Is Cochin University of Science and Technology Private or Govenment

Is Cochin University tier 1?

No,  Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in Kochi (Cochin), Kerala, is not considered a "Tier 1" institution like IITs, IIMs, or IISc. But B.Tech programmes offered by it have been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation under the Tier-I system. CUSAT is a well-regarded state university, established in 1971 and re-accredited with NAAC 'A' Grade.

Is CUSAT Private or Government?

Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) is a government university established by the Government of Kerala in 1971. It is a public, state-funded university that provides higher education in engineering, science, technology, management, law, and social sciences. It functions under the administrative control of the Government of Kerala and is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university operates as an autonomous public university, providing affordable education with top-tier academic standards.

Is Cochin University private?

No, Cochin University is not private. Unlike private universities that depend on tuition and private funding, CUSAT is state-run and supported financially by the Government of Kerala.

Cochin University Stats

·      Cochin University has made an entry into the top 1000 universities in the world in the newly released QS World University Ranking: Sustainability 2024.

·      it is ranked in the 921–940 bands in the world, 262nd in Asia, 29th in India, and 1st in Kerala amongst the world's top universities that are leading in social and environmental sustainability.

· CUSAT has bagged praiseworthy ranks in numerous subcategories. It is positioned 333 in the world, 9th in India in the governance category, 640 in the world, and 27th in India in the Environmental impact grouping.

·      CUSAT has been ranked 32nd under the University category by NIRF ranking, 7 under the Overall category by India Today, and 26th under the Overall category by Outlook.

·      It is nominated for the prestigious Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Academy Excellence Awards for the year 2020 in the category of academic institutions. 

·      The university was established in 1971 and is situated in Kochi, Kerala, with an 180-acre campus that includes state-of-the-art research centres, hostels, and laboratories. It is an admired & reputable university that is UGC, AICTE recognized, and accredited A+ by NAAC.

·      CUSAT has about 50 programs in total at the UG, PG, PhD, and diploma levels, where its top program is the B.Tech program that fascinates students from around the country.

·      It has 10,000+ students enrolled. Admissions are both entrance and merit-based basis where entrance exams include CUSAT CAT, GATE, KMAT, CAT, and merit-based admissions.

·      CUSAT has fruitful placements with a diversity of recruiters such as TCS, Infosys, Wipro, IBM, and Tech Mahindra. It has ranked constantly amongst India's top government universities in the arena of innovation and research as well as academic brilliance.

·      The university won the Kairali Research Award for Post-doctoral Research in Interdisciplinary areas and for Teachers doing their research. 

·      14 researchers at CUSAT won the Nava Kerala Post-doctoral Fellowship (PDF) instituted by the Government of Kerala to encourage research conducive to the all-inclusive growth and modernisation of the State.