Cochin University Of Science And Technology
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin University P.O, Cochin - 682022, Kerala, IndiaThe main campus is 1.5 km off the National Highway 47 in South Kalamassery. The campus is set in about 180 acres of sprawling green landscape with rolling hills, fresh breeze and golden sunshine. With the main building styled in traditional Kerala architecture, the campus houses various Departments & Schools except Marine Sciences, in addition to the administrative office, auxiliary institutions, hostels, guest house, visiting faculty complex, computer centre, central library, staff quarters,playgrounds and other amenities.
There is a fascinating myth about Thrikkakara connecting Vamana, the fifth avatar of Lord Vishnu (also called Thrikkakarayappan) and asura (demon) King Mahabali, popular among his subjects as poverty and sorrow were unheard of during his reign. This popularity made the gods jealous and they tricked Mahabali into being banished to Patala, the nether world. He was given permission to visit his subjects once a year. Onam, the famous harvest festival of Kerala is a celebration of this yearly visit.
The Administrative office coordinates all the activities of the departments and affiliated colleges. The fully computerised Central Library is a central source of information for the academic community of the CUSAT. The Computer Center provides free internet access to the students. The campus hosts the buildings of the departments. The SOE campus has divisions of engineering and corresponding labs and workshops. The Siberia campus block consists of classrooms for engineering courses and a new lab building (NLB) which houses department centres and labs. The campus has a Triveni Coffee House and other canteens. There are three men's hostels — Siberia, Sarovar and Sanathana — and five women's hostels — Aishwarya, Anashwara,Athulya,Anaga and Ananya. A new B. Tech hostel has been set up. The campus hosts the accommodation of its employees.
Ranked in Universities 73rd
Type of Institute State University
Ownership Public/Government
Accreditation NAAC
Approval UGC
Genders Accepted Co-Ed
Estd. Year: 1971
Campus Size: 180 Acres
Total Faculty: 161
Total Student Enrollments: 4131
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin University P.O, Cochin - 682022, Kerala, India
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi is located in University Road, South Kalamassery, Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala. The nearest airport from the Institute is the Cochin International Airport which is located 19.1 km away and students can reach the campus in approximately 27 mins. The nearest railway station from Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi is the Ernakulam Junction Railway Station which is 11.4 km away and students can reach the campus in approximately 22 mins.
The Alumni Association of the University was launched in 2009. Though a common Alumni Association for entire University was started recently, separate Department wise Alumni Associations have been functioning very actively for a long time.
Passed 10th Std./ SSC examination. Obtained at least 35% marks in the qualifying examination.
Courses & Fees
Facilities
Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi provides certain facilities to the students and faculty members of the Institute including library, hostels, canteen, sports etc. Detailed description on all the facilities provided to the students, faculty members are mentioned below.
Library- The central library of Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi has more than 95,000 collections including reference books, doctoral theses and back volumes of periodicals, patents, CD-ROM etc. The library was established in 1977. The library timings are 9:00 am to 8:00 pm on weekdays and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on second Saturdays and Sundays except holidays.
Hostels- Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi provides separate hostels to girls and boys. Students are allotted hostels based on the availability of rooms. All the hostel rooms are provided with basic amenities and furniture. Other room cleaning facilities, water heater and RO water are also available inside the hostels. Mess facilities are also available for hostellers which serves quality and hygienic food to students.
Canteen- Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi also has a canteen inside the campus serving good quality food items including snacks, beverages and meals. All the food items are prepared keeping taste and hygiene in mind. The canteen remains open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm for all students and other members of the University.
Sports facilities- Various sports facilities are provided by Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi for the students. Various playgrounds are provided for playing cricket, volleyball, kabaddi etc. Other indoor games facilities like carrom, chess, badminton etc are also provided by the Institute.
Boys Hostel
There are three men's hostels — Siberia, Sarovar and Sanathana. Admission to the Hostel is open to full-time regular students admitted to a programme of study of not less than two semesters.
Girls Hostel
There are five women's hostels — Aishwarya, Anashwara, Athulya, Anaga and Ananya. A new B. Tech hostel has been set up. Admission to the Hostel is open to full-time regular students admitted to a programme of study of not less than two semesters.
Gym
The university has Ladies Health club gym.
Library
The fully computerised Central Library is a central source of information for the academic community of the CUSAT. The library became the first university library in the state of Kerala to be fully automated in the year 2000. Located centrally in the campus, the resources of the library are open to all the departments of the university. One of the best libraries of science and technology in the country, the university library also maintain a balanced collection of books for general reading and references. At present, the collection exceeds 95,000 inclusive of several valuable reference books, doctoral theses and back volumes of periodicals, patents, CD-ROM etc.
Sports
Physical Education department is functioning in the campus. Various sports events are conducted on the, with the participation of the colleges from different parts of the state. Multipurpose Track and Field (outdoor), Football, Cricket.
Cafeteria
The Campus Cafe is open from 8.00 A.M. to 8.00 P.M. on all working days including Saturdays. A wide variety of South Indian and North Indian dishes are available. During lunch time Meals are available at very nominal rates.
Auditorium
The university has an open-air auditorium with roofing of area 4089 sq.m. Seminar Complex of area 3000 sq. m. with 4 seminar halls (AC) having the seating capacity of 750, 150, 75 and 75.
Medical/Hospital
A health clinic functions in the University campus with the support of a doctor from the nearby co-operative Medical College. A doctor is available for consultation from 4 pm to 6 pm on all working days. Emergency cases are referred to the Medical College which is located only 2.5 kms away from the University campus.
IT Infrastructure
The Computer Center provides free internet access to the students.
Transport
The university has six bus for Students & Staff.
Laboratories
The university has Departmental laboratories on campus.
Convenience Store
For the students and staff convenience: the university has Post Office, Telecom Centre facility on campus.
Guest Room
The Visiting Faculty Complex and University Guest House are available for visiting scientists and professors.
Banks Facilities
The University has a Bank with ATM counters facility on campus.
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