CUSAT MBA
CUSAT MBA
Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is a Kerala state-owned university run by the Kerala Government. It was established in 1971 through the Kerala State Legislature Act. It has 3 campuses - Ernakulam, Kalamassery Kochi and Kuttanad. The School of Management Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is one of the oldest business schools in India. It aims to prepare and help students in decision-making. It provides immense opportunities for students to expand their knowledge.
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CUSAT MBA Application Process 2022
Students need to visit the official website of the Cochin University of Science and Technology to apply for MBA admission by following the steps given below.
Step 1 - Registration
- Go through the official website of the CUSAT MBA - www.cusat.ac.inhttp://www.cusat.ac.in.
- Press the "New Candidate Registration" tab and fill in all the basic information in the prescribed field and click on the submit button.
- An activation link regarding the CUSAT MBA registration will be sent to you via mail.
Step 2 - Fill in Personal and Reservation Details
- Now, fill in all the personal information.
- Candidates who want to get "Special Reservation" need to press the check box and move to the right box through the select button.
Step 3 - Uploading of Photograph and Signature
- Upload a scanned copy of your recent passport-size photograph of size not more than 500 KB.
- Now, upload a scanned image of your signature to the CUSAT MBA application form. The size of it must not exceed 100 KB.
Step 4 - Course Selection
- You have to be very careful while selecting a course and enter it in the respective field provided.
Step 5 - Preview the Application Form and Pay the Fee
- Preview your MBA application form before submission and you can edit any information if you wish before submitting the CUSAT MBA application form.
- Pay the application fee for the CUSAT MBA programme online using a Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.
CUSAT MBA Selection Process 2022
Admission for the MBA programme at CUSAT is completed based on merit. The detailed steps in the admission process that candidates have to follow for securing admission at CUSAT for the MBA programme are given below.
- First, students need to appear and secure a valid score in the entrance examinations like CAT/CMAT/KMAT.
- Next, candidates have to register for the MBA programme at CUSAT by giving the aptitude test scores and the respective details as mandated in the notification.
- Then, the authorities of the CUSAT will shortlist the candidates for the Group Discussion and the Personal Interview based on the normalised scores on the aptitude test.
- Short-listed students will be called for the Group Discussion assessment which they have to attend with other students in small groups. They are also required to attend the Personal Interview conducted by the CUSAT.
- The CUSAT MBA final rank lists for admission will be prepared by considering the valid scores obtained by the students in the entrance examinations like CAT/KMAT/CMAT and their performance in the Group Discussion and the Personal Interview rounds of the MBA admission process.
The CUSAT follows the weightage given below for the final selection of students for the MBA programme.
| Parameters | Weightage |
| Score of Aptitude Test | 70% |
| Group Discussion | 15% |
| Personal Interview | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
Note
- The normalisation process for the scores in the CAT/CMAT/KMAT will be decided by the Admission/University committee.
CUSAT MBA Fee Structure
Candidates are required to pay an amount of Rs. 33,880/- per semester for the MBA programme at CUSAT. The detailed fee structure for the MBA programme at CUSAT is given below.
| Fee Type | Fee (Rupees) |
| Tuition Fee Per Semester | 27,565 |
| Library Fee Per Semester | 645 |
| Quasi Fee | 100 |
| Other Fee | 5,570 |
| Total | 33,880 |
CUSAT MBA Eligibility Criteria 2022
The eligibility criteria that candidates have to meet for applying for MBA admission at CUSAT are given below.
- All the students must have finished their Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institute with an aggregate of at least 50% marks.
- Students of Kerala Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) categories can apply for MBA programmes at CUSAT if they secure minimum marks in the qualifying degree.
- SEBC students of the non-creamy layer can get a relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying degree.
- Candidates should obtain a valid score in the CAT/KMAT/CMAT exams to become eligible for applying for MBA admission at CUSAT. The score obtained by the candidates in any examination after the end of the application process for the MBA programme at CUSAT will not be considered.
Note
- All those candidates who have obtained their Bachelor's Degree through Distance Education/Off Campus /Centre for Participatory Programme other than IGNOU must get their degrees approved by the CUSAT. They are required to submit the same at the time of the Group Discussion and the Personal Interview rounds of the CUSAT admission process. Failing this, students are not allowed to take part in the Group Discussion and the Personal Interview rounds.
CUSAT MBA Important Dates 2022
The last date to apply for MBA admission at CUSAT without a fine is 25th April 2022. The details of important dates are provided below.
| Events | Dates |
| Availability of CUSAT MBA Application Form | 8th February 2022 |
| Last Date for Filling MBA Application Form Without Fine | 25th April 2022 |
| Last Date to Apply for MBA With Fine | 30th April 2022 |
| Group Discussion and Personal Interview | Will Be Informed to the Students |
CUSAT MBA Placements
The placements at the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) will be managed by the Placement Cell and which has a 100% placements record. Some important information about CUSAT placements is given below.
- The highest CTC offered to an MBA student at CUSAT was 12 Lakhs Per Annum while the average CTC was 5.76 Lakhs Per Annum.
The top recruiters of the MBA students from the CUSAT are given below.
| Federal Bank | Honda | L&T |
| ICICI Bank | HDFC Life | Bandhan Bank |
| KPMG | ITC | South Indian Bank |
| Flipkart | TCS | PEPSICO |
| EY | DHL | VKC |
| Oracle | OYO | MERIDIAN SOLUTIONS |
| IBM | Berger Paints | Mahindra Finance |
| Repos Energy | SBI Life Insurance | ICICI Securities |
| Amazon | Bajaj Allianz | Infosys |
| Asian Paints | Cognizant | Cipla |
CUSAT MBA Rankings
CUSAT School of Management has been getting good ranks in many surveys and important information regarding its rankings is given below.
- CUSAT is among the top 150 universities in India according to the NIRF Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) Rankings 2022 and it has been ranked 44.
- CUSAT has been ranked as one of the top universities in the World as per the 2016-2017 World University Rankings of The Times Higher Education.
CUSAT MBA Specializations
The specializations that CUSAT offers for its MBA students are given below.
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- Production and OM
- IT Management
- Data Science and BA
Scholarships
The scholarships available for the students of the CUSAT are given below.
- National Scholarship Portal for Students
- Commonwealth Scholarships from the UK
- Government of Kerala Portal for Student Scholarships.