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Department of Applied Chemistry (DAC), CUSAT
Our Department of Applied Chemistry (DAC), CUSAT was established in 1976 to play an important role in leveraging the development of the industrial belt in the greater Cochin area by providing scientific support and trained personnel to the industries and by acting as a catalyst for the establishment of new industries.
CUSAT is ranked as top 1 among the state and 3rd among state universities of India (India Today 2025), advancing to the 1001–1200 band globally according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026.
The department has emerged as one of the best centres in chemistry, currently offering doctoral, post graduate, integrated degree programs and advanced research.
(India Today 2025)
Universities of India
Established
MATCON 2026
MATCON 2026 is the 8th international conference of the prestigious MATCON series organized by the Department of Applied Chemistry, CUSAT. As a vital component of the scientific community, the conference aims at exchanging and nurturing innovative ideas of the latest and cutting-edge research among the academicians, scientists and industrialists all over the world.
The 3-day international conference will be devoted to invited lectures by eminent academicians and scientists, oral presentations and poster presentations by researchers and budding scientists from various parts of the globe.
Kochi (Cochin)
Kochi (Cochin), the "Queen of the Arabian Sea," graces India's southwest coast as the vibrant commercial capital of Kerala, aptly known as "God's Own Country." Renowned as a global spice trading hub since the 14th century, it later emerged as one of the earliest European colonial settlements in India.
Today, Kochi seamlessly blends rich heritage with modern growth, hosting premier educational and research institutions alongside thriving industries. The city has gained international recognition through the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, one of Asia's largest contemporary art exhibitions, attracting artists and visitors from around the world.
Further strengthening its global outlook, Kochi is part of the Smart Cities Mission, focusing on sustainable urban development and improved quality of life. Owing to its coastal location, Kochi experiences a tropical climate, with December offering relatively mild and moderately humid conditions.
Spice Hub
Art Biennale
Mission
Cochin University of
Science & Technology
CUSAT
Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT) was established in 1971 as the University of Cochin and renamed in 1986 to promote higher education and research in science and technology. The university stands as a beacon of academic excellence and a proud legacy in Indian higher education, emerging as a dynamic multidisciplinary university that nurtures leaders, innovators, and critical thinkers across diverse fields, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to science, technology, and society.
With its NAAC A+ accreditation, CUSAT has received several recognitions including the Chancellor's Award for Best University in Kerala and the Chief Minister's Award under the Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework, and it has also been placed in the 1001–1200 band of the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Spread across three vibrant campuses, with 9 faculties and 29 departments, it thrives as a hub of research, discovery, and global collaboration. Guided by its timeless motto, "Tejasvinavadhitamastu" — "May our learning be illuminated."
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