NIELIT Calicut - National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Answered Questions

Yes, the candidates are recommended to go through the NIELIT syllabus thoroughly before their examination. By understanding the syllabus, candidates will be clear about the units and topics they need to prepare for the entrance test. Having knowledge in advance about the topics that need to be prepared for the exam will enable the candidates to come up with a proper exam strategy.

If two applicants secure the same GATE score for admission to M.Tech at NIELIT Calicut, the institute will resolve and determine the merit of candidates from the following criteria:In the case of students with the same GATE score, the selection shall be based on the marks in the qualifying degree.In case a tie still exists, the selection shall be based on the marks in the next lower education qualification.

At the time of the NIELIT Calicut M.Tech comparison with other similar colleges/ institutes, firstly, candidates should consider their concerns about which they want to compare the courses and colleges. For example, if the candidate is more considerate of the affordability of the course, they should compare the courses on the basis of the fee structure of the colleges' M.Tech courses. In the same way,  the colleges/institutes can be compared on these parameters:Faculty Admission ProcessLocation SeatsSpecialisations, and many more. 

No, GATE scores are not compulsory for admissions to the M.Tech course at NIELIT Calicut. The institute also offers admissions to those students who have not appeared in GATE. The unfilled GATE seats will first be filled with NON-GATE candidates from Kerala state based on the nativity certificate. If seats are still remaining vacant,  candidates from other states will be considered for admission.Moreover, the institute also allocates 5 seats to each M.Tech branch for sponsored category students. However, apart from all these aspects, applicants with GATE scores are considered more for admission. 

To get admissions into the M.Tech course at NIELIT Calicut with a score of 400 is slightly tough, because as per the GATE last round score (General-All India) for the academic year 2025, it ranges from 350 to 362. However, apart from NIELIT Calicut, there are a lot of institutions/ colleges that offer admissions to the M.Tech course with a score of 400.

While preparing the NIELIT Calicut M.Tech cutoff, the authorities will consider examination and admission-related factors. The listed factors will be checked and considered by the authorities while determining the cutoff:Previous years' cutoff trends,  Difficulty level of the examTotal number of qualified candidatesTotal number of candidates applying for a specific course or instituteNumber of seats available for admission, etc.After checking all of these factors, the authorities will prepare the M.Tech specialisation-wise NIELIT Cutoff.

The total fee for certificate courses in NIELIT Calicut includes several components, such as tuition fee, admission fee, application fee, etc. The total tuition fee of the course ranges from INR 1,000 to INR 70,000. The tuition fee of the course depends on the type of course selected and its duration. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.

Yes, there are chances that candidates with 60% in their Class 12 can get admission to certificate courses at NIELIT Calicut. The institute does not mention any minimum percentage criteria for admissions to certificate courses. However, it is not definite that candidates with 60% in their Class 12 can get admission to the certificate course because the institute offers merit-based admissions and has a limited number of seats in the courses. 

The total tuition fee for M.Tech courses at NIELIT Calicut is INR 1.8 lakhs. Apart from the tuition fee, there are several other fee components, such as hostel charges, admission fees, etc. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative. 

Yes, NIELIT Calicut does offer M.Tech courses for the duration of two years, divided into four semesters, and offered in full-time mode. The minimum eligibility requirement for admission to the M.Tech course is that applicants must complete their BTech/ BE/ MSc degree in the relevant stream with an aggregate of 60% (54% for SEBC (OBC-NCL)/PWD candidates).