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

The total fee for NIELIT Calicut has several components, such as tuition fees, admission fees, hostel fees, etc. Check out the fee amount in the table below:Fee componentsAmount (for 2 years)TuitionINR 1.8 lakh One-time PaymentINR 8,500Other FeesINR 80,000Total feeINR 2.69 lakh The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative. 

NIELIT Calicut offers M.Tech in three specialisations. The names of the offered specialisations are  Embedded Systems,  Electronics Design and Technology, and  Automotive Electronics. The eligibility requirements and admission process of every offered specialsiations are similar. Moreover, candidates having a valid GATE score shall be given preference for admission and are eligible for a scholarship from AICTE. 

Candidates are required to upload certain important documents at the time of filling out the NIELIT Calicut M.Tech application form. Further, candidates are required to submit some of the original and self-attested documents at the time of physical verification of documents after the seat allocation process. The list of documents that must be submitted is as follows:Mark Sheets & Degree Certificate (or Course Completion Certificate)Transfer CertificateConduct CertificateProfessional Experience Certificate (for AMIE/AMIETE)GATE Score CardProof of Date of Birth (SSLC or equivalent)Nativity Certificate (for Kerala State)Sponsorship Certificate & Experience Certificate (for sponsored candidates)Community Certificate (for SC/ST)Community and Income Certificate (for SEBC)Physical Disability Certificate (if applicable)

Yes, NIELIT Calicut follows a seat reservation for the M.Tech course. The reservations shall be as per the existing government rules. Moreover, the seats are reserved for SC/ ST categories, and in each specialsiations, five seats are reserved for the sponsored category candidates. Moreover, admission shall normally be restricted to those with a valid GATE score, and seats shall be filled based on GATE score merit. However, this stipulation is relaxed in the case of sponsored candidates.

The total tuition fee for the M.Tech course at NIELIT Gorakhpur is INR 1.3 lakh, and the tuition fee for M.Tech at NIELIT Calicut is INR 1.8 lakh. Thus, the tuition fee for the M.Tech course at NIELIT Calicut is more affordable. However, there are several components on which applicants can compare both institutes, such as placement packages, seats, alumni records, etc. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative. 

No, NIELIT Calicut does not accept scores of any entrance exam for admissions to certificate courses. The eligibility criteria to get enrolled in the certificate course are that candidates must complete their Class 12/ graduation/ Class 10. Additionally, the admissions are based on merit. However, for some of the courses, applicants must complete their bachelor's degree in the relevant fields.

The primary eligibility requirements for admission to the M.Tech course at NIELIT Calicut are that applicants must complete their BTech/ BE/ MSc course from a relevant stream with an aggregate of 60% (54% SC/ ST/ PwD). Moreover, the selection process is based on applicants' achieved scores in GATE, followed by a counselling process. Moreover, vacant seats can be filled by Non-GATE applicants from Kerala state based on the nativity certificate and merit. 

No, as per the information available on the admission brochure of  NIELIT Calicut, it explicitly mentions that there is no provision for applying offline for the M.Tech course. Moreover, candidates should apply through online mode only. The application will be collected online only. The online application process includes multiple steps, such as filling out the application form, submitting the required details, paying an application fee, appearing in the counselling process, releasing the merit list, etc.

The commencement dates for the M.Tech course at NIELIT Calicut are usually announced after the CCMT counselling process. The orientation of the course was held at the beginning of August. Moreover, the classes of the first semester commence either in the last week of August or the initial week of September. 

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply for short-term certificate courses at NIELIT Calicut at any time of the year. The institute opens admissions for short-term classes throughout the year. Moreover, for some of the courses, the starting date differs, such as the Certificate Course in Solar Power Installation, Operation, and Maintenance, which has a start date of September 15, 2025, with the last date to apply also on September 15, 2025. Similarly, the PG Program in Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence began in June. Conclusively, the dates for admissions to certificate courses are published on its official website. Thus, applicants can track the dates on the official website of the institute and can apply accordingly.