CUSAT B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

CUSAT offers undergraduate courses with admission largely based on Class 12 board results and KEAM scores, supplemented by the CUSAT CAT entrance test. This online test, held annually with 225 questions following the JEE Main syllabus, requires a minimum of 50% in PCM and Mathematics. Faculty members are highly qualified, boasting a favorable student-to-faculty ratio. The curriculum involves internal and semester exams with a 75% attendance requirement. Despite a 16% dropout rate and an over 70% subject failure rate, the faculty is supportive, and the curriculum aligns with NIT standards, emphasizing practical experiences.

The annual fee is around Rs. 80,000, with merit-based fees at Rs. 40,000 per year for B.Tech, totaling Rs. 352,000. Ship technology costs Rs. 60,000, while marine courses are Rs. 600,000. Hostels are limited, costing Rs. 500 monthly, excluding food. Placement rates are robust, with average salaries of 5-7 LPA, a high of 29 LPA, and a low of 2 LPA. Major recruiters include Infosys, TCS, and Amazon, with 70-95% placement rates, especially strong in non-core branches.

Internships are common, aided by an active placement cell, although students are encouraged to find internships independently. Scholarships are mainly for South Indian students, with alumni-funded options available. No college loans exist, but central and state scholarships like EGrantz are accessible. The fee structure varies, with All India Merit students paying approximately Rs. 48,000 per semester and State Merit students Rs. 26,000. SC/ST students from Kerala benefit from reduced fees and scholarships.

The total course fee is about Rs. 3.80 lakh, with an average placement salary of Rs. 7 lakh and a maximum of Rs. 15 lakh.