Cochin University of Science and Technology : Department of Physical Oceanography

B.Sc. in Life Sciences (Zoology, Botany, Biochemistry, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, and Fisheries & Aquaculture)

2 years

B.Sc. degree with Physics/Mathematics as main subject with 55% marks. Those with Mathematic as the main subject should have Physics as one of the subsidiaries and vice-versa.

4 Semesters

Through Common Admission Test (CAT). The Test comprises 150 objective type questions designed to test the proficiency of the applicant at the Graduate level in the subject of his / her choice. To seek admission to the course, the candidate can choose either Physics (Code : 613) or Mathematics (Code : 612) as their choice provided that it should be either the main subject of the qualifying degree examination of the applicant or the subject nearest to the main subject.

12 seats

(i) M.Sc. Degree in Oceanography / Physics / Marine Geology / Meteorology / Marine Geophysics / Environmental Sciences or M. Sc. (Tech) Degree in Marine Geophysics or B. Tech or equivalent degree / AMIE in Civil Engineering / Environmental Sciences with 60% marks from any recognized University or Institution. (ii) A valid GATE score with any of the subjects mentioned above as the second paper

4 Semester (2 years)

Rank lists for M. Tech. programmes are prepared on the basis of the valid GATE Score. When the GATE Scores of two or more candidates are equal, the marks scored at the qualifying examination are reckoned as the tie-breaker. Seats set apart for candidates from different disciplines in interdisciplinary M. Tech. programmes will be allotted on the basis of their GATE Scores in the respective disciplines. Candidates without GATE Score will be considered only if sufficient number of applicants with valid GATE Score are not available. Candidates, including sponsored ones, not possessing a valid GATE Score and seeking admission to M.Tech. programmes where a valid GATE Score is necessary, will have to appear for a Departmental Admission Test (DAT) to be conducted in Ernakulam by the Department/ School concerned, unless otherwise specified.

12 seats (Two seats of M.Tech. (Ocean Technology) are reserved for candidates sponsored by R & D institutions of the Central / State Governments, industrial establishments in the Private / Public Sectors, recognized Universities in India or the Department of Technical Education of the State Government.)

M.Sc.

Postgraduate with 55% of mark or CGPA of 6.0 in the 10 point scale