CUSAT has opened applications for B.Tech branch/institute change 2025 for students admitted in the first semester of 2025 at School of Engineering (SOE), Thrikkakara, and Cochin University College of Engineering, Kuttanadu (CUCEK), Pulincunnu. Candidates can submit their applications through the CUSAT CAT login portal at admissions.cusat.ac.in until October 13, 2025.
Applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of Rs 1,580 while applying for the branch transfer.
CUSAT B.Tech Branch Change 2025: Eligibility Criteria
The branch transfer is subject to specific conditions:
- Only first-semester B.Tech students admitted in 2025 are eligible.
- Candidates must have a valid CUSAT CAT 2025 rank.
- Transfer allotment depends on rank and seat availability in the desired branch or institute.
- Students without a valid CAT rank are not eligible to apply.
Key Details for Branch/Institute Transfer
- The allotted branch or institute will be final and irreversible.
- Candidates admitted under the NRI quota can transfer only within NRI seats.
- Seats under the KSC/KST category are reserved for candidates of the same category.
- Any additional fee due to category or NRI quota change must be borne by the student.
Seat Vacancies for CUSAT B.Tech Branch Transfer
The official notice mentions vacancies across multiple branches, including Civil, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, and IT under General, KSC, and KST categories. Students can check detailed CUSAT CAT 2025 branch transfer vacancies in the official PDF available on the university portal.