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    CUSAT Kochi Placements

    Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi has a training and placement cell to organise the placement procedure for the students. CUSAT Kochi placement cell also conducts training programmes on personality development and communication skills. As per the NIRF report 2024, the median salary offered for CUSAT Kochi B.Tech median salary offered was Rs 6,00,000 per annum. 

    According to the NIRF report 2024, the CUSAT Kochi PG median salary offered was Rs 4,94,000 to students pursuing a two year postgraduate degree. The CUSAT Kochi also makes sure that they can help most of the students get placed into various companies by helping them in every possible way.

    Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi placement department also conducts mock tests and practice session classes on aptitude, quantitative ability, logic, and reasoning to make students practice and get better before appearing for the final interview and written test. Detailed descriptions of the whole procedure of CUSAT Kochi placements followed by the Training & Placement cell are mentioned below.    

    CUSAT Kochi Placement Statistics 2024 - NIRF

    The below table shows CUSAT Kochi placement details for recent years:

    CUSAT Kochi Placement Statistics UG 3 years - NIRF 2024 (Overall)

    Academic Year 

    Number of students placed

    Median Salary of placed graduates

    2022-2023

    11

    Rs. 2.40 LPA

    2021-2022

    18

    Rs. 2.50 LPA

    2020-2021

    2

    Rs. 3.55 LPA

    CUSAT Kochi Placement  Statistics UG 4 years - NIRF 2024 (Overall)

    Academic Year 

    Number of students placed

    Median Salary of placed graduates

    2022-2023

    150

    Rs. 6 LPA

    2021-2022

    119

    Rs. 5.72 LPA

    2020-2021

    72

    Rs. 4.50 LPA

    CUSAT Kochi Placement Statistics UG 5 years - NIRF 2024 (Overall)

    Academic Year 

    Number of students placed

    Median Salary of placed graduates

    2022-2023

    45

    Rs. 4.50 LPA

    2021-2022

    57

    Rs. 4.32 LPA

    2020-2021

    41

    Rs. 3.40 LPA

    CUSAT Kochi Placement Statistics PG 2 years - NIRF 2024 (Overall)

    Academic Year 

    Number of students placed

    Median Salary of placed graduates

    2022-2023

    483

    Rs. 4.94 LPA

    2021-2022

    382

    Rs. 4.00 LPA

    2020-2021

    149

    Rs. 3.20 LPA

    CUSAT Kochi Placement Statistics PG 5 years - NIRF 2024 (Overall)

    Academic Year 

    Number of students placed

    Median Salary of placed graduates

    2022-2023

    11

    Rs. 6 LPA

    2021-2022

    0

    0

    2020-2021

    0

    0

    CUSAT Kochi Placement Procedure

    • The Training and Placement Cell of Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi sends invitations to recruiting companies for campus recruitment.

    • The Training and Placement Cell then fixes the dates with various recruiters based on the salary packages and other eligibility criteria offered by the recruitment companies.

    • Interested students have to register their names and share their respective resumes with the placement cell.

    • Students of Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi are given pre-placement talks by different recruiting companies to make them aware of the policies, roles, and job profiles offered by them.

    • Eligible candidates also have to appear and qualify for the written test, group discussion and interview round.

    • The written test consists of multiple choice questions related to Quantitative aptitude, Logical and Reasoning ability, English competency, etc to test the skills and basic knowledge of students.

    • After clearing the written test, students have to qualify for the group discussion round where they have to speak on topics decided by the recruiters to judge the communication and speaking skills of students

    • After clearing the GD round, students also have to clear various rounds of Interviews namely Technical Interviews and HR Interviews which are conducted to test the communication and management skills of students.

    • Based on the performance of students in the written test, GD round and interview students will be offered placements in different companies with varying salary packages.

    CUSAT Kochi Top Recruiters

    TATA

    MRF

    Essar

    HP 

    Standard Chartered

    IOC

    TCS

    Vedanta

    Verizon

    The CUSAT Kochi requires the students to get enrolled in the placement cell, to get notifications and updates related to upcoming job openings.  

    Domain

    Engineering and Architecture

    Level

    PG

    Year

    2 Years

    Statistics for Academic Year 2023-24

    ParticularsStatistics
    First year total students intake (2022-23)120
    Total students admitted (2022-23)134
    Total Graduated Students (2023-24)129
    Total Placed Students (2023-24)80
    Placement Percentage (2023-24)62.99%
    Total student gone for higher studies (2023-24)2
    Median Salary (2023-24)7.88 L

    Students Review for CUSAT Kochi

    The experience in the campus is very good.

    Placements

    The college has a very high placement rate. More than 150 recruiters visit the campus every year. Some companies like Cisco, TCS, Accenture, Air India, Tata Projects, IBM, MRF, and Ernst & Young do visit the campus.

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    Beautiful and awesome

    Verified ReviewPlacements

    Our college placement cell has a strong industry network, ensuring excellent placement opportunities. Top recruiters like TCS, Accenture, and IBM offer attractive packages. The university's placement record is impressive, with over 700 job offers in 2021. CUSAT's placement support and career guidance help students secure their dream jobs, making it a preferred destination for students seeking a successful career start.

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    very good college

    Verified ReviewPlacements

    The chance for placement begins in the fifth trimester, in addition to the replacement offer. Campus visitors from Microsoft, Dabur, JP Morgan Chase and Company, Goldman Sachs, and DE Shaw. 200 candidates were hired. Microsoft's top domestic package is Rs. 45 Lacs, and the typical is Rs. 21 Lacs. Trade are among the available profiles. I intend to work for a reputable trade company like Cargill, Olam International, or Cofico after receiving my degree.

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    i scored 184 marks in cusat cat exam 2024.can i get btech admission in cusat

    With 184 marks in the CUSAT CAT 2024 exam, your chances of getting admission to B.Tech programs at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) depend on the cutoff for your category (ST). Previous data indicates that the cutoff for popular branches like Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering ranges between

    If I got low ranks in cusat exam or nata exam....can i have admission in these colleges on the basis of my marks in 12th.... I got 96.6% in 12th

    Hello Student,

    Admission to Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) and NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) generally depends on entrance exam performance, not just 12th-grade marks.

    1. CUSAT : Admission to CUSAT's undergraduate programs is primarily through the CUSAT CAT entrance exam. However, for some courses (like certain

    I am an oec student... and i got my cusat cat result... I got 17440 rank in exam what should I do next.. am I eligible to study in cochin university

    Hello Aspirant

    A rank of 17440 in CUSAT CAT might not be high enough for the most popular courses or categories. However, it's essential to consider the following factors:

    • Your Category: If you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC), your chances of securing admission improve significantly due to the reservation

    CUSAT Kochi Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: What was the highest package offered at CUSAT in 2025?

    The highest package offered during Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi placements was Rs 20 LPA in 2025. 

    2: What types of rounds do students face during CUSAT Kochi placement interviews?

    Students face multiple rounds, including written tests (covering aptitude, reasoning, and English), group discussions, and technical and HR interviews to evaluate their skills and compatibility for job roles. 

    3: What companies recruit students through CUSAT Kochi placements?

    Top recruiters at CUSAT Kochi include TATA, MRF, TCS, HP, Standard Chartered, and Vedanta, offering a range of opportunities for students across various sectors and industries. 

    4: What is the number of students placed through CUSAT Kochi’s placement cell?

    For the 2023-2024 academic year, 151 students from the UG 4-year courses were placed, with a median salary of Rs. 7.70 LPA. Additionally, around 535 PG students were placed with a median salary of Rs. 4.40 LPA to Rs. 6.05 LPA. 

    5: What is the median salary offered to CUSAT Kochi graduates?

    The median salary for PG graduates from CUSAT Kochi in 2023-2024 was Rs. 4.40 LPA to Rs. 6.05 LPA, while students from UG courses had varying salaries based on their streams, with some earning Rs. 7.70 LPA. 

    6: What was the average package offered during CUSAT placement 2025?

    The Cochin University of Science and Technology average package offered was Rs 5.4 LPA in 2025. The average package offered at CUSAT was 6.7 LPA in 2024. 

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