Question 1

What is CUSAT's NIRF ranking?

Accepted Answer

CUSAT was ranked 32nd overall in NIRF 2025, having improved from Rank 51 in NIRF 2024 and Rank 67 in NIRF 2023.

Question 2

How can I get admission to CUSAT?

Accepted Answer

Admission to CUSAT's UG and PG programmes is through CUSAT's own Common Admission Test (CAT), conducted by the Directorate of Admissions (admissions.cusat.ac.in). Candidates register for CAT and are admitted through rank-list based counselling or real-time admission for each programme.

Question 3

What is CUSAT's NAAC accreditation status?

Accepted Answer

CUSAT is re-accredited with an 'A+' Grade by NAAC (3rd cycle, CGPA 3.39 out of 4, awarded in October 2022), an improvement over the 'A' grade (CGPA 3.09) it received in 2016.

Question 4

Is hostel facility available at CUSAT?

Accepted Answer

Yes. CUSAT has 14 hostels (8 for boys, 6 for girls) across the Main Campus and Lakeside Campus, with accommodation for around 600 male and 700 female UG/PG/Research students. Hostel applications are made through hostels.cusat.ac.in.

Question 5

What are the core technical departments?

Accepted Answer

B.Tech Lateral Entry, MCA (Master of Computer Applications), MSc / MA / M.F.Sc Programmes, PG Law and Other PG Programmes, B.Tech (School of Engineering, Thrikkakkara Campus)

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Amount
Commonwealth Scholarships	Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements prescribed for the respective Commonwealth scholarship programme.	Funding varies according to the specific scholarship programme
ICCR Scholarship	Eligible international students applying for admission through the Indian Council for Cultural Relations scholarship route.	Financial support as per applicable ICCR scholarship rules
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes	Students must satisfy the eligibility requirements of the specific scholarship scheme available through the National Scholarship Portal.	Varies according to the respective Central Government scholarship scheme
Kerala Government Scholarships	Eligibility depends on the specific Government of Kerala scholarship scheme, including applicable academic, income and category requirements.	Varies according to the applicable scholarship scheme
Study in India Scholarship	Eligible international students admitted through the Study in India programme and meeting the applicable scholarship criteria.	Up to 50% tuition fee scholarship, subject to the applicable programme and selection criteria
Students Aid Fund (SAF)	Financially disadvantaged and deserving students of CUSAT, subject to the eligibility criteria and guidelines prescribed by the university.	Financial assistance as per CUSAT Student Aid Fund guideline

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