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

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, 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. 

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.

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 official information indicates that the certificate course fee at NIELIT Caicut consists of an initial registration fee of INR 1000, payable at the time of admission. Examination fees are to be paid separately at the time of submission of the examination forms. These components of fee structures are required to be paid only once. Hence, it can be counted as a one-time fee. The fee amount mentioned is sourced from the official website/sanctioning body and is subject to change. Therefore, it is indicative.

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.

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). 

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. 

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.