Summary: CUSAT will conduct in-person real-time counselling for vacant B.Tech Marine Engineering seats on July 21, 2026 at the Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering campus. Candidates from ranks 1 to 695 in the CUSAT Marine Rank List must register at the venue between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A valid Indian passport is compulsory.
Key highlights
- Counselling date: July 21, 2026.
- Venue registration: 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM only.
- Eligible range: ranks 1-695 in the CUSAT Marine Rank List 2026.
- Admission is against vacancies available during real-time counselling and follows marine rank order.
- Candidates must bring originals and a valid Indian passport.
Important dates
| Activity | Date/time |
|---|---|
| Physical registration at KMSME | July 21, 2026, 9:00 AM-10:00 AM |
| Real-time counselling and admission rounds | July 21, 2026 |
| Admission fee | Pay within the cut-off communicated during admission |
Who is affected?
This notice is for interested candidates between rank 1 and rank 695 in the CUSAT Marine Rank List 2026. Candidates already admitted under All India Merit may also attend to claim a vacant General State Merit seat. Vacant NRI/TSG/LKD/ANM seats may be converted to General All India Merit seats in a later session on the same day, as described in the notice.
Required student action
Report physically at KMSME, CUSAT before the registration counter closes at 10:00 AM on July 21. Carry every required original document, including a valid Indian passport and the medical-fitness certificate from a DG Shipping-approved doctor. The official notice states that candidates arriving after the cut-off will not be permitted to attend counselling.
Documents to carry
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark lists, with the requested self-attested copies
- Original transfer, course and conduct, and migration certificates
- IMU-CET 2026 rank-certificate printout
- Four passport-size photographs
- Aadhaar card with a self-attested copy
- Medical-fitness certificate from a DG Shipping-approved doctor
- Valid Indian passport with a self-attested copy
- Applicable nativity, community, income, non-creamy-layer or EWS certificates
Fee payable at admission
| Seat category | Published amount |
|---|---|
| State Merit | ₹2,05,642 |
| All India Merit | ₹2,68,442 |
| NRI | ₹7,18,442 |
| SC/ST/eligible reservation | ₹16,400 |
The notice says additional department-level charges may apply after admission. Candidates should enable net banking or otherwise ensure that the required online payment can be completed without delay.
Step-by-step instructions
- Read the complete CUSAT counselling notice and document list.
- Check that your CUSAT Marine Rank is between 1 and 695.
- Arrange originals, copies, photographs, passport and approved medical certificate.
- Reach KMSME early enough to finish counter registration between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
- Attend each counselling session announced at the venue; multiple rounds may occur subject to vacancies.
- If allotted a seat, complete document verification and pay the applicable fee within the communicated cut-off.
- Save the admission order and payment receipt.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
Candidates who do not register at the KMSME counter by 10:00 AM will not be allowed to attend this counselling. A candidate who receives a seat but does not pay by the stated cut-off may forfeit the claim. The notice also says admission cancellations after July 20, 2026 are not eligible for a refund under the cited university policy.
Official sources
- CUSAT B.Tech Marine Engineering real-time counselling notice
- CUSAT admission news archive
- CUSAT Directorate of Admissions
- Kunjali Marakkar School of Marine Engineering
FAQ
Can a candidate without a passport attend?
The official notice states that possession of a valid Indian passport is compulsory for all candidates.
Will everyone in ranks 1-695 receive a seat?
No. Admission depends on the vacancies available and is conducted in CUSAT Marine Rank order.
Last updated: July 20, 2026. Verify vacancies, venue instructions and payment conditions through the official CUSAT notice before travelling.
