B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Engineering at CUSAT

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Engineering, CUSAT in Kochi runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 20 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹66,540 – ₹6.63 lakh (roughly ₹17,000 a year).

CUSAT is a other institute, founded in 1971. This page brings together what is on record for this course at CUSAT — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at CUSAT as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with CUSAT before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Engineering, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at CUSAT are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check CUSAT's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to CUSAT on its website (cusat.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show an average package of ₹7.32 lakh at CUSAT. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Engineering specifically, the average salary on record is ₹6 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

CUSAT runs 28 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering
• B.Tech. in Robotics and Automation Engineering
• Discontinued (Apr 2024)-B.Tech. in Instrumentation Technology
• B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Safety and Fire Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Safety and Fire Engineering
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• B.Tech. in Marine Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• B.Tech. in Naval Architecture and Ship Building
• B.Tech. in Civil Engineering
• Discontinued (Apr 2024)-B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Tech. in in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech. Lateral Entry)

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Polymer Science and Engineering genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹66,540 – ₹6.63 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does CUSAT compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Kochi?