Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) invites applicatons 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.
All UGC specified degrees, diplomas etc. awarded by UGC approved Statutory Universities are recognized by this University for admission to various courses. However, Distance Education Courses will be considered as recognized, only if they are further approved by the Distance Education Council, New Delhi also. On-line registration/sale of OMR Application will commence 28-02-2009 only
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 India basis with test centres in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkatta, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Ranchi, Varanasi, Allahabad, Jamshedpur, Kota and all district head quarters of Kerala.
Those who are applying for PG Programmes / LL.B / both Programmes : the CAT will be conducted only in the Centres at all the district head quarters of Kerala.
LET will be conducted at Kochi Centre only.
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 relevant matters. All disputes related to CAT/DAT/LET shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Courts at Kochi only. 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 eligibility criteria as amended from time to time by the University.
1. 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 Kerala with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as optional subjects or any 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 Kerala with Mathematics, Physics and 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 1st October 2009.
4) Eligibility for admission will be based on directions from the DG Shipping (India).
f. B.Tech. in Naval Architecture & Ship Building.
Pass in Plus Two examination of the State of Kerala or any other examination accepted 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.
h. SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 1.1
above if they have pass marks in the qualifying examination except in B.Tech. Marine Engineering Programme.
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. (International Business)
A degree in any subject recognized by the University with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
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.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 (with specialisation in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Microwave Electronics and Computer Technology)
First class B.Sc. degree with not less than 60% aggregate marks in Electronics or Physics.
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.
(*** Regular and Cost Sharing)
SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 1.2
above if they have pass marks in the qualifying examination.
2. M.TECH. PROGRAMMES
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 Departmental Aptitude Test (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.
3. If sufficient number of candidates are not available
in category (2) above, candidates with GATE score in instrumentation, Electrical & Electronics Engg., Electrical Engg. Or physics will be considered.
In the absence of GATE qualified candidates Non GATE candidates can be admitted on the basis of Departmental Admission Test (DAT).
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 Foreign University.
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.
(* Entrance Examination will be conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) under the Combined Entrance Examination). For details visit www.jnu.ac.in
M. Tech. Ocean Technology
1. M.Sc. degree in ceanography/ 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.
M. Tech. (Part-Time) Civil/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering*
1.B.Tech./B.Sc. Engineering Degree Examination in respective branch with a minimum of 50% marks.
2.Minimum of 2 year experience in the concerned field after acquiring qualifying degree.
(* Cost Sharing)
SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 2 above if they have pass marks in the qualifying examination and a valid GATE score (in the absence of GATE qualified candidates, candidates not possessing GATE will be considered). They are also entitled a concession of 5% marks in the written examination of the Departmental Admission Test (DAT).
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 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.
M.Phil Marine Chemistry
Master�s Degree in Chemistry or Hydrochemistry with 50% marks.
SC/ST candidates are eligible for admission to the courses mentioned under 3.3
above, if they have pass marks in the qualifying examination
3.4 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 Thrikkakara Campus, Kochi-
682 022 are Applied Chemistry, Applied Economics, Biotechnology, Computer
Applications, Computer Science, CELOS, Culture & Heritage, Electronics,
Environmental Studies, Hindi, Instrumentation Technology, Legal Studies,
Mathematics, Management Studies, Photonics, Physics, Polymer Science &
Engineering, School of Engg., Ship 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 REGISTRATIONv
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 1st July 2009
B.Tech Branches Specialization in Diploma Courses
1. Civil Engg. : Civil/Architecture
2. Computer Science & Engg./ Information Technology
: Computer Science & Engg./Electrical & Electronics Engg/ Electronics Engg./ Computer Technology/Computer Engg./ Medical Engg./Computer Hardware Maintenance/ Telecommunication Technology/ Applied Electronics / electronics & Production Technology
3. Electrical & Electronics Engg./ : Electronics & Communication Engg./ Instrumentation Technology
Electrical Engg./Electrical & Electronics Engg./ Electronics Engg./ Applied Electronics
and Production Technology/ Computer Hardware Maintenance/ Instrumentation/ Telecommunication Technology
4. Mechanical Engg. Mechanical Engg/Production Engg./Plastics & Mould
Technology/Automobile Engg./ Tool & Die making
5. Polymer Science & : Polymer Technology or Chemical Engg.
Engineering
6. Safety & Fire Engg. : Mechanical Engg./Civil Engg./Chemical Engg.
LET will be conducted at Kochi Centre only
5. IMPORTANT POINTS AT A GLANCE
(A) CANDIDATES HAVING THE NATIVITY STATUS �KERALITES� CAN ONLY APPLY THROUGH OMR APPLICATION FORM WHEREAS �NONKERALITES� SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION THROUGH �ONLINE� ONLY.
(B) KERALITES : A candidate will be considered as a �Keralite� for the limited
purpose of eligibility for admission, if –
(a) He/she or his/her father/mother was born in Kerala OR
(b) He/She has been a resident of Kerala for a period of 5 years within a period of
12 years OR
(c) He/she has undergone his/her school studies from standards VIII to XII in
education institutions in Kerala OR
(d) Children of All India Service (AIS) Officers (non-Keralites) allotted to Kerala
Circle are deemed to be Keralites GO (Rt) No. 822/H.Edn. dated 29.05.2008).
But they will not be eligible for Communal Reservation.
(C) NON- KERALITES: Online Registration only (visit www.cusat.nic.in)
(D) Candidates who have appeared/are appearing in full for the final qualifying examination can also apply. This provision is not applicable to the candidates appearing for compartmental/improvement examinations.
(E) NAVAL CANDIDATES should submit OMR application.
(F) OMR APPLICATION REGISTRATION (KERALITES ONLY) (PLEASE REFER SERIAL NO. 5(B) ABOVE)
Application forms and other details for all B.Tech Programmes (excluding Lateral Entry Programmes), 5 year Integrated M.Sc in Photonics, 5 year LL.B (Hons.), Post Graduate Programmes, M.Tech Programmes (except M.Tech. Marine Bio-Technology), M.A Translation in German & Russian can be had from the selected branches of State Bank of Travancore in Kerala by remitting the fee required:
OMR Applications are available from the following SBT Branches (from 28/02/2009
onwards):
Trivandrum: Trivandrum Main, Pattom, Petta, Neyyattinkara, Varkala,Attingal,
Kilimanoor,Parippally;
Kollam: Kollam Main (Chinnakkada), Punalur, Kottarakkara
Main, Kundara, Karunagappally, Chavara, Kayamkulam, Ayoor, Sasthamkotta;
Alappuzha: AlappuzhaMain, Harippad, Cherthala, Pattanakkad, Chengannur,
Pathanamthitta: Pathanamthitta Main, Mavelikkara, Pathanapuram, Ranni, Adoor,
Panthalam, Thiruvalla;
Kottayam: Kottayam Main, Changanacherry, Pala, Vaikom,
Ettumanoor;
Idukki: Idukki Main, Thodupuzha, Munnar, Kattappana, Kothamangalam,
Muvattupuzha;
Ernakulam: Ernakulam M.G. Road Branch, Aluva, North Paravoor,
Angamali, Vyttila, CUSAT Campus;
Thrissur: Thrissur (Main), Kodungallor, Thriprayar, Irinjalakkuda, Chalakkudy, Kodakara, Vadakkencherry, Kunnamkulam;
Palakkad:Palakkad Main, Alathur, Chittur, Ottappalam, Wadakkencherry, Pattambi,
Mannarkad;
Malappuram: Malappuram Main, Perinthalmanna, Kondotti, Ponnani,
Kuttippuram, Thenhipalam (Calicut University), Chavakkad, Manjeri, Tirur;
Kozhikode: Kozhikode Main, Feroke, Koyilandy, Vadakara,
Wayanad: Kalpetta, Mananthavadi, Sulthan Batheri;
Kannur: Kannur Main, Thalassery, Thalipparamba, Payyannur;
Kasargod: Kasargod Main, Thrikkaripur, Hosdurg, Manjesswar.
Fee Details
Rs.750/- + Bank charges for general category ( upto three programmes)
Rs.375/- + Bank charges for SC/ST category (upto three programmes)
Additional Programmes (Programmes exceeding three) Rs.100/- for General Category and Rs.50/- for SC/ST Category for each additional programme.
Candidates opting NRI Quota : Rs. 5000/- in addition to the cost of application
mentioned above.
Mode of Payment: Candidates can obtain application forms by remitting the amount directly at the designated branches of SBT mentioned above. Those who are applying for more than three programmes and for those who are applying under NRI category have to attach additional Demand Draft taken from State Bank of India Or State Bank allied Banks drawn in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at Ernakulam along with the application form.
(G) ON-LINE REGISTRATION (Non – Keralites Only)
On-line applications will be considered for all B.Tech Programmes including Lateral
Entry Programmes, 5 Year Integrated M.Sc in Photonics, 5 year LL.B (Hons.), Post
Graduate Programmes, M.Tech Programmes (except M.Tech. Marine Bio-Technology), M.A Translation in German & Russian.
Fee Details:
Rs. 750/- for General Category Candidates and Rs. 375/- for SC/ST Category (upto three programmes)
Rs. 5750/- for candidates who apply under NRI Quota (upto three programmes)
Rs. 100/- for General Category and Rs. 50/- for SC/ST Category for each additional
programme exceeding three.
Mode of payment: Demand Draft taken from State Bank of India Or State Bank allied Banks drawn in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at Ernakulam only will be accepted.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. For M.Phil, Ph.D, Diploma and Certificate programmes, applications can be had from the concerned Departments/Schools/Centres either directly or by post.
Fee details:
M.Phil & Ph.D. Programmes � Rs.750/- for general category and Rs. 375/- for
SC/ST category. Diploma & Certificate Programmes – Rs.100/- for general category and Rs.50/- for SC/ST category.
Mode of payment: Demand Draft taken from State Bank of India Or State Bank allied Banks drawn in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at Ernakulam only will be accepted.
2. M.Tech. Marine Bio-Technology: Selection of candidates is done by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on behalf of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India through a National Test alongwith all such examinations conducted by the University (JNU) . GATE Score is not considered for admission. For details visit www.jnu.ac.in
3. Demand Drafts 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 2009 Notification. DD taken after the last date fixed for the submission of application will not be accepted.
4. Application forms for programmes listed under 3.2 are available from the departments/ schools as indicated below.
3.2a to 3.2e: The Head, Department of Culture & Heritage, CUSAT, KOCHI – 22
3.2f: The Head, Department of Hindi, CUSAT, KOCHI � 22
5. Application forms for programmes listed under 3.3 and 3.4 are available only from the respective Departments/Schools (Please see note 3.5 above)
6. Candidates who apply for both B.Tech Programmes and Lateral Entry Programmes through online should remit the required fees specified for each programme.
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/Course Code is the sole responsibility of the applicant and the selection once exercised in the Application Form shall be final and irrevocable.
9. The Distribution of Seats among Keralites and Non -Keralites will be governed by
Rules/Regulations of the University in force.
7. B.TECH LATERAL ENTRY: ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY
(For Both Keralites and Non-Keralites)
Fee details:
Rs.750/- + Bank charges for General Category
Rs.375/- + Bank charges for SC/ST Category
Mode of payment: Demand Draft taken from State Bank of India Or State Bank
allied Banks drawn in favour of Registrar, CUSAT payable at Ernakulam
only will be accepted.
8. 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) attached to the Ministry of Human Resources Development of the Govt. of India (ICCR website http://www.iccrindia.org ). 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 New York.
2. Applicants who have successfully 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
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Kochi-682 022
For further details visit: www.cusat.nic.in
9. HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE
ONLINE REGISTRATION:
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 required amount of 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. If any entries are incorrect /missing, press the back button for going back to the
entry form.
VII. 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 sent one copy alongwith DD
to Director, IRAA and retain one copy of confirmation page for their reference.
VIII. Candidate are advised to note down the Registration Number for downloading
the Admit Card. Admit Card can be downloaded by submitting candidate�s
Registration Number. IX. Request for change of centre will not be entertained under any circumstances.
10. HOW TO FILL UP OMR APPLICATION
I. Candidates are instructed to read thoroughly the instruction sheet given along with
the OMR applications.
II. Please see the definitions given under Keralites.
III. Candidates are required to mark each response in the OMR sheet neatly and
correctly. (SC/ST, Communal /Special Reservation, under OEC etc.) failing which the claim under the said categories will not be considered at all.
IV. Photocopy of the OMR application will not be accepted.
V. Candidates should attach Demand Draft for each additional programmes exceeding
�three� along with the OMR application.
VI. Candidates opting NRI quota should attach Demand Draft for Rs.5000/- along with
the OMR application.
VII. Applications without the sufficient amount of Demand Draft will not be considered
for option V and VI above.
VIII. Incomplete applications in any respect will summarily be rejected.
IX. No separate admit card will be sent to your address. Please download the admit
card from the website www.cusat.nic.in . The Admit Card can be downloaded by
submitting candidate�s Application number and date of birth.
FOR ANY FURTHER CLARIFICATIONS PLEASE VISIT
www.cusat.nic.in ; www.cusat.ac.in
11. CAT / LET – 2009 SCHEDULE
Date of Notification : 25.02.2009
Date of Commencement of Online Submission of application/
Sale of OMR applications through State Bank of Travancore : 28.02.2009
Last Date for the Submission of Online Application/Date of Closure
of the sale of OMR application. : 04.04.2009
Last date for receipt of duly completed confirmation page downloaded
from the website alongwith DD & Passport Size photograph : 08.04.2009
addressed to the Director, IRAA Unit, CUSAT, Kochi-22.
Last date for the receipt of duly completed OMR applications
to the Director, IRAA Unit, CUSAT, Kochi-682 022. : 08.04.2009
Date of downloading the Admit Cards from the website
(Both online candidates/OMR submitted applicants) : 05.05.2009
Dates of Examination :-
23rd May 2009, Saturday-All PG programmes (except M.A. Hindi & M.A. Applied
Economics).
24th May 2009, Sunday -All B.Tech Programmes, 5 Year Integrated M. Sc. in
Photonics, M. A. Hindi, L.L.B. (Hons.) and M. A. Applied Economics.
30th May 2009, Saturday – B. Tech Lateral Entry.
(Test date for the DAT will be announced later)
12. RETURN OF THE CONFIRMATION PAGE/ FILLED IN OMR
APPLICATIONS
i Confirmation page of the Online application along with the DD or OMR
application with DD for additional courses, if any should reach �The Director,
IRAA Unit, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Cochin University P.O.,
Kochi � 682 022�on or before the last date prescribed above either by Speed or
Registered Post.
ii Sale of Application forms for the programmes listed under 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4
commences on 28.02.2009. Filled in applications should reach the concerned
Departments/Schools on or before 08.04.2009.