Last updated: July 19, 2026. CUSAT’s Department of Computer Applications will hold the second real-time admission for vacant seats in the AICTE-approved M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Executive) programme on July 24, 2026. Registration at the department is open only from 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon.
Summary
The official notice lists 23 category-wise vacancies and allows eligible candidates to report for in-person registration, document verification and admission. Preference will be given first to GATE rank-list candidates, then DAT rank-list candidates, CAT 2026 applicants for the Executive M.Tech and other eligible candidates. Those not registered for CAT 2026 may also be considered, with GATE-score holders receiving preference and qualifying-degree marks used for others.
Key highlights
- Admission date: July 24, 2026.
- Registration time: 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon; late candidates will not be permitted.
- Venue: Department of Computer Applications, CUSAT, Kochi.
- Programme: AICTE-approved M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering (Executive).
- Vacancies: 23 seats across the categories listed in the notice.
- Same-day action: Original-document verification and online fee payment if admitted.
Important dates
| Activity | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Notice issued | July 17, 2026 |
| Real-time admission registration | July 24, 2026, 9:30 AM to 12:00 noon |
| Document verification and fee payment | July 24, if selected |
Who is affected?
This update affects candidates eligible for CUSAT’s M.Tech CSE Executive programme who want to compete for the current vacant seats. This includes relevant GATE and DAT rank-list candidates, CAT 2026 applicants for the programme, and other eligible candidates allowed under the preference order in the official notice. Candidates should confirm academic and work-experience eligibility before travelling.
Documents to carry
- Original marksheets and certificates from Class 10 onward.
- Valid GATE scorecard, if claiming GATE preference.
- Experience certificate and proof of current employment or NOC.
- Transfer and conduct certificates; migration certificate where applicable.
- Applicable caste, community, income, non-creamy-layer or EWS certificate.
- Nativity or birth proof, Aadhaar card and two passport-size photographs.
Fees if admitted
The notice lists a total of ₹88,442 for the M.Tech CSE Executive programme, comprising ₹74,642 admission fee and ₹13,800 toward PTA, department development fund and alumni fee. Eligible KSC/KST candidates are listed at ₹3,000. Payment must be made online on the same day; cash is not accepted.
Required student action
Read the official notice, confirm eligibility, arrange all original documents and report to CUSAT’s Department of Computer Applications on July 24 early enough to complete registration between 9:30 AM and 12:00 noon. Candidates admitted after verification must be ready to pay the required fee online the same day.
Step-by-step instructions
- Download and read the official real-time admission notice.
- Confirm that you meet the programme’s academic and employment requirements.
- Prepare every original certificate and supporting record listed in the notice.
- Check the CUSAT CAT 2026 admissions archive for any last-minute change.
- Reach the Department of Computer Applications, CUSAT, before the registration window opens.
- Register between 9:30 AM and 12:00 noon and complete document verification.
- If offered admission, submit the required originals and photocopies and pay the applicable fee online on the same day.
- Collect and preserve the admission and payment acknowledgement.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
The notice clearly states that no candidate will be permitted after the stipulated registration time. Missing the 12:00 noon cutoff on July 24 means the candidate will not be considered in this real-time admission session.
Frequently asked questions
Can a candidate who did not apply for CAT 2026 attend?
The notice includes eligible non-CAT applicants in the preference order. GATE-score holders receive preference; qualifying-degree marks are considered for other eligible candidates.
Is fee payment available in cash?
No. Selected candidates must pay online; the notice says cash will not be accepted.
