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{{Short description|Cochin University campus in Kuttanada, Alappuzha}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2019}}
{{Infobox university
| name = Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanadu CUCEK
| image = File:Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanadu.jpg
| motto = May learning illuminate us both, the teacher and the taught
| established = October 1999
| principal = Dr. Joseph Kutty   Jacob
| undergrad = 1200
| postgrad = 60
| city = [[Pulincunnu]], [[Alappuzha]]
| state = [[Kerala]]
| country = [[India]]
| coordinates = {{coord|9.4606|N|76.4382|E|display=inline,title}}
| campus = [[Rural]]
| website = www.cucek.in
| pushpin_map = India Kerala#India
| affiliations = [[CUSAT]]
| faculty = 90
NBA Accreditation NA
}}
Campus at Kuttanad was established in 1999 under the aegis of the University. It is situated in a serene and beautiful 42-acre campus in Pulincunnoo, Kannady, Kuttanad, the rice bowl of Kerala in Alappuzha district. It offers B.Tech programs in Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering and M.C.A. Many of the faculty members have refined and sharpened their knowledge through rigorous research activities and published their findings in various national and international science and technical journals. The University raised the status of college to that of a Research Center in 2017. There are 42 Research Scholars working for their PhD under nine research supervisors in the College. The faculty under which the PhD programs are offered are Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Faculty of Social Sciences under the Cochin University of Science and Technology.<ref name=cucek>{{cite web|title=Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad|url=http://www.cucek.s5.com/|publisher=cucek.s5.com|accessdate=28 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=cusatxpress>{{cite web|title=Cochin University (CUSAT)|url=http://www.cusatxpress.com/2010/12/cochin-university-cusat/|publisher=cusatxpress.com|accessdate=28 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=collegesuggest>{{cite web|title=Cochin University College of Engineering Kuttanad|url=http://www.collegesuggest.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=56&Itemid=66&value=1684|publisher=collegesuggest.com|accessdate=28 February 2014}}</ref><ref name=justkerala>{{cite web|title=Cochin Cochin University College of Engineering|url=http://www.justkerala.in/cochin-cochin-university-college-of-engineering.html|publisher=justkerala.in|accessdate=28 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131026084838/http://www.justkerala.in/cochin-cochin-university-college-of-engineering.html|archive-date=26 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The college is situated on the outskirts of Pulincunnu Panchayat, near the village of Kannady. The college attracts students from all parts of India, particularly from [[Kerala]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Bihar]], [[West Bengal]], [[Jharkhand]] and [[Delhi]].
==Admission==
Admissions are based on an All India Entrance Examination known as Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the University which includes papers for admission to undergraduate courses. The College has got students from all over the country.
==Principals==
* Prof. James Kattady (Special Officer) 1999 - 2004
* Dr. M I Thampan (2004–2007)
* Dr. Preetha Mathew (2007)
* Prof. Oommen Samuel (2007–2009)
* Dr. P A Job (2009)
* Dr. Joseph Kutty   Jacob (2010-2012)
* Dr. Mathew Cheriyan (2012–2015)
* Dr. Sreejith P S (2015–2017)
* Dr. P A Job (2017)
* Dr.Sunilkumar N (2017-2020)
* Dr. Joseph Kutty   Jacob (2020–2024)
* Dr. Ashalatha (2024 - present)
==Courses==
* B.Tech. Civil Engineering: annual intake 45 seats
* B.Tech. Electrical and Electronics Engineering: annual intake 45 seats
* B.Tech. Electronics and Communications Engineering: annual intake 45 seats
* B.Tech. Computer Science and Engineering: annual intake 120 seats
* B.Tech. Information Technology: annual intake 120 seats
* B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering: annual intake 45 seats (canceled this course in cucek)
* Master of Computer Applications: annual intake 45 seats
<gallery>
File:Cucek.jpg|New building of CUCEK
File:Cucekstairs.jpg|Entrance
</gallery>
==References==
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== External links ==
*[https://www.cusat.ac.in/ Cochin University of Science and Technology]
*www.cucek.in
*[http://www.facebook.com/groups/cucek/ Facebook group]
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[[Category:Engineering colleges in Kerala]]
[[Category:Universities and colleges in Alappuzha district]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1999]]
[[Category:1999 establishments in Kerala]]