Cochin University
Cochin University of Science and Technology is a government owned autonomous science and technology university in Kochi , Kerala, India. Founded in 1971, the university has three campuses, two in Kochi and one in Kuttanad, Alappuzha, 66 km inland. The university awards degrees in engineering and science subjects at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Nearly 2,000 students engage yearly in undergraduate and postgraduate study in this university.OverviewOriginally known as University of Cochin, the university came into being in 1971 through an Act of the Kerala Legislature that was the result of a concerted campaign for postgraduate education in the State of Kerala. The university was reorganised into Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in February 1986. The process of reorientation resulted in redefining the objectives as the promotion of undergraduate and postgraduate studies and advanced research in applied science, technology, industry, commerce, management and social sciences.Admissions are based on an All India Entrance Examination known as the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the University which includes papers for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Departmental Admission Tests (DAT) are also conducted for some postgraduate Courses.MottoThe motto of the university is 'Tejasvinavadhithamastu', which conveys, 'may the wisdom accrued deify us both- the teacher and the taught and percolate to the universe in its totality' which is taken from the Vedas.
