Cochin University of Science and Technology
India
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
First degree/qualification: Bachelor's degree (4 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Class I or very high class II range.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 4 year bachelor's degree; completion of a bachelor degree followed by certain postgraduate diplomas which are either AIU (Association of Indian Universities) or AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) approved; postgrad diplomas are all evaluated individually.
Documents required: Official mark sheets/transcripts/records; official certification of degree and date awarded.
Description: Instituted in 1971; formerly known as the University of Cochin; particular emphasis on postgraduate studies and advanced research in applied science, technology, industry and management. Usual admission requirement is the higher secondary certificate (12 years of education).
Grading systems:
B Tech | MA/MS/MBA/MTECH | ||
75% | Class I with Distinction | 75% | Class I with Distinction |
60% | Class I | 60% | Class I |
50% | Class II | 50% | Class II |
LLM | |
60% | Class I |
Below 60% | Class II |
Some Indian institutions award class on last year; some on honours courses; some do not count failed/repeated courses. We calculate average on all marks/grades. Examinations held annually or by semesters.
Languages of instruction: English.
Advanced degrees:
Master's: 1-3 years after specified degree.
Ph.D.: 3 year minimum after master's degree; by research and thesis..
Last updated: May 09, 2005