Cochin University of Science and Technology
Originally known as the University of Cochin, the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) was founded in 1971. T university consists of three campuses, two in Kochi and one in Kuttanad, about 66 km inland. Nearly 2000 students engage yearly in various area of undergraduate and postgraduate study. Admissions are based on an All India Entrance Examination known as CAT (Common Admission Test) and is offered to students who have scored fifty percent or more in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the 10+2 level. Also various Departmental tests are conducted for the Post Graduate courses.
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