Cochin University of Science and Technology Common Admission Test • Conducted by Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT)
Branch-Wise Closing Ranks at School of Engineering CUSAT & Affiliated Colleges
CUSAT CAT cutoff ranks vary significantly by branch, campus, and category, with the School of Engineering (SOE) at the Thrikkakkara main campus consistently commanding the tightest cutoffs among all CUSAT-affiliated options, followed by CUCEK and then the wider network of affiliated private colleges. As with most engineering entrance exams, Computer Science Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering attract the sharpest competition.
| Branch | Approx. Closing Rank Range |
|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | 900 - 1,100 |
| Information Technology | 1,500 - 1,900 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | 2,200 - 2,800 |
| Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 3,000 - 3,800 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3,500 - 4,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,500 - 5,500 |
| Safety & Fire Engineering | 5,500 - 7,000 |
| Polymer Science & Rubber Technology | 6,000 - 8,000 |
These figures are indicative approximations derived from recent-year trends and should be treated as a directional guide rather than an exact guarantee, since actual cutoffs shift depending on total applicants, paper difficulty, and seat matrix changes each year.
Closing ranks at affiliated colleges such as TKM Institute of Technology (Kollam) and Co-operative Institute of Technology (Vadakara) are generally wider and extend to several tens of thousands, since these colleges offer a significantly larger number of seats across branches and absorb candidates who do not make the cutoff for SOE's main campus.
Reserved category cutoffs (Kerala SC, Kerala ST, OBC, EWS) at SOE and affiliated colleges are typically well beyond the general merit closing ranks, since reservation policy guarantees a defined percentage of seats within each branch to eligible candidates regardless of their position in the overall merit list. Candidates from these categories should refer to the official category-wise rank list and previous years' category cutoff data rather than relying solely on the general merit figures above.
Since the 2026 cycle introduced a revised question count and marking scheme (225 questions, 900 marks, +4/-1), direct numerical comparison of raw cutoff scores with pre-2026 years is not meaningful — candidates should instead compare cutoff ranks (which remain comparable across pattern changes) rather than cutoff scores when researching historical trends.
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