UPES M.Tech Admissions 2026
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CUSAT M.Tech Admission 2026 - Cochin University has commenced the registration for CUSAT MTech admission on January 27. Candidates can fill out the CUSAT MTech 2026 application form at cusat.ac.in. The institute offers PG engineering courses based on GATE/ CUET PG/university-level DAT exam. The last date to apply for CUSAT MTech admission is April 16, 2026. The admission criteria, eligibility, participating institutes, courses available and much more is available in the CUSAT 2026 prospectus.
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Check the below given table to get an overview of the CUSAT MTech admission 2026.
Particulars | Details |
Name of the exam | Cochin University of Science and Technology M.Tech Admission |
Popularly Known As | CUSAT MTech Admission |
Admission Authority | Cochin University of Science and Technology |
Total Number of M.Tech Courses Offered | 16 |
Courses offered | Postgraduate courses |
Level of Admission | University Level |
Channel of Admission | GATE, CUET PG, and DAT |
Candidates who seek CUSAT M.Tech admission 2026 must keep track of all the deadlines to avoid missing any important events. The CUSAT 2026 admission dates for PG programmes are provided in the table below. The following tables will be updated with other dates of CUSAT M.Tech 2026, like that of the rank list and counselling when released.
Events | Dates |
Availability of Application Form | January 27, 2026 |
Cusat MTech 2026 application form last date | April 16, 2026 |
CUSAT 2026 rank list for MTech (GATE) | May 2026 |
CUSAT CAT 2026 Dates for M.Tech | May 2026 |
The eligibility criteria of CUSAT M.Tech 2026 include certain conditions that all applicants must meet to be eligible for admission. The detailed CUSAT M.Tech 2026 eligibility criteria is available below:
Candidates must have completed their B.Tech/ B.E./ B.Sc engineering degree in their respective discipline from any University of Kerala or any other equivalent exam with at least 60% marks or a CGPA of 6.5 on a 10-pointer scale.
Students must have qualified GATE exam with a valid score. GATE score will not be required for candidates seeking admission in M.Tech Marine Biotechnology. Such candidates will have to qualify for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Biotechnology (GAT-B).
Non-GATE-qualified candidates can appear for the CUSAT Department Admission Test (DAT) that will be conducted for admissions on specified dates.
Particulars | Details |
Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence |
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Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering) |
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Computer-Aided Structural Analysis and Design |
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VLSI and Embedded Systems |
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Microwave & Communication Engineering |
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Polymer Technology |
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Opto-Electronics and Laser Technology |
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Data Science and Analytics |
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Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security |
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Information Technology with specialization in Business Analytics and Intelligence |
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Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering) |
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Industrial Safety (Health Safety and Environment Management) |
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Geotechnical Engineering |
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Structural Engineering |
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Instrumentation Technology |
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Marine Biotechnology |
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The authorities released the CUSAT 2026 M.Tech application form on the official website. Candidates have to submit the application form before the last date. The application deadline for CUSAT M.Tech 2026 admission in April 16. Interested candidates can check the steps to fill out the CUSAT M.Tech application form below:
Step 1: Registration - Students seeking admissions in postgraduate engineering courses at Cochin University of Science and Technology have to register first. Candidates have to submit the following details for registration:
Name (as in class 10 certificate)
Date of Birth
Age (as of January 1, 2026)
Email ID
Mobile Number
After entering all the above given details an email and SMS with One Time Password (OTP) was sent to the candidate’s mobile number and email address respectively.
Step 2: Filling in Required Details - After the registration process is completed, candidates are required to fill the detailed application form of CUSAT M.Tech Admission 2026. Students applying for CUSAT M.Tech have to enter the below-given details after logging in using their credentials:
Personal Details – Candidates must provide details like name, age, gender, category, parent’s name, annual income of the family, and more.
Academic Details – In this section, details regarding the academic qualifications of the candidates will have to be filled out.
Selection of the preferred course has to be done. Graduate candidates will be required to select the subsidiary subjects of their degree. One subject has to be entered as the main and the other two as subsidiaries for more than one subject.
Step 3: Uploading Scanned Documents - In this step of the CUSAT M.Tech application process, candidates are required to upload scanned copies of their photographs and signatures in the prescribed format. The given documents have to be uploaded in below given format.
Scanned Images | File Size | Format |
The photograph to be uploaded should be coloured and recently taken. The name of the candidate and date should be printed at the bottom with black paint on a white background. | 100 KB to 500 KB | JPG or JPEG |
The signature should be done on white paper with a black ink pen. | 10 KB to 100KB | JPG or JPEG |
Step 4: Application Fee Payment - Students applying for M.Tech admissions in CUSAT have to pay the application fee through the requisite mode. Students will have to pay the application fee of CUSAT M.Tech in both online modes only.
Online Mode: For online payment of the CUSAT M.Tech application fee, candidates can pay through Credit / Debit Cards/UPI or Net banking. After this step, applicants have to proceed further by clicking on the ‘Submit’ button. Next, candidates have to enter their date of birth in the “Validation Date” box and their date of birth in the “Fee Reference Number” box. After entering these details candidates have to download and take a print of the transaction details for future reference.
Category | Application Fees |
General Category | Rs. 1500 |
KSC/ KST Category | Rs. 700 |
Step 5: Selection of Exam Centre - In this step, applicants have to select one exam centre from the list of available exam centres of CUSAT M.Tech Admission 2026.
Step 6: Downloading Application Confirmation Page - After completing all the above-given steps, the application process for CUSAT M.Tech Admission 2026 will be completed and an application confirmation page will be displayed on the screen. Candidates are advised to download and take a print of the application confirmation page for use in the future.
CUSAT provides M.Tech admissions to candidates is mainly based on their ranks in GATE 2026. The admission authority released the rank list for all the applicants based on their scores in GATE 2026. Some seats are filled through the DAT exam as well.
The admission authorities release a separate rank list for different engineering disciplines based on their scores in GATE 2026 and DAT scores. Candidates whose name is on the CUSAT M.Tech merit list 2026 are called for the counselling and seat allotment process. The merit list of CUSAT M.Tech Admission 2026 comprises the following details:
Name of the Candidate
Rank of the candidate
Registration Number
Gender
GATE Score
Date of Birth
GATE Subject
Category of the Candidate
Check the table for CUSAT CAT 2026 MTech counselling dates. The authority will release the CUSAT mtech counselling date after the release of rank list.
Events | Dates |
First Allotment (GATE) | June 2026 |
Last date for Fee payment (round 1) | June 2026 |
Second Allotment (GATE) | June 2026 |
Fee payment last date for round 2 | July 2026 |
Verification | July 2026 |
CUSAT DAT rank list release date | July 2026 |
GATE-based and DAT offline counselling | July 2026 |
CUSAT MTech real time admission dates | July 2026 |
Candidates have to register for CUSAT M.Tech counselling to be eligible for admission to the institute. The counselling process of CUSAT M.Tech Admission 2026 involves the below-given steps:
Step 1 - Option Entry: Candidates who have filled out the application form will have to log in to the candidate portal using a valid login id and password. After successful login, candidates will be required to select their category from Keralite or Non-Keralite. Next, candidates will have to select courses and colleges in order of their preference. Applicants are advised to select the maximum number of entries so they can get the best colleges and courses as per their preference. Applicants can also change and edit their preferences before the last date of option entry.
Step 2 - Allotment of Seats: After the option entry is complete, the authority releases a list of candidates who have been allotted seats in specific courses. Students whose names will appear on the list will have to check the schedule for the further admission process which will include document verification, fee payment etc. Students must note that the authorities will not issue any call letter for candidates.
Step 3 - Reporting to Counselling Venue: Students who have been allotted seats will have to be present physically at the counselling venue. Candidates will have to get registered within the given time frame at the counselling venue.
Step 4 - Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted for admissions will have to bring all the required documents in original along with two sets of attested copies. Candidates who fail to bring the required documents will be deemed ineligible for admission. Students have to carry the following documents for verification of CUSAT M.Tech admission 2026.
GATE Admit Card
GATE Score Card
Degree Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate
Class X Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate
Confirmation Page of CUSAT M.Tech 2026 Application Form
Class XII Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate
Transfer Certificate from the last attended institute
Certificate to prove Keralite Status
Migration Certificate
Conduct/ Character Certificate from the last institute attended
Category Certificates (if applicable)
Four Passport Size Photographs
Step 5 - Fee Payment: After getting their documents verified, candidates will have to collect the fee challan. Next, the candidates will have to pay the required fee at the SBT counter. Students can make the fee payment through demand draft, cash, credit/ debit card, and RTGS funds transfer facility.
Step 6 - Provisional Admission Letter: Candidates can get their provisional admission letter after producing their fee payment challan that has been paid. Students must note that students will also be allowed to use higher option cancellation facilities after collecting their provisional admission letter. Candidates can use this facility only once during the entire admission procedure.
Candidates having any query related to CUSAT M.Tech admission 2026 can contact the university officials at the below-mentioned address
Cochin University of Science and Technology
Thrikkakara, South Kalamassery
Kochi, Kerala - 682022
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