PHD in Computer Science in CUSAT

Will you please tell what is the eligibility criteria for admission in PHD in Computer Science course at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) ?

[Rajkumar Agarwal]

As you want I am here giving you detail about the eligibility criteria for admission in PHD in Computer Science course at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT).

Eligibility for PHD in Computer Science:

Applicants shall hold a Master’s Degree from a recognized University .

Secure minimum of 55% marks in the qualifying examination, or a CGPA of 6.0 in the 10 point scale or an equivalent grade in similar scales.

Applicants belonging to SC/ST community is eligible for concession up to 10% marks.

Admission process:

Departmental Admission Test (DAT):
Written test
Interview

Applicants who have scored at least 50% marks in the written examination alone will be eligible to be ranked for admission.

Weightage for written test and interview :

Marks obtained in the Master’s Degree Level 50%

Marks obtained in the written test 30%

Marks obtained in the interview 20%

Total 100

Address:
CUSAT
Thrikkakara, South Kalamassery
Kochi, Kerala 682022

Map:

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Programmes

M.Tech. Computer and Information Science
M.Tech. Software Engineering
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science and Artificial Intelligence)[Part-Time]
M.Tech Computer Science with Specialization in Embedded Systems
Ph.D.

M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering

This programme is specifically designed and offered in response to the rapidly developing field of data science and AI that are currently gaining unprecedented traction in the industry as well as in the job market worldwide. As such, there will be rich opportunities for specially skilled graduating

The programme is structured to equip students with the following:
1. To impart principled understanding of data Science field
2. To understand methods to extract non-obvious and useful patterns from large data sets
3. To acquire skill sets required for a data scientist
4. To build machine learning models for challenging problems

Number of Seats: 18

Admission: To be offered in alternate years starting from 2019

Eligibility
Candidates for admission should possess:
a) A First Class B.Tech/ BE/ AMIE Degrees in Computer Science & Engineering/Information Technology/Electronics & Communication / Electrical and Electronics / MCA/ Postgraduate degree in Maths/Statistics/Computer Science from any Universities in Kerala or an Examination of any other University/Institution accepted by this University as equivalent thereto, with a minimum of 60% marks/ 6.5 CGPA (in 10 point scale or equivalent)

b) Candidates should have minimum of Two Years experience in IT industry of repute/ University/ Institutions recognized by appropriate statutory bodies, after acquiring the qualifying degree.

c) A valid GATE score in appropriate branch.

d) In the absence of GATE qualified candidates Non GATE candidates can be admitted on the basis of a Departmental Admission Test (DAT) conducted by the Department/School.

Course Duration: 6 Semesters

M.Tech. Computer and Information Science