NIT Calicut - National Institute of Technology Answered Questions

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design at NIT Calicut is as follows:
- The candidate should have a minimum of 55% marks (or CGPA 6.0/10) in their undergraduate degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in an appropriate branch from an approved Institute/University.
- The candidate should have a valid GATE score of the year 2021/2022/2023 in the respective discipline.
- The seat matrix for M.Tech. admission includes seats for SC, ST, and PWD categories.
- The admission process is carried out based on a centralized counseling process common to all NITs, and the selection of candidates is based on their GATE score, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the availability of seats.

To seek direct admission for the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) course at NIT Calicut, candidates should have passed a full-time degree programme of three or more years duration in Science/Engineering/Computer Applications/Commerce/Management (with Mathematics or Statistics as one of the subjects of study) or its equivalent with First Class (or CGPA of 6.5/10) in the first attempt.

To get admission to M.Tech. in Microelectronics and VLSI Design at NIT Calicut, candidates need to go through a centralized counselling (CCMT) process. The selection is based on GATE score, subject to meeting eligibility requirements and availability of seats. There are 25 seats available for this program. Additionally, a few seats are available under the self-sponsored category, sponsored category, and other schemes like DASA, Study In India, and Nepal Scholarship Scheme.

Those who discontinue the M.Tech./M.Plan. programme are required to refund the entire scholarship amount drawn by them. However, if the student has discontinued the programme with the written permission from the concerned authority, the Director may consider the refund of the recovered amount of scholarship, provided the student completes all the requirements for the award of the degree within the maximum period as specified in the ordinances and regulations for the M.Tech./M.Plan. course in the Institute.

To get admission to B.Tech. in Engineering Physics at NIT Calicut, candidates need to appear for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main and meet the eligibility criteria. The admission process involves considering the performance in the class 12/equivalent qualifying examination and in the JEE (Main). Further details are available on the NIT Calicut website and the websites of JoSAA and CSAB. Additionally, a limited number of seats are available for Foreign Nationals/Persons of Indian origin (PIOs)/Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)/Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) under the DASA scheme.

Placements for B.Tech. in Engineering Physics at NIT Calicut are limited, with few companies visiting the campus for recruitment. Most students have to look for jobs outside of campus placements, and having proficiency in coding can be beneficial for getting a good job. Alternatively, students can consider higher education or research roles.

B.Tech. in Materials Science and Engineering graduates from NIT Calicut can take up jobs in various industries such as energy, environment, polymer/rubber, healthcare, and nanotechnology. They can also pursue research-based careers. The programme provides a solid foundation in material synthesis, processing, and characterization, as well as industry-oriented elective courses. Graduates will be well-versed in conventional and modern techniques in material Science and engineering, and will have developed critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.