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NIT Calicut MSc Courses & Fees 2025: Seats, Eligibility, Cutoff, Placements

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NIT Calicut MSc Eligibility & Highlights 2025

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Total Tuition Feesβ‚Ή 30K
Median Packageβ‚Ή 5.5L - 27.1L
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  • IIT JAM
  • Graduation score60%
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    Q: Β  How are the placements at NIT Calicut?
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    NIT Calicut has released the placement report for 2025. The overall percentage recorded in 2025 was 72.98%.  A total of 1329 students participated in the NIT Calicut placement drive, and 970 were offered jobs. The key highlights of NIT Calicut placements 2025 as compared with 2024 and 2023 are presented below:

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    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Placement Statistics (2025)

    Highest package

    INR 50 LPA

    INR 50.64 LPA

    INR 56.59 L

    Average package

    INR 13.77 LPA

    INR 12.11 LPA

    INR 12.17 L

    Median package

    INR 10 LPA

    INR 9 LPA

    INR 10 L

    Lowest package

    INR 3.6 LPA

    INR 3.5 LPA

    INR 3.75 L

    Placement rate

    83.65%

    77.97%

    72.98%

    Companies visited

    197

    208

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    Total offers

    1,141

    1080

    970

    Total students registered

    1,364

    1385

    1329

    Q: Β  What is NIT Calicut cutoff?
    A: 

    NIT Calicut cutoff has been released upto JEE Main Counselling Round 8 Seat Allotment result. Candidates seeking NIT Calicut admission to BTech course must have a valid score in JEE Main in order to be eligible for further JoSAA and CSAB Counselling. Tabulated below is NIT Calicut cutoff 2023:

    Q: Β  Is NIT Calicut worth all the hype?
    A: 

    National Institute of Technology, Calicut, also known as NIT Calicut, is one of the oldest NITs in India and has been ranked 2 under the 'Architecture and Planning' category and 21 under the 'Engineering' category by NIRF 2025. The college offers a wide range of programmes to students, mainly in the Engineering and Technology fields. Further, the college has a decent connection with top-notch companies such as Accenture, ADP, Amazon, Amdocs, Baja Auto, American Express, etc. 

    Q: Β  How much rank should I attain to get a seat at NIT Calicut?
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    NIT Calicut accepts JEE Main scores for admission to the BTech course specialisations and the BArch course. The cutoff is released category-wise for candidates belonging to the All India as well as the Home State quota. For candidates belonging to the General HS category, the cutoff ranks to get admission ranged between 241 and 47061

    For the General AI category students, the cutoff ranks ranged between 564 and 41289. To check more branch-wise, category-wise and round-wise NIT Calicut cutoff 2025, check this page

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    Q: Β  How much percentile is required for BTech admission in NIT Calicut?
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    Candidates with 90 or above percentile have a high chance of getting admission to the institute. Further, the final selection depends upon the cutoff for the academic year. In 2022, the seat allotment for NIT Calicut BTech courses went till CSAB special round-2 and the closing ranks ranged between 11,049 - 54,460.

    Q: Β  What is the cutoff for NIT Calicut?
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    NIT Calicut cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to three MSc courses based on candidates' performance in the IIT JAM entrance exam, followed by the CCMN counselling process. For 2025 admission, the Round 1 closing ranks varied between 809 and 945 for the students belonging to the General AI quota. Of all the MSc specialisations, the one with the lowest cutoff rank of 809 is Mathematics. For other specialisations along with their GATE CCMN first-round closing ranks, check out the table provided below:

    CourseCCMN Round 1 Cutoff 2025
    M.Sc. in Mathematics809
    M.Sc. in Chemistry945
    M.Sc. in Physics926

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    β‚Ή 51.5 K - 61 K
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    Q: Β  Is there MSc Physics in NIT Calicut?
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    Yes, the technology institute offers MSc in Physics as a full-time course. Admission to the course is through IIT JAM followed by CCMN counselling. The seat intake for the course is 25. In addition, the total tuition fee is INR 30,000. However, the mentioned fee and seat intake is as per unofficial sources and thus may vary.

    Q: Β  Is it expensive to study BTech at NIT Calicut?
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    NIT Calicut offers the popular Bachelor of Technology (BTech) course to Engineering students across specializations. The total tuition fees for the course ranges around INR 5 L. Students can choose to review the various scholarship schemes provided by the NIT Calicut administration. The BTech programme at the institute provides a solid Engineering foundation to students.

    Q: Β  Can NIT Calicut be considered a good college?
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    National Institute of Technology, Calicut is one of the top-ranked Architecture institutes in India. The institute has been ranked 3rd in the 'Architecture' category,  25th in the 'Engineering' category, and 76th in the 'Management' category by NIRF Ranking 2024. Talking about the placements, the the highest and average package offered during NIT Calicut placements 2023 stood at INR 50 LPA and INR 13.77 LPA, respectively. Hence, we can conclude that NIT Calicut is one of the renowned institutes in the country.

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    NIT Calicut MSc Admission Dates 2025

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    20 Mar '26
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    15 Feb '26
    IIT JAM 2026 Exam Day
    13 Jan '26 - 14 Feb '26
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    Q: Β  What kind of courses are given by NIT Calicut?
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    National Institute of Technology Calicut courses include the flagship BTech programme. The BTech course is popular with Engineering students and is given in different specialisations. Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) is also an important course, giving a quality foundation in Design and Architecture. Other popular courses at National Institute of Technology Calicut include MPlan, MS, MTech, PhD, etc.

    Q: Β  Is direct admission available for BTech at NIT Calicut?
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    No, admission to NIT Calicut BTech course is entirely based on merit obtained in JEE Main entrance exam. Candidates can take the test by registering online on the NTA website (nta.ac.in). The students who secure a score greater than or equal to the cutoff marks become eligible for participation in the JoSAA counselling, which is conducted for the final seat allotment. Futher, vacant seats are filled with CSAB Counselling process.

    Q: Β  How much credit is required for admissions to get MBA degree from NIT Calicut?
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    The MBA course at NIT Calicut is offered for the duration of two years. Further, it is divided into four semesters. Moreover, to get the degree, candidates are required to achieve 95 credits. The institute has distributed the credits for different components of the curriculum, such as theory, practicals, internships, etc. Check out the credit distribution in the table below:

    Composition Credit Distribution 
    Theory Courses78 
    Laboratory Courses6
    Summer internship3
    Business Research Project8

     

    Q: Β  How to apply for admission to BTech at NIT Calicut?
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    For admission to BTech at NIT Calicut, candidates are required to apply via JEE Main. The detailed steps around JEE Main applications process are as follows:

    Step 1: Open the official website (jeemain.nta.nic.in) and click on the ‘Registration for JEE (Main) 2024 link.

    Step 2: Fill the registration form with the required information followed by clicking on the submit button.

    Step 3: Fill the detailed application form and upload scanned images and documents.

    Step 4: Pay the JEE Main application fees.

    Step 5: The application will be submitted itself.

    Before the JEE Main 2024 registration process, students must keep the following documents and information ready:

    • Valid email-id and mobile number
    • Academic details related to the Class 10 and Class 12 qualifying exams
    • Scanned copy of category certificate (if applicable)
    • Scanned copy of PwD Certificate (if applicable)
    • Scanned photograph and signature as per the specification mentioned by the NTA
    • Net banking/ credit card/ debit card/ UPI details for application fee payment

    NIT Calicut MSc Admission 2025: How to Apply?

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    Q: Β  I got 400/1000 in GATE CCMT 2024. Is there any chance to get a seat in NIT Calicut?
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    NIT Calicut GATE CCMT cutoff 2024 were published for M.Tech and M.Tech Integrated courses. As the M.Tech cutoff ranged from 355 to 599, we can observe that the admission to NIT Calicut can be possible with a score of 400 in 2024. However, there are some top courses like M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering, M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (Information Security), and M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design, where CCMT score of 400 won't be sufficient for candidates to get a seat at NIT Calicut. Moreover, check out the courses available with a given score of 400 at NIT Calicut:

    Course2024
    M.Tech. in Traffic and Transportation Planning396
    M.Tech. in Water Resources Engineering355
    M.Tech. in Power Systems376
    M.Tech. in Industrial Power And Automation363
    M.Tech in Environment Engineering398
    M.Tech in Geotechnical Engineering370
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    Q: Β  What is the cutoff for MSc in NIT Calicut?
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    NIT Calicut offers admission to MSc specialisations on the basis of IIT JAM exam results, followed by CCMN counselling. NIT Calicut CCMN cutoff has been released for round 5. The cutoff was released category-wise for the All India category candidates. Among the General AI category, the closing ranks varied between 984 and 1148. The most competitive specialisation among the General AI category candidates turned out to be M.Sc. in Chemistry

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    M.Sc. in Physics
    M.Sc. in Chemistry
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    Q: Β  In which BTech specialisation does NIT Calicut offers maximum number of seats?
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    The total number of seats offered in undergraduate engineering courses at NIT Calicut is around 1,182. In one specialisation, the institute offers the maximum number of B.Tech. seats, i.e., Mechanical Engineering. The number of seats allocated to this specialisation is 206. Check out the number of seats allotted in the table below:

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    BTech in Mechanical Engineering206

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    Q: Β  How much rank should I score to get a seat at NIT Calicut? I belong to OBC category.
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    If you belong to the OBC category of students and are aiming for NIT Calicut MSc courses, then you must aim to secure a cutoff rank of up to 1254 or less. For 2025, the first round cutoff list is out, wherein the closing ranks varied between 966 and 1254 for the students belonging to the OBC category under the AI quota. So, considering the first round cutoff, it is better to have a lower cutoff rank to improve your chances of securing a seat at NIT Calicut for the MSc programme. Below are the MSc specialisation-wise CCMN first-round closing ranks of OBC category students:

    CourseCCMN Round 1 Cutoff 2025 (OBC AI Quota)
    M.Sc. in Mathematics966
    M.Sc. in Chemistry1106
    M.Sc. in Physics1254

    NIT Calicut MSc Placements 2024

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    Internships and industry projects

    Students can work with faculty on research projects

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    Internships and industry projects

    Offered in the final year only

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    Employment opportunities

    Many students started their own start-ups

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    Employment opportunities

    Both in core & non-core jobs

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    Higher studies preferences

    Both inside India & outside India

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    Placement support

    Organized & proactive placement process

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    Alumni network

    Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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    Entrepreneurship cell

    Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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    Love being in college

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    Q: Β  What is the median package offered during NIT Calicut placements?
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    The NIT Calicut median package for the current year placements is unknown. The median package offered over the past three years during NIT Calicut placements has been tabulated below:

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    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

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    Median package

    INR 9.3 LPA

    INR 10 LPA

    INR 9 LPA

     

    Q: Β  Who are the top recruiters of NIT Calicut?
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    More than 1,250 offers were made, and more than 1,172 students were placed during NIT Calicut placements 2023. The top recruiters at NIT Calicut are ABB, Accenture, Adobe, American Express, Amazon, Bajaj, Bank of America, Big Basket, Big Binary, Blume, Bosch, DLF, Citi Bank, Deloitte, DE Shaw and Co, Capgemini, Google, Global Logic, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Honeywell, ISRO, Larsen and Turbo, J P Morgan, Qualcomm, Siemens, Tata Motors, Wipro, etc.

    Q: Β  Where are NIT Calicut alumni placed?
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    According to data gathered from unofficial sources, Engineering sector has placed the most no. of NIT Calicut students. The sector-wise NIT Calicut alumni placement statistics are presented below:

    NIT Calicut sector-wise placements

    Note: The above-mentioned alumni data is gathered from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

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    NIT Calicut Vs NIT Rourkela Vs NIT Warangal

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    Q: Β  Is NIT Calicut a tier 1 college?
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    Yes, NIT is one of the best institutes in India. NIT Calicut has been ranked among the 30 top Engineering colleges in India by NIRF for the past three years. NIT Calicut secured the 8th rank (the only NIT among the Top 10) in the category of Institutes of National Importance, Central Universities, and CFTIs in the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2020 by MHRD. The National Institute of Technology Calicut offers 11 Undergraduate and 30 Postgraduate programmes. All departments have their own research programmes leading to PhD degrees. The institute follows a 10-point scale for grading the performance in the UG and PG courses. The NIT Calicut campus is green, and the ambience is very enjoyable. It is a residential campus, with all amenities available on and around the campus. The students live in hostels on campus.

    Q: Β  Which among NIT Calicut similarly ranked NITs are better for BTech?
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    The table below shows the NIT Calicut BTech college comparison with two other Engineering institutions:

    BTech CollegeBTech Total Tuition FeeBTech Average Package
    NIT CalicutINR 5 lakhINR 23 LPA
    NIT WarangalINR 5 lakhINR 19.9 LPA
    NIT DurgapurINR 5 Lacs - INR 6.25 lakh-

    *The total fee mentioned above is sourced from unofficial websites, and hence, is indicative.

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    Better facilities are available.
    Placements: More than 60% of the students were placed. The highest salary package was Rs.10.3 lakhs per annum, and the lowest was Rs.3 lakhs per annum. The top recruiting companies were Wipro, TCS, and Skyler. A few students got internships outside of college.
    Infrastructure: The infrastructure and facilities are good. There is wifi, labs, classrooms, and departments. The food quality in our hostel is acceptable. The mess and canteen are very clean and hygienic. A medical kit is available. Sports and games are conducted, and cultural events are performed.
    Faculty: The lecturers are very knowledgeable and experienced, and they really care about the students. They're very strict, which helps us to stay focused and learn the material. The exams are difficult, but if we work hard we'll do well. We only need a 50% passing grade to get a job after you graduate.
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    NIT Calicut the best college ever.
    Placements: NIT Calicut has a 2 year M.Sc. program for postgraduates with around 62 percent of the students placed. The college has a record for placements, with the highest package offered being 67.58 LPA and the average package at 12.6 LPA. Top recruiting companies include Zomato, Amazon, Swiggy, Google, and others.
    Infrastructure: NIT Calicut provides excellent resources for studies, including a 24/7 library with a vast collection of books. The college features smart classrooms with Wi-Fi and well-equipped labs. The food quality in the small canteen is average, and there are medical facilities available, along with sports and games for students interested in extracurricular activities.
    Faculty: The teachers are intelligent and Ph.D. qualified, exhibiting excellent teaching qualities. They are very helpful in understanding practical and complex problem-solving. There are around 16 to 18 lectures each week, with 90 percent to 95 percent of students passing with good percentages in their examinations.
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    I am satisfied with facilities, faculty members, and infrastructure but placements can be better.
    Placements: Around 2 students got placed out of 20. The highest salary package is 16 LPA as a faculty in FIITJEE. The average salary package is 6 LPA. Companies like FIITJEE, Unacademy, etc. recruit students. Top role offered is faculty.
    Infrastructure: Facilities are good like the library and computer labs with sufficient computers and all kinds of books. There are 3 to 4 libraries. Hostel facilities are good. Electricity is available 24 hours. Wi-Fi works well but the food in the mess is average. Medical facilities are good. Sports facilities are available.
    Faculty: Teachers are qualified IITians. Teaching quality is excellent. This course is very good to make a career as a professor or faculty. Semester exams are difficult. You have to study hard to pass them.
    Other: I chose this course because I want to become a professor and I love mathematics. Placements could be better. RAGAM fest takes place at the end of April. Singers perform. Other events like tech fest Thatva take place in the future. Surroundings are good. Scholarships are provided. There is also a platform for other activities.
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    NIT Calicut is a wonderful college.
    Placements: Hello, I am Shalini from Madhya Pradesh. I got my M.Sc. in mathematics from NIT Calicut. Now I'd like to share my experience with you. My college is truly wonderful; the atmosphere is very friendly and supportive. The people are also very kind. The teacher is very kind and helpful. In my college, many companies like Fiitjee, Byjus, C-DAC, P&G, My Ways, etc. come and go, and here, 80% of students were placed and got internships in my course, and the highest package is INR 10 LPA. Assistant manager, data analyst, business development, etc. are some of the top roles offered in my course.
    Infrastructure: In my college and hostel, both places have very good facilities for everything. The wifi is working very well, and the mess facilities are good. The food is also very good. My hostel is always cleaned by sweepers, and they are also very helpful. There are many grounds for playing games.
    Faculty: Here, teachers are very kind and supportive. They were given a proper lecture and taught some basic concepts. Our FA is very helpful. He was given every piece of information from time to time and very kindly handled our problems. In our department, all faculty are very polite. We are like a good family.
    Other: My campus is very nice. Ragam and Tathva are the wonderful events organized. In these events, we enjoy every moment and participate in many competitions. The campus crowd is very healthy for everyone. For scholarships, there is one department that regularly works for us.
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    NIT Calicut MSc ScholarshipsΒ 2025

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    Q: Β  Does NIT Calicut offer scholarship to its students?
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    Yes, NIT Calicut offers a range of scholarships to students across various courses based on academic merit, economic background, character, conduct, and other criteria. Visit the official website for details. The NIT Calicut scholarships are mentioned below:

    1. Allesu Kanjirathinkal Memorial Award
    2. Subramonia Iyer - Lekshmi Ammal (SILA) Scholarship
    3. E Grantz Scholarship and more
    Q: Β  Is there any scholarship at NIT Calicut?
    A: 

    Yes, NIT Calicut offers various scholarships and awards to its meritorious students. Tabulated below is the list of scholarships offered at NIT Calicut:

    NIT Calicut Scholarships

    USIEF Fellowship

    CSS of Top Class Education for SC/ ST

    Prof Allesu Kanjirthinkal

    Subramonia Iyer (SILA Scholarship)

    Chinese Government Scholarship

    New Zealand Commonwealth

    SIB Scholar

    Rhodes Scholarship

    MCM & CSS Scholarship

    NIT Calicut MSc 2025 FAQs

    Q: Β  How to apply for MSc in NIT Calicut?
    A: 

     Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements for MSc courses are eligible to take admission. Selection is further done based on the aspirant’s merit in IIT JAM. The application process for IIT JAM is online (jam.iitg.ac.in). The shortlisted candidates are further required to participate in CCMN counselling.

    Q: Β  What is the cost of studying MSc in NIT Calicut?
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    The total course fee includes various components such as tuition fee, caution deposit, admission fee, hostel fee (if applicable), development fee, etc. The total tuition fee for MSc in NIT Calicut is INR 30,000, the hostel facility cost INR 18,000, and a one-time payment (including various components) of INR 30,500. Further, these given fee details are as per the data curated from unofficial sources and hence may vary.

     

    Q: Β  What is the seat intake for MSc at NIT Calicut?
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    NIT Calicut has a seat intake of 75 for the full-time MSc course offered in three specialisations. The institute reserves 25 seats for each specialisation. In addition, the institute reserves 5% seats for PwD category candidates followed by norms of the Government of India.

    Q: Β  How can I get admission in NIT Calicut for MSc?
    A: 

    The MSc course admission at NIT Calicut is an entrance-based. Only the aspirants with a valid score of IIT JAM can apply for an MSc course at NIT Calicut. The selected candidates further need to take part in CCMN counselling for seat allotment. For IIT JAM, candidates can apply online.

    Q: Β  Which MSc specialisations does NIT Calicut offer?
    A: 

    NIT Calicut offers a two-year MSc course in three specialisations. The full-time PG course is offered in specialisations, including Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. Admission to all the specialisations is through IIT JAM followed by a counselling round. Aspirants further must meet the eligibility requirements for these courses.

    Q: Β  What is the eligibility requirement for admission to the NIT Calicut MSc course?
    A: 

    Candidates with a BSc or equivalent UG degree with at least 60% aggregate or 6.5/10 CGPA (55% aggregate or 6.0/10 CGPA for SC/ST/PWD category) are eligible to apply for an MSc course of NIT Calicut. The aspirants must hold the UG mark sheets and pass certificates as proof of eligibility. The institute admits candidates only after document verification.

    Q: Β  What is the placement scenario for PG students at NIT Calicut?
    A: 

    The placement date for PG courses at NIT Calicut for the current is not been released yet. The key highlights of NIT Calicut placements over the past three years for PG programs (MTech, MCA, MSc and MBA) are presented below:

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    PG Placement Statistics (2022)

    PG Placement Statistics (2023)

    PG Placement Statistics (2024)

    the highest package

    INR 33.45 LPA

    INR 50 LPA

    INR 39.27 LPA

    Average package

    INR 11.09 LPA

    INR 12.64 LPA

    INR 11.41 LPA

    Median package

    INR 9.3 LPA

    INR 10 LPA

    INR 10 LPA

    the lowest package

    INR 2.75 LPA

    INR 4 LPA

    INR 4.2 LPA

    Placement rate

    82.4%

    81.58%

    65.77%

    Total offers

    380+

    390+

    344

    Total students registered

    461

    478

    523

     

    Q: Β  Can I get into NIT Calicut without entrance exam?
    A: 

    Admission criteria to National Institute of Technology Calicut is primarily entrance based and is different for all UG and PG programmes. To get into UG programmes, the eligibility criteria is the minimum aggregate in Class 12 or equivalent, along with entrance exams. However, the eligibility criteria to get into PG programmes is graduation in any discipline (this may vary from course to course), along with entrance exams.

    Q: Β  What is the lowest package offered during NIT Calicut placements?
    A: 

    Find below the lowest package offered during NIT Calicut placements over last year:

    Package 

    Placement Statistics

    Lowest package

    INR 3.5 LPA

     

    Q: Β  What is the placement scenario for UG courses at NIT Calicut?
    A: 

    The placement data for NIT Calicut UG courses for the current year is yet to be revealed. The table below shows the key highlights of NIT Calicut placements over the past three years for UG programs (BTech and BArch):

    Particulars

    UG Placement Statistics (2022)

    UG Placement Statistics (2023)

    UG Placement Statistics (2024)

    the highest package

    INR 67.62 LPA

    INR 47 LPA

    INR 50.64 LPA

    Average package

    INR 12.58 LPA

    INR 14.36 LPA

    INR 12.41 LPA

    Median package

    INR 9.3 LPA

    INR 10.55 LPA

    INR 9 LPA

    the lowest package

    INR 4.07 LPA

    INR 3.6 LPA

    INR 3.5 LPA

    Placement rate

    95.45%

    84.76%

    85.38%

    Total offers

    756+

    751+

    736

    Total students registered

    792

    886

    862

     

    Q: Β  What is the expected NIT Calicut DASA UG cutoff?
    A: 

    Apart from JEE Main, NIT Calicut offers admission to BTech course based on DASA UG scores. Based on cutoff 2020, 2021 and 2022, NIT Calicut cutoff for Round 1 Seat Allotment can be expected to range as follows: 

    For B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering it must range between 268 and 449 

    For B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering it must range between 724 and 747

    For B.Tech. in Engineering Physics it must range between 190 and 656

    For B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering it must range around 505 

    Q: Β  What is the placement rate recorded during NIT Calicut placements?
    A: 

    The placement rate during NIT Calicut placements for the current year is not yet revealed. The past year placement rates along-with the offers made, companies visited and students registered are tabulated below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2022)

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Placement rate

    90.68%

    83.65%

    77.97%

    Companies visited

    192

    197

    208

    Total offers

    1,140

    1,141

    1080

    Total students registered

    1253

    1,364

    1385

     

    Q: Β  How can I prepare for admission to NIT Calicut?
    A: 

    The right strategy and a preparation plan for admission to BTech at NIT Calicut is all that is required to ace JEE Main 2025. A well-build prep strategy for the exam is mentioned below:

    • Revise as much as possible
    • Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing a FREE Downloadable JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions). Visit the link to download it now!
    • Choose the reference books wisely
    • Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
    • Keep your focus on NCERT books at this point
    • Solve previous year’s JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
    • To secure admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command on the material taught in their class 11 and class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:

    NCERT Class 11 Physics Solutions

    NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Solutions

    Downloadable1 Class 11 Maths Solutions

    Q: Β  Can I get direct admission in NIT Calicut?
    A: 

    No, NIT Calicut does not facilitate direct admission to any of the courses. Admission is entirely based on merit in the national-level exams, including JEE Main,  GATE,  IIT JAM,  CAT,  NIMCET,  UGC NET, etc. Candidates are further required to participate in other selection rounds, such as counselling, written exam, and interview as well, as per the applied course selection criteria.

    Q: Β  What is the schedule for DASA UG 2025?
    A: 

    Direct Admission of Students Abroad (DASA) Scheme is under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India for admission to Undergraduate programmes in Engineering/Architecture/ Planning for the Academic offered by the National Institute of Technology Calicut. The registration for DASA UG exam will commence from next year in July. Check out the related tentative schedule for NIT Calicut DASA UG 2025 from the table given below: 

    DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

    Jun '25

    DASA 2025 registration

    TENTATIVE

    Jun '25

    DASA 2025 choice filling and submission

    TENTATIVE

    Jun '25

    DASA 2025 withdrawal of application by

    TENTATIVE

    Jun '25

    DASA 2025 Rank Declaration

    TENTATIVE

    Jul '25

    DASA 2025 Mock Seat Allotment

    TENTATIVE

    Jul '25

    DASA 2025 choice filling options reopening & Submission

    TENTATIVE

    Jul '25

    DASA 2025 Seat Allotment - Round 1

    TENTATIVE

    Jul '25

    DASA 2025 Confirmation by candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 1

    TENTATIVE

    Jul '25

    DASA 2025 Seat Allotment - Round 2

    TENTATIVE

    Jul '25

    DASA 2025 Confirmation by candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 2

    TENTATIVE

    Jul '25

    DASA 2025 Seat Allotment - Round 3

    TENTATIVE

    Jul '25

    DASA 2025 Confirmation by the candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 3

    TENTATIVE

    Jul '25

    DASA 2025 Withdrawal option

    TENTATIVE

    Jul '25

    DASA 2025 Seat Allotment - Round 4 (Final)

    TENTATIVE

    Jul '25

    DASA 2025 Confirmation by the candidates who have been allotted a seat in Round 4 (Final)

    TENTATIVE

    Jul '25

    DASA 2025 Online reporting to allotted Institutes for admission by the candidates who have been allotted seats

    TENTATIVE

    Jul '25

    DASA 2025 Internal Sliding

    TENTATIVE

    Jul '25

    DASA 2025 Choice refilling for Special Round

    TENTATIVE

    Aug '25

    DASA 2025 Seat Allotment - Special Round

    TENTATIVE

    Aug '25

    DASA 2025 Physical reporting to allotted Institutes for admission by all candidates

    TENTATIVE
    Q: Β  What are the documents required for admission at NIT Calicut?
    A: 

    NIT Calicut admissions 2025 are based on various national-level entrance exams such as CAT, JEE Main, GATE, etc. The mode of application at NIT Calicut is online. Candidates can check the list of documents required for admission at the National Institute of Technology, Calicut, below:

    • Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets
    • Bachelor's degree and marksheets
    • Aadhaar card or any other valid identity proof
    • Caste certificate (if applicable)
    Q: Β  How are NIT Calicut internships?
    A: 

    The key highlights of NIT Calicut UG and PG internships 2024 are presented below:

    Particulars

    BTech Internship Statistics (2024)

    MTech and MCA Internship Statistics (2024)

    Total placed

    116

    71

    Total registered

    804

    394

    Placement rate

    14.42%

    18.02%

    Note: Total number of students placed is considered and double offers not counted

    Includes students with CGPA >= 6.5 and who participated in all CCD registrations.

    If a company has offered a job to a student having CGPA < 6.5, it is included in both placed as well registered counts.

    Earlier, the key highlights of NIT Calicut UG and PG internships 2023 are presented below:

    Course

    Placement Rate (2023)

    Students Registered (2023)

    Students Placed (2023)

    BTech

    24.40%

    930

    227

    PG (MTech, MCA)

    18.62%

    408

    76

    Q: Β  How do I get admission to NIT Calicut?
    A: 

    NIT Calicut admissions are entirely entrance-based for all its UG & PG courses. Candidates are shortlisted based on their past academic records along with their scores in the respective entrance exams accepted for different courses. Further, the institute also conducts GD and PI rounds for the final selection. Eligible candidates can apply by visiting the official website of the respective entrance exams. However, for MBA, candidates must apply on the official website of NIT Calicut.

    Q: Β  What are the courses that NIT Calicut offers?
    A: 

    The institute offers two undergraduate courses, five postgraduate courses, and one doctoral course. The offered courses by NIT Calicut are as namely BTech, BArch, MTech, MSc, MBA, MPlan, MCA, and PhD. These courses are available in multiple specialisations, including Chemistry, Computer Science and Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, etc.

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