The Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has recently commenced its online counselling process, starting from June 5th. Candidates who recently took the Common Admission Test (CAT) examination and aspire to be part of CUSAT can register for the counselling process on the official website www.admissions.cusat.ac.in.

CUSAT Counselling 2025

Cochin University of Science and Technology is one of the most reputed and popular technology universities in Kerala. For any student aspiring to be a B.Tech graduate, CUSAT will be one of the top priority colleges on their list.

CUSAT recently successfully conducted the Common Admission Test (CAT) in centers across Kerala. Lakhs of students appeared for the examination. The CAT result was published on June 4th. Now, the university has begun option registration for B.Tech/ B.Tech Lateral Entry courses. Candidates can now choose courses and colleges according to their preferences in the candidate login window.

The CUSAT counselling process comprises Option Registration, Seat Allotment, and Admission at the allotted college. Candidates who have qualified for the CAT exam 2025 will be eligible for counselling processes.

CUSAT CAT Counselling 2025 - Important Dates

Events Dates
Start date of BTech option registration June 5, 2025
Option registration last date for Btech June 20, 2025
First-round CUSAT CAT seat allotment July 2025
Fee payment for CUSAT CAT first seat allotment (last date) July 2025
B.Tech second round allotment and start date of online Fee Payment July 2025
Last date of Fee Payment For the second allotment round July 2025
B.Tech third-round allotment July 2025
Remittance of fees July 2025
Spot admission for sports quota August, 2025
Document verification August, 2025

CUSAT CAT 2025 Counselling Process - How to Do Option Registration ?

Candidates who have qualified for the CAT examination will be eligible for option registration. The Option registration window is available on the candidate login. A detailed step-by-step procedure is listed below.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website - www.admissions.cusat.ac.in
  • Step 2: Log in to your candidate profile using your email address and password
  • Step 3: Find and click on the link for "option registration" in your profile
  • Step 4: Now fill in the course and college combination according to your preferences.
  • Step 5: Lock the final option list and click on submit button

Note: Candidates are advised to lock option preferences before the last date, after the deadline the system will automatically lock the options. No modification to the option list can be made after the deadline.

CUSAT CAT Seat Allotment 2025

After each round, the authority will release the seat allotment result which will decide your admission probability. The seat allotment result will be released through online mode. Candidates can check the seat allotment result on the official portal. The seat allotment is prepared purely based on marks secured and the rank of the candidates. Candidates who are allotted seats in a college must report to the college with the required documents and take admission before the last date.

Required Documents for Verification

Candidates while reporting to the college must have the following documents in hand.

  • CUSAT CAT 2025 Admit Card
  • CUSAT CAT 2025 application form
  • S.S.L.C/10 and 12th marksheet and pass certificate
  • Migration Certificate (for candidates from Universities outside Kerala)
  • Four passport size photographs
  • Domicile certificate
  • Conduct certificate from the school/Institution last attended
  • Transfer certificate
  • Community certificate
  • Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
  • Sports Certificate (for admission under sports quota)
  • OEC certificate (for candidates claiming OEC status for fee concession)
  • Certificate to prove Scheduled Caste (KSC)/ Kerala Scheduled Tribe (KST) category
  • Physically Handicapped certificate (for PHC category students)

CUSAT 2025 Seat Distribution

The CUSAT 2025 seat distribution for various courses and colleges is listed below.

Programmes Seat Intake
Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad
Computer Science and Engineering 45
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 45
Electronics & Communication Engineering 45
Information Technology 45
Civil Engineering 45
Mechanical Engineering 45
School of Engineering, Thrikkakara
Computer Science and Engineering 90
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 60
Electronics & Communication Engineering 90
Information Technology 90
Civil Engineering 90
Mechanical Engineering 90
Safety & Fire Engineering 60
Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering
B.Tech. Marine Engineering (Residential Programme) 80
Department of Ship Technology
B. Tech Naval Architecture & Ship Building 42 (15 seats reserved for Naval candidates)
Department of Polymer Science & Rubber Technology
B. Tech in Polymer Science & Engineering 20
Department of Instrumentation
B. Tech. Instrumentation Technology 28

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Where can I complete option registration for CUSAT CAT 2025?

Candidates can do option regitsrtaion for CUSAT CAT 2025 Counseling process at the official website - www.admissions.cusat.ac.in

When is CUSAT Counselling 2025 last date ?

CUSAT CAT option regitsration window will close on June 20th, 2025.

What is the eligibility criteria for CUSAT CAT 2025 Counselling ?

The only eligibility criteria is that students must have qualified the CUSAT Common Admission Test (CAT) and should be shortlisted in the CUSAT rank list 2025.

What all documents are required for CUSAT CAT Counselling?

Important documents include, your admit card, application form, allotment letter, passport size photographs and other relevant documents.