Cochin University of Science and Technology Department Admission Test (CUSAT DAT- M Phil) is conducted by Cochin University for the selection of eligible candidates for the M Phil courses offered by different institutes under Cochin University of Science and Technology. This entrance exam provides an opportunity to candidates for pursuing an M Phil degree. The duration of the course is two semester. The M Phil course is offered in the following disciplines.

• Chemistry
• Marine Chemistry
• Fisheries Science
• Mathematics
• Commerce
• Physics
• Applied Economics
• Life Science
• Hindi

Structure and Syllabus of Cochin University of Science and Technology Departmental Admission Test (CUSAT DAT-M Phil)

The selection of the candidates for the M Phil courses is on the basis of the written entrance test and interview. The written test consists of both objective type questions and descriptive type questions. The written test consists of short answer type questions, paragraph questions and long essay type questions. The marks awarded for the written test is 100 marks and it includes 100 questions. The time awarded for the test is ninety minutes. Those who pass the written test have to attend an interview and the selection of the candidates for the M Phil course is on the basis of the marks scored in the entrance exam, interview and the marks scored in the PG course. The questions for the written test are asked from the specialized subjects studied in their PG courses curriculum.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who have completed their Masters Degree course in the specialized subject from any recognized University are eligible to apply for the M Phil courses in CUSAT University. The candidates have to secure at least 55% of marks in their qualifying examination. The candidates who are within the age of 40 years can apply for the test. The candidates who satisfy all this eligibility requirements can apply for the M Phil admission test. Those who secure 50 % marks in the entrance exam can join for the course.

How to Apply?

The application form for the Cochin University of Science and Technology Departmental Admission Test exam will be available from the concerned departments of the CUSAT University. The application form can be purchased from the department office against the cash payment of the application fee. The application fee is Rs.850/- for the general category candidates and Rs.375/- for the reserved category candidates. The duly filled form must be send to the concerned department by speed post or registered post or by hand.

How to fill the Form?

The candidate must fill the form by himself using a ball point pen. The candidates must fill the fee payment details in the application form. The test centre should be mentioned in the application form. All the details entered in the form must be correct. Any error will lead to the cancellation of the form. Two recent photographs of the candidate must be pasted in the application form. The fee payment receipt and photocopies of the necessary documents should be sending along with the completely filled application form to the concerned department of CUSAT University.

Important Dates (Tentative)

Date of Notification for DAT: Second Week of January, 2012

Date of commencement of sale of DAT application form: Third Week of January, 2012

Last date for sale of DAT application form: First Week of February, 2012

Last date for remittance of registration fee at the bank counter: First Week of February, 2012

Date of Downloading the Admit Card from the University website: From the  Second Week of March, 2012

Date of Examination: First Week of May, 2012

List of Cochin University of Science and Technology Departmental Admission Test (CUSAT DAT- M Phil) centres

Kochi

Contact Address for the Cochin University of Science and Technology Departmental Admission Test (CUSAT DAT- M Phil)

Cochin University of Science& Technology (CUSAT), Kochi – 682022, Kerala, India

Website: www.cusat.nic.in, www.cusat.nic.in

Colleges Accepting the Cochin University of Science and Technology Departmental Admission Test (CUSAT DAT- M Phil) score

• Cochin University Department of Chemical Oceanography
• Cochin University Department of Applied Chemistry
• Cochin University Department of Marine Chemistry
• Cochin University Department of Industrial Fisheries
• Cochin University Department of Mathematics
• Cochin University Department of Management Studies
• Cochin University Department of Physics
• Cochin University Department of Applied Economics
• Cochin University Department of Marine Biology, Micro Biology &Biochemistry
• Cochin University Department of Hindi

Reference Books for Cochin University of Science and Technology Departmental Admission Test (CUSAT DAT- M Phil)

• Advances in Fisheries Science: 50 Years by Beverton and Holt
• Aquaculture and Fisheries Biotechnology: Genetic Approaches by R A Dunham
• Gate Biochemistry by Kumar Pushkar
• Systematic Quantitative Organic Analysis by H. Middleton, Adward Amodi
• Krill: Biology, Ecology and Fisheries by I Everson
• Gate Guide Life Science Zoology by Kumar
• Mathematical Methods of Physics by Mathews & Walker
• Handbook of Organic Analysis - Quantitative and Quantitative by H. Clark, Adward Arnold
• Experiments and Techniques in Organic Chemistry by D. Pasto, C. Johnson and M Miller
• Macroscale and Microscale Organic Experiments, K.L. Williamson, D.C. Heath
• GATE 2012 Life Science Chemistry & General Aptitude Compulsory by Gkp
• Classical Mechanics by J.C.Upadhyaya
• Vogel’s Textbook of Practical Organic Chemistry by A.R. Tatchell, John Wiley
• GATE 2011 Life Science Bio Chemistry by P Kumar
• Classical Mechanics by H.Goldstein, Narosa
• Practical Physical Chemistry by A.M. James and F.E. Prichard, Longman
• Electronic Principles by Malvino
• Gate Botany For Life Sciences Group by Kumar Pushkar
• Power Electronics by P.C.Sen
• Matrices and Tensors in Physics by A. W. Joshi

Coaching Centres for Cochin University of Science and Technology Departmental Admission Test (CUSAT DAT- M Phil)

• T.I.M.E
• Sagar Coaching Centre
• ACE Engineering Academy
• Buddha Institute of Competition
• Nalanda Centre of Education
• Brilliant Coaching Centre
• FIITJEE
• Aakashdeep Academy
• Sree Raghavendra Educational Academy
• Mastermind Academy
• Brilliant Tutorials
• Online Coaching Centre
• Aakash Institute
• Shiva Coaching Centre
• Sri Chaithanya Educational Institutions
• Bright Career Education Centre
• D. N. K. Institute of Education
• Concept
• Career Forum

Study Plan

The candidates have to work hard for scoring good marks in the entrance exam and also for getting admission for the course. The candidates should have an aim for achieving good score in the exam. The candidates have to complete all the topics within the limited time. The candidates have to work hard and allocate the time more effectively. The candidates have to divide the syllabus into different sections. The candidates have to complete each section within the time frame. Many coaching centres are there for supporting the candidates.  The candidates can refer different text books for preparing for the exam. Practice tests will be conducted by the candidates for managing the time of the exam. Prepare with the help of previous years question papers. Previous years question papers help the candidates to identify the pattern of the exam. Attempt the exam with a positive mind.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of the exam will be published in the website www.cusat.ac.in.

Score Validity

The score of the exam will be valid only for the admission period of that particular year.