marine Biology/Zoology/ any branch of Life sciences such as Aquatic
Biology and Fisheries, Bio Chemistry, Biotechnology, Botany, Fishery science with 60%
marks.
3.5 M.E By Research : (FULL-TIME and PART-TIME)
Bachelor’s degree in appropriate branch of Engg. from a recognized University with
60% marks in the qualifying examination and with 50% marks in the DAT.
3.6 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.
The University Departments/Schools located at the Trikkakara Campus, Kochi-682022
are Applied Chemistry, Applied Economics, Biotechnology, Computer Applications,
Computer Science, CRDAT, Culture & Heritage, Electronics, Environmental Studies,
Hindi, Instrumentation, Legal Studies, Mathematics, Management Studies, Photonics,
Physics, Polymer Science & Rubber 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 (LET) TO B.TECH – ONLINE REGISTRATION
B.Tech. in Civil Engg., Computer Science & Engg., Electrical & Electronics Engg.,
Electronics & Communication Engg., Information Technology, Instrumentation,
Mechanical Engg., Polymer Science & Rubber Technology and Safety & Fire Engg.
Diploma recognized by the Boards of Technical Education of the States after
undergoing a regular course of 3 years duration with not less than 60% marks.
The maximum age prescribed is 25 years as on
5. IMPORTANT POINTS AT A GLANCE
1. Only Online applications will be considered for all B.Tech Programmes including Lateral Entry Programmes, Integrated M.Sc in Photonics, 5 year LL.B (Hons.), Post Graduate Programmes, M.Tech Programmes, M.A Translation in German & Russian.
2. For M.Phil, Ph.D, M.E by Research, Diploma and Certificate programmes, applications can be had from the concerned Departments/Schools/Centres either directly or by post.
3. Fee Details:
Mode of paymet: Demand Draft taken from SBI and its allied banks drawn
in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at Ernakulam only will be accepted.
Rs. 750/- for General Category Candidates and Rs. 400/- for SC/ST Category (for 3
programmes) Rs. 5750/- for candidates who apply under NRI Quota (for 3 programmes)
Rs. 3750/- for those opting Overseas Test centres. (candidates applying under NRI
Quota need not pay this fee) (for 3 programmes) Rs. 100/- for General Category and Rs. 50/- for SC/ST Category for each additional programme exceeding 3
For Lateral Entry Programme:-
Rs. 380/- for General Category and Rs. 230/- for SC/ST Category
For Diploma/Certificate Programmes:-
Rs.100/- for General Category and Rs.50/- for SC/ST Category
4. DDs issued by Exchange Companies/Private Banks will not be accepted. Candidate
should write his/her Name and Registration Number (obtained at the time of Online
Registration) on upper left hand corner of the reverse side of the DD. The DD should be
taken on or after the date of CAT 2008 Notification No.IRAA/227-CAT 08/2007
dt.29/02/2008.
5. Application forms for programmes listed under 3.2, and 3.3 are available from the
departments / schools as indicated below.
3.2a to 3.2e: The Head, Department of Culture & Heritage, CUSAT,
3.2f: The Head, Department of Hindi, CUSAT,
3.3 : The Director,
6. Application forms for programmes listed under 3.4, 3.5 and 3.6 are available only
from the respective Departments/Schools
7. Entry requirements for each Programme are given under ‘Eligibility Criteria’.
The responsibility for ensuring satisfactory compliance to the prescribed criteria
is vested solely with the applicant. Claims found untenable upon subsequent scrutiny
shall result in summary disqualification of the applicant concerned and cancellation
of any or all admission processes undergone.
8. The choice of the Test Subject/Test Centre is the sole responsibility of the applicant
and the selections once exercised in the Application Form shall be final and irrevocable
6. FOREIGN NATIONAL STUDENTS
1. Foreign National students are exempted from the requirement of admission test
(CAT/DAT) for the academic programmes of the university. They can apply either
on self financing basis or through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR)
attched to the Ministry of Human Resources development of the Govt. of India. They
are required to submit the application through online for the academic programme
of the University on payment of US$ 100 by way of Demand Draft / Pay order/Any
other instrument (which does not involve collection charges on the part of the University)
in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at
2. Applicants who have succesfully Registered online with CUSAT may forward an
advance copy of the confirmation page along with payment (D.D/Pay Order etc)
and relevant documents to the following address. The original confirmation page
should be forwarded with necessary documents through the Embassy of India in the
respective country.
The Director
International Relations and Academic Admissions
Kochi-682 022. For further Details visit: www.cusat.nic.in
7. HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE
I. Candidates are instructed to read thoroughly all sections of Key Information
published in the website : www.cusat.nic.in. before filling up the application
II. Candidates are required to fill in all details correctly (SC/ST, Communal /Special
Reservation, under OEC etc.) failing which the claim under the said categories will
not be considered at all.
III. Applications without the Demand Draft will be rejected.
IV. Incomplete form will not be accepted by the system. Any error in the entries leading
to the rejection of the application form shall be the sole responsibility of the candidate.
Hence the form must be filled with the utmost attention without making any error.
V. Detailed instruction is given in the Registration module in the website.
VI. Instructions for Photograph and Signature Uploading :-
A) Photograph
1. If you are scanning photographs, adjust the scanner to scan at 100 resolution first.
2. Fix the output format of scanned image as grayscale (not black & white)
3. Scan the image to some image editing software like Microsoft paint/ Photoshop
etc.
4. Use “save for web” option to save the image as a JPEG file. No other format will
be accepted.
5. The image dimensions should be approximately 200 pixels (H) x 150 pixels (W)
6. The file size should be less than 10 kilobytes (kb)
B) For Digital Photographs
1. Resize the digital photograph to 200 pixels (Height) X 150 pixels (width) first
2. Use the “Save for web” option to save the file (Adobe Photoshop) in JPEG format
3. Make sure that the file size is less than 10 Kilobytes (kb)
C) Tip for reducing image file size
1. If you are using image editing software like adobe Photoshop, please use the
“Save for web” option to reduce file size.
2. During “Save for web” option, save the file in JPEG format, “medium” compression
quality
D) Signature
1. Adjust the scanner to scan at 100 resolutions first
2. Fix the output format of scanned images grayscale (not black & white)
3. Scan the image to some image editing software like Microsoft paint/ Photoshop etc.
4. Use “save for web” option to save the image as a JPEG file. No other format will
be accepted.
5. The image dimensions should be approximately 80 pixels (Height) x 250 pixels (width)
6. The file size should be less than 5 kilobytes (kb)
VII. If any entries are incorrect /missing, press the back button for going back to the
entry form
VIII. If the candidate is satisfied with the entries, press the ‘Confirm’ button for completing
the registration process. Please wait for the Confirmation Page to be displayed and
take two print out. Candidate should retain a copy of confirmation page for their
reference.
FOR ANY FURTHER CLARIFICATIONS PLEASE VISIT www.cusat.nic.in
8. CAT / LET - 2008 SCHEDULE
Date of Notification : 29.02.2008
Date of Commencement of Online Submission of application : 29.02.2008
Last Date for the Submission of Online Application : 03.04.2008
Last date for receipt of duly completed confirmation page
downloaded from the website along with DD & Passport Size
Photograph addressed to the Director, IRAA Unit, CUSAT
Kochi-22 : 10.04.2008
Date of downloading the Admit Cards from the website : 02.05.2008
Dates of Examination
:
:
LLB (Hons.)
:
(Test date for the DAT will be anounced later)
9. RETURN OF THE CONFIRMATION PAGE/ FILLED UP APPLICATIONS
i Confirmation page of the Online application along with the DD should reach “The
Director, IRAA Unit,
Cochin University P.O.,
either by Speed or Registered Post.
ii Sale of Application forms for the programmes listed under 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 & 3.6
commences on 29.02.2008. Filled up applications should reach the concerned
Departments/Schools on or before 10.04.2008.
More details can be had from www.cusat.ac.in